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232 stereo install coming up, anyone want to share there tips for speaker placement?

DmcpheeDmcphee Member Posts: 11 ✭
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Hey everyone, I will be doing a stereo install on my 98 232 in the coming months and I am looking for ideas.  I have 4 7inch alpine combo speakers and also 2 alpine 10 inch subs.  I am looking for ideas for locations to mount for good sound.  Pics are always a plus! 

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    Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,012 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I mounted tweeters in the cockpit to bring the sound up and 2 8" subs where the storage area was under the back seat.






    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes"
    Go Steelers!!!
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    Lake_BumLake_Bum Member Posts: 932 ✭✭✭✭
    I'm doing the system on mine on Tuesday, but I have it mapped out already. 2 amps mounted hidden in the cuddy closet, 4 Alpine marine speakers for highs, and I'm burying a 12" sub in the wall, next to the passenger seat. Box will be completely hidden, with only a white grill visible. I'll post pics next week.  B)

    Hiding 2 10's will be a chore without taking up LOTS of storage ! 
    2000 Captiva 232 
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    06Rinker27006Rinker270 Member Posts: 1,277 ✭✭✭
    @Cableguy Greg do you have two Rinkers?
    Patrick
    06 Rinker 270
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    Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,012 ✭✭✭✭✭
    06Rinker270 said:
    @Cableguy Greg do you have two Rinkers?
    @06Rinker270, no I don't. I sold the 232cc to buy my 280EC. I had the 232cc for 13 seasons. I loved that boat, but it was time to move up.
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes"
    Go Steelers!!!
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    06Rinker27006Rinker270 Member Posts: 1,277 ✭✭✭
    ah, I was about to say "I want two Rinkers!"
    Patrick
    06 Rinker 270
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    DmcpheeDmcphee Member Posts: 11 ✭
    How did the 8's sound where the storage compartment was? That's how I was going to mount my 10's but with a stainless steel plate.
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    Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,012 ✭✭✭✭✭
    They rocked pretty well. You will need to add some support around the edges because the fiberglass/gel isn't very thick there. I stuffed the area with fiberfill to help give it that extra punch. BTW, that is the access to the sending unit for the fuel tank.
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes"
    Go Steelers!!!
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    DmcpheeDmcphee Member Posts: 11 ✭
    Yeah I pulled the shelf out before I had the boat shrink wrapped.  I am gonna clean out the check valve before I put the subs in. What did you use to brace that area up?  I was planning on having the stainless plate over lap the edges, and using some sealing between the joint.  
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    Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,012 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If I recall correctly, I used some 1/2" plywood strips that were about 1 1/2" wide. It has been about 15 years since I did the work.
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes"
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    69fastback69fastback Member Posts: 951 ✭✭✭
    I mounted my Wetsound 12" in that same area under the backseat, and 6 6.5" Wetsound throughout the boat. 
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    DmcpheeDmcphee Member Posts: 11 ✭
    Where did you put the 6.5 Inch speakers? I am installing 4 7 inch alpines where the factory ones are (cuddy + front of the seats) but looking for ideas where to mount 2 more for good sound.
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