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Finally going to update the stereo in my 04 196. I already purchased a Clarion M608 head unit and a 8 pin to 6 pin adapter to hopefully be able to use the factory wired remote. That saves buying the MW1 and the round bezel. What does everyone recommend for a mide grade 6.5, don't really want to spend the money on Roswell R1's or JL M3's but will if that's what everyone recommends. Would like to stay in the $150-$200 range per pair though. Next I have attached a picture of I believe the factory amp unless it was added by the previous owner. Could I power one pair off the amp and one pair off the head unit? Or do I need to buy a 400x4 for the 6.5s. Thinking of adding a sub and 4-500 x 1 for that but not sure on the sub yet. Here is the pic of the old amp currently in the boat. Thanks for any help.
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In that price range, the Kicker KM654 would be my first choice. My 2nd choice would be the new Clarion CMSP-651. With JL's influence in Clarion now, the CMSP is M3'ish but at a lower price point.
Thats a 2 chnl amp, so it can driver all 4 of your speakers. However, that amp is likely 17-18 years old, so id replace it anyway. A woofer would be a nice compliment, so id plan for that now, and go with a 5 chnl amp. One install, one set of power cables, run all your needed RCA the first time. Makes adding the woofer later, nearly plug n tune. -
Just to update. I did the M608 which is essentially plug and play. The holes from the old CMD3 were wider, so I filled the holes and placed a carbon fiber vinyl piece outlining the M608 to cover the holes. I did the 6 pin to 8 pin adapter to keep my old oval remote, to save from buying the bezel, and the MW1. It works for volume and skipping tracks, but no display which I can live with for the $400 cost savings. I did the KM654's with RGB lighting with the kicker RGB controller, running them off of a kicker 360.4 amp. Also added a kicker comp r sub off a kicker 800.1 amp, with the kicker remote bass knob. Install was a little time consuming, running all new 6 wire speaker wire with the RGB's, but overall I am very happy with the finished install, for a reasonable priced upgrade.Comment
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