MWBoatFan
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Jul 20, 2012
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- 111
Hi All,
Well the wife and I will be picking up our new(er) boat today. Our old boat had a decent stereo in it so I never bothered to mess with it since it was the "starter boat" and the stereo was antiquate. The new(er) boat is in my opinion AWESOME and since it has what I assume is the stock 1996 am/fm/cassette (cassette really?) I'd like to upgrade to an AM/FM/CD/MP3 unit meant for marine use. I know a lot of this is opinion and preference but I am wondering if anyone can make suggestions on even who makes good or better or best marine components.
On dry land I am a huge fan of Kenwood, but have no clue if their marine units are quality or not.
What I want is AM/FM/CD/MP3 head unit (I would prefer one that either has red illumination or one that can be changed to red) but that is not required. We mostly ski, tube and just hang out on the boat so I plan to start with 4 speakers and eventually add a sub, amp & perhaps 2 more speakers. I want good solid sound but never want to be the loud jackass on the lake that ruins everyones weekend by forcing my music on them.
So have at it, any opinions, preferences recommendations?
Thanks all
Well the wife and I will be picking up our new(er) boat today. Our old boat had a decent stereo in it so I never bothered to mess with it since it was the "starter boat" and the stereo was antiquate. The new(er) boat is in my opinion AWESOME and since it has what I assume is the stock 1996 am/fm/cassette (cassette really?) I'd like to upgrade to an AM/FM/CD/MP3 unit meant for marine use. I know a lot of this is opinion and preference but I am wondering if anyone can make suggestions on even who makes good or better or best marine components.
On dry land I am a huge fan of Kenwood, but have no clue if their marine units are quality or not.
What I want is AM/FM/CD/MP3 head unit (I would prefer one that either has red illumination or one that can be changed to red) but that is not required. We mostly ski, tube and just hang out on the boat so I plan to start with 4 speakers and eventually add a sub, amp & perhaps 2 more speakers. I want good solid sound but never want to be the loud jackass on the lake that ruins everyones weekend by forcing my music on them.
So have at it, any opinions, preferences recommendations?
Thanks all