Bumping up stereo

[Bbeenhouwer]

last year we bought a 2015 Avalon LSZ 225. Had dual batteries put in, and upgraded the stereo to POLK with 4 UM651 speakers. Looking to beef this up, and wasn't sure if an amp would be sufficient. I see other boats from time to time using what looks like a DJ speaker, but unsure how that would even be hooked up.

Thanks for reading.

 

[spoilsofwar]

What you need depends on what you're trying to do. If you just want the stereo louder for those who are aboard the boat, a simple 4 channel external amp, or a 5 channel external if you'd like to add a subwoofer, would suffice.

If you're trying to "project" sound away from the boat, such that it can be heard easily, for example, for people on the beach while the boat is beached or anchored just off the shore, then your best bet is external amplification and hanging speakers (from the Bimini, if it's a heavy duty one like many pontoons have, or if not, from a tower.

 

[mpilot]

last year we bought a 2015 Avalon LSZ 225. Had dual batteries put in, and upgraded the stereo to POLK with 4 UM651 speakers. Looking to beef this up, and wasn't sure if an amp would be sufficient. I see other boats from time to time using what looks like a DJ speaker, but unsure how that would even be hooked up.

Thanks for reading.

An amplifier wI'll require a little wiring but not bad. That dj speaker you are talking about I assume is one of those self contained deals. You can plug a phone into most of them and just use that or you can supplement your stereo with it. If you want to link to your stereo just use the rca (red/white) amplifier outputs on your stereo and plug into the input of the portable speaker. If it only has a headphone stype input you can get a cord that has the rca male on on end and the headphone male on the other. Try to get a cable that has the hookups you need rather than using a cable and adapters if possible. To get the volume where you like turn the stereo up where you want it and then adjust the volume on the speaker. If it's 110 volt or has a charger you can always run that off of an inverter clamped on the battery to extend running time. If you know which is battery 1 and 2 on the switch then you can clamp the inverter to that battery and turn the switch to that battery so if you kill it you can switch to the other and still crank the motor.