Linking Boat sound systems together.

[IN-XS]

This is not he typical Sea Ray question.

On a normal weekend we usually anchor in a cove and raft off 10 or more boats. To keep from having to listening to multiple competing music sources, we try to link several boat sound systems by long RCA or AUX cords. We have made sure the cords are high quality and shielded.
Does any one have any insight on which way is better for sound quality (or if there is a better way all together)?
Most people have invested a significant amount of money in their sound system and want the sound to be up to the their system.
As with computers "Garbage in - garbage out". Just trying to eliminate the garbage.

 

[IN-XS]

Linking Boat sound systems together

This is not he typical Sea Ray question.

On a normal weekend we usually anchor in a cove and raft off 10 or more boats. To keep from having to listening to multiple competing music sources, we try to link several boat sound systems by long RCA or AUX cords. We have made sure the cords are high quality and shielded.
Does any one have any insight on which way is better for sound quality (or if there is a better way all together)?
Most people have invested a significant amount of money in their sound system and want the sound to be up to the their system.
As with computers "Garbage in - garbage out". Just trying to eliminate the garbage.

 

[MonacoMike]

Re: Linking Boat sound systems together

Not sure of the solution to your question but wanted you to know there is no need to multiple post as most members use the new post 24 hours button and will see it no matter where you post it. Your header is good so you will get looks and hopefully an answer.

MM

 

[MonacoMike]

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[Pyrojodge]

For what your doing why not just use an fm transmitter?

CZERF CZE-05B 0.5w frequency:76mhz-108mhz Long Range Dual Mode Stereo Broadcast Home Fm Transmitter with Antenna, Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H5OI7HM/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_jqKTvbRESSR60

 

[Tonka Boater]

For what your doing why not just use an fm transmitter?

CZERF CZE-05B 0.5w frequency:76mhz-108mhz Long Range Dual Mode Stereo Broadcast Home Fm Transmitter with Antenna, Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H5OI7HM/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_jqKTvbRESSR60

+1 -- this is likely your best option with multiple boats. It's less of a hassle than stringing cords across boats and it allows each boat to still use their own sound system. The "host" boat (whoever wants to be in charge of the playlists, etc.) plugs into the transmitter and sets the FM frequency and the other boats tune into that frequency on their FM tuner. This option also accommodates unlimited boats as long as they are in range of the transmitter.

 

[SloBurn]

I use an FM Transmitter, a cheap one, <$20, and it works great! I also have a more powerful one, but sound quality is not as good. My $20 one will transmit about 50-75 feet, so all boats in a raft up can pick it up.

http://www.amazon.com/Transmitter-I...qid=1438009463&sr=1-2&keywords=fm+transmitter

 

[IN-XS]

I have considered that in the past (and the price is certainly not an issue) but was concerned with sound quality. Any experience/thoughts on that?
Thanx!

 

[estoltz]

The down side of the FM Transmitter is the quality. You might have a range issue as well depending on the quality of transmitter. The good news is they are not expensive and you won't have any delay as you might find with doing something like multiple Bluetooth transmitters/speakers. Let us know what you go with. I am interested in following this thread as more friends of ours get into boating.

 

[IN-XS]

I just ordered it! I will let you know how it works.
Thanx

 

[stephens013]

I'm using a Blue Tooth set up on the back deck that reaches out 100 ft. Most Blue Tooth systems range around 30 ft. Sound quality is great. Just have to get everybody on board with the appropriate Blue Tooth reception and of course that one dude gets to control the tunes.

 

[Wylie_Tunes]

This is not he typical Sea Ray question.

On a normal weekend we usually anchor in a cove and raft off 10 or more boats. To keep from having to listening to multiple competing music sources, we try to link several boat sound systems by long RCA or AUX cords. We have made sure the cords are high quality and shielded.
Does any one have any insight on which way is better for sound quality (or if there is a better way all together)?
Most people have invested a significant amount of money in their sound system and want the sound to be up to the their system.
As with computers "Garbage in - garbage out". Just trying to eliminate the garbage.

Wet Sounds A-Link

Not released yet, but should be real soon.

 

[gerryb]

If money isn't much of an issue, I'd have each boat set-up with a SONOS Connect. Much better quality and no audio drop-outs.

 

[IN-XS]

Sounds like the way to go. If it works.
Thanx

 

[trdehmer]

Do tell more - how can a person do this for multiple boats?

We all have smart phones that are sending Bluetooth signals to our stereos...

 

[ShaneOnYou]

+1 on the sonos... That's a great idea...