5 Signs Your Marine Audio Needs an Upgrade
Colder days are on the horizon, and with Edmontonians getting ready to put their favourite toys back into storage. Before you lock everything down for the season, now is the perfect time to take a moment to assess your boat’s systems and reflect on how fun features like your marine audio performed on the water all season long.
Knowing when to replace your marine speakers is important to making the most of your time on the water, season after season.
At Certified Radio, we’ve spent over 70 years helping Edmontonians get the perfect sound on the water and build the perfect ride with all things aftermarket. Below are the top signs that you may want to consider a marine audio upgrade before next summer. Read on to learn more!
1. You Can’t Hear the Music Over the Engine
Marine audio has to fight against constant wind shear, engine rumble, and a noisy open-air environment. If you find yourself constantly cranking the volume just to hear things at a base cruising speed, your system likely doesn’t have the headroom you need for optimal performance.
High-efficiency marine amplifiers and tower speakers are designed to project sound clearly over the roar of a wake boat or outboard motor. A professional upgrade helps ensure your music sounds just as clear at 100 km/h as it does at the dock!
2. Your Speakers are Showing Physical Wear
Alberta’s sun and water exposure are incredibly harsh on standard materials. If you notice cracking on the speaker cones, yellowing of the plastic, or rust around the mounting screws, your gear has reached the end of its lifespan. Durable marine audio uses UV-stabilized plastics and waterproof surrounds designed to handle the intense environmental stress of the summer months, and high IP Ratings help ensure your components are fully protected against dust and water ingress.
3. The Sound is “Thin” or Distorted
When a system is underpowered, it loses its “punch.” If your audio sounds “tinny” or starts to distort whenever you turn it up, your speakers are likely starving for power. Adding a marine-grade subwoofer fills in the low-end frequencies that are often lost in open-air environments. Our installers have decades of experience tuning systems to overcome the specific acoustic challenges of different boat hulls, so you never have to worry about hearing the right beat!
4. Your Connectivity is Outdated
If you’re still fumbling with auxiliary cords or struggling with a Bluetooth connection that drops out the moment you move to the back of the boat, your head unit is holding you back. Upgrading to a modern marine receiver enables seamless Bluetooth integration, giving you total control over your playlist from anywhere on the deck. High-end units also let you control volume in different “zones,” so your tunes sound great everywhere!
5. You’re Worried About Your Battery Life
There is nothing worse than a long day of music ending in a boat that won’t start. If you notice your lights flickering or your system cutting out when the engine is off, your audio setup may be drawing more power than your electrical system can professional boat audio installershandle. Modern marine amplifiers provide massive output with a much smaller current draw, protecting your battery.
Plan Your Upgrade Today
The off season is the perfect time to get your marine system ready for next year! Don’t miss out on a fun summer full of tunes on the water next summer. Contact our team today to discuss a custom audio plan for your boat, or visit our Edmonton location to hear our marine systems in action!
