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Thread: MP3 outlet only?
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01-26-2012, 01:06 PM #1
MP3 outlet only?
Have any of you guys seen a simple, cheap 12v set up to plug in an Ipod or similar?
I would like to have a set up on our old pontoon boat where I could pop in a couple of marine speakers and just plug in an Ipod, I dont want to put in a whole head unit. because it will be constantly out in the weather so it wouln't last very long . just a jack with a 12v system that could maybe charge it as well.
Ive looked all over the place and cant find anything.
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01-27-2012, 11:45 AM #25000 RPM
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Try gromaudio,I have a one for my bmw works great.
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01-27-2012, 07:40 PM #3New Member
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Just got this and haven't had a chance to try it out but you can read reviews on Amazon. I also have a pair of marine speakers to go with it for $65.00 + shipping. If'n your interested, going with the Lowrance SonicHub instead. Alternatively you could just buy the one below from Amazon and get yer own speakers.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...00_i00_details
BTW: Here's another one from a member a few posts down.
http://www.screamandfly.com/showthread.php?232032-T-amp-for-small-boat-sound-system-Highly-recommended!Last edited by BrianS10; 01-27-2012 at 07:50 PM.
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01-28-2012, 05:52 PM #4
I built a center console and attached 2 marine 3-way speakers and a tri-path mini amp to run my ipod. Works great.
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01-30-2012, 07:36 PM #5
That is all I use any more. No head unit. I run a iPod adapter, it works with my iPod or iPhone and charges them while plugged in.
I picked the adapter up from a local stereo shop for about $40.
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02-01-2012, 02:31 PM #6
Thanks!!
I think the amp and adapter is the way Ill go.
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02-14-2012, 10:27 AM #72006 Spectre 24' SCS
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02-16-2012, 01:46 PM #8
I ordered the mini amp and speakers so Im good to go once it comes in, the amp hava a volume control and an Mp3 outlet, I will poet how it works out.
Thanks!
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02-16-2012, 06:28 PM #9
Keep us posted CKMATE, I've been following this. Are you guys running power straight off the batter or out of the fuse/switch box? Does it need remote like on a car stereo or is it an on/off switch? If would be kind of cool but I'm not to interested in adding a ton of extra wires.
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02-18-2012, 01:05 PM #10
I used a bus block and attached it under my center console. Ran a possitive and negative wires from the battery to the bus block, then i attached my amp wires and my gps wires to the bus. Got the bus at west marine part#2722 made of stainless.
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02-21-2012, 07:42 AM #11
I needed to fill the holes in the console of a little flats boat that I bought, after checking out this thread I ordered the Pyle kit that comes with two speakers. It showed up last night and while I haven't installed it or listened to it yet it seems like a nice, complete and cheap solution. Some things that stood out to me as I opened the package: 1) The amp is tiny, barely bigger than a pack of cigarettes. It's well sealed and even has a rubber plug that fits over the gain control and impedance switches. 2) The speakers may prove to be the most "water-proof" I've used, even the frame and basket are plastic and they come with all stainless hardware. 3) I didn't notice these features in the ad- it comes with a waterproof bag for your mp3 player which has a cable that pierces the bag. An 1/8th inch port is included that you can flush mount to make hooking up your mp3 player a breeze. I plan to install it this weekend... I'll post about the sound quality afterwards. Thanks for the heads up, I didn't know anyone made such a gizmo. so far I'm shickled titless.
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02-21-2012, 04:09 PM #12
Very simple and easy. And the best part is no drilling or cutting holes to mount speakers or head unit. I can remove my entire center console and use it anywhere.