| Is the marine stereo system up to the challenges | | | | latest models of boat stereos come with a host |
| of a marine environment and capable of holding | | | | of features, such as AM/FM/CD changers, full |
| up to the humid conditions. Are water-resistant | | | | iPod or MP3 connections and SIRIUS satellite radio |
| materials in place, such as sealed switches or | | | | ready systems. Add-ons to go with the systems |
| coated circuit board to keep out the water. | | | | include marine speakers, subwoofers, and |
| The salt air, humidity, and moisture can soon | | | | amplifiers. |
| takes its toll on the electronic equipment onboard | | | | Also some manufacturers have been known to |
| a boat. So, its important to locate a stereo | | | | put automotive equipment inside a box that's |
| system that's actually been developed for a wet | | | | been marked with marine. That classification of |
| environment. Coatings to the internal circuit board, | | | | 'marine' is often enough to add a few hundred |
| rubber keypad controls, UV-resistant, shock | | | | dollars to the price tag. This makes it especially |
| resistant, and splash proof faceplates are just | | | | important to locate a stereo that's actually suited |
| some of the extras to resist the conditions at | | | | to the task at hand and is actually worth the |
| sea. | | | | extra expense. |
| Boss Audio, JBL, Jensen, Sony, and Clarion are a | | | | It's crucial that a marine stereo system is truly |
| few of the manufacturers that offer high-quality | | | | able to address the tough conditions of being out |
| marine stereos that not only sound great, but also | | | | on the water and able to cope with the vibrations |
| able to endure the hardships of life at sea. The | | | | of a choppy boat ride. |