music, ipod, dc outlet

We are using the small Fusion 200 series stereos with great results . If you are looking for a standalone marine/12v.ghetto blaster I don't know what to tell ya .A small inverter would run any of the ipod sound docks with 12 volts .
Marc
 
We use a 400 watt inverter plugged into a cigarette lighter type outlet with a six way surge strip plugged into the inverter when we are traveling in the truck or the boat to power creature comforts. This lets us power cell phones Ipad chargers, camera battery chargers, a router with a cell phone type modem for our internet access while we are on the move. Our truck has a standard stereo type plug and we use an adapter to listen to the IPOD through the trucks stereo. This set up would allow you use a normal 120 volt power supply for your tunes. In the boat we use a Clarion CMD-06 stereo in the boat which comes with a USB connector which the normal IPOD cord plugs into. We use the remote control from the stereo to then control the IPOD. The nice part this setup also charges the IPod which most players do not. It also means not having to carry around a separate boom box. If you have money to burn I would give a listen to the Bose IPOD docking products. Sorry for the ramble.
D.D.
 
Sounds like you don't want to run a cord to a built-in on-board stereo, and want something portable? Disclaimer - I don't own this boombox. But this sure looks like the ticket to me for a portable unit. The reviews are great, and the price is right. This little unit runs off batteries as well as AC. The only thing I don't see here is a 12 volt cord with plug for a the usual socket in cars and boats. If you don't mind an inverter there are hundreds or choices in the sub-$100 range. Bose if you can afford it (LOTS more!).
 
I too was looking for system to use an I-pod. I settled on a super cheap car stereo from Wal-Mart( it has a usb port to charge stuff and I-pod/mp3 jack) Also purchased Poly-Planner box speakers. The sound is good. Its not the head banging base thumping system that some may want but it work very well for me. (Packer radio and Johnny Cash and my mistress Patsy Cline :wink: )

Stereo $49
Mounting bracket $12.50 E-Bay
Box Speakers $49 plus shipping Hamilton Marine.

One note to add is when the water is choppy Cd's will skip sometimes. Thats why I-Pods work so well.

This may be an alternative to get the job done I must say the USB jack to charge cell phones is very nice for overnight outings.

To answer you directly NO I have not found a self contained 12V I-pod player that plugs in to the 12V system.

Chris
 
One option to consider are usb powered/recharged speakers. They are all small and the sound output may not be enough for full throttle listening but they would be sufficient for trawler speeds at least. You could avoid the inverter and just use a simple and cheap usb/12v socket adapter like this.

http://www.cargogear.com/OneItemInfo.as ... um=TACUSBB

I have the pair below and they sound better than they look. I can't vouch for the rest but there are many options.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/iHome+-+iHo ... Id=1144355

http://vocox.manufacturer.globalsources ... iPhone.htm

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_424 ... hwodNR_pnQ

http://www.walmart.com/ip/SYBA-Mini-Cub ... m/16207112
 
Our 22 has the same Clarion that Will C has.

However it is easy to convert any wall wart type of boom box or small speaker/I pod system to 12 volts. I have one by Memorex in the RV, which has an I pod charger, dock on top, I think is 12 volt input (but have to check this PM), and has AM/FM radio, as well as another mini jack input (which I put a Sirius radio into). The 12 volt power supply is easy made with a cig lighter plug, and a radio shack "converter" if it is anything but 12 volts--just get the right "tip" and check the polarity. This little box is about 10" x 4" x 8" (approx) and has decent sound for the size.
 
Depends on what you want to do. If you want something that is robust and which won't bounce all over the place while in motion, the best option is what DD suggests - a car type stereo with external audio in or a USB hookup to the iPod. For around $200 total you can buy a decent (but not great) stereo and speakers and with a little effort get that installed in the boat. Of course you can spend more.

If you want a super cheap option, get a set of $30-ish powered computer speakers that have an A/C to D/C adapter. You can either plug the A/C adapter into an inverter (you can get a 400W inverter for around $30) OR you can buy/build a little circuit to convert your 12V DC into whatever DC voltage the A/C adapter for the speaker puts out. Here'sa circuit diagram to convert 12V to 4.5V, 6V or 9V (the three most common voltages used by DC electronics). If you're lucky, you can sometimes find a set of powered speakers where the A/C adapter output is 12V already and then you can simply cut the wires from the A/C adapter and hook them to the 12V system of the boat (or put a cigarette lighter plug on them).

Another alternative is the Altec Lansing InMotion i-pad dock. I have one from them that has a rechargeable battery. I can get 6-8 hours without recharging.
 
For those that do not know this. I have found that if you buy a 120 volt ac device that is connected to a converter box that states input 120 volts ac output 12volts dc you can cut off the cord at the box and then connect directly to a 12 volt source. We have done this with Tv, DVD, flashlight charger ect. You may have to open the display package to see that the converter states 120 volts ac to 12volts dc.
 
I did some checking, we actually have a Altec Lansing IPOD player the model is an In Motion that I forgot about. It must be about 10 years old. It was about 100 dollars but it produces great sound. My son had one and I was so imppressed I bought one. It will run on eight D cell batteries and has a remote. However it does not charge the IPOD. Maybe the newer models do. This model is about 2 feet long and six or seven inches in diameter. It can make people dance but it is not small. :)
D.D.
 
There are several models of the Altec Lansing In-Motion I-pod docks now. Mine is maybe 4-5 years old and has a base that is rectangular and maybe 12"W by 4" deep with rectangular speakers that come up about 5" high. It's powered with an internal rechargeable Li ion battery. They still make some that are round, some that are rectangular, some that take regular batteries, some that are rechargeable, etc. The sound from mine is pretty good and plenty loud, and it comes with a remote that allows volume adjustment and the ability to go forward or back between songs in a playlist. Fits on the dash of a 22 quite nicely but it's not going to stay there at anything other than trawler speeds.
 
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