www.iFourWinns.com

Generally, A powered Sub is fitting for someone running the rest of their system on deck power. It allows for an easy add-on. If you are looking for a more serious improvement, a seperate amp is the way to go.

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H210SS 6.2
F150 Platinum

Thanks Brent. I figured the powered sub would be okay, but not the best and most versatile way to go.

Bought a new Head Unit last night, so I will install that with the old speakers for now. Hopefully add a sub and amp later. That is if we ever get back to 40 hour weeks.

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

Cap'n Morgan,

Let me suggest you swap out your cockpit speakers before you get an amp and sub. The stock speakers at least on my Vista and others on here are crap. There is no way they will be able to keep up with the sub. I really think you will get a better bang for you buck. Naturally then you can and will get the sub and amp.

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Walter

2003 248 Vista - VP 5.0 GXi
2009 Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7L 4x4

That's the plan captwalt. But for now they will do okay with just the Sony HU. They are still the stock Sony speakers that came with the boat, and are adequate for moderate volume levels. Unfortunately, I can only add stuff to the overall system in pieces, as funds (and the admiral) will allow.

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

millhaven_nice_guy, the short answer to your question is that the majority of today's amps do have the crossovers built in. You could most definitely still use your stuff, though, provided you are OK with using the input level system for connecting the amp rather than the RCA input system that newer amps use. Yours might have both, but I'm betting on it being input level.

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Paul
2007 Four Winns Horizon 220
Mercruiser 350 Mag MPI w/ Bravo III Drive
2004 Ford Explorer Limited (V8-AWD)
Pomme de Terre Lake (Southwest Missouri)

Thanks Paul for your input!

I haven't look at my old system in a long time but I seem to remember having RCA' for something. I remember buying a package of multicoloured RCA's. I assume "line input" is where you extend the would be speaker wire to the amp? That's not a big deal if I decide to go with my older stuff. It just seems a shame to have the stuff in my seacontainer not being used and I won't have to clear any excessive funds through the "finance office"!

I will try and get some pictures on the weekend.

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Marc, Kathlin & Nathalie


'89 Chaparral Laser 32

'93 Vista 245, 5.8L w/ King Cobra

Former Boats
'01 H260, 7.4 VP Duoprop
'98 H200, 5.0 GL w/VP SX drive