Exploring the differences and benefits of marine audio-grade audio gear.
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Fishing, Swimming, Cruising, or Just Making Waves? We Got You.
Summer Sun? Check.
Summer Fun? You've got it covered.
A system in your boat, motorcycle, or ATV that's as much fun as you are?
We can help with that one.
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Lifestyle
Marine Audio Gear – More than Just a Color Difference
Yes, marine gear tends to be white and/or silver compared to the darker, black products you'd see in your car. But there's a LOT more going on under the surface that you might not know.
The elements can be tougher than you think on electronic audio systems.
Marine Grade
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Understanding the marine-grade designation
First, "marine-grade" does not necessarily mean waterproof (see IP Rating below). These products are manufactured to withstand elements within marine environments – water splashes or rain, strong winds, and saltwater corrosion – and function long term in those conditions.
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IP Ratings Chart
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What do IP ratings mean & are they important?
IP ("Ingress Protection") ratings define levels of sealing effectiveness against foreign bodies like dirt and moisture, indicating which products are best for different purposes.
So yes, important.
The first digit after the "P" indicates solid body protection, and the second digit moisture protection. For example, a speaker rated IPX5 is water-resistant only, but an IP65 speaker is both water-resistant and dust-proof.
View the complete IP Rating chart.
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How Are Marine Products Built Differently?
Receivers
Receivers
Conformal-coated circuit boards to guard against rust, UV protected & water-resistant faceplates.
Amplifiers
Rubber caps for RCA inputs, silicone boots for fuses, gasket-sealed front covers, conformal-coated circuit boards.
Amplifiers
Speakers
Speakers
Wider dispersion path for greater sound projection, increased power performance, stronger grilles.
Subwoofers
Waterproof rubber gaskets, sealed motors, UV-resistant cones, and improved magnetic shielding.
Subwoofers
Shopping Guide
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Shopping Guide
Before you spend a penny, first consider what you generally like to do on the water – fish? wakeboard? ski? speed? or party boat soaking up the sun? livin' large?
Fishing Boat: Receiver and speakers
Party Barge: Digital receiver, LED speakers, subwoofer, amplifier
Ski or Wakeboard: Digital receiver tower speakers, bonus-power amplifier, powerful subwoofers
Livin' Large: Multi-zone digital receiver, remote controls, speakers and/or tower speakers, multi-channel & sub amplifiers
Let us help you pick your gear!
There's really nothing better than relaxing or playing on a summer day while listening to your favorite tracks, especially this year. If you have any doubts about which products to choose for your adventure on the waves, just give us a call.
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In the late '60s, founder Gary Huffman's interest in electonics was growing to a point that it was becoming more than just a hobby. He was building amplifier kits and loudspeakers in his spare time and was always giving advice to friends and family for their electronics, and often purchased items for them. He was always telling others where to get their audio needs. Eventually, he realized that instead of sending his friends to other stores, he would just open a Hi-Fi shop for himself in his basement. In 1971, Gary turned his garage into his warehouse for inventory, and began advertising "Independence Audio" in the Kansas City Star Classifieds. To this day, Independence Audio still has several customers who "bought from the basement" and are pretty proud to tell about it!

Independence Audio turned out to be a huge need in the Kansas City area, and soon Gary's basement business was booming. He bought a small house-turned-store in Independence as his business grew, and soon after built a larger store in 1978 which is the the site of our current location. Customers would call Gary from all over for good equipment, reliable electronics advice and affordable prices. Independence Audio sold quality electronics gear at a great value. This philosophy did well for the store, as it continued to grow and thrive as one of Kansas City's best known electronics stores.

Today, Independence Audio Video has evolved into a full-service audio-video store, specializing in the design and installation of home theater and mobile A/V systems. We have the most experienced and best-trained staff in the Kansas City area. Our comfortable, laid back showroom makes us very friendly and easy to do business with. Stop by today and see what we are all about. Now a second-generation owned family business, we continue to be the preferred audio/video electronics provider for the Kansas City Metro area.