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    Subwoofer comparison Wet Sounds vs JL anyone hear both?

    JL Audio makes the better sounding infinite baffle subwoofer in the M series. Although I still might consider the Wetsounds for matching cosmetics. But I wouldn't consider the 2-ohm version if running a 2-channel amplifier. Keep it bridged into a 4-ohm load so that you have twice as many output...
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    Distortion, new speakers no amp

    Yes, the Polk dB and Wetsounds XS650 live in completely different realms. The Polk dB, despite Polk assertions as "marine rated", really is not a marine product in any sense. It has a painted metal basket, open midbass voice coil, linen spider, no protection from the elements, etc. But in my...
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    Distortion, new speakers no amp

    JL Audio takes an interesting approach to tweeters. You'll find that the JL Audio MX650 uses a 0.75" dome, while the M770 uses a 1.0" dome, while a M880 uses a 1.2" dome. As the midbass increases in size so does the tweeter. As the larger midbass cones cannot produce well in the upper mids, the...
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    Distortion, new speakers no amp

    Right, you cannot ruin speakers without enough watts. Too much power does thermal damage to speakers. Distortion isn't the cause. If distortion was the cause then every time you listened to a guitar riff using an Ibanez tube screamer your speakers would be toast. Distortion is certainly a...
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    2 pair Wet Sounds XS650 $279 shipped!!

    Yes, I have heard the new Wetsounds Revo6 coaxial that replaces the XS-650. The XS-650 is more upfront in the upper-mids/lower-treble and a bit erratic on vocals. The Revo6 is a bit smoother but the upper-mid/lower-treble is also a bit recessed. While the specs are they same, and the highs and...
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    Amp wires.....etc

    There's no reason to use a 200 amp fuse and plenty of reasons to not use a fuse value that high. The fuse at the supply end should not be any larger than the fuse at the amplifier end. The fuse at the amplifier end (in the amplifier or recommended by the amplifier) usually represents a value in...
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    Distortion, new speakers no amp

    If you are listening to HU power then understand that the HU power specifications are pure fantasy....not at all rated on the same basis as good external amplifiers. So the distortion you are hearing is when the HU runs out of power....and not from the speakers. Also, most but not all, HUs...
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    2016 Yamaha 242x e-series stereo

    Common reasons for amplifier shut-down are 1) low voltage, 2) high thermal, 3) over-driven due to not hearing the limitations when underway and in competition with a considerable noise floor. Sometimes the amplifier protection circuit is doing its job. Under-sized supply cables can contribute to...
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    Is Shore Power Required

    You can't top a little red Radio Flyer.
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    Tower speakers or helm

    For in-the-boat-listening, definitely add flush-mounts forward in the cockpit. A 6.5" in the coaming will sound warmer than an 8" on the tower. Tower speakers are purposed for the exterior zone. Their best role is directional long distance projection.
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    Hum From Speakers From iPhone

    The noise makes sense. You have two audio components interconnected that operate on two different DC voltages. The equipment interface should provide adequate isolation but it doesn't. I don't like ground loop adapters because they are a Band-Aid that leaves the true cause intact, and they can...
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    2 pair Wet Sounds XS650 $279 shipped!!

    While they last. The XS650 was replaced by the Revo6 months ago so the Minimum Advertised Price has been removed and remaining stock is being sold cheap.
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    2017 AR210 "marine sound" rant.

    A good decision Jeff. While the db651 is 'marine rated' by Polk Audio, they are not built to a marine standard by any stretch, and would be problematic in salt water. There really isn't enough difference to justify the JL Audio M650 over the MX650. In a 6.5" coaxial speaker, the MX650 is...
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    2017 AR210 "marine sound" rant.

    Sensitivity and output are relatively the same with different speakers of the same size. Upgrade speakers will make a large difference in sound quality but alone will not resolve the audibility issues at speed. First, this is an issue of limited HU power, not just this HU, but all HUs. HU power...
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    Jl Audio Tower Speakers, M880 vs M770's

    Without being in the boat, I can't fully answer that question. But here are a few basics for consideration. Coaxials outside the cockpit (bathtub) make no contribution to the cockpit occupants and are strictly zone speakers....this would include bow and transom areas. The pass-thru is on the...
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    Jl Audio Tower Speakers, M880 vs M770's

    Certainly with double 12"s there's a need to get as much coaxial midbass as possible inside the cockpit and bass quality is determined to a great degree by the sub-bass to mid-bass balance. I'm not much of a fan for placing speakers in the walkway. I have done it many times when there was no...
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    Jl Audio Tower Speakers, M880 vs M770's

    The JL Audio M770, specifically in the 'T' version, may be the most accurate tower speaker because it is uses a true acoustic suspension midbass driver and is intended for a small pod displacement. But it cannot compare to the output of an M880. When used on the tower, the 770 deserves 150 to...
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    Is Shore Power Required

    Boat operations (ignition, etc.) can consume about one/half the charging system output when underway. The current draw of the audio system at a high volume will exceed the remaining and available supply. So as the hours of boating pass, there may be a slow erosion of your battery reserves. In...
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    Problem with buzzing in speakers

    Who needs a towboat with that natural surf.
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    Subwoofer size and location

    Wetsounds will soon be coming with a true, fully marinized 15-inch subwoofer. It has to be marine in coastal applications, but unlike an IB sub, a marine product isn't mandatory for a fresh water boat when the sub driver is shielded from UV and receives some protection from the enclosure. In any...
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