Bring premium sound to the open sea! Learn what makes marine audio different, how to choose the right gear, and avoid common mistakes in boat stereo upgrades
Marine Audio
Product Spotlight: JL Audio AP600/6
We take a look at the new JL Audio AP-Series amplifiers, focussing on the staggered-power AP600/6 six-channel water-resitant model.
Product Spotlight: Wet Sounds REV 12 HD Tower Speaker
When it comes to entertainment on the water, a wakeboard boat equipped with Wet Sounds REV 12 HD tower speakers is hard to beat. Whether you’re on skis or a board, having great-sounding tunes to jam to makes an afternoon ten times better. Let’s check out what makes these amazing tower speakers from California Car […]
A Look at Shopping for Wakeboard Tower Speakers for Your Boat
If your family and friends enjoy wakeboarding or waterskiing, you may have considered adding a set of wakeboard tower speakers to your boat. These marine audio speaker systems are designed to project sound to the person at the end of the tow rope rather than fill the boat with sound. Their design is often unique, […]
Marine Radio Remote Control Options
One of the most gratifying features of modern marine radios is the ability to upgrade them with various remote control options. Many conventional car radios are compatible with steering wheel audio button interfaces or an infrared remote. Marine radios take this to an entirely different level with options for remotes that include color displays and […]
What Exactly Does Marine-Grade Audio Mean?
If you’re shopping for audio upgrades for your boat, motorcycle or side-by-side, you’ll often hear the term “marine-grade” thrown around. While the definition depends on the product category and the manufacturer, in most cases that product was designed with enhanced features that will allow it to last longer when used outdoors. In this article, […]
Upgrade Your Boat with Light for Function and Style
If you’ve looked at a new boat recently, then you know that lighting has become an integral part of marine design. Aside from the standard red and green navigation lights and a white stern light, custom lighting solutions are a huge industry, and they can make your boat look amazing! Let’s look at some of […]
Modern Marine Radio Options for Your Boat or UTV
Marine radio designs and features have come a long way. Years ago, when Clarion introduced the first marine radios to the world, they were enhanced versions of Clarion’s car stereo solutions. Soon after, water-resistant faces were added to allow the radios to stay outside in the cockpit all year long. Over the next few decades, […]
Why Do Marine Audio Installations Take Longer?
Upgrading the stereo system on your boat with new speakers, high-power amplifiers and subwoofers is a great way to make a day on the water a lot more fun. Just be aware that the behind-the-scenes work involved in these installations can take more time and is a lot more complicated than the equivalent work on […]
Redwood City Marine Client Gets Avalon Pontoon Boat Stereo System
A client from Redwood City recently contacted California Car Sounds and Tint for some assistance in upgrading the audio system on his 2017 Avalon pontoon boat. The client was visiting a local truck accessory company and they mentioned that we were experts in marine audio system upgrades. The Clarion radio and speakers that came with […]