PRODUCTS
Now is the season that boats come out of storage and onto the water. But before they get wet, most make a de- tour to one shop or another to get work done, whether it’s motor maintenance, engine performance upgrades, new upholstery or detailed cleaning. What about audio? Is your shop on that “detour” list? It should be!
Here’s some cool marine gear you can sell that will put the perfect finish on the watercraft experience. You’ll also get our take on features you and your customers will appreciate. Be sure to move those displays around and make marine your showcase.
CD AND MULTIMEDIA RECEIVERS
ALPINE CDA-118M MARINE CD RECEIVER Alpine says this baby is fully waterproof and resists salt fog and UV exposure. It’s designed to be a direct-fit replace- ment for many standard marine radios at 3.6 inches tall.
Key Features Your Customers Will Like: Big Buttons: Easy to press even if hands are wet Versatile: Use with external amplifiers or with the unit’s in- ternal amp iPod Ready: Includes cable to directly connect and control late-model iPods
Editors’ Take: “We like the optional expandability of this unit. Plugging in additional modules to get HD Radio, satel- lite radio and Bluetooth capability gives you a good entry
-level price for customers and future upgrade options, And the rear USB port is very handy.”
SONY CDX-H910UI MARINE CD RECEIVER Built to look like it’s meant for the water, the face of Sony’s CDX-H910UI escapes the car feel to remind you of under- water depth gauges. The bllue-on-white display is designed to stay readable in sunlight, according to Sony.
Key Features Your Customers Will Like: Remote Included: Go wireless from the passenger area Red or Blue: Pick the illumination to match your boat -- or mood 1-wire iPod Control: No need for separate audio and con- trol cables
Editors’ Take: “What grabbed our attention was the unique, one-handed control knob with most buttons within a finger’s reach. It’s great for picking stations while keeping a hand on the wheel and eyes on the water.”
20 Mobile Electronics April | May 2011
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