Music volume at helm very weak

sparky1972

Clarion m455a sounds great and strong in salon but with fader on full to top 4 speakers it’s very weak, is this a weak receiver or weak amp. Need help please!  

skennelly

I'd checkout the wiring on the amp to the speakers.  On my 270 the cabin speakers are run off of the receiver outputs and the deck on the amp.  If somebody combined speakers it could cause a problem to the amp and could cause your issue

NickWight

You might also want to check the physical condition of the cockpit loudspeakers. We had a similar problem on our 280 and the cones on all 4 loudspeakers were rotted through.  Nick.

LaRea

If they are Sony 6.5" speakers, the cones have probably crumbled to dust.  Remove and replace, but not with Sony.

Stodge

The fade on my stereo moved the audio from the cabin to the cockpit.  Might see if that works the same way and was adjusted away from the cockpit.

Dirtythirty

4 screws...check the speakers first.   

Cableguy Greg

My speakers were shot on my 2008 280EC when I got her in 2014. I would start there. I replaced mine with Alpine SPS-M601's. I got the silver grills to change up the look in the cockpit.

Liberty44140

agree with these comments to pull the speaker and check it, but, on my 455 I've had a speaker go out in spring and then come on after playing it for a while. Something in the amp was stuck and then opened while I was bumping and was fine for the season. I make sure to use the stereo some in winter storage to keep everything moving. It may be a 13 year old system but it works well and sounds great!