Marine audio system fitted on a boat by Radio Waves, Eastern Cape
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Sound that survives
sun, spray & salt.

Marine-grade audio for boats, ski-boats, jet-skis and pontoons — UV-stable cones, corrosion-proof hardware and amps that shrug off the spray. We supply and fit the lot.

Authorised Rockford Fosgate Marine dealer Boats · Ski-boats · Jet-skis · Pontoons
Why it's built differently

Marine audio earns its keep.

Salt, sun and spray destroy ordinary speakers. Everything we fit on the water is built to take it — and keep sounding good doing it.

UV-stable cones

Cones and surrounds that won't fade, crack or warp under relentless coastal sun.

Sealed against water

Gaskets, seals and coatings keep moisture, rain and spray out of the works.

Corrosion-proof hardware

Stainless grilles and marine-grade fixings that beat the salt air for the long haul.

Conformal-coated amps

Amplifier boards sealed against humidity and salt air, mounted dry and wired to last.

Marine wiring & power

Tinned, sealed wiring and battery setups that handle vibration and the wet environment.

Loud over the noise

Output matched and tuned to carry clearly over wind, engine and water.

Specialist marine audio

Engineered for the life on the water.

We don't just install audio on boats — we engineer it for them. The focus is simple: marine-grade sound systems built to survive sun, salt and spray.

From weekend runabouts to full custom builds, we design audio that integrates seamlessly — without compromising the deck.

Marine On the water

What we fit on the water.

The core of any marine system — supplied as genuine, marine-grade product and installed to survive the deck.

Rockford Fosgate M1-65 Color Optix marine speakers
M1 Marine · SpeakersM1-65

M1 6.5" Marine Speakers

6.5" · 2-Way · Color Optix™ RGB

Element Ready™ sound with built-in Color Optix™ RGB lighting. The mid-tier sweet spot — louder, clearer and brighter, still sealed against the elements.

Punch · 2-WayGet a quote ↗
Rockford Fosgate M0-65 marine speakers
M0 Marine · SpeakersM0-65

M0 6.5" Marine Speakers

6.5" · 2-Way · Marine Grade

The honest entry point — fully marine-grade 6.5" speakers built to shrug off water, salt and UV. A clean, reliable lift from tinny factory boat sound.

Prime · 2-WayGet a quote ↗
Rockford Fosgate M2-65 Color Optix marine speakers
M2 Marine · SpeakersM2-65

M2 6.5" Marine Speakers

6.5" · 2-Way · Color Optix™ RGB

The best-tier 6.5" — crisp, powerful and bright enough to carry over wind and engines, with rich Color Optix™ RGB and full marine sealing.

Power · 2-WayGet a quote ↗
Rockford Fosgate M1D2-10 marine subwoofer
M1 Marine · SubwooferM1D2-10

M1 10" Marine Sub

10" · DVC 2Ω · Color Optix™

Tight, punchy 10" low end that fits where space is tight. Dual 2Ω voice coil for flexible wiring, with Color Optix™ RGB around the cone.

Punch · DVC 2ΩGet a quote ↗
Rockford Fosgate M1D2-12B marine subwoofer
M1 Marine · SubwooferM1D2-12B

M1 12" Marine Sub

12" · DVC 2Ω · Color Optix™

Bigger cone, deeper bass — a 12" marine sub built for authoritative low end on the water, with a dual 2Ω voice coil and RGB Color Optix™ lighting.

Punch · DVC 2ΩGet a quote ↗
Rockford Fosgate M5-1000X1 marine amplifier
M5 Marine · AmplifierM5-1000X1

M5 1,000W Mono

Mono · IPX6 Element Ready™

A dedicated IPX6-rated monoblock to drive a marine sub hard. Fully weatherised power, sealed against direct water for chest-hitting bass that survives the deck.

Power · MonoGet a quote ↗
Rockford Fosgate M1WL-65MB Color Optix Moto-Can speakers
M1 Marine · Moto-CanM1WL-65MB

M1 6.5" Moto-Can Speakers

6.5" · Enclosed · Color Optix™

Self-enclosed "can" speakers that bolt straight onto towers, roll bars and cages — no mounting surface needed. Color Optix™ RGB and Element Ready™ build.

Punch · EnclosedGet a quote ↗
Rockford Fosgate M2WL-65MB Color Optix Moto-Can speakers
M2 Marine · Moto-CanM2WL-65MB

M2 6.5" Moto-Can Speakers

6.5" · Enclosed · Color Optix™

The best-tier Moto-Can — enclosed 6.5" pods for towers and bars with louder, clearer output and vivid Color Optix™ RGB, sealed for sun, spray and salt.

Power · EnclosedGet a quote ↗
Rockford Fosgate M2WL-8HB Color Optix horn-loaded wake tower speakers
M2 Marine · TowerM2WL-8HB

M2 8" Horn Tower Speakers

8" · Horn-Loaded · Color Optix™

The flagship tower speaker. An 8" horn-loaded design that throws sound right across open water to the wake, with full Color Optix™ RGB lighting.

Power · HornGet a quote ↗

Full Rockford Fosgate Marine range — M0, M1, M2 & M5, plus Punch Marine amps — available to order. Ask us for a quote. Genuine product, full warranty, fitted and tuned for the elements.

Marine AudioEastern Cape
On the water

Built for the elements, tuned for the water.

Also fitted on the water Marine Head Units RGB & LED Lighting Battery & Wiring Bluetooth Control Dual-zone Setups
Kitted for every hull

Which system suits your boat?

Two quick picks — your craft, then your priority — and we'll point you to the setup we'd actually fit.

Step 1 of 2What are you kitting out?
Marine Audio Eastern Cape
On the water

Sound that survives sun, spray and salt.

Rockford Fosgate Authorized Dealer — Purpose Built Audio, Est. 1980
Punch the waves

A Rockford Fosgate dealer.

Radio Waves is an authorised Rockford Fosgate dealer in the Eastern Cape — including the full Rockford Fosgate Marine range of element-ready speakers, subs, amps and tower systems, fitted and tuned by people who know the kit inside out. Genuine product, full warranty, expert installation.

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How it happens

From slipway to soundcheck.

A marine-specific process that protects your craft and gets the sound right before it hits the water.

01

Plan the Rig

We look at the craft, where the gear can mount dry and how you use it, then spec the system.

02

Marine-Grade Build

Only element-ready speakers, subs and amps, with tinned, sealed wiring throughout.

03

Seal & Protect

Mountings sealed, amps mounted dry and connections protected against salt and spray.

04

Tune & Test

The system is set up to stay clear over wind and engine noise, then tested before you launch.

Marine AudioEastern Cape
On the water

Marine audio earns its keep.

Common questions

Marine audio — FAQ.

What people ask most before kitting out a boat or jet-ski.

What makes marine audio different from car audio?+
Marine audio is built for the elements — UV-stable cones that won't crack or fade, corrosion-proof hardware that resists salt, sealed speakers that keep water out, and conformal-coated amplifiers that shrug off humidity and spray. Ordinary car audio simply won't survive on the water.
What kinds of boats and watercraft do you fit?+
Ski-boats, deep-sea and bay boats, cabin cruisers, pontoons, jet-skis and PWC, and side-by-side ATVs — supplying and installing marine-grade speakers, subs, amps, tower pods, head units and lighting.
Can you fit tower speakers and LED lighting?+
Yes. We fit tower-mounted speaker pods aimed back at the water so the sound carries to swimmers and the wake, plus RGB and LED lighting for the deck and speakers.
Are you a Rockford Fosgate marine dealer?+
Yes — Radio Waves is an authorised Rockford Fosgate dealer in the Eastern Cape with full access to the Rockford Fosgate Marine range, supplied as genuine product with full warranty and expert installation.
Will the system handle wind and engine noise?+
That's exactly what marine audio is tuned for. We match speakers, subs and amplifiers and set the system up to stay loud and clear over wind, engine and water noise.
How long does a marine audio fitment take?+
A straightforward speaker or sub upgrade is usually a same-day job. A full rig — tower pods, an amp, dual-zone wiring and lighting — typically takes one to two days, sealed and tested before it goes back on the water.
Can I supply my own gear, or is it supply-and-fit only?+
Both. Most clients buy through us so the whole system is matched and warrantied together, but we're happy to fit gear you already own — we'll flag upfront if anything isn't marine-rated for the job.
What warranty do you offer on a marine install?+
Rockford Fosgate Marine components carry the manufacturer's warranty, and our workmanship — wiring, sealing and mounting — is guaranteed. Full terms are confirmed on your quote.
Do you fit brands other than Rockford Fosgate?+
Rockford Fosgate Marine is our core range as an authorised dealer, but we also work with other marine-grade brands on request — just ask when you get a quote.

Make it sound
like it should on the water.

Book a marine fitment or stop by the workshop in Newton Park. We'll sort the rest.

Call 041 365 0680 ↗