seafordguy

Having some trouble finding options. I'm not an audiophile and don't want to be, and my commitment to this upgrade reflects that!!

Right now I have 4 10" 2-way speakers that I just simply want to replace. They are run off a relatively modest Alpine 4-channel.

My problem is my cutouts are 9". The Bluave's require an 8" hole. The Rockford Fosgates require 9.25".

The only ones I seem to find to fit I think are Soundstream 10's which fit a 8.8" hole which should work pretty nicely.

Does anyone have any experience with these? They are Marine speakers with LED's and almost anything would be an improvement over what I have. Just curious if anyone had experience with this brand?

bencini231

I would have a trim ring made and go with the Bluave speakers. You have options to upholster or paint the ring as well. I swapped from Wet Sounds to Bluave and it was the best audio move I have made ever.

bajaman

Morel Elate Carbon MW9 Elate Carbon Series 9" woofers at Crutchfield

These would work but are a little pricey...

xlint89

What speakers came out of the boat?

Do JL Audio 8.8 fit?

seafordguy

No. The JL's won't fit. 7.375" hole.

I really just want plug and play here. The speakers that came out were dcgold.com speakers. The magnet is about the size of a milk cap.

Been researching all night - I'm think I'm stuck trying these Soundstreams since they should be a perfect fit for the 9" cutout. Their Amps seem to have good reviews, just not much on their speakers.

Rookie

I have 4 Rockford Fosgate M2-8" Horn speakers and love them. The M2-10" must be new, I didn't they had them.
Thanks

xlint89

Looks like BoatID carries the brand. But they are out of the 9.5"

https://www.boatid.com/dc-gold-audio/

Many years ago, Sound Stream used to be a really good product. Unfortunately, i don't know much about the company any more.

Griff

Surprised that the DCGolds don't sound good. I have 8 in my boat and 6 for my home theater and they all sound excellent.
You sure you just don't need a better amp?? What are the amp specs??

BTW, the magnets are small on DCG's because they are neodymium magnets

"Neodymium magnets are the strongest type of natural magnet in the world, and can pack an extraordinary amount of magnetic energy into a very small package."

Griff

BTW, I might be interested in 2 of your DCG 10's if/when you replace them.

seafordguy

I might have prejudged the DCG's based on the small magnet size unfortunately, but I went ahead and ordered the Soundstreams based on reviews of their other products. I'll hope it's the right choice.


I'll IM you when I get them out if you want them. Assuming the Soundstreams work out and are as good or better than what I currently have I'll move forward with those and you can have the DCG's....