6 X 9 Marine Speakers

6 X 9 Marine Speakers

Waterproof Speakers – why you need them and how to choose them

Normal living rooms present few problems, apart from wiring, and even these can be addressed using wireless speakers. You will find however that any normal speakers installed in humid or damp areas like the kitchen, bathroom or patio, will sooner or later, degrade as the water ingresses the paper based speaker cones which form the basis of most conventional speakers. Eventually the speakers just collapse – a bit of a disaster if they were expensive speakers

The solutions to the problem are readily available and in forms to fit all pockets. For very light use in occasionally damp areas which are not subjected to direct water jets, it may be that the simple application of a water resistant spay to the cone will protect adequately and usefully extend the life of the speakers. However even the lightest application of coating will affect the sound reproduction qualities of the speaker which is why you should NOT go down this avenue with any of your more valuable speakers.

A more practical alternative is to choose speakers specifically designed for these environments, especially so if you are concerned with marine based installation where corrosive saltwater is ever present.

These “waterproof” speakers will come in a variety of specifications, designs and sound quality. In-wall and in-ceiling flush mounting models, free standing cabinet type shelf speakers, wall fitted cabinet speakers are amongst the choices available. The cheaper ones will incorporate a single plastic based speaker cone but may not have stainless screws and fittings. The plastic may be a bit on the thick side for high quality music but at least the speakers will last.

The quality available from the higher priced units is amazing and results from the correct usage of specifically designed materials within the units. Wafer thin Kevlar speaker cones provide exceptional sound reproduction. Flexible Neoprene and silicon joints provide the ideal platform for the cones. Marin equality stainless and brass fittings with aluminium grilles complete the water resistant package such that the more resilient units can survive even high pressure water jets directed at them (food preparation or external marine use)

For the best sound quality the use of at least 2 separate speaker cones is required. One larger unit provides the deeper bass and mid-range sound. A more delicate tweeter adds the treble and the distribution of signal to these separate units is achieved by electronic crossovers which “separate” the incoming signal. This format is fine for the cabinet type speakers but in-wall unit need to be compact and slender. They achieve this by incorporating the “tweeter” within the mid range speaker – a co-axial speaker arrangement. Needles to say the best quality is achieved by matching the performance of the respective units.

It is doubtful whether within the noisy echo chambers of the bathroom and kitchen you will require the HiFi quality sound that you would expect from £1,000 units in the lounge, but even the more expensive in-wall units can provide the quality you require in such an echo chamber as the bathroom or kitchen.

Whilst warning remarks are not normally necessary it is worth considering some basic physics since the volume requirement in “waterproof” type areas is generally lower and could lead to specifying the speakers with regard to output level rather than possible input level – do not go down this path

The speakers will generally be available in input wattage of anything from 10 to 100 watts. In would be unusual to require anything like the potential maximum but you should be aware that when fitted to an amplifier with a capability of providing 100 watts, it would be very easy to blow a set of 10 watt speakers. Very delicate treatment of the volume control would be required and an inadvertent wind up would result in instant death for the speaker cones. Much better to go for the higher rated speakers and provide some”headroom” for the amplifier.

For the patio, pool area or garden the selection of speakers will probably narrow to the cabinet type. These areas are much more likely to have direct contact with water whether from the weather or hosepipe and you may well be advised to up the wattage of the potential speakers to compensate for external noise contamination from aircraft, traffic, mowers etc. if the wiring is required to go underground ensue that you use properly rated cable. Whilst the voltages used are safe (around 12 volts) you will not be pleased when you have to dig the garden up again due to failed cable

You may see reference to IP ratings in the specification of waterproof speakers. IP5x is generally sufficient for internal speakers. Dependant on the severity of the conditions outside you may find it necessary to require IP66 rated speakers which more or less guarantees immunity from water ingress. But it may also be the case that speakers with a lower IP rating (that is they may let water in) will still be satisfactory since all the components will operate normally even when wet.

All of the speakers discussed above are generally non- directional – the sound is spread in a fairly wide area in front of the speakers. More focussed waterproof speakers are available in the form of projectors which are very directional in nature and which are useful in directing sound so as not to annoy neighbours for example

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Poly-Planar / Poly-Planar 6" x 9" Premium Oval Marine Speakers - (Pair) White / MA5950W $148.25 Poly-Planar - Poly-Planar 6" x 9" Premium Oval Marine Speakers - (Pair) White - MA5950W

Clarion 6 x 9 Coaxial Marine Speakers with Polypropylene Woofer Cones (Pair) $179.99 Listen to your favorite songs while you sail with these 6" x 9" multiaxial marine speakers that feature a santoprene rubber design for water, salt and UV resistance.

Pyle - 300 Watts 6'' x 9'' 2 Way Marine Speakers $87.05 6'' x 9" High Quality White Polypropylene Cone Santoprene Surround Water-Resistant Construction 2 Way Attachable Grille Design 1.25'' High Temperature Kapton Voice Coil 1'' Neodymium Dome Tweeter 70 Oz Magnet Structure 300 Watts Rated Peak Power Frequency Response: 50Hz-20K Hz 4 Ohm Impedance Sensitivity: 93dB Includes Custom Grills, Mounting Gasket, Installation Hardware Mounting Depth: 3.35" Type: Marine Speaker Speaker Size: 6" x 9" Labor: 1 Year Parts: 1 Year

PIONEER TS-A6984R 6 X 9 4-WAY SPEAKERS $99.95 PIONEER TS-A6984R 6" X 9" 4-WAY SPEAKERS Type: 4-way Speaker

Boss Marine 6 x 9 Coaxial Marine 2-Way Speakers with Polypropylene Cones (Pair) - White $69.99 Enjoy rocking bass with these 350W speakers made with polypropylene woofers for a durable design and clean sound.

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Infinity Kappa 6939i 3-way 6 X 9 Car Speakers System $139.99 Infinity Kappa 6939i 3-way 6" X 9" Car Speakers System

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Metra 826900 1.5 Speaker Spacers For 6 X 9 Speakers $24.09 Universal Speaker Spacers / Depth Extenders. Size: 6 x 9 . Gives 11/2 extra depth. Works with speakers. Follow the instructions included with the speakers.

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6x9in 4-Way Speakers $29.99 DB BASS INFERNO BI69 4-WAY SPEAKERS (6" X 9")

Pioneer TS-A6994R 6 x 9 Inch 5-way Speakers $119.99 Pioneer TS-A6994R 6 x 9 Inch 5-way Speakers 40w rms - Carbon graphite impp interlaced aramid fiber cone Type: 5-way Speaker

Pyle Marine Hydra Hanging Speakers PLMR26 $64.67 Excellent for Use On Boats/Marines/. Decks/Patios/Poolside/Outsdoors. Completley Water Proof. 5 P.P Injection Cone Woofer. 40 Oz. Magnet Structure. 1.75 Wide Dispersion Cone Midrange. 1 Super Dome Tweeter. Capacitor Crossover Network. Bass Reflex Vent for Added Bass Response. Heavy Duty ASB Construction. Quick Connect/Disconnect Speaker Terminals. Removable Rustproof Mesh Grills. Power:250 Watts RMS/500Watts Peak. Frequency Response:5021K Hz. Impedance:4 Ohms. Complete Mounting Kit amp; Wires. Dimensions:6 (W) x 9 (H) x 4.8 (D)

Stinger SGJ91 Bass Blockers 0300 Hz 4? 6 x 9 Speakers $23.6 Eliminates unwanted frequencies. Improves sound quality. Protects speakers from damage. For 6 x 9" speakers.

Boss Audio Systems AVAMR690 6 in. x 9 in. 2 Way 350 Watt White Marine Speakers $79.43 Power Handling Peak: 350. Magnet Structure: 50 Oz. Impedance: 4 Ohm. Frequency Response: 60hz20khz. Spl 1 Watt/1 Meter: 92db . Cone Material: Poly Injection. Voice Coil: 1 Aluminum. Tweeter: 1 Mylar Dome. Grilles: Plastic.

Fusion / FUSION 6" Round 2-Way Marine Speakers - 200W / MS-FR602 $112.69 Fusion - FUSION 6" Round 2-Way Marine Speakers - 200W - MS-FR602

JBL MS6100 6" Dual Cone Marine Speakers MS-6100 MS6100W $70.82 JBL MS6100 6" Dual Cone Marine Speakers MS-6100 MS6100W

Kenwood KFC-6994PS Car Speakers $94.99 Kenwood KFC-6994PS 6" x 9" 550 W 5-Way Full-Range Car Speakers

Boss Audio Systems / Boss Audio MR690 6" x 9" White Oval Speakers / MR690 $67.93 Boss Audio Systems - Boss Audio MR690 6" x 9" White Oval Speakers - MR690

Dual SX692 6 x 9 2-Way 300-Watt Car Audio Speakers $53.6 SX692 6" x 9" 2-Way 300-Watt Car Audio Speakers 300 watts peak power handling 120 watts RMS power handling 1" soft dome tweeter Frequency response: 55Hz – 23kHz Impedance: 4 ohm Sensitivity: 90dB Mounting depth: 3.50 Mounting depth: 3.50 Weight: 6.85 lbs L 14.40 in. x W 10.90 in. x H 4.90 in. UPC: 0827204210888

Fusion 6 Round 2-Way Marine Speakers - 200w $149.99 6 Marine 2-Way Speakers FUSIONs Marine Speakers are designed and engineered from the ground up to incorporate state of the art audio innovation never seen before in marine speakers. The 6? Marine Speakers come complete with three grille options - cloth, standard and sport - as well as three gel badge options. Comply with ASTM Standards for UV Stability and Salt/Fog Resistance Comply with IP65 Waterproof and Dust Standards Sold complete with three grille options in each box. True Marine Protection Designed to withstand the harsh marine environment and comply with International ASTM Standards for UV Stability - ASTM-D4329 - and Salt/Fog Resistance - ASTM-B117 - True Waterproof Design Complies with IP65 Waterproof and Dust Standards and features a fully sealed cross-over, magnet and tweeter housing with waterproof cone and surrounds True Power Saving High efficiency design reduces battery drain

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Power Acoustik 6 x 9 Car Speakers with Polypropylene Cones (Pair) $39.99 Add these full-range speakers to your car's A/V system and enjoy powerful sound from all your favorite tunes.

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Infinity Reference X Series 6 x 9 Car Speakers with Polypropylene Woofer Cones (Pair) $169.99 These Infinity Reference X Series REF-9602IX car speakers feature a 6" x 9" Plus One woofer cone for stunning bass response and an edge-driven, soft-dome tweeter for enhanced audio clarity.

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Pyramid - 6'' X 9'' 4-Way 800 Watts P.P. COne Speakers $46.38 Pair 6'' x 9'' Four Way Speakers Injected Poly Cones Non-Fatiguing Butyl Rubber Surround 70 Oz Magnet Structure High Power Voice Coil 3'' Polymer Midrange 2'' Dome Tweeter 1/2'' Ceramic Super Tweeter 800 Watts Power Frequency Response: 35Hz-25KHz Impedance: 4 Ohms SPL: 95 dB Mounting Depth: 3 1/4'' Complete Pair w/ Ultra Sleek Black Mesh Grill & Mounting hardware included

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JBL 6 x 9 2-Way Car Speakers with Polypropylene Cones (Pair) $129.99 Rock out to your favorite tunes while you're on the road with these speakers that feature Plus One polypropylene woofer cones for amazing lows and 1" Mylar-titanium unipivot tweeters for brilliant highs.

Kenwood 6 x 9 3-Way Car Speakers with Polypropylene Cones (Pair) - Silver $59.99 These Kenwood KFC-G6930 3-way car speakers feature 6" x 9" polypropylene cones to project powerful sound. The 1" PET tweeters and 1" midrange drivers create dynamic audio.

Pioneer A-Series 6 x 9 3-Way Car Speakers with Carbon Graphite IMPP Cones (Pair) $79.99 This pair of speakers features 91dB sensitivity for faithful sound reproduction and carbon graphite IMPP interlaced aramid fiber cones for deep bass tones. The 6" x 9" application size offers a precise fit.

Pioneer 6 x 9 3-Way Car Speakers with Carbon Graphic IMPP Cones (Pair) $99.99 These car speakers feature 6" x 9" woofers, 1-5/8" midrange and soft dome tweeters for faithful sound reproduction. The carbon graphic IMPP with interlaced aramid fiber cones offer deep bass tones.