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<blockquote data-quote="Money Mark" data-source="post: 1006980" data-attributes="member: 16397"><p>I got my DHL package on Friday, so with the snow stopping society as we know it, I decided to slap these things in.:cheer: </p><p></p><p>You've all done this to some sort of fashion so I'll just go over some the issues I ran into and ideas I had.</p><p></p><p>Everything is touted as waterproof. Looks to be true......but I covered everything up JIC.</p><p></p><p>The MP3 player kit <a href="http://www.rocktheboataudio.com/html/35953.html" target="_blank">http://www.rocktheboataudio.com/html/35953.html</a> is made by Poly-Planar and the iPod case <a href="http://paddling.about.com/od/equipmentreviews/fr/ipodcase.htm" target="_blank">http://paddling.about.com/od/equipmentreviews/fr/ipodcase.htm</a> is made by OtterBox. Quality units, both. I also wanted "bumps" so I got the 5" enclosed sub with separate amp. <a href="http://www.rocktheboataudio.com/html/32293.html" target="_blank">http://www.rocktheboataudio.com/html/32293.html</a> In order to run the iPod, speakers and sub I had to use a piggy-back RCA cable. I lost the use of the provided volume control through doing this though. No big deal. The iPod interface is so natural I think its better this way. Also, the butt connectors with the amps ended up being junk and you ended up having to use 2 butt connectors that way. No good, so I fixed that issue and problem solved. I also mounted a power switch instead of running it off my ignition switch. </p><p></p><p>The amps have line in/out and polarity switches and a Gain adjustment sealed inside, on the back. I played with the line in/out till the volume control was "correct" and adjusted the gain to ¾ the way up. It plays equal levels through components for a nice even vocal / instrumental bias......it sounds great!</p><p></p><p>Besides me being completely incompetent and skill-less this was CAKE to put in! And for $385 total cost of marine grade audio delivered, and $15 for the switch and wire I didn't have, every Buggy-Dude should get one. Whether you have an iPod or an old school "deck" this will work for ya.</p><p></p><p>Some will appreciate this thread more than others. :kissmyass: :fawkdancesmiley: </p><p></p><p>Out of the boxes and ready to go.</p><p><img src="http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u40/Bellevue_bucket/BuggyAudio010.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Sub and amps. Custom work at its best.:redneck: </p><p><img src="http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u40/Bellevue_bucket/BuggyAudio014.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u40/Bellevue_bucket/BuggyAudio018.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Got the iPod next to me and the speakers are covered from the elements. Even though they're water proof, everything is. :awesomework:</p><p><img src="http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u40/Bellevue_bucket/BuggyAudio021.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u40/Bellevue_bucket/BuggyAudio026.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>The power switch is on the side of the batter tray/cover and iPod is Velcro-ed down.</p><p><img src="http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u40/Bellevue_bucket/BuggyAudio024.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>The Otter Box cases are well reviewed, TOUGH UNITS. Well worth the $55, delivered.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /> </p><p></p><p>So there you go. Now you can too annoy all close <strong>and</strong> at a distance.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Money Mark, post: 1006980, member: 16397"] I got my DHL package on Friday, so with the snow stopping society as we know it, I decided to slap these things in.:cheer: You’ve all done this to some sort of fashion so I’ll just go over some the issues I ran into and ideas I had. Everything is touted as waterproof. Looks to be true......but I covered everything up JIC. The MP3 player kit [url]http://www.rocktheboataudio.com/html/35953.html[/url] is made by Poly-Planar and the iPod case [url]http://paddling.about.com/od/equipmentreviews/fr/ipodcase.htm[/url] is made by OtterBox. Quality units, both. I also wanted “bumps” so I got the 5” enclosed sub with separate amp. [url]http://www.rocktheboataudio.com/html/32293.html[/url] In order to run the iPod, speakers and sub I had to use a piggy-back RCA cable. I lost the use of the provided volume control through doing this though. No big deal. The iPod interface is so natural I think its better this way. Also, the butt connectors with the amps ended up being junk and you ended up having to use 2 butt connectors that way. No good, so I fixed that issue and problem solved. I also mounted a power switch instead of running it off my ignition switch. The amps have line in/out and polarity switches and a Gain adjustment sealed inside, on the back. I played with the line in/out till the volume control was “correct” and adjusted the gain to ¾ the way up. It plays equal levels through components for a nice even vocal / instrumental bias......it sounds great! Besides me being completely incompetent and skill-less this was CAKE to put in! And for $385 total cost of marine grade audio delivered, and $15 for the switch and wire I didn’t have, every Buggy-Dude should get one. Whether you have an iPod or an old school “deck” this will work for ya. Some will appreciate this thread more than others. :kissmyass: :fawkdancesmiley: Out of the boxes and ready to go. [IMG]http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u40/Bellevue_bucket/BuggyAudio010.jpg[/IMG] Sub and amps. Custom work at its best.:redneck: [IMG]http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u40/Bellevue_bucket/BuggyAudio014.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u40/Bellevue_bucket/BuggyAudio018.jpg[/IMG] Got the iPod next to me and the speakers are covered from the elements. Even though they're water proof, everything is. :awesomework: [IMG]http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u40/Bellevue_bucket/BuggyAudio021.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u40/Bellevue_bucket/BuggyAudio026.jpg[/IMG] The power switch is on the side of the batter tray/cover and iPod is Velcro-ed down. [IMG]http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u40/Bellevue_bucket/BuggyAudio024.jpg[/IMG] The Otter Box cases are well reviewed, TOUGH UNITS. Well worth the $55, delivered.:cool: So there you go. Now you can too annoy all close [B]and[/B] at a distance. [/QUOTE]
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