will two Pro 485s fit on my tower?

[Nauti 210]

anyone out there put a pair of 485s on a 2002 SANTE? not really sure about doing the 3 some. pics?

[core-rider]

http://www.wetsounds.com/pages/galle.../nautique.html

There are a few pics of 2 - 485's on that model tower in their gallery. Yes they will fit well. You may want to hold out just a bit longer as there are rumors of a redesign with the Rev series being installed in them.

[bchesley]

Yep, I am running two on mine. You have to push them all the way out to the edge, but it works. Nice wrap by the way. Who did it? That looks like a dorsey trailer so I assume you are in Texas?

[Nauti 210]

Do you have any pics of yours?

Thanks, this guy out of Lewisville (yes i'm in Texas) while the wraps itslef and install is great, the guy was a complete A-hole and i would never recommend him.

Are you in Texas as well?

[EarmarkMarine]

Nauti 210,
I like a pair of Pro485s. With the width and squareness of that tower I don't believe there is a need to go with the 3-Some due to width. The Pro485s have a more compact hang heigth than the Pro80s...plus the sound quality of the Pro485s is better. The Pro485s are more economical to run as well from an amplifier standpoint. You can get the absolute best from a pair of Pro485s with a bridged Syn4 while the 3-Some really needs a Syn6 to sound their best.


David
Earmark Marine

Lewisville Texas

[bchesley]

Yes I am in East Texas. I ride lake Tyler and Caddo on occasions. I have a buddy in Weatherford that I plan on going to see and ride PK. Here are some pictures of my 485's. I run a Syn 4 to power them. I personally think its the best combination there is.

[Nauti 210]

thanks Earmark! ive heard to bridge the syn4 or get 2 syn2s (which would def be a lot more coin) but is it worth buying pair of syn2s?

BC- nice ride sir. my home lake is Tawakoni. not too far from Tyler. is your syn4 bridged?

[EarmarkMarine]

Nauti 210,
The Pro485s are rated at 300 watts continuous power. Going over the top with a bridged Syn4 will deliver 400 watts per side which is absolutely welcomed. Dual Syn2s is 233 percent the rated power. That's risky. Yes, people have done it and the peak power is a bonus. The continuous power is not because the speaker will be into serious dynamic compression before you use all that continuous power. Think of it this way. 1400 total watts divided by four eight-inch drivers. How many 8-inch woofers, which are much heavier, will legitimately handle 350 watts each.

David
Earmark Marine

[bchesley]

Thanks, its a fun boat. Yes I do have the Syn 4 bridged. I have heard two Syn 2's on a similar setup, but honestly not worth the extra money. I have buddies tell me to turn it down while riding because its so loud. Not many can say that....

[Nauti 210]

sweet thanks guy.. will post some pics as soon as i get them put on! i really just cant wait to mess with that ws420 PA system instead of carrying a bull horn to the lake!

[AllianceBJJ]

There are a few pics of 2 - 485's on that model tower in their gallery. Yes they will fit well. You may want to hold out just a bit longer as there are rumors of a redesign with the Rev series being installed in them.

Heard next March for the 485 with the 10 in. Didn't even want to speculate on what the price tag is going to be...

[Mikeski]

I run a pair of 485's on my tower pushed by 2x Syn 2's dedicated to the tower. I only have about 20 hours on the new amps, they replaced an amp that was underrated at 500 watts/channel. I'm not hearing a huge difference but I am still getting it dialed in and have not pushed it that hard yet. My 485's are the #2 production units, still running strong after 5 years. They do smell a bit like burnt toast from time to time...

[Nauti 210]

BIG shoutout to AllianceBJJ for hooking me up with a sweet pair of 485s. Hung 'em up yesterday, should have the WS420 by the weekend..

thanks again man!

here are some pics..