Recommendations for tower speakers

[mgs917]

I have a 2000 SAN 210, I want to upgrade the tower speakers. The dealer that I go to for service was at the boat show and said a pair of wetsounds rev10 would run 2600 with wiring and installation. I'm looking for something that we can hear clearly at wakeboard length as we wakeboard 90% of the time. From the little I understand about tower speakers , for wake length I want HLCD speakers. I know the big brands are wetsounds, exile, Roswell. Does anyone have any other suggestions for speakers? I will probably be paying for a professional install. Is 2600 what I should expect to pay for this? Thanks everyone

[mgs917]

just wanted to bump this to the top. anyone have any suggestions or speakers I should check out? thanks

[hondaprlud]

Post this question in team talk. There are a few serious stereo guys on there that can help you out. I thought there were a few on here too, they must be in hibernation.


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[rlwagens]

Have been running a pair of REV10s + SYN4 for two seasons, don't even crank them all the way when wakeboarding and they're still out of this world loud. But if you want to hear music while riding (as well as everyone else on the lake/shore behind your boat ehh) then you can't go wrong with it. A pair of 10s and amp runs about $1800 direct from wetsounds, but we've also managed to get gear for about 40% off MSRP with the right connections and if I remember correctly their annual black friday sales are 20% off if that adds any perspective to pricing.

FYI depending on your current setup you will want to add a zone controller, either WS-420 BT or exile/equivalent so you can control cabin/tower/sub levels separately. Also, be prepared once you hear the REV10s for the first time you're going to be so blown away you will want new inboats / sub / etc, it can be addicting haha.

[nautiques4life]

Not sure how to field your question... Not knowing exactly what you're wanting/getting. RLwagens is right on cost and the black Friday discount. But it is hard to determine the fairness of that price without knowing what amp you're getting in the deal and what you are paying an hour for labor. Fixed or swivel mounts? What is your priority, cost? Is your tower prewired? Do you already have an amp? Do you want zone control? (IMHO the kicker system is better for just tower vs. interior- besides being less expensive).

[markj]

I'd say you're doing okay if that includes an amp and tower wiring. The only advice I'd give is have them pull extra wires in case you add another pair on the tower.

[mgs917]

Not sure how to field your question... Not knowing exactly what you're wanting/getting. RLwagens is right on cost and the black Friday discount. But it is hard to determine the fairness of that price without knowing what amp you're getting in the deal and what you are paying an hour for labor. Fixed or swivel mounts? What is your priority, cost? Is your tower prewired? Do you already have an amp? Do you want zone control? (IMHO the kicker system is better for just tower vs. interior- besides being less expensive).

Are you talking about the kicker kmt tower speakers? I have seen those with an amp and wire harness for a decent price. Also, I know this may be a dumb statement, but I currently have tower speakers but I don't think there is an amp. The tower speakers that came with the boat are boss 50? I honestly don't think there is an amp anywhere in the boat. Not that I have seen. im assuming I would probably use new wires on the tower, or should I attempt to use the wires that are already in there?

[nautiques4life]

Are you talking about the kicker kmt tower speakers?

no... I was talking about the kicker zone control, it is a way to have 2 volume control knobs (ie one to the in boats and one to the tower speakers) so that you can control them as 2 independent zones, only 2 knobs doesn't have a CB radio mic, about $100 (model ZXMRLC)

I currently have tower speakers but I don't think there is an amp.

There probably is, how many speakers do you have on the tower, and on the boat? I'm guessing at least 4 in the boat with possibly 6 (if there is a pair in the bow), and at least 2 on the tower... at 6 (the most conservative guess) you might not have an amp; but if there are 8-10 plus a sub, you should look harder for an amp (maybe even 2).

im assuming I would probably use new wires on the tower, or should I attempt to use the wires that are already in there?

Depends... what gauge wires are in there now? Good news is even if you decide to upgrade to better quality wires, they've already been threaded (you can use the existing to pull the new ones through). If you were going budget and doing this yourself I'd probably use the existing wire (especially based on your not being sure if there is an amp or not), but considering you are looking at Rev10's i think most ppl on the board would recommend treating them with the proper wire they deserve (depending of course on what is in there currently)

If you're looking to go budget, my first boat had a 4 6x9 tower enclosure with non-HLCD mid priced pioneers that could easily be heard way past wakeboarding length, ran it off one budget amp. Not gonna be the loudest boat in the party cove or win any audio contests, but if you're looking for an upgrade and worried about the cost of your speaker wire, might want to re-think your plan, I'm sure some on here might disagree, but you don't absolutley need WS, roswell, ex, etc to hear music at 100'

Hope that helps

[Jeb1974]

Sorry to hijack but we're likely buying a new G23 at the end of the season and I'm not sure what to do about the tower speakers. We've got the Focal 6X9's right now and you can barely hear them at wakeboarding distance. How are 2 prs of the new 8" JLs from that far back? I was thinking either go with the 4 factory 8" or a pair (or two) of the Rev10's. It's nice to have the lighting under the speakers but my first priority is to have something that can be heard.

[Evening Shade]

NautiqueGirl33 has a pair of Roswell Neptune 8.0s for sale on here for $750. Those would be awesome on you tower. Add a good amp and you'll be rockin!

[mgs917]

NautiqueGirl33 has a pair of Roswell Neptune 8.0s for sale on here for $750. Those would be awesome on you tower. Add a good amp and you'll be rockin!

Thanks I looked into those.

Anyone know what type of amp I should run with those if I get them?

And, will I need a zone control setup to keep the volume in the boat lower than the towers? Could I use the kicker zone control with any brand of boat and tower speakers?

[MLA]

Class-D amp for sure. Marine built has its advantages. At least 200W rms x 2.

The Kicker ZXM-RLC is a universal dual zone volume control and works with any brand amp that has RCA inputs.

[mgs917]

Class-D amp for sure. Marine built has its advantages. At least 200W rms x 2.

The Kicker ZXM-RLC is a universal dual zone volume control and works with any brand amp that has RCA inputs.

I am looking at amps and they say rms 100-200 watts, and rms power at 2 ohms 145x4, and rms power at 4 ohms 60w x4

what am I looking for?

I bought the Neptune 8.5 from nautique girl. Can you post a few amps that would work? Hopefully something under 200 dollars. Thanks

[MLA]

Do not have any sub-$200 MAP amp suggestions, but here are a few that are solid.
Kicker KXM400.4
Wet sounds Syn-DX2 or HTX-4
JL M400.4
Arc XDi450.4
Rockford M400-4D, M600-4D

[mgs917]

Thanks, I'll look into those