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JTinMO wrote: Sun Aug 12, 2018 8:57 pm Also went full bore on the tunes, and ripped out all 6 stock Sony speakers and the cheapo amp that the prior owner installed (incorrectly). Ran all new wires throughout as well. Went with a JL Audio M600/6 amp, with six JL Audio MX650 speakers all around. I must say this setup is sweet. Didn't expect it to sound as good as it does. The available power really makes a difference. Can't recommend this setup enough.

I will never run this thing as loud as this can run, and it's still distortion free. Had to play with (lower) the input sensitivity on the amp quite a bit to get reasonable volume range available on the Sony head unit.

I stopped short of installing a sub. Not sure I need it. May change in the future but for now this setup is more than adequate.

Making the harness of wires for the forward port and the three starboard speakers, and running it all up around the bow took the most time. I was pretty anal about the details to be a clean install as well though to be fair. Got everything inside the factory wiring guides, old wiring bundled up and zipped away tight, etc. Was nice having both flexible wire snakes and the solid (but flexible) versions.

JTinMO wrote: Thu Aug 16, 2018 8:42 am Jason, others have pretty much covered it. I will add the hole saw I used was a new one I had to get off Amazon, as the 1-⅞" size was not stocked locally in the local Lowe's or HD.

I used the Lenox Bi-Metal version as that's what all my other hole saws are, so wanted to be consistent. I think just about any decent hole saw would do fine on fiberglass. Amazon link for the one I used:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054 ... UTF8&psc=1

jasonm wrote: Fri Aug 17, 2018 10:09 am

JTinMO wrote: Thu Aug 16, 2018 8:42 am Jason, others have pretty much covered it. I will add the hole saw I used was a new one I had to get off Amazon, as the 1-⅞" size was not stocked locally in the local Lowe's or HD.

I used the Lenox Bi-Metal version as that's what all my other hole saws are, so wanted to be consistent. I think just about any decent hole saw would do fine on fiberglass. Amazon link for the one I used:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054 ... UTF8&psc=1

Again, thanks for the information! I wanted to make sure that what I used would cut. Is the kevlar portion of the hull only on the oustide or will I have to cut through it on the inside of the boat too?

Thanks in advance.

AsLan7 wrote: Fri Aug 17, 2018 9:02 am

JTinMO wrote: Sun Aug 12, 2018 8:57 pm Also went full bore on the tunes, and ripped out all 6 stock Sony speakers and the cheapo amp that the prior owner installed (incorrectly). Ran all new wires throughout as well. Went with a JL Audio M600/6 amp, with six JL Audio MX650 speakers all around. I must say this setup is sweet. Didn't expect it to sound as good as it does. The available power really makes a difference. Can't recommend this setup enough.

I will never run this thing as loud as this can run, and it's still distortion free. Had to play with (lower) the input sensitivity on the amp quite a bit to get reasonable volume range available on the Sony head unit.

I stopped short of installing a sub. Not sure I need it. May change in the future but for now this setup is more than adequate.

Making the harness of wires for the forward port and the three starboard speakers, and running it all up around the bow took the most time. I was pretty anal about the details to be a clean install as well though to be fair. Got everything inside the factory wiring guides, old wiring bundled up and zipped away tight, etc. Was nice having both flexible wire snakes and the solid (but flexible) versions.

Awesome Jt. Considering something similar. Doing mine in phases. Phase 1 will be new head unit, remote controls, sub and amp upgrade. Phase 2 will be tower speakers. Phase 3 will be TV

Enormis Audio https://www.enormis.net/ in Erie PA will be doing the install. They just pulled my boat into their shop today....
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Big Block Power wrote: Sat Nov 10, 2018 11:42 am Latest purchase for the boat. Will install closer to spring unless Mr. Nauti keeps the peer pressure up. Lol
I'm just trying to make a happy wife with this.
Wet sounds revo 10 Sub.
This thing is heavy.

Big Block Power wrote: Sat Nov 10, 2018 11:42 am Latest purchase for the boat. Will install closer to spring unless Mr. Nauti keeps the peer pressure up. Lol

Big Block Power wrote: Sat Nov 10, 2018 4:59 pm As some of you may not know. Myself and Nauti's have been a bad influence on each other. It's been fun talking stereos and boats every night for the past few weeks. Lol
Jeff I think yours needs to get installed first as you Already have a hole for the thumper.
Katie I hope that play list is with the wire!

JTinMO wrote: Sun Aug 12, 2018 8:57 pm Also went full bore on the tunes, and ripped out all 6 stock Sony speakers and the cheapo amp that the prior owner installed (incorrectly). Ran all new wires throughout as well. Went with a JL Audio M600/6 amp, with six JL Audio MX650 speakers all around. I must say this setup is sweet. Didn't expect it to sound as good as it does. The available power really makes a difference. Can't recommend this setup enough.

I will never run this thing as loud as this can run, and it's still distortion free. Had to play with (lower) the input sensitivity on the amp quite a bit to get reasonable volume range available on the Sony head unit.

I stopped short of installing a sub. Not sure I need it. May change in the future but for now this setup is more than adequate.

Making the harness of wires for the forward port and the three starboard speakers, and running it all up around the bow took the most time. I was pretty anal about the details to be a clean install as well though to be fair. Got everything inside the factory wiring guides, old wiring bundled up and zipped away tight, etc. Was nice having both flexible wire snakes and the solid (but flexible) versions.

NautiGirl wrote: Sat Nov 10, 2018 5:32 pm

Big Block Power wrote: Sat Nov 10, 2018 4:59 pm As some of you may not know. Myself and Nauti's have been a bad influence on each other. It's been fun talking stereos and boats every night for the past few weeks. Lol
Jeff I think yours needs to get installed first as you Already have a hole for the thumper.
Katie I hope that play list is with the wire!

Mrs. BBP won't like my taste in music...gotta feeling you won't even like my taste in music. How do you like some classic 90/00's rap/hiphop? I know, its no Modern English....

Where's T5billion to back me up on this one?

NautiGirl wrote: Sat Nov 10, 2018 5:55 pm

JTinMO wrote: Sun Aug 12, 2018 8:57 pm Also went full bore on the tunes, and ripped out all 6 stock Sony speakers and the cheapo amp that the prior owner installed (incorrectly). Ran all new wires throughout as well. Went with a JL Audio M600/6 amp, with six JL Audio MX650 speakers all around. I must say this setup is sweet. Didn't expect it to sound as good as it does. The available power really makes a difference. Can't recommend this setup enough.

I will never run this thing as loud as this can run, and it's still distortion free. Had to play with (lower) the input sensitivity on the amp quite a bit to get reasonable volume range available on the Sony head unit.

I stopped short of installing a sub. Not sure I need it. May change in the future but for now this setup is more than adequate.

Making the harness of wires for the forward port and the three starboard speakers, and running it all up around the bow took the most time. I was pretty anal about the details to be a clean install as well though to be fair. Got everything inside the factory wiring guides, old wiring bundled up and zipped away tight, etc. Was nice having both flexible wire snakes and the solid (but flexible) versions.

Hey JT...bumping your old post here...noticed we are getting ready to install your same audio setup but with the sub. Curious on how it all sounds when cruising across the lake? Its one thing to be loud coved up but what about while underway? And by cruising,I mean WOT?!

And you are in KC...are you joining us for our Cobalt Factory tour?!?!?!