OK here is the problem i need solveing

I basicly want to make a marine grade sounds system but have no clue at all where, what or how to look for what i could use. I will admit when it comes to sound system I am an idoit. Only thing I do know i think i wanna run is the bazooka tubbies made originally for wakeboard boats. Besides that I'm lost. So any advice will help

 

When it comes to marine audio there is JL Audio, and there is everything else..
JL amps and speakers are the most powerful and clean sounding stuff out there. Nothing compares IMHO.

 

I've installed my fair share of brands for one reason or another in several cars and up until the Jeep i really didn't need marine grade/water, splash proof.

There are plenty of nice speaks out there but not for marine applications. JL is the best and easiest to get for wet applications.

Personally though, I think you might as well stick a ghetto blaster in the back seat if you're fine with that bazooka tube for bass...
...but, I'm a bit picky with my audio.

JL has a good website to check them out and they have mounts like the Tubbies if you want to mount these things to your roll bar

Ok, that was my two cents. i actually have a couple different brands I prefer, but not for wet applications. I wish I could mod the thousands of dollars of speakers and amps I have to be waterproof, but it just ain't happening

 

Well if i knew how to waterproof (and mud proof) everything then i would just do it my self since i hav a buddy who has some really good stuff laying around

 

Some Polk speakers are marine grade

 

crutchfield.com

 

kicker has some as well

 

There are a lot of consumer electronics manufacturers who offer so-called 'marine' equipment, but the majority are just taking regular car stereo stuff, changing the color to white, and slapping a marine sticker on it. Clarion Marine (www.marineaudio.com) and JL Audio (www.jlaudio.com) are rare exceptions. Both are the real deal and make some of the very best products specifically for true marine applications.

 

Rockford Fostgate just came out with a new line of marine grade speakers that sound awesome. I have their 6-1/2"s in my dash now.

 

I can help with the tubbie setup as I just did this recently. I definately owe some pictures to the forum, but my Jeep is in the shop getting 5.13's, lockers, and OBA right now.

My setup is now totally aftermarket:

-I have Rockford Fosgate 6-1/2" speakers in the dash replacing the factory ones. These sound excellent and clear, but are struggling for air space so I don't get much mid-bass out of them. I'd probably try another brand if I did it again.

-I have the Bazooka double ended tubbies (8" on one end, 5-1/4" on the other + tweeter) mounted horizontally to the rear rollbar as far back as you can get it. When you're sitting in the rear seat, they would be just above your shoulder. These are amazingly loud and clear.

-I have a single Rockford Fosgate shallow mount P3 10" sub in a custom box in the rear. Before this box was carpeted, I made sure to coat it with fiberglass resin to waterproof it. The speaker is also pointing towards the wheel well instead of the open cab so it is protected. This fills in the low end very nicely.

-I cut the ends off my OEM sound bar which free'd up headroom in the rear seat, but keeps the center section so that hardtop and safari top still fit nicely. Keeping these speakers in the system would have been overkill with the tubbies.

-I have a Alpine PDX-5 under the dash that replaced the OEM amp. This powers everything with way more power than they need.

-I have the JVC 7000 HU in the dash now. This was the biggest single cost, but whether you use an expensive aftermarket HU or a cheap one, there is definately a difference in clarity and control when you remove the OEM HU. If you're doing any big changes, definately bypass the CANBus system and you will experience better results.

(And I know...pictures)