Sun, sky, and open water — it doesn't get much better than a great marine audio system. But you don't want to pack electronics that can't stand up to the elements. This article will help you choose the marine stereo that's right for you.

Today's marine audio gear is designed to stand up to the elements while providing a high-performance soundtrack to your waterbound adventure. Use our guide to learn how to pick the right components for your boat.

Marine audio FAQs.

This is a glossary of terms for marine audio and electronic equipment.

There's plenty to enjoy about going out on the water in your boat. Whether your favorite maritime activity is fishing or waterskiing, it can be even more fun when you have a capable sound system to provide the music. Here's how we outfitted two different boats belonging to Crutchfield employees.

Warm weather is just around the corner for us, and our photographer, J, decided to put a new stereo system in his Moomba Outback boat, which he named Honey Badger. We jumped on the chance to lend a hand and get some great footage!

When Doug, Crutchfield's Operations Manager, started talking about doing some work on his fishing boat, a Grady-White Journey 258, we took advantage of the opportunity to watch the installation. Some folks from Poly-Planar, the marine audio specialists, offered to help with the work and even provided some of the gear.

A marine receiver has to do more than just look good and sound great. It also has to stand up to salt, spray, sunlight, and rough weather. Kenwood designed their 2013 marine receivers and remotes to withstand the rigors of boating life, with a conformal-coated circuit board that helps prevents moisture from seeping in and causing damage.