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Wogman
Deckhand

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Initially Posted - 03/31/2004 :  11:04:08  Show Profile
I'm looking for feedback from those who have mounted speakers on their 250s. Where have you placed them and how well do they work when motoring or sailing. I'm especially interested in cockpit speakers, but it seems that legs, butts or backs would get in the way wherever you placed them.

Cheers,
Paul
"Sundew"
1995 C250WB #83
Folsom Lake, CA
"Don't Give Up The Ship"
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Bryan Beamer
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Response Posted - 03/31/2004 :  23:20:02  Show Profile
Here is where I installed mine
cockpit
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3dd37b3127cce950f8fd999390000001610

inside starboard
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3dd37b3127cce950f8fc799270000001610

inside port
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3dd37b3127cce950f8fc218120000001610
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sailgal
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Response Posted - 04/01/2004 :  00:28:12  Show Profile
Hey Paul,
Here are my speaker locations.

These are great, and easy to change out when the time comes, BUT always a but...HA Yes the "butt" can get in the way if you use cushions. If not the lower back can block them. Just tell blocker to mooooooove over!


These Bose kick a --!! Love them! Location is front V berth.

and on port, aft berth mounted behind head wall
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arlingva
Navigator

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USA
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Response Posted - 04/03/2004 :  12:46:02  Show Profile
I put mine underneath the stearn rail seats and I think the location is perfect. Of course you need to buy the type that comes with a mounting bracket and not the flush mount kind.

Bill
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Grego5
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Response Posted - 04/04/2004 :  22:18:25  Show Profile
Bill.. Can you post a picture or two of your setup (mounting and wiring). I've been thinking of mounting some speakers below the rail seats.
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Waterboy
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Response Posted - 04/05/2004 :  15:12:35  Show Profile  Visit Waterboy's Homepage
What are you folks using for head units and (if any) amps? Anyone have a sub installed as well? I'm still trying to piece together a great sounding system that draws as few amps as possible.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 04/05/2004 :  17:06:49  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Waterboy</i>
<br />What are you folks using for head units and (if any) amps? Anyone have a sub installed as well? I'm still trying to piece together a great sounding system that draws as few amps as possible.
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There are transducers available from a good stereo store or magazine that turn what ever they are screwed to into a radiating surface, you could turn your entire sole into a sub.
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arlingva
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Response Posted - 04/09/2004 :  21:29:19  Show Profile
Grego,

I'll try to get to boat tomorrow to take pictures. It will be my first attempt at osting to website.

Wish me luck.
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arlingva
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Response Posted - 04/12/2004 :  22:01:05  Show Profile
Worked on the test forum. Let's see if I can do it again!







Wish me luck!
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ssteakley
Captain

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Response Posted - 04/16/2004 :  22:56:47  Show Profile
I love good speakers as much as any music lover...but do not compromise the integrity of your boat by creating large holes where water can enter your cabin. So far I have installed two excellant speakers in the cabin. When and if I install cockpit speakers in the cockpit area they will be under the stern seats to avoid cutting large holes where water could enter the cabin from the cockpit. Consider what is important before cutting holes,
Steve
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