Marine Audio Journal
5 Marine Amps Under $500 That Actually Earn Their Spot on This List
Not a list of "cheapest options that'll do." Each of these five solves a specific job better than the others at this price.
The Second Purchase Every VeX Speaker Buyer Needs to Make
The pod ships with a clamp receiver built in. The actual mounting hardware, sized to your specific bar or surface, is a separate line item you have to choose correctly.
$250 More for 15 Extra Watts and a Different Kind of Shine
The M3 and M6 VeX pods share the same enclosure size and mounting system. The gap between them is smaller than the M3 vs. M6 story elsewhere in JL Audio's lineup.
Kicker, JL Audio, or Fusion: Which Amp Brand Actually Fits Your Boat
Three brands, three different amp philosophies. One covers the widest channel-count range, one leans premium, one ties its pricing to total wattage instead of per-channel power.
Adding Bass to a System That Already Works Is a Different Job Than Building From Scratch
You're not starting over, you're adding one component to speakers and an amp that already play fine.
Boat Cup Holder Inserts: What They Do, How to Size Them, and Why Boaters Personalize Them
A cup holder insert is the cheapest upgrade on a boat, and the one people notice every single trip. It drops into the holder you already have, kills the rattle, catches the drips, and lifts out in a second when...