[merlinjet]

I'm replacing some old 6.5" speakers in my boat with 2 new Kicker 6.5" (bow seating) and 2 Kicker 8" (main cockpit). The 6'5's are 75w and the 8's are 150w, what is the right amp to drive that combo with a 175 w sub?

 

[OCD66]

https://www.jlaudio.com/mhd900-5-marine-audio-mhd-amplifiers-98226

 

[merlinjet]

https://www.jlaudio.com/mhd900-5-marine-audio-mhd-amplifiers-98226[/QUOTE
Yes, very nice amp but a bit outside my budget.

 

[OCD66]

https://www.jlaudio.com/m700-5-marine-audio-m-series-amplifiers-98274

 

[OCD66]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/JL-AUDIO-M700-5-Marine-Boat-Class-D-Amplifier-700W-5-Ch-Speaker-Sub-Amp-New/173902982398?hash=item287d6cecfe:g:JCkAAOSwucxbisF6

 

[merlinjet]

Do you think 75w is enough to drive the Kicker 8" speakers? Their website says they need 150w.

 

[Pb82 Ronin]

What's your budget?

 

[merlinjet]

Was hoping to stay around $500. Refurbished is Ok with me as long as it comes from a reputable vendor.

 

[bigblank69]

Was hoping to stay around $500. Refurbished is Ok with me as long as it comes from a reputable vendor.

Well if your looking for a marine amp, I got a bunch hanging around... I have 2 Kicker KXM400.2's BNIB and I have a Wetsounds SYN-DX4, all well within your budget....

 

[TomT]

An Mmats 6150D would be great for this. They make a marine version as well. Of course, it’s a bit over your stated budget but it might be worth a call to them and see what kind of price you can get for direct.

 

[merlinjet]

Well if your looking for a marine amp, I got a bunch hanging around... I have 2 Kicker KXM400.2's BNIB and I have a Wetsounds SYN-DX4, all well within your budget....[/QUOTThe

The Wetsounds SYN-DX4 would definite work the 4 Kicker 8" speakers. What do you have for the 175w sub and the 6.5" Kickers?

 

[merlinjet]

An Mmats 6150D would be great for this. They make a marine version as well. Of course, it’s a bit over your stated budget but it might be worth a call to them and see what kind of price you can get for direct.

Yes, the Mmats is a great amp but clearly out of my of my budget. Would really like to have that unit on my boat!

 

[Pb82 Ronin]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/JL-AUDIO-MHD600-4-24V-MARINE-24V-4-CHANNEL-AMPLIFIER/254128646957?hash=item3b2b3f6b2d:g:93MAAOSwMUpcabQd&frcectupt=true

Boom! $400, best marine 4 channel out there.