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Marine speaker systems are engineered to withstand
water, salt and UV.
Rockford Fosgate's M2-750X5 amplifier
packs 750 watts of sound and is built for the
marine environment.
NMEA 2000 connectivity, allowing you
to control the unit from a compatible
Multi-Function Display.
A good choice in mid-range speakers
is JL Audio's M3 series. The M3 Coaxial
speakers, with long excursion woofer
design and 0.75-inch silk dome tweeters,
deliver a surprisingly full range of sound.
This speaker range can be operated with
as little power as 20 watts per channel but
are well suited to upping the power with
an amplifier such as Rockford Fosgate's
M2-200X2, which retails for $409.99
CAD.
The M2-200X2, while being a value-priced
amplifier, still boasts some of
Rockford Fosgate's technologies, such as
C.L.E.A.N. circuitry, which assists with
adjusting gain settings, making the amp
easy to set up and configure.
To deliver the best sound possible,
consider the addition of a subwoofer.
Subwoofers deliver a rich sub-bass sound
that enhances your listening enjoyment
at low and high volume. Major marine
audio brands offer a range of subwoofers
to meet your size, power and feature
requirements. Rockford Fosgate and JL
Audio offer 8-, 10- and 12-inch models,
starting at $369.99 CAD.
HIGH-END MARINE AUDIO
Planning and installing a state-of-theart
system with multiple components is
a project for the professionals. To get an
understanding of the range of possibilities,
I sat down with Jeff Partridge and Matt
Garroway of Fast Forward Audio Video in
Midland, Ontario. We spent a few hours
discussing the complexities, options and
The JL Audio M6 speaker is built to provide power and handle the elements. Credit: Garmin
Media.
components that go into a full installation
that integrates existing systems with new
components throughout a vessel. It's an
undertaking that takes time and resources,
and the budget can cover quite a range. To
simplify the process, we'll focus on major
components and capabilities.
The heart of the system is the source
unit, and a highly recommended unit is
the Fusion Apollo MS-RA770 Marine
Stereo (MSRP $939.99 CAD). This unit
brings state-of-the-art technology and
innovative features to your audio
system. The face, with its 4.3inch
LCD touchscreen, meets
IPX 6 and IPX 7 waterproof
standards. Supported sources
Apple
IPX 6 and IPX 7 waterproof
include
AirPlay
BLUETOOTH, optical
advanced
SiriusXM
2,
audio,
features,
AM/FM radio, AUX and USB
connections.
While the stereo incorporates
four zone audio control, FusionLink
and Party Bus Networking
really sets this unit apart. Fusion Link
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Fusion Apollo models like the MS-RA770
are feature rich and strong performers.
provides connectivity
with
compatible
Multi-Function Displays, iOS and
Android devices. Party Bus allows you
to link multiple Apollo stereos throughout
your boat. You can synchronize audio
across all stereos, or they can function as
standalone entertainment systems. This
allows for the creation of dedicated entertainment
zones for the cockpit, flybridge,
salon and staterooms.
Party Bus's compatible system means
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