Akeap
New Member
- Apr 3, 2013
- 15
- Boat Info
- SeaRay 185 Sport with Wake tower
- Engines
- 4.3L Mercruiser w/Alpha 1 Drive
Hey All
I currently have the Clarion m275 basic head unit and the standard speakers (don't know what make) and I can whisper louder ! I would like to upgrade this.
Changing the head unit I am ok with and I think the covers on the speakers come off pretty easy so changing them should be ok.
I am looking at installing an amp and sub and have a few questions about the install and what kit to buy.
I think I read somewhere that the Sea Ray factory amp upgrade places the amp under the co-pilot glove box in the little storage area? Maybe screwed to back of the bow seat?
Regarding the sub where has anyone installed one of these? I thought below the bench seat at the rear but thought it might get kicked by passengers and very wet if cleaning/water in the boat.
The head unit I am swaying towards a Fusion MS-IP700i (so I can plug my Iphone 5 in) but would have to place the connector cable somewhere and affix the phone somewhere too as it does not go inside the stereo like an iphone 4 I believe.
Main reasons - 3-4 Preouts, Ipod control and decent waterproofing but will look at Alpine head units.
Amplifier - Fusion MS-DA51600 - 5 channel Amplifier so I can use a preout for front and one for rear and another for sub seems good spec and not so expensive.
Speakers - I am undecided at the moment - its either Wetsounds XS 650 ( don't seem to be able to buy the WS version in UK) - Don't know if there is a great difference although only use the boat in the sea.
Or the JL MX650-CCX-SG-WH the sports grill ones.
If anyone has any advice and tips and opinions on the kits I am considering or alternatives (Baring in mind limited stuff available in the UK :smt021) would gladly be taken!
I currently have the Clarion m275 basic head unit and the standard speakers (don't know what make) and I can whisper louder ! I would like to upgrade this.
Changing the head unit I am ok with and I think the covers on the speakers come off pretty easy so changing them should be ok.
I am looking at installing an amp and sub and have a few questions about the install and what kit to buy.
I think I read somewhere that the Sea Ray factory amp upgrade places the amp under the co-pilot glove box in the little storage area? Maybe screwed to back of the bow seat?
Regarding the sub where has anyone installed one of these? I thought below the bench seat at the rear but thought it might get kicked by passengers and very wet if cleaning/water in the boat.
The head unit I am swaying towards a Fusion MS-IP700i (so I can plug my Iphone 5 in) but would have to place the connector cable somewhere and affix the phone somewhere too as it does not go inside the stereo like an iphone 4 I believe.
Main reasons - 3-4 Preouts, Ipod control and decent waterproofing but will look at Alpine head units.
Amplifier - Fusion MS-DA51600 - 5 channel Amplifier so I can use a preout for front and one for rear and another for sub seems good spec and not so expensive.
Speakers - I am undecided at the moment - its either Wetsounds XS 650 ( don't seem to be able to buy the WS version in UK) - Don't know if there is a great difference although only use the boat in the sea.
Or the JL MX650-CCX-SG-WH the sports grill ones.
If anyone has any advice and tips and opinions on the kits I am considering or alternatives (Baring in mind limited stuff available in the UK :smt021) would gladly be taken!