jncasey

Hello,

My Memphis marine 8's have destroyed cones on a 22' Pursuit CC. I'd like to upgrade these speakers to JL M880's.

Will a JL M400/4 suffice wired 200w RMS @ 4 ohms x2?

I don't think my current amp will work with these upgraded speakers (Memphis 16-SR2.150 50w RMS @ 4 ohms x2).

Thanks,
Jonathan

gsujeff55

yes, it will work. i have a barely used m400/4 for sale if you're interested.

InternationalMarineMike

Your good to go. Let me know if you need help with the speakers.

Mike

jncasey

Is this a correct wiring diagram example of my desired setup?

Attachment 530465

gsujeff55

Correct.

jncasey

Where is the best place to purchase JL M880's?

Thanks

jncasey

In addition to the proposed setup (2xM880's and M400/4 amp), instead of tossing current amp, can I keep the Memphis amp 16-SR2.150 and add a single subwoofer in mono configuration?

If possible, what would be the best JL subwoofer paired with the Memphis amp? Memphis 2 channel amp bridged for sub would be 150w RMS power x 1 @ 4 ohms. Which would work best - JL M10 250w @ 4 ohm or JL M10 175w @ 4 ohm? Would the M10 under perform with Memphis amp?

I can always remove the Memphis amp if it's not worth the headache adding a sub with M880's.

Thanks again!

jaxy

www.InternationalMarineService.com here on tht ,best price

David Analog

You might try Odin with Earmark Marine. Odin has a simple price matching policy and is an authorized JL Audio on-line dealer. So you get a JL Audio factory warranty, full technical support, and someone who really knows the audio category.
I'm not aware of another THT sponsor that is a JL Audio authorized on-line dealer.

InternationalMarineMike

Jaxy thanks for the shout out. Much appreciated.

JC all of our pricing is online so we really have no need to price match. We offer support via phone, email, and of course we are here day in and day out helping both our customers and future customers. If you need anything please let me know I will personally make sure you are happy.

Mike

stiletto

Personally I like clean music, and unless you get a good sub setup, the M880s will probably provide plenty of bass. To keep up with those M880 I don't think that amp will do it.

jncasey

Thanks for the tip! It would be cheaper and less complicated anyway to remove the current amp and run M880's alone.

They should be a HUGE upgrade from current Memphis Marine 8's.....more than double power output. Very disappointing to see the Memphis speaker's cones degrade so rapidly. I hope these JL's are more salt and UV resistant.

Seadonist

They are, believe me.

Seadonist

Also, check out mike at International Marine. Great prices, and great service. Class act.

jncasey

Are we sure that a JL M400/4 bridged would not overpower these coaxial JL M880's?

Would a JL Audio MHX280/4 pair better?

stiletto

Power doesn't kill speakers, distortion does. I used an M400/4 for M770 pair and they worked great. Just don't drive them to the point of distortion and you will be fine.

gsujeff55

that amp is perfectly power matched to two 880s.

Blaine_full

Wet sounds ht-4 for you setup. It's $10 more and it will make ur speakers bump louder. I had the m400/4 powering m770's and when I upgraded the sound was much louder and clearer.

jncasey

Wet Sounds HT-4:

RMS Power @ 4 ohm Mono 300 x 2

Seems a bit overkill...

BoemarineBrian

Again we come back to power not killing a speaker but distortion killing them and blowing them.