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    Amp - Subwoofer - speaker recommendations

    I wish everyone would pass on CCA wire (Copper Clad Aluminum). It is a horrible option. Lite weight. More heat generation. More resistance. Wastes precious power. Then terminations tend to corrode faster = more resistance = more heat = more loss = endless cycle. But I know how it is with the...
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    242 stereo upgrade coming soon!

    Makes a big difference for multiple reasons. The forward cockpit speakers are the only ones that can create somewhat of a natural forward image. And your ears are definitely biased/shaped to be more sensitive in the forward direction. Rear speakers don't survive the wind and movement at speed...
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    242 limited s wiring/ Polk pa450um

    This is really getting off course. The Low/High Input Voltage is based on the specific output voltage of the source unit. This allows the amplifier input gains to function at the correct sensitivity and in a more linear manner. The pulse width power supply switches at a frequency ten times...
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    Battery question

    I've seen no real quality problems with Optima batteries. Failures are generally an issue with usage and understanding the product/category by the users...and many sellers also. However, a group 34 battery is definitely under-sized and lighter, and that translates directly to lower capacity. So...
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    Raymarine eS78 + Quantum radome + Fusion MS-RA205 + custom dash

    Sorry. But that tower looks naked without a Satellite TV dome.
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    Polk Audio MM651

    Quote: "What speakers should I replace the MM651UM Polks with?" Answer: For the best speakers in a 6.5" coaxial go with the JL Audio MX650 or the Wetsounds XS650. The Polk MM651UM will sound similar to the JL Audio MX650. The Wetsounds XS650 is a little more aggressive in the treble. Quote: "I...
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    My AR240 upgrades and stereo build.

    Gmills, I doubt you would package the sub and tower on a single zone. There are several ways to get the optimum and full zone to zone control. JL Audio has amplifiers with zone control ports negating the need for an EQ or separate zone controller. Wetsounds has the 420 EQ with triple-zone...
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    Battery charger

    You should avoid the standard car charger that has, for example, a 2/5/10 amp selection. These are fine for a home garage emergency situation, but this is not the type charger you can turn your back on long term. This is typically what Sears, Walmart, and automotive part supply stores sell. For...
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    Just bought the Polk PA D5000.5

    Think of the ground and B+ as all part of completing the same circuit. And you can't make any power without a complete circuit. It really doesn't matter where in the circuit you have higher resistance, that weak link will in turn impede/choke/reduce the supply. More current X more resistance...
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    2007 SX-230 Stereo Upgrade

    I like the way the blue baffle matches the hull. Nice touch.
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    Budget stereo upgrade for SX190...

    So it that Kicker tower speaker system with one pair of horn tweeters and one pair of 6.5" midbass, or one pair of horn tweeters and two pair of 6.5" midbass?
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    My wiring setup.. post 1 of 2 (Batteries) Trying to make sense of it.

    You do not need to replace the existing Blue Sea 9001e switch. If the 9001e conventional dual battery switch is wired in the conventional manner then you can maintain it and simple wire the relay across the two battery terminals. The functionality and usage is different than the Blue Sea 5511e...
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    My wiring setup.. post 1 of 2 (Speakers & AMPS) Trying to make sense of it.

    A capacitor is a power storage device. So when the demand exceeds the supply, the capacitor can stiffen the voltage for a mere fraction of a second. That's useful for quick transients and short bass hits. But for anything that is a prolonged passage, it does no good. And once the capacitor does...
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    WS 420BT Equalizer

    No problem at all. I'm not in the audio business, after retiring 3 years ago, so it isn't my toes that I'm concerned about. However, it does have to do with consumer protection and with Wetsounds' plan for distribution in order to maintain the product integrity and reputation, the same with many...
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    WS 420BT Equalizer

    Quote, "Sound quality will benefit from the high voltage being sent to the amps. That will give you 2 benefits: 1. you will not have to push the amps as hard and 2. the amps will have more power to amplify therefore you stereo will play louder and sound better at higher levels." The above is not...
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    WS 420BT Equalizer

    Mike is a great guy. Mike is also a Wetsounds dealer in his territory. However, Mike is not authorized as an "on-line" Wetsounds dealer and is not authorized per his dealer agreement to ship Wetsounds product. Mike will be the first one to tell you the same. But if you live near Mike, or need...
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    WS 420BT Equalizer

    It's not worth doing unless you place it on the drivers side. You might consider the non-BT Wetsounds EQ with the JL Audio BT receiver. Besides all of the other Wetsounds EQ benefits, especially two separate EQs, you could really use the upgrade in line voltage.
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    800 horse power will tow the boat right??

    True. In this case they probably had to buy a Camaro that was very close to a finished product. Not positive, but I think the Caddy Cts and Camaro share the same platform. First Mustang on a Falcon platform seems odd. Cuda. Hemi. Shelby GT. Super Sport. Olds Rocket. Boss. Z.
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    800 horse power will tow the boat right??

    Not sure about the horsepower but the big block 455 trans am had the torque to smoke the tires from here to the horizon. Makes me also think about the Bullitt big block 390 stang. GTO. Judge. 442. Classics.
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    800 horse power will tow the boat right??

    There were so many special Pontiacs over the years. Since Pontiac is no more they must be making those from a Camaro platform. That would be the ultimate weekend car....used very sparingly. Imagine the looks. You'd need to have the hat and glasses also. 800 HP? Wow. I bet a percentage don't even...
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