Donebrokeit
Donebrokeit UltraDork
8/4/20 9:53 p.m.

About two years ago I put a set of small marine speakers (three way, box) on my coverved patio and they are starting to get buzzy. Any recommendation on what to buy? Or just another cheap set?

 

Thanks, Paul 

Vigo (Forum Supporter)
Vigo (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
8/4/20 10:38 p.m.

Might want to check first and make sure some debris hasnt worked its way in that can be gently blown out. 

jerrysarcastic (Forum Supporter)
jerrysarcastic (Forum Supporter) New Reader
8/5/20 12:02 a.m.

Any details on the speaker?  You are wanting to replace the whole unit, or just the drivers?

Without overthinking it too much, I'd just pick up a pair of cheapies unless you are looking specifically for something with more high end sound. 

Parts Express is my go-to for cheap speakers and components for projects. 
 

https://www.parts-express.com/cat/marine-speakers/438

Olemiss540
Olemiss540 Reader
8/5/20 6:16 a.m.

After researching a quality value for a while, ended up with 8" kicker coax. Good performance for the money on Amazon. 

Placemotorsports
Placemotorsports GRM+ Memberand Reader
8/5/20 6:56 a.m.

We have a pretty neat looking solar powered speaker by our pool that works well.  Doesn't go all that loud but it does fine for decent background music.  It's bluetooth, has a light and can charge your cell phone.  Portico is the brand I believe

Tyler H (Forum Supporter)
Tyler H (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand UberDork
8/5/20 8:16 a.m.

A lot of automotive speakers are dual rated now, since the trend for aftermarket audio equipment is to put 20 speakers on your boat and leave cars alone.

I put two 6.5" JBL marine speakers in my boat and they sound fantastic.   Way better than they have any right to.

gearheadE30
gearheadE30 Dork
8/5/20 10:43 a.m.

I have a set of Polk DB652s that are marine rated that I've been very happy with in my Tahoe. At least when I was shopping, they were pretty heavily discounted online. Good sensitivity too, if you are driving them with limited power.

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