Marine Accessories

Before the popularity of mobile phones and video phones, there were two-way radios. They are better known as citizen’s band radios or CB radios and were used for short-distance personal communications. This form of communication was particularly useful for small businesses. It requires tuning in to a similar frequency in order to communicate with the other radio.

These radios still exist today and have their own niche market. Kenwood, Motorola, and Cobra CB radios are some of the known brands in the market. They are convenient and easy to use. They are also economical and perfect for families or businesses that require constant communication.

If you like to have a good stereo in your boat that continues to give you the best sounds then make sure you products are waterproof especially your speakers because they are usually on the lower part of the interior of your boat and would be the first to get wet and their goes your music.  Waterproof speakers are an absolute when you purchase your stereo so do not let some salesman talk your out of them.

The first Marine Stereo Unit in the world to feature true internal iPod docking. Your iPod actually sits inside a waterproof drawer in the Stereo Unit, and is completely protected from the harsh marine elements. The Marine Radio Unit also features true iPod integration, enabling complete control and navigation of iPod functions from the Stereo Unit menu.

When you are looking for a marine stereo their are somethings you should look for such as does it have a iPod marine docking station, and of course you want to make sure it is waterproff, fully adjustable volume control in all zone of your boat, also has true power saving efficiency and low battery drain.

The Poly-Planar MRD 60 stereo system is the first sound system specifically designed for the Marine Industry. It is the most versatile, feature-rich system in marine market. The front panel of the stereo is waterproof and does not require an additional cover when mounting the system above deck. The front panel folds down for easy CD loading, and then, when closed, a silicon rubber gasket keeps t he unit tightly sealed. A bright electro-luminescent LCD display is easily visible both at night and in direct sunlight.

The system has an integrated 4 channel amplifier that produces up to 45 watts per channel for a total system power of 180 watts. The amplifier has a distortion limiting feature that illuminates clipping at maximum gain and provides high quality sound even at full volume.

A unique Audio Port allows the addition of features such as hard wired remote controls with intercom, pre amp outputs for amplifiers (variable and fixed) plus auxiliary inputs for such sound sources as a VHF radio or a TV set.

The system may be controlled from the front panel, or by using an optional full function wireless remote that is waterproof and floats. The stereo system contains an integrated CD Changer Controller so the optional MRD6 CD Changer may be added at any time.  A stereo such as this is a very big part of your marine accessories list.

When it comes to equipping boats with the right audio electronics, a system wouldn’t be complete with out a kicking subwoofer. Since nothing sounds better than a song that really pumps out the bass, ASA is thrilled to introduce the new JENSEN MXA6BA 6″ Water Resistant Amplified Marine Subwoofer!

Unlike other manufacturers, the MXA6BA, as with other JENSEN audio and video equipment, is specifically designed, built, and tested to withstand vibrations, humidity, salt air, temperature fluctuations, moisture, and UV exposure. With features such as conformal-coated circuit boards and a water resistant housing (IPx5), boaters can experience the full and rich sounds of this unit inside or out. Let your audio entertainment exceed your expectations by outfitting your boats with the JENSEN® Marine Speakers.

Marine electronics have a number of challenges, namely the presence of water! The most important thing about your boat stereo system is that it is correctly installed. While some components, such as marine speakers, can tolerate quite a bit of moisture, other parts of the system have to be kept dry.  When you install your equipment make sure the installation  ensures waterproof locations for vulnerable components as well as offering superior sound. They’ll integrate your speakers and the rest of the sound system into your boat for attractive appearance as well as ideal performance.

Well you have been having fun boating this summer with tow-able  inflatables, wake-boards and many other fun things to do on the water and with people getting in and out of your boat a lot of water was brought into your boat getting a lot of things wet including you speakers which are now not working properly.  This problem can be fixed by installing water proof marine speakers and your great sounds will continue even though they get a little wet.

Nothing says summer than spending a day out on the lake with your family and friends. You have the sun, the water, food, good people – the only thing missing is music! It’s understandable that you’d be afraid to bring normal sound systems out onto your boat. After all, they would only get ruined by your dripping wet friends or splashes from a wakeboard or tube.

Don’t let those fears silence your great time out on the water – pick up some waterproof speakers so you can play your favorite tunes wherever you go without worry. You can choose to install powerful, full-range waterproof speakers to your boat, or start out small with a sound system that hooks up to an MP3 player. The MP3 hookup is ideal for small crafts, as well as motorcycles, ATVs and golf carts, and includes a 50 watt waterproof amplifier and 5” coaxil waterproof speakers. If you choose this option, you’ll also want to pick up a waterproof MP3 case to protect your MP3 player from the elements.

Boss Audio makes great speakers for your boat such as the MR650 6.5″  2-way marine speakers, the MR650 feature an outboard crossover which is contoured on its inner surface to mount snugly and secdurely to the rear housing an of course they are waterproof speakers.