Head Unit..Amp..Speakers?

[TP121]

Hey everyone, new to the forum and hope to find some good tips and info on here.
I have a 20' runabout, 5.7 motor, Capt's Call exhaust. It has the standard radio setup..in dash (behind waterproof cover) CD player, 15-25 watts/channel with 2 speakers.
I'd like to upgrade everything. I'd like to replace the head unit with another Cd/AM/FM unit, the speakers I'd like to upgrade the 6" front ones to 6.5 round, and then add some 6.5 rounds to the bottom area under the rear bench seat.
I'd also like to add a 4 channel amp- possibly in the 60-100 watts/channel (clean) area. Not looking to impress the people across the Lake, but just have a nice, jammin system we can listen to while cruising along, or just sitting.
As far as budget, I don't want to get crazy, but 400-600 bucks would be fine.
Any ideas or suggestions?
On top of this..where do you normally mount an amp? In the engine compartment?

[ROZ]

Hey everyone, new to the forum and hope to find some good tips and info on here.
I have a 20' runabout, 5.7 motor, Capt's Call exhaust. It has the standard radio setup..in dash (behind waterproof cover) CD player, 15-25 watts/channel with 2 speakers.
I'd like to upgrade everything. I'd like to replace the head unit with another Cd/AM/FM unit, the speakers I'd like to upgrade the 6" front ones to 6.5 round, and then add some 6.5 rounds to the bottom area under the rear bench seat.
I'd also like to add a 4 channel amp- possibly in the 60-100 watts/channel (clean) area. Not looking to impress the people across the Lake, but just have a nice, jammin system we can listen to while cruising along, or just sitting.
As far as budget, I don't want to get crazy, but 400-600 bucks would be fine.
Any ideas or suggestions?
On top of this..where do you normally mount an amp? In the engine compartment?
Due to heat and humidity, and the real good chance of getting wet, I'd put the m either behind a side panel toward the helm, in the cuddy(if you have one), or under the dash at the helm or dassenger's dash...

[TP121]

No one has any recommendations on amp, unit, or speakers?
Wow.
I figured there'd be a popular choice on a brand from some of you guys.

[TP121]

Very hard to suggest worthy upgrades on the budget you provided.
200 bucks for a head unit, 200 bucks for an amp, and 200 bucks for speakers?
I can get Sony, Clarion, Alpine on Ebay to name a few within those numbers, and Ebay isn't the cheapest around.
Its cool. Thanks anyways.

[ROZ]

I can shoot you some prices and model numbers tomorrow... I know I can get ya a good price on speakers and a deck, but getting the amp in there may be a pinch...will see...

[BK]

Hey TP, for what you want to do im thinking this stuff would work good and be within your budget. Mabye someone else will have some input on this stuff as well.
Amp (http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Profil...oryZ4950QQrdZ1 QQcmdZViewItem)
HU (http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Sony-CDX-F57...Z39753QQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem)
Wired Remote (http://cgi.ebay.com/SONY-RM-XM10-WIR...4853QQssPageNa meZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Speakers (http://cgi.ebay.com/POLK-AUDIO-DB650...799QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Then add some good wire and cable, you've got a decent system on a budget. If you need a marine HU than you could get one for around the same price range on ebay. Some may recomend a pioneer deck witch is fine but the sony will allow you to use two wired remotes if you want. Theres lots of choices for decent 6.5 speakers, ive heard the pioneers are pretty good as well as the kicker KS60's for about the same price as the Polks. Im no expert by any stretch but just giving some ideas on whats out there on your budget.

[TP121]

I can shoot you some prices and model numbers tomorrow... I know I can get ya a good price on speakers and a deck, but getting the amp in there may be a pinch...will see...
Thanks, ROZ...I can go a little bit more on the amp if needed.
I'm think 60-80 Watts per channel is PLENTY.

[TP121]

Hey TP, for what you want to do im thinking this stuff would work good and be within your budget. Mabye someone else will have some input on this stuff as well.
Amp (http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Profil...oryZ4950QQrdZ1 QQcmdZViewItem)
HU (http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Sony-CDX-F57...Z39753QQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem)
Wired Remote (http://cgi.ebay.com/SONY-RM-XM10-WIR...4853QQssPageNa meZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Speakers (http://cgi.ebay.com/POLK-AUDIO-DB650...799QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Then add some good wire and cable, you've got a decent system on a budget. If you need a marine HU than you could get one for around the same price range on ebay. Some may recomend a pioneer deck witch is fine but the sony will allow you to use two wired remotes if you want. Theres lots of choices for decent 6.5 speakers, ive heard the pioneers are pretty good as well as the kicker KS60's for about the same price as the Polks. Im no expert by any stretch but just giving some ideas on whats out there on your budget.
Thanks for taking the time and effort, BK. Nice finds.
I'm thinking along the lines of a Pioneer Deck and Pioneer speakers...but I'm really open to whatever sounds the best for the dollar. I mean, this isn't a accoustical haven...its a boat.

[Jesster]

Hey TP, for what you want to do im thinking this stuff would work good and be within your budget. Mabye someone else will have some input on this stuff as well.
Amp (http://cgi.ebay.com/Brand-New-Profil...oryZ4950QQrdZ1 QQcmdZViewItem)
HU (http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Sony-CDX-F57...Z39753QQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem)
Wired Remote (http://cgi.ebay.com/SONY-RM-XM10-WIR...4853QQssPageNa meZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Speakers (http://cgi.ebay.com/POLK-AUDIO-DB650...799QQssPageNam eZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)
Then add some good wire and cable, you've got a decent system on a budget. If you need a marine HU than you could get one for around the same price range on ebay. Some may recomend a pioneer deck witch is fine but the sony will allow you to use two wired remotes if you want. Theres lots of choices for decent 6.5 speakers, ive heard the pioneers are pretty good as well as the kicker KS60's for about the same price as the Polks. Im no expert by any stretch but just giving some ideas on whats out there on your budget.
Anyone?
Is the Sony HU the only one you can use 2 wired remotes with? I thought I read you can do it with Pioneer also.

[ROZ]

I thinkn you can add an aditional remote to Clarion as well. Clarion will allow an additional LCD remote.
Pioneer will only allow you to daisychain a non lcd readout remote...