In recent years, most of the major 12 Volt manufacturers have separated their marine offerings from their current models. Which is a good thing. Engineering poured into the rigors of surviving the salt water environment is always welcome. Also welcome is the forethought into wired remote controls and wireless controllers that let mariners crank their tunes with ease. For example, if you are in the cockpit (yeah- it doesn’t make sense to me either but the cockpit of the boat is where the guys on Wicked Tuna reel in the fish) and the head unit is located in the helm, how are you going to change SiriusXM stations?
Clarion has poured a lot of their knowledge into this marine lineup. I am especially digging the six-channel XC6610 Class D amplifier. Clarion Marine amp XC6610These can be great for today’s ultra-efficient outboard motors that are constantly monitoring alternator draw to deliver the most nautical miles per gallon. Give me one of those six-channel amps on a nice 22′ outboard, a CMD8 controlling the works, two sets of CMQ coaxials, and a 10″ subwoofer encased in a custom fiberglass box for a fiberglass boat and I’ll be rocking in the redneck yacht club.
Clarion Corporation of America, a market leader in marine audio electronics, announced introduction of the largest assortment of all-new marine products in their history with over a dozen new rtls. The new product line-up includes high-performance marine systems from source units to speakers and amplifiers as well as remote controls.
“Nearly a decade ago, Clarion developed the industry’s first watertight marine stereo which became the benchmark other products compared to for years,” stated Allen H. Gharapetian, Vice President of Marketing for Clarion Corporation of America. “Our passion and commitment for designing and engineering the world’s most reliable, high-quality marine products have positioned Clarion as one of the best known and most trusted brands in the marine industry.”
The new M303 is a single DIN CD Player/Receiver featuring Parrot? Bluetooth for hands-free calling and stereo audio streaming. The built-in microphone and external microphone ready option ensure loud and clear hands-free communication. M303 is designed with an integrated drip shield and features a humi seal coated PCB to help protect against elements. The new M303 is SiriusXM-Ready? and capable of receiving SiriusXM’s commercial-free music, premier sports talk and live events, comedy, news, exclusive talk and entertainment as well as SiriusXM Latino, the most comprehensive Latin music, sports and talk programming in radio. Features include iTunes? Tagging; SiriusXM Replay? for pause, rewind and replay of up to 60 minutes of live SiriusXM content, and Song Alert and Artist Alert for notification when a favorite song or rtls is playing on any channel.
Both CMD8 and M303 models include Pandora internet radio access via an iPod or iPhone USB connection 2-channel RCA auxiliary audio inputs (rear) with rear USB and water resistant caps, and meet or exceed ASTM B117 (Salt/Fog Exposure) and ASTM D4329 (UV Exposure) standards. Both units are also designed to deliver exceptionally smooth sound courtesy of Magna BAS EX dynamic bass enhancement, built in high and low pass filters and Beat EQ 3-Band Parametric Equalizer.
Clarion’s 2013 full range XC series Class D amplifiers are designed with the demanding marine environment in mind. The all-new XC6610 is a 6-channel amplifier while the XC1410 is a 4-channel model offering a truly compact form factor for easy installation and sporting sleek new cosmetics. The XC6610 is designed specifically to protect electronic components, endure the harsh saltwater environment with its corrosion resistant ABYC connectors, and fully comply with the ASTM 4329 (UV Exposure) standard. The XC1410 is a revolutionary compact model at only 7 inches wide, 2 ? inches wide and 1 3/8 inches deep, allowing it to be installed in tight spaces. Clarion marine amplifiers add great looks and powerful, balanced sound to any boat or yacht, enhancing the overall cruise experience.
For 2013, Clarion offers two brand new marine speaker lines, the CMG and the CMQ series. Both series meet or exceed ASTM B117 (Salt/Fog Exposure) and ASTM B4329 (UV Exposure) standards and feature high impact BASF 778 grill and frame, liquid drainage system, rubber mounting gaskets and gold plated terminals to ensure durability in the harsh marine environment. To deliver accurate sound with high efficiency, the units feature ferric oxide magnets and magnetic shielding integrated in the baskets. Power is rated at 100 watts for CMG and 160 watts for CMQ models and there is an impressive 350 watts of power available for subwoofers.
“I hope the opposition accepts the result with an open heart and will allow the democratic process to continue,” Mr. Najib told a press conference after his party’s win was announced. “The results show a trend of polarization which worries the government. If it is not addressed, it can create tension or division in the country."
The 59-year-old Mr. Najib has been prime minister since 2009 but was running in his first election as party leader. He campaigned on his party’s reputation for stable governance and sound economic management, including 5.6 per cent growth in 2012.
Despite the win, three well-known members of Mr. Najib’s cabinet looked likely to lose their parliamentary seats. The National Front appeared to do particularly poorly among ethnic Chinese, who make up almost a quarter of Malaysia’s population but resent the government’s affirmative action policies that favour the Malay majority.
The debate over the fairness of the election seems unlikely to quickly fade. Mr. Anwar told The Globe and Mail before the vote that the government would face “the wrath of the people” if there was evidence the election result had been manipulated.
A tally conducted Sunday by the People’s Alliance showed a dead heat, with each coalition winning 80 seats and 62 more seats not yet decided. Two major pre-election polls had given a slight edge to Mr. Anwar’s coalition, although the lead was within the margin of error in both cases.
Two hours after polls closed – and as results were only starting to trickle in – Mr. Anwar claimed victory via his Facebook and Twitter accounts. “[The People’s Alliance] has won,” he wrote. “We urge [Mr. Najib’s party] and the [Election Commission] to not attempt to hijack the results.”
Once it became clear that the official results would contradict that claim, Mr. Anwar told a press conference about a host of alleged electoral violations.
He said the supposedly indelible ink that was supposed to prevent voter fraud was actually easy to wash off and charged that the results of advance voting by security services had suspiciously favoured the National Front. He also alleged that the government had given identification papers to foreign nationals so they could cast ballots on Sunday, a claim the ruling party denied.
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