Control tower speakers separately from main speakers

[dpbremer]

My first post!

I just took delivery of a sweet new 2015 22 VLX! It has the Rockford Fosgate factory system installed. I am wondering if there is a way to control either the volume or on/off of the tower amp separately from the main boat speakers. There are times when I don't want to project the sound to everyone around me but would still like to have the music on at a decent level within the boat.

I was originally thinking I could just add a PLC2 remote level control to the tower amp (P500X2) but it turns out that only controls the amp when its in LP mode for subs.

Another option I was thinking would be to add a switch inline of the REM input to control when the amp is turned on. In this case not a volume control but rather just an on/off of the amp. I am wondering if the Auto Turn-on feature will override this though when it senses input audio?

I am curious as to what others have done to accomplish this? Thanks in advance!

[MLA]

Simple option for controlling volume to single amp/zone https://wetsounds.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?preadd=action&key=WWLCONTROL

Better option as it will control 2 zones, its a line level driver and does not require long RCA cable runs http://www.kicker.com/10ZXMRLC

[dpbremer]

Thank you MLA. The Kicker solution is exactly what I was looking for!

[Cipro]

I love the Wetsound 420. I use the microphone more than I ever thought I would. I have put one on every 'Bu I have owned. 

[ilovetrains]

Axxess makes a line level control you put in line with your RCA cables to the amp.  they run under 10 bucks each.

[Web]

I agree, the wetsounds 420 is the way to go. Yeah it's a little expensive when you add in the wiring harness, but it will make your system sounds so much better.  

Another thing to consider is your amplifier gain setting. When I took delivery of my boat the gains were turned all the way down. Yes you do have to take the sticker off that says you will void your warranty, but I doubt it really does.

 

 

[minnmarker]

On 5/2/2016 at 10:45 AM, ilovetrains said:

Axxess makes a line level control you put in line with your RCA cables to the amp.  they run under 10 bucks each.

 Or these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/231677876472

Small so you can mount them most anywhere.

[TimbrSS]

Or the Clarion EQ ro $50 is popular: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Clarion-EQS746-7-Band-Graphic-Rotary-Equalizer-EQ-w-Subwoofer-Level-Control-/301664983742?hash=item463ca25abe:g:3bcAAOSwZ8ZW8GsY&vxp=mtr

[chris4x4gill2]

I installed the Kicker zone controller for exactly that reason. I ended up adding another single controls for the sub as well. In the end I wished I had just installed an equalizer.