Stereo question

zaverin1

I have 4 pioneer 6.5 speakers currently all powered by pioneer head.
2 in cabin and 2 on main deck
thinking about adding 2 8 inch pioneer to main deck and powering all 4 with amp and cabin with unit.
any thoughts or suggestions 

diggin2day1

That is the exact way I have mine set up...  4 cockpit JL Audio powered by amp and two cabin speakers powered by Fusion head unit. 

J3ff

Well.. I have 6 speakers, 2 down stairs, 4 upstairs, removed the amp and DID NOT replace it... wires go directly into the m505 clarion.  I didn't want an amp running all day while we were out and I just ripped out the old POS one that came with the boat. 

So far so good - the head unit powers them loud enough that it's too loud! 

zaverin1

Ye my twin speakers were loud but with extra 8 might be to much 
I do feel ya on the amp
my old boat needed a start and charge while on the water after three hours 

jme097

@J3ff I don't know how you do it without the amp! LOL

@zaverin1 if you are looking for suggestions on amps, gethtis JL Audio amp below. Its about as big as a brick but the power is unreal and its only $220. I am putting 3 of them in my boat. They make different variations of it so you can increase in the power as well. Takes very little power and they are completely sealed units. I plan on mounting mine on the bulkhead in the engine compartment.

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_13698405/JL-Audio-MX280-4.html?tp=61752

Stodge

I "think" my stereo is set up like that.  I don't think the speakers in the cabin come off the amp.  I can use the fader to direct sound to them, but most times I leave them off.  I updated the head unit, but stayed with Kenwood so the update was plug-and-play.

I replace the amp in my 280 some years ago and got an amp from the Stereo guy in Gibraltar Trade Center.  I actually got one too small, tried it, hated it and took it back.  He gave me full credit for an upgrade.    

zaverin1

Stofge
 
I have the 6.5 in stock locations now
8 inch speakers will go where 280 has the small storage compartments on each side

i don't use them anyway lol
plus it will
axct like a good speaker enclosure once the front custom cover and speakers are in

JonnyM

Here is the install I just did on my 270.  I used the factory wiring set up for the old factory amp.  The cabin speakers run off the head unit.

http://rinkerboats.vanillaforums.com/discussion/6887/new-stereo-installation-on-my-2003-270#latest

zaverin1

I don't know if I will add a sub but maybe 

Stodge

In my old 280 the previous owner had put a box for the subs under the port side seat facing back.

zaverin1

I use that space lol
all my junk is there
i am surprised your boat didn't have the arch 

Stodge

There was so much other storage on the 280 I didn't miss that space.  And not having an arch was no big deal.  We had a slope back canvas instead of a full camper, but it did the job.

zaverin1

Ye I will keep this one for few years and then want to stop around 36ft with gen
i still want I/o I like option of shallow water lol