Economical Stereo upgrade?

[EE27Fever]

Anyone have suggestions of a economical sound upgrade for my 27 fever.

I was thinking about just adding amp, sub and a couple more speakers but I've never tried it in a boat. I don't want to spend money if it doesn't improve the sound.

[nuda dikata]

I did amp and 4 new speakers and it made one hell of a diff :mrgreen:

[Mayo_Man]

I spent about 450 and really increased my system performance. I added a 12 inch infinity perfect sub which fills out the bottom, but most importantly I put a MTX 895 5 channel amp in. A good amp cleans up your sound quality and allows you to crank existing speakers up higher without distorting. This is a good way to go if you want to do it in phases too. Get the amp first. See how things sound. Then you can replace or add speakers/subs later. FYI that MTX 895 powers the sub on a 2 ohm load with 490 watts, and then does 50 watts per channel to your other 4 speakers.

[Josh]

Whatever you do, overpower! It is easier to blow things from lack of power than it is with too much!

[Hunterman]

Yes, go with more power amp. Underpower causes distortion, and when amp clips (over-peaks), it damages voicecoils, which is main reason for blown speakers. Make sure to get a rubber or poly type cone. Paper and foam don't work real good around water.

[BINGO]

Can't believe doc jimm has not chimed in yet?
Doc Jimm is the Godfather of cheap sound.

Bingo

"Its too easy, its like stealin!"

[GVL]

I wouldn't replace current speakers, with the right amp, they will sound great after a sub and crossovers are set.

[Bajapit]

Sony speakers and amps hold up will in the moist envierment of a boat and sound good. AMER3 is the resident Stereo Pro.
PIT

[EE27Fever]

Thanks for the input.
I need to go down and take a look and see what kind of space I have for an amp.

[docjimm]

Can't believe doc jimm has not chimed in yet?
Doc Jimm is the Godfather of cheap sound.

Bingo

"Its too easy, its like stealin!"

One word..................E-Bay :mrgreen:

[AMER3]

or give me a call for stereo stuff. john

[EE27Fever]

Hey John,

Thanks, I'll give you a call when I get the project started.