Stereo amp 330 DA

[tdschafer]

I am preparing to start the stereo upgrade on my 330 and was wondering, did the boat come with a factory amp? And if so, does anyone know where it is located? I am meeting a stereo installer buddy tomorrow to assess the situation. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks .... Todd

 

[Thomas Molin]

Mine is located in the starboard hanging locker close to the midcabin. I can´t tell if it is standard from when the boat was new but I think so.

 

[Plane 2 Sea]

If factory installed should be in the aft stbd. hanging locker, on the inside vertical face towards vessel center..

 

[tdschafer]

Awesome! Thanks guys I appreciate the quick responses. Todd

 

[Carpedmman]

Hey Todd!
I'm sure you will love having the stereo upgrade. Check out my photos to see what I did for the upgrade back in 2001. I realize things have changed a lot since then, but the speaker placement options will not have changed. The amp I have running the sub and rear speakers is close to 800watts and really rocks! My objective when I installed this system was to have crystal clear sound at WOT-yes, I achieved my goal.

All speakers are JL Audio and still sound great 8 years later. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Enjoy the ride!
Stuart

 

[tdschafer]

Hey Todd!
I'm sure you will love having the stereo upgrade. Check out my photos to see what I did for the upgrade back in 2001. I realize things have changed a lot since then, but the speaker placement options will not have changed. The amp I have running the sub and rear speakers is close to 800watts and really rocks! My objective when I installed this system was to have crystal clear sound at WOT-yes, I achieved my goal.

All speakers are JL Audio and still sound great 8 years later. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Enjoy the ride!
Stuart

Thanks Stuart. You are probably the man I need to talk to. My bud came down with me today to get an overview of the job ahead. He's a proff installer but primarily cars. I gotta say I may have to wait till the off season. I'm gonna check out your pics for sub and speaker location..... I am changing the head unit to a clarion M309, adding 4 JL audio amps, two 8" subs in the cabin, one 10" sub in the cockpit and four more 6-7" coax speakers to the 4 already installed. I want to add the audiovox key farb RF remote for when I'm on the dock and a not so pleasant :grin: song comes on so I can skip ( or turn up) depending on my mood! Russ Calasant had real nice spacers made to add speakers to the arch access panel spots and I think I'm gonna have the guy make a pair for me. Might add Sirius Sat too..... What am I thinking?????? Todd

Stuart, I just looked at your pics. That is some sub man!!!! I don't have the space for a box because with three little ones there is always a ton of crap I have to shove under the seats when out and about. With that Killer stereo and TV setup, when are you gonna step up to satellite?? C'mon , you know you're lookin for another project!!! LOL

 

[Carpedmman]

Thanks for the compliments Todd. It sounds like your plans are way beyond what I did for my system. If you want some details I would be happy to share my knowledge over the phone sometime. PM me and I will give you my number.

Personally I can't imagine 8+ speakers in the cockpit. With what I have currently, the cockpit has incredible sound and an adjustable sub to boost! Sub location without a separate box is tough. You could possibly do a ported sub located in the line locker under the helm.

Inside, I replaced the standard speakers with JL's and left it at that. When I redo the head unit adding an IPOD access port I plan on another amp, but additional speakers are tough to add due to location. I would be interested in hearing where you are going to add these speakers.

I don't plan on adding a satellite due to a few reasons. 1) A possible upgrade in the future. 2) I don't spend enough time in the cabin to justify the $$$.

Let's talk!

 

[tdschafer]

Stuart, PM sent!