stereo sound question

Huskers86 · Jan 14, 2013

I bought a waterproof jensen jdh905 stereo and speakers at the j.d. dealer today for my tyrex utv, this was all sold as a kit with all the wireing etc, and the sound distorts at around 3/4 volume. The thing is a 2 channel output at 15 watts per channel and the speakers are 35 watts each. I wired the positive and ground to the power plug wires because it was a good ground and positive source. I think it may need an amp but am not sure. I can't hear it when operating the utv. Any help would be great, thanks!

Janicholson · Jan 14, 2013

15 watts will not do much. The speakers are probably low efficiency and use up much of the wattage. If the 15 watts is peak power, it will distort at partial volume of the desired listening level in a noisy location. 60 watts RMS per channel is more like it. 45 RMS will do. A liner amp is needed, or a higher powered front end. I have a techniques receiver with 4X45watts RMS into 4 ohm 6X9 two way waterproof speakers with the outputs paralleled to 90 watts into 2 speakers in an open sports car. It works. Jim

Huskers86 · Jan 14, 2013

Thanks Jim, the parts guy said they are buying them up for gaters and have had no complaints but he didn't know where the speakers were mounted. I mounted mine under the dash for less water splashing and to hide wires. I hooked a big home speaker to it and had the same result. And hooke one of the tyrex speakers to the home stereo and it sounded fine.

Thertgha · Mar 20, 2013

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Hello a question from my side. Can you tell from where you purchased waterproof jensen jdh905 sound system and how much it costs you?

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