Question about installing speakers in swim platform

[jawsf16]

Thats a 2012 Mel. The 2006-2011 are the same hull style I believe...

I had the same issues trying to add speakers to my swim deck on the 08 sx210. The solution was to buy an AR and hang them on the tower!!

 

[txav8r]

Good catch @jawsf16 , I knew it changed, couldn't remember when, but thought @Jebinok 's was a '10 or '11, but now that you mention it I think your right...apologies

 

[Trevor Shipman]

Yeah the Bimini on the 06 doesn't allow that unless you mount vertically, which for some reason I don't like.

 

[Trevor Shipman]

Well I got them all in... Sound is decent, definitely missing the highs. I ordered some 4" tweeters but haven't decided on placement yet. If you're just looking for some background music I wouldsayits fine but if you're looking for great quality just the 6x9s sound muffled. I'll let you know when the tweeters are installed.

 

[Trevor Shipman]

Well, we put the Polk tweeters in today. As you know on a 06 AR210 rear speaker placement is very limited so we decided to go in the cushion. Turned out really good I thought. Sounds great. We're going to swap out the 6x9s, they Pyle speakers and are just horrible. Should be an easy swap out. With that said it sounds amazing! Can't wait to see how well you'll be able to hear while wake boarding.

 

[octavio3311]

Looks good.

 

[jawsf16]

Looks real good. Can't believe you just cut through the seat like that! I wouldn't have the guts... Nice job!

 

[Bruce]

Well I got them all in... Sound is decent, definitely missing the highs. I ordered some 4" tweeters but haven't decided on placement yet. If you're just looking for some background music I wouldsayits fine but if you're looking for great quality just the 6x9s sound muffled. I'll let you know when the tweeters are installed.

Looking at your pictures the opening below the seat cushion on my 230 is much larger. I believe that is why your highs are much more muted.

We're going to swap out the 6x9s, they Pyle speakers and are just horrible.

I am really happy with our Infinity 6912m speakers. I have 6 in the boat so far and plan to add two more to the bow.

 

[Trevor Shipman]

Forgot the last pic. Really happy, what a difference!

Also, I ordered a 20 watt solar charger for the batteries while at the storage unit. Interested to see if that was a complete was of money. Ha

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Well, we put the Polk tweeters in today. As you know on a 06 AR210 rear speaker placement is very limited so we decided to go in the cushion. Turned out really good I thought. Sounds great. We're going to swap out the 6x9s, they Pyle speakers and are just horrible. Should be an easy swap out. With that said it sounds amazing! Can't wait to see how well you'll be able to hear while wake boarding.

Sweet install! Is that some kind of enclosure for the speaker in the pic?

 

[SCSTWG]

Nice install.

 

[Trevor Shipman]

Sweet install! Is that some kind of enclosure for the speaker in the pic?

Thanks! I'm not exactly sure what you're referring to? We put foam speaker baffles behind the speakers of that's what you're referring to?

 

[tdonoughue]

Yes, I had the same question. Where did you get those?

Was this install really as easy as it looks? That is a fabulous result. I have been debating how to put some speakers back there and this may just be the ticket...

 

[Trevor Shipman]

Yeah, they're just speaker baffles. Got them on Amazon. They're not uncommon. As far as how hard the project was? I'd give it a 5 or 6. The biggest pain is getting in the seat wells to undo the 5,000 bolts holding the rear seat in place. Other than that it's just running speaker wire and saying a Hail Mary before you cut into the fabric. The sound is amazing though. Still waiting to replace the 6x9s so it should sound even better after that. The tweeters in the seat made all the difference in the world. Also if you want the speaker to push in nicely to the seat back you'll need to use 2" bolts not screws. Job is much easier with 2 guys.

 

[tdonoughue]

Ah! 2" bolts. There is the tip.

Thanks!

 

[GTBRMC]

Well, we put the Polk tweeters in today. As you know on a 06 AR210 rear speaker placement is very limited so we decided to go in the cushion. Turned out really good I thought. Sounds great. We're going to swap out the 6x9s, they Pyle speakers and are just horrible. Should be an easy swap out. With that said it sounds amazing! Can't wait to see how well you'll be able to hear while wake boarding.

You have stones! Looks great.

 

[BigAbe75]

Obviously, the newer 24' boats can't use the seat backs any longer as they are storage areas now. Have folks reverted back to mounting lower on the swim deck on those models?

Not sure if this thread was on the faq, or what search referred me here... I'm sure there are more recent conversations, but something at least directed me here for info on rear facing audio.

(Wife definitely thinks I'm obsessed with jetboaters.net, don't even have one and essentially spending every spare minute on the forum reading old threads. Lol When the time finally comes, I'm going to be knowledgeable darn it! )

 

[Neutron]

I mounted 5.25 inch speakers on each side of the cushions

 

[Drift Away]

I mounted 5.25 inch speakers on each side of the cushions
View attachment 48269

This is how i added a 6.5 JL to my swim deck. I had about 6" cut off my rear arm rest. I am about to pull those 6.5's out and put the 7.7's back there.

 

[Aggie94]

@Dan114K, have you had any issues with these since installing? any water issues, abuse to the speaker/cover with wakeboards, etc and in general would you do it again? about to do the same but was hoping you were still monitoring this board.

thanks

I replaced my stock speakers with MM651UM and installed two extra by the swim deck.
(did not caulk, just used a waterproof foam tape behind speaker lip, I liked the access to area).
All the information I found said the speakers are marine nature in design and can get wet.View attachment 3087 ubmerged without problems.