Polk Audio Speaker Group-Buy

I would like to announce a special one-time group-buy for all members of CorrectCraftFan.com for new Polk Audio MOMO Marine Speakers and Subwoofers.

Some of you may know Jeff Smith (who goes by the user name JR_VIC) — he and his wife own and operate Pro Powersports of Conroe (Texas). Jeff is expanding his current marine speaker line-up and has decided to add Polk Audio as a supplier. He has approached me for this group-buy because of the incredible savings he can offer in a one-time group-buy.

From what I understand, Polk will be replacing the MOMO line with a new line of Marine speakers later this summer. Subsequently, they are offering a one-time deep discount on all remaining, in stock (while supplies last), Polk MOMO speakers and woofers. Jeff contacted me and asked if I thought our forum members would be interested and I said absolutely!

For information on Polk MOMO specifications and descriptions, visit www.polkaudio.com. Jeff has outlined the details regarding product model numbers, descriptions, retail pricing, the CCF group-buy price and shipping/handling and tax details, which are included in the table below.

All orders will be placed with Pro Powersports of Conroe and need to be paid in-full before shipment via Discover, Visa, or MasterCard. The group-buy cutoff date is May 20, 2008.

For more information or to add your order to the group-buy, please contact:
Chad Luna, Parts Manager
email: parts@propowersports.net
Office: 888-248-8321 Ext. 113
Fax: 936-588-0969
www.propowersportsofconroe.com

CCF Group-Buy Pricing Chart (print version):


*Flat Rate Shipping for all Polk MOMO Coaxials and Component Speakers per pair or per system: $7.99 each for this Group-Buy (Continental 48 states USA)

**Flat Rate Shipping for all Polk MOMO individual Component Subwoofers: $10.99 each (individual) for this Group-Buy (Continental 48 states USA)

***Flat Rate Shipping for all Polk MOMO individual Component Grilles: $2.99 each (individual) for this Group-Buy (Continental 48 states USA)

****While supplies last. Group-buy cutoff date is May 20, 2008.

FREE Handling on All Polk MOMO grilles, individual/pairs and/or speaker and subwoofer systems for this Group Buy (Continental 48 states USA)

FREE SHIPPING AND HANDLING ON ANY INDIVIDUAL POLK MOMO ORDER DURING THE GROUP-BUY TOTALLING $350 OR HIGHER (Continental 48 states USA)

Texas residents will pay 8.25% sales tax. Out-of-state residents are tax exempt.

This Group-Buy special pricing is only available through CorrectCraftFan.com and is not available to the general public.

Randy_in_Ohio wrote: I wish I had waited. I just purchased the 10" MOMO DVC sub and grill. I paid twice that for the grill and a little more for the sub. These are great speakers for our boats. Sound great and look great (they don't have that white "marine" look). Anyone looking for some new speakers would be well advised to take advantage of this offer.

Thanks for the props...the Polk's are great speakers for the price. I am going to order a pair for myself and even though I have had no problems at all with my 6.5" coaxials I am going to try two pairs of the MOMO 6.5" separates and throw a Polk 4 channel amp on there as well. Might try that new 1200 watt Polk amp for the subs as well. I'll let you know how it comes out.

Thanks!

JoeinNY wrote: Jeff,     Any chance when I call to put in my speaker order your going to be around the shop, you and I have pretty similar engine set ups and components at this point and I would like to hear how a few things ended up working for you.. -Joe.

Joe...no problem. I just e-mailed you my cell number so if I am out running around you can catch me. Try my cell anytime you get a chance as I would like to talk to you as well.

Thanks!

Keith, you can certainly run the speakers off the deck without any issues. Of course, you'll get better (deeper, cleaner, louder) sound if you feed them more power. You can always add the amps later, though.

TRBenj wrote: Keith, you can certainly run the speakers off the deck without any issues. Of course, you'll get better (deeper, cleaner, louder) sound if you feed them more power. You can always add the amps later, though.

the qualty of the sounds will not change just because you add an amp, that doesn't change the frequency response of the speakers or head unit's frequency response or S/N ratio either only thing it does is add volume/amplitude of the signal going in so unless your going to add a special component (adjustable purpose built cross-over) in between the amp and head unit you are only making it louder, not richer, not deeper or cleaner.

Would it be a crime to cut out my factory cloth speaker holes? I'm sure I could rear-mount the speakers too but the Polks look so cool that it might update the boat a bit. Thoughts?

How did I know this would not be let go? The source signal in head unit is going through a digital to analog converter (unless its analog radio or tape which is less common everyday), which introduces error, then a preamp that introduces error and then the amplifier, which also produces error then to your speakers. If your deck has a preamp output and your amplifier produces less error than the one built into the deck then you have less overall error, this is the case with almost any deck and any aftermarket amp.

In fact it is almost always the case the DA converter and Preamp in your deck is capable of putting out a better signal than the amplifier in the deck can process even a quick check of the frequency output of the amplifier on your deck will show this very few will go to 20hz even.

That’s simplified but its true, the aftermarket amplifier is in general also going to have a better signal to noise ratio than the built in amplifier not to mention a better dampening ratio, most likely a better frequency response, and stereo separation. These are generalizations as the highest-level decks are better than the cheapest after market amps but the exceptions are quite rare certainly none are marine.

Most amps are going to have better signal conditioning and not require you to push the preamp of your deck into clipping.. etc . you could go on and on....

I could be wrong, I mean its been a couple years since I worked everyday in a sound lab, now I just manage those who do, however I have actually heard the difference between the polks in boats with an amp and without, as well as the difference of my jbls with an amp and without so I feel pretty confident in my assessment.

   I am done because even though I could get extremely technical here and write 10 pages with references to back up what I know to be the case from experience as well as theory something tells me its not going to make a difference. There are some things worse than being gullible.

It's getting clearer why some have so much trouble with things and are always working on stuff. I would hope the amp has less distortion than the head you as that it only amplifies the poor signal to start with and if your clipping the speakers then your at max distorion anyway. Oh well, double talk BS most of it.

So, if I were to go with a whole new system, what should I go with?
Have a 79CC with a 52amp alt.

I'll simplify Joe's (correct) post. Audio quality is determined by the weakest link in the entire path. That is why you must match components with each other and to their overall application.

If the weak link is the amplifier and you replace it with one better suited for the application, it will improve the output sound quality.

And, yes, sound quantity, if the speakers have not now become the weakest link.

Now, if I could only get my 1959 McIntosh tube amps to work in my 1962 boat, I'd be happy...

I have a 1985 Ski Nautique 2001 Deluxe interior what is the best setup for putting 4 speakers I was thinking on doing speaker boxes in the back with a cup holder. The front currently have 2 6.5's under the steering wheel from previous owner. I was thinking on trying to construct for the rear 5 1/4 and front try and do 6.5's and maybe near future a 8 inch sub in replacement of where the old 2 6.5's were under dash. I have older amps and good head unit. Alpine and Eclipse amp. Thanks
-Phil

Thanks Morfoot,

I made my boxes for the back last night and with cup holders for any of the guests in the back seat. I am going to round them out alittle because there alittle squarish bottom and do some fiberglassing so they wont kill peoples feet. I will post some pics of my job in another forum. My brother and Father dont want me toying around with electronics for the boat and I say my guests want some tunes and then they said tell them to get there own boat. I am all for some some good tunes.

The other question I have for someone will the alternator and 1 battery hold ok with this setup 4 6 1/2 momo's powered by my alpine head unit and possible alpine amp powering an 8" DVC under the bow? or will I have to add another battery or better alternator?

Mark,
Sure thing. Call Chad at the number listed above.

-Keith

I want to personally thank Keith and everyone here at correctcraftfan that placed an order with us regarding the Polk Audio Speaker group buy. This is the first group buy we have ever participated in so thanks for your patience. I know a few members called asking questions that are little more technical than Chad was comfortable answering. He was not able to answer everyone’s question which is disappointing for me but on the flip side I appreciate him not feeding anyone a line of BS either just to make a sale. Our installer is a master level A/V professional named Russell and although he is not at the store every day due to being out in the field doing installs etc., he is willing to speak with anyone wanting to place an order and needs some advice up front. I know it is hard sometimes to accurately recommend a system in a car or boat over the phone without being able to see first hand space constraints or the general lay out but again feel free to call our store and if Russell is not available leave Chad your number and he will get back to you as soon as he becomes available. The order was submitted today and Chad will be getting back to you once the product is ready to ship out.

We appreciate your business and thanks for the support.

Thanks!

I would be interested in an amp for my 4 6.5" polks I just ordered. What models are availible and what would the cost be?