SRQBob wrote:I used a different technique than what has been discussed so far.
I mounted a power amp under the table in the saloon. That location keeps it out of the weather and nearly invisible (unless you're crawling around on the floor!).
Then, I ran wires from standard mini-plugs (like earbuds have) from the steering pedestal and from the front of the table to the power amp.
This allows me to plug an iPod (or any mp3/radio/device that you can use with earbuds) into either location. When I'm in the cockpit, I use the plug on the pedestal, and when I'm hanging out in the cabin, I use the plug on the table.
That way, I can change volume, channel, or song selection without diving into the cabin (or wherever the stereo controls are located).
It is far easier to weatherproof a small music device than the whole stereo system! (I use plastic bags... cheap, waterproof, you can see through them and use the controls without opening the bag).
The speakers can go where you wish. I have one on each side of the pedestal and two speakers in the cabin. Run regular speaker wire from the speakers to the power amp.
The power amps don't have much in the way of controls. But, you can usually adjust the fade to make the cockpit speakers louder than the cabin speakers (or vise versa). My fader control allows me to turn the cockpit speakers off when I am docked or anchored and don't want to disturb neighbors.
Power amps provide as much volume as you want (they are what drive the "thump-thump-thump" of tricked out cars). They are fairly cheap and very durable (almost no moving parts, etc.)
I would be very unhappy if salt water splashed on my iPod Touch. So, I use it (primarily) in the cabin.
I bought a very cheap mp3 player for use in the cockpit. Even if it were to become drenched and ruined... I'm only out about $20.
The sound quality is amazing! And, if a guest wants to hear some music from their phone or music device... no problem... just plug it in.
Might it be possible for you to provide some pictures of your set up?
When I bought the boat, there were a list of things I had the dealer install, and the sound system was one. I purchased it, and he installed. That being said, it is accessible enough for me to take a look. That being said, It's cold outside, and I would not do this for just anyone, but this is for the KING A boat worthy of a painting By the way, I've gotten better.
When I bought the boat, there were a list of things I had the dealer install, and the sound system was one. I purchased it, and he installed. That being said, it is accessible enough for me to take a look. That being said, It's cold outside, and I would not do this for just anyone, but this is for the KING A boat worthy of a painting By the way, I've gotten better.
Ray
Ray,
What are you talking about??? This is a MASTERPIECE...your finest work...it doesn't get any better...
Worthy of being in the Lourve next to the Mona Lisa...
Cheers,
Jim
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The wires can be run accross the cabin entrance by removing some of the plugs for the ladder mounting bolts run the wire down to the bottom on one side then accross to the other side then push mech wire down the other side attach the wires & pull them up to the other side access at the top is through the mirror on the S/B side & light switch pannel on the P/S
I done this when I ran my speaker & other acces. wires through their http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab1/ ... 010041.jpg
I agree with Jim. Popping those little access covers makes springing wires fairly easy. One more suggestion is to use a wire "snake" like the electricians use. It makes the job super simple.
Dave
You are not agreeing with me...you are agreeing with John...
I think it is a royal PITA to pop and replace those covers and to run the wires through there...but I am getting desperate so I will re-look at this when I get Konig back in my driveway in March.
Just one more thing to add to my list of "to do's".
Installed my stereo in 2009 and still haven't installed my speakers.
OK Jim,
So I removed the access plate where the stereo is, and looked inside.
The speaker wires run to the starboard side and go down. They travel aft along the liner where the side windows are, and then upwards towards where the speakers are. Access is through the hole where the aft cabin mirror is. It does not look like they removed any plugs. In fact, I don't see any.
The pictures were taken with my iPod. The resolution is not good.
How did you get the power from your battery through your fuse panel (which I assume is on the port side above the galley) and then across to the starboard side?
What you see to the left of the stereo is the control box for running the power from the socket where we plug in for a land base power source. The fuse panel is on the port side of the entryway. What I should have photographed are the wires coming down from the stereo.
I have an 05 M, so there is no galley at the mirror. The wires run down from above along the vertical between the mirror andi the sleeve for the daggerboard. They go into the compartment under the dinette seat and travel forward to the battery compartment.
You sure are making me type a lot on this little iPod. Can one get carpel tunnel syndrome in ones thumbs
The Clarion is at the right. It was already installed when I purchased the boat. Note the VHF was installed this year. I installed a top of the mast antenna with the coax in a conduit inside the mast. Behind the board I installed a Grommex splitter unit that allows hooking the stereo AM-FM receiver to the VHF antenna. The Grommex filter prevents the 25 watts transmitter from bursting the FM receiver.
The previous owner had two larger speakers installed on the benches sides below and two smaller-compact speakers in the cabin entrance so they remain sheltered. Good sound quality, still not as good as inside with the door closed. I managed a punctured quarter of an inch lexan door to confine my cat inside while sailing in nice weather listening to music. I would not install real permanent outside speakers. They would then be fully exposed to weather and salt...
Be patient, hide all your wires and your boat will gain value !!!!
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I should have added that the wires you see hanging down are there so you can see where they are hidden. There are no wires seen when everything is reassembled.
A boat worthy of a painting 
By the way, I've gotten better.
