Tower speakers for 2012 200v

[ski94]

Buying a used 2012 200v TE. Has tower but no speakers. Should I buy factory or aftermarket tower speakers?

[EarmarkMarine]

Definitely aftermarket speakers by a country mile. For example, Wetsounds has an Icon8 surf speaker and a REV8 HLCD speaker. Both feature larger 8-inch drivers in a very compact housing. The larger drivers have a little deeper midbass extension and a little warmer balance. So you have lots of better choices in the aftermarket. Just decide on your objectives whether a) moderate listening levels at rest, b) at surf range, c) at wake range, or d) the music host for the group when tied up. That will determine the type, size and quantity of tower speakers plus the required amplification to drive them.

David