Redchaser12 Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 Anyone done it yet? Is there a location to even make this happen, looking to add a JL Audio 10" sub to the stereo. 2400TRS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMartin2400TRS Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I've been wondering this too. Other than in the console facing forward, I don't know. With 5 batteries in there, it's already a little crowded. I'm not sure how, but I'd like to get one on mine somehow as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redchaser12 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Thats the same place and only place I can see doing it. I am in the same place though with the batteries in there. But on the other hand, the cooler seat will hide it so it wouldn't look that bad and out of place. I also thought about doing 4 of the JL 8.8's instead, but from what I have heard, they are great, but just still not that of a sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Don't want to get too complicated but are you mounting it open air or building a box for it. If a box will it be ported or sealed. Looked at the JL site. Man they are proud of their fibergl*** enclosure. From my understanding though is that an enclosed system gives a better sound, but then again a boat is a different animal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redchaser12 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Will be installing the JL Audio 10" free air baffle. Most common subwoofer on most newer boast these days. Not building any box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMartin2400TRS Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I thought about the JL 8.8's as a replacement to my wet sounds 8" up front and the 6's in the back. But I'm not sure if there is enough space to fit the JL8.8's. They are about 2 inches deeper than the wet sounds. Next time the boats in the driveway I'm going to see exactly how much room there is in the front. There's plenty of depth mounting the rear speakers under the flip up seats, but the 7 something inch diameter may be hard to fit. The 6" ones I have now are pretty tight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttapollock101 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I just installed my new JL 8.8's tonight, it's underpowered. I need to get a bigger amp and but it still shakes my console from the b***. A noticeable difference from the 7.7's. I'm not a fan of subs in a boat, but to each their own. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redchaser12 Posted February 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 Thats good to hear. You have any pictures of the JL's installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttapollock101 Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 I have all JL system speakers and amp. I upgraded from 7.7's to 8.8's on the console. Going to relocate the 7.7's to under the gunnel where I have a access/inspection plate for my fuel tank fill Neck. If I can route the wire I will be installing on one the other side as well. I will then have a total of 8 JL speakers. The new 8.8's shake my console the b*** difference from the 7.7 to 8.8's is very noticeable. Now I'm on the search for a new amp. Not sure what I'm doing yet. JL M800/8 or keeping my 400/4 bridging them for the 8.8's and adding a 600/6 amp. I would like to only have one amp for simplicity but not sure they make a single amp for my application. It was super tight installing these 8.8's in the space I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 The 8.8s are subs . JL just simply puts a nice tweeter in front of em . Go on any boat , where the owner actually took the time to dial these speakers in , with the amp , and you will be amazed how deep , rich , true and powerful these speakers are . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishinIwasFishn Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 I have all JL system speakers and amp. I upgraded from 7.7's to 8.8's on the console. Going to relocate the 7.7's to under the gunnel where I have a access/inspection plate for my fuel tank fill Neck. If I can route the wire I will be installing on one the other side as well. I will then have a total of 8 JL speakers. The new 8.8's shake my console the b*** difference from the 7.7 to 8.8's is very noticeable. Now I'm on the search for a new amp. Not sure what I'm doing yet. JL M800/8 or keeping my 400/4 bridging them for the 8.8's and adding a 600/6 amp. I would like to only have one amp for simplicity but not sure they make a single amp for my application. It was super tight installing these 8.8's in the space I did. Wetsounds Sinister 6 will blow your mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttapollock101 Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Care to elaborate? I've look into them the other day and did not see a amp big enough for my application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishinIwasFishn Posted February 20, 2016 Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 Its a very powerful amp, I actually think they have it underrated. Ive had JL Audio before and probably will never go back. I installed 4 8'' Wetsounds and 1 Two ohm 10 with the Sinister SD6 amp. The amp is a 6x185w, bridge the last two channels for your subs "Or 8.8s". On average most amps are 100w per channel, the extra 85w is quite noticeable. After re reading your post, personally i wouldn't put 8 in the boat, i have 5 and can't think straight when its all the way up. More amp draw on your battery and less draft with the added weight with 8 speakers and another amp. Put it this way, I run the gain at 50%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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