Marine 6 vs Marine 8
The Marine 8's sensitivity is 89 dB against the Marine 6's 88 dB. Both share impedance (8Ω), high-frequency extension (26 kHz), and ways (2).
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LoudspeakersOutdoor Speakers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$630 - $1,000
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About the Marine 6
The Bowers & Wilkins Marine 6 is a two-way outdoor loudspeaker engineered for demanding marine applications. It combines Bowers & Wilkins' signature sound quality with marine-grade durability, featuring a 25mm (1-inch) soft dome tweeter and a 150mm (6-inch) polypropylene cone bass/midrange driver. The speaker boasts an IP66 rating for complete protection against water and salt spray, marine-grade stainless steel chassis and grille, and a non-corroding rigid polymer driver chassis. The compact shallow-mount design fits into a depth of 88mm (3.5 inches) with a 200mm (7.8-inch) cut-out, making it suitable for various installation locations including cabin areas. The tweeter dome includes rear support to prevent permanent deformation from high-pressure water jets. Whether exposed to soaking, salt-water spray, or hosing, the Marine 6 is designed to deliver consistent, high-fidelity audio performance.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 88 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 43 Hz - 26 kHz
- Power Handling
- 80W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 20W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 80W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- polypropylene cone
- Driver Size
- 6"
- Driver Count
- 2
- Enclosure Type
- sealed
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 244 × 88 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 1.4 kg (3 lbs)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 88 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 43-26000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions