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Marine & Boat Audio Installation Guide | Waterproof Systems
Blackout Team· Window Tinting Experts
·6 min read
Marine audio installation guide. Waterproof speakers, amplifiers, and head units for boats, jet skis, and watercraft.
Marine & Boat Audio Installation
Sound on the water requires special equipment. Salt, spray, and sun destroy standard car audio. Here's how to build a marine system that lasts.
Marine vs Car Audio
| Feature | Car Audio | Marine Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | No | IP65+ rated |
| UV resistance | Some | High UV |
| Salt resistance | No | Corrosion-proof |
| Price | Lower | 20-40% higher |
Marine Audio Components
Marine Head Units
| Brand | Features | Price |
|---|---|---|
| JL Audio MediaMaster | Weatherproof, Bluetooth | $400-600 |
| Fusion Apollo | WiFi, DSP, premium | $500-800 |
| Kenwood Marine | Budget-friendly | $250-400 |
| Wet Sounds | Premium, loud | $600-900 |
Marine Speakers
| Type | Best For | Price/Pair |
|---|---|---|
| 6.5" coaxial | General use | $150-400 |
| 7.7" tower | Wakeboard boats | $400-800 |
| 8" subwoofer | Bass | $200-400 |
Top brands: JL Audio M-Series, Wet Sounds, Rockford Marine, Kicker KM
Marine Amplifiers
| Size | Best For | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4-channel | Speakers | $300-600 |
| Mono | Subwoofer | $300-500 |
| 5-channel | Complete | $500-900 |
Typical Marine Packages
Basic Boat Audio: $1,000-1,500
- Marine head unit
- 4 marine speakers
- Basic installation
Quality System: $2,000-3,500
- Premium head unit
- 6-8 speakers
- 4-channel amplifier
- Subwoofer optional
Wakeboard Tower: $3,500-6,000+
- Full cockpit system
- Tower speakers (4-8)
- Multiple amps
- RGB lighting
Installation Considerations
Location
- Head unit: Protected from direct spray
- Speakers: Marine-rated locations
- Amps: Dry compartment
Wiring
- Marine-grade tinned copper
- Heat shrink connections
- Properly fused
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