If I order a new set of tower speakers from jl will they match the ones on my boat? Does Nautique have a special color they use? The reason I ask is online they’re listed as satin black but the speakers are more grey then black. Thanks
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Originally posted by Rbt View PostIf I order a new set of tower speakers from jl will they match the ones on my boat? Does Nautique have a special color they use? The reason I ask is online they’re listed as satin black but the speakers are more grey then black. Thanks
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I had the same problem with my 18 last year. The ones that come from the factory are totally different than the ones JL sell via retail. The ones for the 18/19 tower are Nautique only. The brackets arent removable like the retail versions, the bracket/can are one piece with the down lights already installed. You will not be able to buy them from any JL dealer as they are OEM install only. You may be able to get a pair and have some brackets made to fit the 18 tower but JL doesnt have any that will work.
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I think you can get the correct brackets for Nautique tower http://www.jlaudio.com/m-mcpv3-na-ma...hardware-91277 and you can get the light caps. I just don’t think the color will match
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My review and install of the aftermarket light caps. A fun project, but for someone who likes a project.
https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/f...iew-jl-7-7-8-8
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I will probably look at upgrading to the new JL M6 speakers that are on the '19. Don't really care if they are black if I replace existing. RGB lighting and a little more power handling. I kind of like the black better, as the Nautique ones scratch and show black through the paint.
http://www.jlaudio.com/m6-880etxv3-s...r-system-93663Last edited by blueroom; 02-28-2019, 09:16 PM.
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Originally posted by Rbt View PostI think you can get the correct brackets for Nautique tower http://www.jlaudio.com/m-mcpv3-na-ma...hardware-91277 and you can get the light caps. I just don’t think the color will match
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OEM tower speakers are part of JL's OEM Catalog and not available through even authorized dealers. They don't have the same standards for fit or finish as retail parts either and are often painted different colors. One way to tell is to look at the product #, all OEM stuff starts with MCS i believe (ie MCS-770-sg-wh instead of MX-770-sg-wh)
M880etxv2 will fit the tower, idk about the mounts however on G series boats. Down cast lighting can be installed on any MX or M series tower speakers. Believe its $180 or $190 for the retrofit kit, which requires removing the speakers and drilling holes into the enclosure.
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