Replacing cockpit speakers 2006 Rinker 270

luvinlifeluvinlife Member Posts: 501 ✭✭✭
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I replaced the 4 original Clarion speakers in my cockpit just 2 seasons ago with Sony Marine speakers. The 2 Clarions in the cabin were still fine.  Just pulled the shrink and I see one of the new Sony’s in the cockpit already cracked. Guess another replacement is in order. Suggestions???
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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,956 mod
    Kenwood will last much longer.  Sony won't last.  @LaRea will back me up.

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,079 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I installed Alpine’s in 2014 and they are still in good shape. 
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
    Go Steelers!!!
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  • LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 8,075 mod
    Agreed - Sony marine speakers are 2-season speakers, even when protected from sun and rain.  
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  • luvinlifeluvinlife Member Posts: 501 ✭✭✭
    I guess I found out the hard way on Sony speakers. I’ve been a diehard Sony TV fan for many years and assumed the same high quality when I bough the Sony speakers. 
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  • trip_ntrip_n Member Posts: 747 ✭✭✭
    have had good luck with my kickers and very happy with the sound quality
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  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,956 mod
    I was cranking my new Kenwood last night.  Sounded very nice.

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

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  • raybo3raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,618 admin
    I have been running Kenwood marine speakers for the last 10 years with no issues. Sounds great......
    2002 342 Fiesta Vee PC Point Of Pines YC Revere MA. popyc.org     raybo3@live.com
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  • reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Polk audio 6 inch will fit the hole had mine 3 years now and happy with them.
    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
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  • reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭

    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
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  • rasburyrasbury Member Posts: 8,990 ✭✭✭✭✭
    So, about these speakers...mine are still the original and work just mine...I'm not a music but and really don't have them on that much- so my question is, how do they seal? I have a leak that works its way to the midship ceiling and I swear it's coming from the speaker by the useless map storage there on the port side....I tried to pull the speaker but the screw heads just stripped out and I'm going to have to drill them out...
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  • rasburyrasbury Member Posts: 8,990 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ps- mine came with some sort of amp from the factory and cranks pretty good...anyone have any CD's left for me lol?
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  • reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @rasbury do you have a drain hole in the glove compartment (map storage) . I would guess that leak is the windshield or the screws that hold it down. Did the speakers in my 270 on seal needed. It was dry an dusty under the speaker. The gentleman that purchased the boat did the windshield and srcews to fix a leak by aft rug.
    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
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  • mattiemattie Member Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭✭
    My vote for Kicker marine & JL Audio, used them both....very happy.
    246BR, 276BR, H310BR current
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  • luvinlifeluvinlife Member Posts: 501 ✭✭✭
    Some great suggestions. I’ll start looking now. Need speakers that fit the big holes. I can drill the screw holes if those don’t match. 
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  • trip_ntrip_n Member Posts: 747 ✭✭✭
    did you ever find a speaker
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  • luvinlifeluvinlife Member Posts: 501 ✭✭✭
    I haven’t had a chance yet. The Sonys still sound okay but one is cracked 
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  • reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Polk audio think It was Dp651??they fit the hole but did have to drill the mounting holes 
    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
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  • luvinlifeluvinlife Member Posts: 501 ✭✭✭
    How do the Polks sound?
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  • John41John41 Member Posts: 118 ✭✭
    I put them in my 342. I really like the way they sound especially for what I paid for them
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  • Kaptain_KenKaptain_Ken Member Posts: 75 ✭✭
    I replaced all the speakers in my 2000 FV 270 with JL. 6.5" up front and 8.8" in rear. Amplified of course (JL amp) and replaced the head unit.  Couldn't be happier. Sound amazing and they seem to be holding up really well.
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  • luvinlifeluvinlife Member Posts: 501 ✭✭✭
    Thank you all for the great ideas. 
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  • rasburyrasbury Member Posts: 8,990 ✭✭✭✭✭
    So, I think I asked the question above, not to intrude on the thread, but what keeps the water from going through these??
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,079 ✭✭✭✭✭
    rasbury said:
    So, I think I asked the question above, not to intrude on the thread, but what keeps the water from going through these??
    The cone and rubber surround keeps water from flowing though the speakers. If the cone is dry rotted, then they are no longer waterproof. 
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
    Go Steelers!!!
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  • WillhoundWillhound Member Posts: 4,242 ✭✭✭✭✭
    And any marine rated speaker is a polypropylene cone not fabric or paper. 
    "Knot Quite Shore" - 2000 FV270 (Sold)
    2018 Cherokee 39RL Land Yacht (Sorry...)
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  • rasburyrasbury Member Posts: 8,990 ✭✭✭✭✭
    So do they have a habit of failing?
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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,079 ✭✭✭✭✭
    rasbury said:
    So do they have a habit of failing?
    Yes. Being in a marine environment, the cone gets dry and brittle. When playing music, it will cause the cone to break. 
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes" (Sold)
    2022 Cherokee 294GEBG Black Label land yacht. 
    Go Steelers!!!
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  • trip_ntrip_n Member Posts: 747 ✭✭✭
    barry manilow n englebert have the same effect
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