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Features

Marine Speakers: The Clarion CMQ1620R speakers are designed and treated for use in the harsh marine environment. These watertight speakers meet or exceed the ASTM B117 Salt/Fog Exposure standard, as well as the ASTM D4329 UV Exposure standard.

Water-resistant Materials: Each speaker features a 6-1/2" titanium finished, mica-injected polypropylene cone woofer with a Santoprene rubber surround and a PEI (Poly-Ether Imide) dome tweeter. The tweeter pivots in any direction, up to approximately 20°. The basket and grille are made of durable BASF Luran high-impact plastic. The magnet is fully enclosed to protect it from corrosion. The speaker includes aluminum mounting screws and an integrated rubber mounting gasket for a watertight fit.

Drain Channel: The speaker frame and grille have an integrated liquid drain channel to allow water to escape from the front of the cone area.

Terminals: The CMQ1620R speakers feature corrosion-resistant gold-plated terminals; the included speaker wire has insulated quick slides to protect the connections from moisture.

Crossover: The crossovers are covered for protection and bolted to the speaker frame for convenient installation.

Speaker Wire Support Tab: The speaker basket includes a tab adjacent to the speaker terminals for threading and securing the speaker wire. Wire ties are supplied to secure the speaker wire to the tab, and to provide strain relief for the speaker terminal.