Amplifiers
Marine Audio Amplifiers - Powerful Sound
Waterproof marine amplifiers with conformal-coated circuitry for harsh environments. Our collection features multi-channel amps from Fusion and Kicker designed for marine use with compact, efficient designs.
Complete Amplification: Part of our Audio collection. Power marine speakers and subwoofers. Connect to marine stereos. Wire with marine audio cables. Power from battery banks.
Matching an amplifier to your speakers
Channel count and power rating only tell half the story when choosing a marine amplifier; impedance matching between the amp and your speakers or subwoofer determines whether you get clean output or an amplifier running hot and shutting down. Check the minimum impedance the amp is rated for against your speaker wiring, particularly if you are running multiple pairs off a single channel.
Class D amplifiers run cooler and more efficiently than older Class AB designs, which matters in an enclosed helm or under-seat locker with limited airflow. Conformal coating protects the circuit board from the salt-laden, humid air typical of a boat, but the amplifier still needs a dry, ventilated mounting position rather than a bilge or damp locker, and an IPX rating on the housing is not a substitute for keeping it out of standing water.
Wire gauge and fusing on the power feed should be sized to the amplifier's maximum current draw, not just its RMS rating, to avoid voltage drop under load.
