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Lake City Pontoon Boat Receives Upgraded Stereo System

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Pontoon Boat StereoThe owner of this pontoon boat was referred to Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City by our neighbors at Sound Line Design. The client let us know that the Infinity radio was broken and the speakers didn’t sound very good. He wanted a sound system that would be loud enough to be heard when out on the water or partying with friends. After inspecting the boat to determine the available space for upgrades, we put together an audio system design that would meet his expectations.

Pontoon Boat Stereo Upgrade

JL Audio’s M600/6 amplifier is one of our favorite marine amplifiers.
Our laser cut adapter plate was used to retro fit the JL radio in the old radio location.

We started the project by removing the Infinity radio. Our fabrication team created a mounting trim piece for a JL Audio MediaMaster MM100s-BE that would cover the large opening left by the previous radio. We mounted the controller for the Power Pole anchoring system on the left side of this acrylic panel.

The output of the JL MediaMaster feeds a six-channel JL Audio M600/6 amplifier. This amp can produce up to 75 watts per channel for the new speakers and 200 watts for the subwoofer. We mounted the amp on a sheet of white HDPE (starboard) using stainless-steel fasteners. We always use corrosion-resistant hardware when upgrading boats.

Marine Speakers Bring the Party To Life

The six pairs of speakers ensured great sound throughout the boat.
The two bow speakers were replaced with new JL Audio speakers.
The titanium silver JL speakers were chosen to blend in with the boat upholstery.
A JL Audio 10″ subwoofer was added to enhance the low end sound reproduction.

This pontoon’s upgrade includes three pair of JL Audio M3-650X-S-Gm 6.5-inch coaxial speakers mounted around the boat. We also added a single JL M3-10IB-S-Gm-4 10-inch infinite-baffle subwoofer just beside the helm to ensure that the system would reproduce the lowest notes of the client’s music.

The client was thrilled with the way the stereo system upgrade on his pontoon boat turned out. It sounds clean and clear at high volume levels, and the sub gives it a nice warm sound.

If the stereo on your boat doesn’t sound amazing, drop by Pinnacle Autosound in Lake City and speak with a member of our team. We’d be happy to design and install a custom audio system that will make your time on the water even more enjoyable. For more information or to schedule a personal consultation, give us a call or send us an email using our online contact form.

Pontoon Boat Audio System for Lake City Client

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A local client from Lake City recently contacted us about upgrading the failing marine audio system in his pontoon boat.  We spoke with him about his goals for the upgrade and ended up booking him an appointment.

Rockford Fosgate Subwoofer Upgrade

The biggest problem with the client’s boat was the old subwoofer had stopped working.  We replaced the 10″ marine subwoofer and added an additional 10″ subwoofer.  The subwoofers were mounted on each side of the boat in storage cabinets.  We choose the Rockford Fosgate Prime 10″ marine subwoofers for this application.  To power the subwoofers we used 2 Rockford Fosgate 300 watt amplifiers.  These amplifiers are very efficient in both power consumption and size.  Their efficiency will allow the client to play the system for a long time when he is out on the water.

Wetsounds Speaker Upgrade

While we were working on the boat the client also wanted us to improve the sound of the speakers.  We were able to put together a package consisting of two pair of Wet Sounds coaxial speakers and a Wet Sounds 4-channel amplifier.  The Wet Sounds equipment is designed to be in the marine environment so we know the client will enjoy the speakers for a long time.

Pontoon Boat Audio Delivery

Once all the gear was installed we took the time to carefully adjust the amplifiers and radio setting to maximize the performance of the new system.  The sound was very impressive.  When the client picked the boat up he loved the improved clarity and output of the system.  More bass was an added bonus!

If you are interested in upgrading the audio system in your boat, stop by and see us, or contact us HERE for an appointment or questions.