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June 1, 2018 By Ocala Car Audio

Ocala Car Audio Offers Upgraded Marine Audio Systems

Upgraded Marine AudioAn upgraded marine audio system from Ocala Car Audio in Marion County is the best way to make your time on the water more enjoyable this summer. Our sales and installations teams have decades of experience in upgrading sound systems on everything from small fishing boats to cabin cruisers to all-out yachts. Let’s have a look at some of the options available to make your marine audio system sound better this season.

Premium Marine Speaker Solutions

Upgraded Marine AudioNo single component in an audio system is more important than your speakers. You could have the best source unit, amazing amplifiers and a cool installation. But, if your speakers aren’t up to the challenge, the performance of the entire system will suffer. We offer marine speakers from JL Audio, Memphis Audio and Kenwood that are specifically designed for outdoor use. They are designed to perform in applications with high-levels of UV exposure. These speakers feature materials that resist chalking, yellowing, fading, and cracking, even after years outdoors.

High-quality marine speakers offer more than longevity; they can handle lots of power to ensure your marine audio system will sound great. Even when you are crashing through the waves or cheering on the skier at the end of the rope at the top of your lungs!

High-Power Marine-Grade Amplifiers

Upgraded Marine AudioMarine amplifiers differ in construction from their car audio brethren in the materials they use inside the chassis. Aluminum extrusions and cover plates, and stainless-steel terminals and hardware ensure that these amplifiers won’t corrode in the high-humidity environment of a boat. The majority of marine amplifiers feature a corrosion-resistant coating on the circuit boards that prevent moisture from corroding the fragile connections.

In terms of power, the marine amplifiers we offer use high-efficiency Class-D designs to maximize the available energy from your batteries when the engine is off. This reduction in electrical load allows you to play your audio system longer and louder than conventional amplifiers.

Upgraded Marine Audio Source Unit Options

If your boat is more than five years old, chances are it didn’t come with a source unit that includes Bluetooth Audio streaming. Adding Bluetooth has been one of the most popular feature requests over the last few years. We offer radios with and without CD mechanisms that include Bluetooth. Most include options for SiriusXM, direct Pandora support and multi-zone volume control. We can add wired and wireless remotes to most of these source units. Many are now compatible with the NMEA 2000 connectivity to Garmin, Lowrance or Simrad multifunction devices.

Expert Marine Stereo Installations

Ocala Car Audio is well-known for our fanaticism when it comes to marine installations. We take the time to ensure every component is mounted securely so they will withstand anything you throw at them. Our wiring practices ensure reliable operation. We use materials that are specifically designed for marine applications. Finally, the way we design upgraded marine audio systems ensures that your music will sound great from anywhere onboard. Most importantly, the system will be easy to use!

Visit Ocala Car Audio Today!

If you are in Marion County and need some help with your marine audio system, drop into Ocala Car Audio and speak with a member of our sales team. You can also reach us by e-mail using our contact page.

Filed Under: Marine Audio, ARTICLE, Bluetooth Tagged With: Amplifiers, Garmin, JL Audio, Kenwood, Lowrance, Memphis Car Audio, NMEA 2000, Simrad, SiriusXM, Speakers

May 7, 2018 By Ocala Car Audio

Fishing Boat Audio Can Turn Your Boat Into A Concert On the Water

Fishing Boat AudioThe team members at Ocala Car Audio in downtown Ocala are experts in the design and installation of fishing boat audio systems. Every project is treated with the utmost of care in both the planning and installation stages to ensure that our clients will be satisfied with the performance of their marine audio system. Whether you need to replace a radio or a pair of speakers or want to create a concert on the water for you and your friends, we have a solution for you. Let’s look at how we can upgrade your fishing boat to add fun to a day on the lake or ocean.

Fishing Boat Audio System Design

Fishing Boat AudioWhether you have a tournament-style fishing boat, a 26-foot center console boat or need a music solution for your big fishing charter, we can design, install and configure an audio system that will ensure your music comes through loud and clear, even when the throttle is pinned. If you can’t bring your boat to us, our team would be happy to come to you.

We start each project by properly qualifying our clients. Where will you be listening to music? How loud will it need to be? How many people are onboard? Do you need multiple remote controls? Once we have a clear understanding of your expectations for the entertainment system, we can look at the boat and formulate a plan for the size and placement of speakers and subwoofers. The design stage includes a plan for source unit and remote control locations and amplifier mounting options.

Premium Marine Entertainment Products

Fishing Boat AudioWhen it comes to great sound on the water, Ocala Car Audio offers some of the best marine entertainment products available. We offer prestigious brands like JL Audio, Memphis Car Audio, Kenwood, Aquatic AV and MMatts Pro Audio. Each of these brands designs and builds solutions that can handle the harsh freshwater and even saltwater environments.

We offer coaxial and component speakers in sizes up to 8.8 inches in diameter, marine subwoofers as large as 12 inches and amplifiers capable of producing more than 2,000 watts of power from a single chassis. No matter how loud you want it to play, or how clear and detailed you want it to be, we have a solution.

Expert Installation Services

Once the system is designed, our team of veteran installers takes over. They run and connect each wire with the utmost of care. Amplifiers are mounted using marine-grade fasteners, and mounting plates are made from weather-resistant products like Sintra and Starboard. We make sure each speaker is placed to provide even coverage for you, your family and your friends. Finally, we configure and tune the system to make sure it will be easy to use and remain reliable, even at crazy volume levels.

Visit the Fishing Boat Audio Experts Today

If you are in Marion County and are looking for the best fishing boat audio system available, drop by Ocala Car Audio and speak with a member of our team. We’d be happy to design a solution that will make your time on the water the even more enjoyable. For more information, send us an e-mail using our contact page, and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with our latest projects.

Filed Under: Marine Audio, ARTICLE Tagged With: Amplifiers, Aquatic AV, JL Audio, Kenwood, Memphis Car Audio, MMatts Pro Audio, Speakers, Subwoofers

March 22, 2017 By Ocala Car Audio

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Audio Upgrade For Ocala Client

Silverado 2500HD AudioA local business owner from here in Ocala, Florida, dropped by Ocala Car Audio with his wife to talk about making some upgrades to this 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. The truck was to be a gift for their son’s 16th birthday, and they wanted an audio system and some accessories installed as a holiday present. The client found us through our website and online reviews. We put together a proposal for the client and, on his approval, scheduled an appointment to begin work on this Silverado 2500HD audio upgrade.

Starting from the Front

Silverado 2500HD Audio
The addition of the Kenwood radio gives this truck top-of-the-line technology and features.
Silverado 2500HD Audio
The front camera was flush mounted in the bumper.

The client chose a Kenwood eXcelon DNX893S double-DIN source unit. This unit features a 7-inch screen and both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. We installed the Kenwood unit using a Best Kits BKGMK317 mounting kit and integrated the radio with the vehicle data bus using an Idatalink Maestro RR module. The module provides audio connectivity and vehicle access functions on the screen of the Kenwood.

The Kenwood radio has dual camera inputs. We used the rear factory camera and added a front camera from AIS. We mounted the LCCAM1 front camera in the center of the front bumper. The rear camera shows on the screen as soon as the vehicle is in reverse. The client just has to tap a button to bring up the camera image and can easily toggle between the front and rear camera displays.

JL Audio Amplifiers, Speakers and Subwoofers

Silverado 2500HD Audio
JL Audio C3 speakers are a huge improvement over the stock speakers.
Silverado 2500HD Audio
The JL Audio Stealthbox is contoured to perfectly fit under the rear seat.
Silverado 2500HD Audio
With the seat down it looks like the enclosure could be a factory option.

We ran three sets of Memphis Car Audio 17-etp-12 interconnects from the source unit to a pair of JL Audio HD Series amplifiers. We used an HD600/4 to drive the front, and rear speakers and an HD750/1 to power the subwoofer enclosure. We used a T-Spec v10-rak4 V10 Series 4-AWG power kit to connect the amplifiers to the battery under the hood and a Stinger SPD570 power and ground distribution block to split power delivery between the pair of amplifiers. Our team mounted the amplifiers to a panel on the rear wall of the truck.

The client chose a set of JL C3-650 convertible components for the front of the truck. We mounted the midrange in the door on BKGMSB356 adapter plates after applying a thorough layer of Roadkill sound-damping material to the door. The sound-damping dramatically improves the performance of the speaker by sealing off any openings in the door that might allow cancellation of bass and midbass frequencies. For rear speakers, the client chose JL Audio C3-525 speakers that drop right into the factory locations.

The client wanted much better bass performance from his new system. We ordered a JL Audio SB-GM-SLVCC2/12TW3/BK Stealthbox for the Chevy. This enclosure fits perfectly under the rear bench seat of the truck and is home to a pair of 12TW3 subwoofers.

Cosmetic and Lighting Upgrades

Silverado 2500HD Audio
The door trims were also upgraded with the silver accents.
Silverado 2500HD Audio
The silver trim package really freshens up the interior of this truck.
Silverado 2500HD Audio
The taillights not only look great, they enhance the safety of the truck.
Silverado 2500HD Audio
The new headlight upgrades look great!
Silverado 2500HD Audio
Even the third brakelight and bed light got a lighting upgrade!

The cosmetic upgrades began with the installation of a CarID aluminum interior trim kit. We prepped all the surfaces with wax and oil remover before mounting everything using the provided two-sided tape.

The factory headlights on the truck were starting to fade and simply did not look “fresh” any longer. We looked at several lighting options for the truck before finally settling on Anzo 111281 replacement headlights. These light assemblies feature dual projectors and a U-bar accent strip around each one. We installed a set of Racesport H1 and H3 HID headlight upgrade kits to provide maximum light output.

The client also requested a set of Anzo 311226 smoked LED tail-light assemblies for the truck. These look much better than the factory lights and make the truck look newer than it is.

The last component was an Anzo 531067 third brake light and truck bed light. This light uses LEDs for excellent output and efficiency.

Silverado 2500 Audio and Lighting Upgrade Delivery

The client and his family returned to Ocala Car Audio to pick up his truck and listen to the new audio system for the first time. They were stunned by how much better the system sounded. They said it was not only a lot louder and had more bass, everything was clearer and had more detail.

If you are interested in upgrading the audio system in your car or truck, drop into our store, call us at 352-512-9897 or send us an e-mail HERE for more information.

Filed Under: Car Audio, Backup Safety, FEATURED INSTALLATIONS, Lighting, Truck Accessories Tagged With: 2011, Amplifiers, Chevy, eXcelon, JL Audio, Kenwood, Memphis Car Audio, silverado, Speakers, Subwoofers

November 25, 2016 By Ocala Car Audio

Repeat Client Gets Mazda RX-8 Audio Upgrade And Accessories For Her New Car

Mazda RX-8 AudioOne of our clients brought this clean 2008 Mazda RX-8 to Ocala Car Audio for a significant audio system upgrade. We had built a system for this client’s RAV4 several years ago. She had been looking for an RX-8 for more than a year and was excited to bring it in for a system and a few accessories once she finally found it.

As always, we ensured that we understood the client’s goals for the system and for the vehicle. She loves music and likes cars, so she wanted a system that sounds great and looks kind of cool at the same time.

Initial Steps A Foundation For Great Sound

We took delivery of the vehicle and removed the factory source unit, door and rear speakers. We ran Memphis Car Audio 17-ETP-21.6 6-channel interconnect cables, a T-Spec V10-RAK4 power wire kit and new speaker wire through the car. Then we treated the doors with a healthy dose of Roadkill sound deadening. The sound deadening not only blocks road and wind noise, but dramatically improves the performance of the door speakers by sealing off openings in the doors.

Kenwood Door Speaker Upgrade

Mazda RX-8 Audio
The large Kenwood woofer was installed in the door using a custom adapter.
Mazda RX-8 Audio
Plenty of sound deadening was applied to the door to maximize the speaker performance.

The factory door speakers are quite large, so we made a set of adapter rings out of expanded PVC foam for Kenwood eXcelon-series XR-1800P 7-inch components. We mounted the tweeters in the stock location at the top of the door. We replaced the rear speakers with a set of Kenwood KFC-X693 in the factory locations.

JL Audio Provides Awesome Bass

Mazda RX-8 Audio
The enclosure utilized a slot-vented port for increased efficiency.

For bass, we fabricated a vented subwoofer enclosure to house a single JL Audio 12W1V3-2 subwoofer. The enclosure sits against the rear seats and the subwoofer fires down. We added a custom logo to the back of the cabinet: an intertwined bass and treble clef. We covered the logo in black vinyl for an embossed look.

Clean JL Audio Power

Mazda RX-8 Audio
Both amplifiers were mounted in the floor of the trunk, protected by a removable cover.
Mazda RX-8 Audio
There is still plenty of usable space available in the trunk of this RX-8

To power the system, we used a pair of JL Audio RD series amplifiers. An RD400/4 powers the front and rear speakers and we used an RD500/1 for the subwoofer. We located the amps in the bottom of the trunk floor. We created a false floor for the trunk and flushed the amps into it. A removable panel covers the amps so she can use the trunk for cargo without risking damage to the amplifiers. We finished the floor and the subwoofer enclosure trim panel in carpet. We used a Stinger SPD570 power distribution block to split the power wire from the battery to the pair of amplifiers.

Upgraded Technology With Pioneer NEX Radio

Mazda RX-8 Audio
The Pioneer NEX radio gives this 2008 model all the latest technology.

In the factory radio location, we installed a Pioneer AVH-4200NEX. She can use her smartphone for music, texting, phone calls and navigation, thanks to CarPlay and Android Auto. A PAC SWI-RC steering wheel control interface allows the factory steering wheel controls to control the new radio.

Add-On Remote Car Starter

The client requested a few other options while we had the car in the shop. We installed a Directed 5X10 security system with remote starter to protect the vehicle. To start the car, all she has to do is push the Lock button on the factory remote control three times in quick succession.

Katzkin Leather Kit Makes Interior Look New

Mazda RX-8 Audio
The combination of textured leather and the carbon fiber pattern give these covers a unique look.

The last step for the interior of the vehicle was to install a set of Katzkin leather seat upgrade kits. The new upholstery is a combination of a classic textured dark-gray leather with a matching carbon fiber textured center section. These kits fit the factory seat foam perfectly without wrinkling.

Lighting And Tint Round Out The Package

Mazda RX-8 Audio
RGB footwell lighting adds to the interior enhancements.
Mazda RX-8 Audio
RGB lighting was used to accent the custom-embossed music insert.
Mazda RX-8 Audio
The seats, radio, tint and lighting all make a dramatic difference for this Mazda.

We installed a Memphis Car Audio LED kit to highlight the footwells and the trunk of the car.  This is an RGB lighting upgrade which allows her to select any color that she desires. We tinted the windows with a premium heat-rejecting Nano Ceramic tint. This window film blocks a majority of the heat from the sun and keeps the interior much cooler. To complete the blacked-out look of the car, we applied Oracle 8300 dark-gray film over the rear taillights.

Client Loved Her New Mazda RX-8 Audio System

The client returned to pick up her car and was blown away by the work we had done. She loved the clean look of the trunk and the custom music note on the back of the enclosure. She hopped in, had a listen to the new system and was smiling from ear to ear.

If you are looking for an upgrade to your audio system, drop by Ocala Car Audio. You can also e-mail us here for more information about any of our products or services.

Filed Under: Car Audio, FEATURED INSTALLATIONS, Lighting, Window Tint Tagged With: 2008, Amplifiers, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Directed, JL Audio, Katzkin, Mazda, Memphis Car Audio, Oracle, Pioneer, Radios, RX-8, Speakers, Stinger, Subwoofers

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