Boat speaker upgrades...Infinity 652M...replace the 612?

My 270 has the factory speakers in it still I believe and I want to upgrade the sound a lil bit. I bought a new receiver and remotes last year, but the speakers aren't up to the task. I see everyone likes the Infinity 612's, looks like they have been replaced by the 652M. Anyone have these or recommend a good speaker set around $100. Not looking for wake boat radio set ups, just something a lil louder than the stockers.

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  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,011 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I put the Alpine SPS-M601's in my boat. The factory Clarion speakers had rotted from the elements, so they made a huge improvement. Some of the other boaters at my dock liked them and they got the same ones.
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes"
    Go Steelers!!!
  • 04FV270riverrat04FV270riverrat Member Posts: 268 ✭✭✭
    I put the Alpine SPS-M601's in my boat. The factory Clarion speakers had rotted from the elements, so they made a huge improvement. Some of the other boaters at my dock liked them and they got the same ones.
    these guys?


  • Dream_InnDream_Inn Member, Moderator Posts: 7,552 mod
    65 bucks for a pair seems pretty decent if they are better than the stock? U have one or two that are rotting out, so this would work great.

    Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express

  • reneechris14reneechris14 Member Posts: 3,134 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I put the Polk audio 6.5's in my 270 now i'm going to to put 6 of them in my 342 this spring. Do have to drill new holes for mounting screws but the 6.25 inch hole is perfect Image result for polk marine speakers 65Image result for polk marine speakers 65db651   about $60 a pair.
    2005 Rinker FV342  Pawcatuck river,Ct
  • Cableguy GregCableguy Greg Member Posts: 5,011 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I put the Alpine SPS-M601's in my boat. The factory Clarion speakers had rotted from the elements, so they made a huge improvement. Some of the other boaters at my dock liked them and they got the same ones.
    these guys?


    Yes!!!
    2008 280 Express Cruiser, 6.2MPI, B3, Pittsburgh, PA "Blue Ayes"
    Go Steelers!!!
  • JoeStangJoeStang Member Posts: 1,116 ✭✭✭✭
    Ive been very happy with my 612M, and the 652 look better IMO, but they are almost identical specs. Probably just an update and no major changes.
    2013 276 Cuddy ~ 350 MAG / B3
  • jme097jme097 Member Posts: 1,224 ✭✭✭
    I had the Infinitys in my 280 before I swapped them with JL. Great speaker
    Boat Name: Knot A Worry
    2007 280 Rinker Express 6.2L B3
  • JonnyMJonnyM Member Posts: 302 ✭✭✭
    I am a Wetsounds fan, best speakers I ever had in a boat!
    "Mosi on Dahn"  2003 Fiesta Vee 270
  • WillhoundWillhound Member Posts: 4,183 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Dream_Inn said:
    65 bucks for a pair seems pretty decent if they are better than the stock? U have one or two that are rotting out, so this would work great.
    Hmmmm....this thread has got me thinking. Stereo and speaker replacement is on my to-do list, but not currently at the top. If I could find speakers like these anywhere in Canada for that kind of money I'd do it in an instant. Best price I can find here for the Alpine 601's is around $170 to my door. Even taking exchange into account we're getting hosed. 

    "Knot Quite Shore" - 2000 FV270
  • Lake_BumLake_Bum Member Posts: 918 ✭✭✭✭
    I am running 2 sets of Alpine SPR-M700's.  They are a step above the M601W's but I have tried a few marine brands of high's and my Alpines are incredible sound quality. They will definitely sound a LOT better with an amp pushing them, versus deck power...
    2000 Captiva 232 
  • jme097jme097 Member Posts: 1,224 ✭✭✭
    Infinity makes a great speaker. I would still have my Infinitys in my 280 if the 6x9's didn't blow
    Boat Name: Knot A Worry
    2007 280 Rinker Express 6.2L B3
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