Tuesday, April 17, 2012

When Considering Best Marine Speakers

By Andrea Rivas


When you need sound out on the water you will want to get your hands on the best marine speakers. There are many different manufacturers making these sound devices to choose among. Following some simple tips will make your choice easier to make.

You will want to first measure the size of the openings that your current boat has. This size restriction is important to follow as it is the first step in choosing the right speaker to fit. Obviously sizes can be changed but for the easiest installation replace with like sizes.

You should be mindful of the power handling capabilities of each speaker. This tells you the amount of power they can safely handle coming from the amplifier or receiver. Be aware of the power output and the power handling and match them as closely as possible. Avoid at all costs having too much power sent to a speaker this will result in distortion.

An outdoor water proof speaker is more than just a paper cone and magnet when it comes to picking the right pair you will be faced with a couple of types to choose from. There are basically two main types to choose between. One is weather resistant the other is weather proof.

A weather resistant speaker are tough to different kinds of weather that they will likely face while on the water. These have usually been specially coated. They are not however water proof. Water proof is just that, resistant to damage from water. So in case water does penetrate them they will not be damaged.

The best marine speakers can be easily picked for your boat. To make replacement simple make sure to purchase the same size. Be aware of the power rating of both the speaker as well as the receiver or amplifier and match them as best you can. Know the difference between water proof and weather resistant.




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