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The Rockford Fosgate M1 6.5” Color Optix™ Marine 2-Way speakers deliver clear, high-output sound with surprisingly strong bass for a 6.5" two-way and attractive built-in LED lighting — popular for boats and motorcycles. Some installs can be tight and the RGB controller for the lights is sold separately.
Buyer confidence
87%Highlights
- 2-Year Warranty
- 100% UV Stable ASA plastic frame & grille design stands up to harsh marine environment
- Santoprene VAST Surround
- VAST vertical attach surround technique increases effective radiating cone area up to 25%
Key specs
Full specs- Speaker Type
- 2-way Coax
- Midrange Size (Nominal Diameter)
- 6.5"
- Power Handling (RMS)
- 75 Watts RMS 300 Watts Peak
- Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
- 4-Ohm
- Midrange Mounting Depth
- 2.49" (63.18 mm)
- Tweeter Size
- 1" (25.4 mm)
- Crossover
- High Pass: 6dB/Octave
- Sensitivity (dB @ 1W/1M)
- 90
Key specs
Full specs- Speaker Type
- 2-way Coax
- Midrange Size (Nominal Diameter)
- 6.5"
- Power Handling (RMS)
- 75 Watts RMS 300 Watts Peak
- Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
- 4-Ohm
Highlights
Overview- 2-Year Warranty
- 100% UV Stable ASA plastic frame & grille design stands up to harsh marine environment
- Santoprene VAST Surround
Review highlights
Based on customer reviewsRockford Fosgate M1 6.5” Color Optix™ Marine 2-Way Speakers — clear, punchy sound with integrated LEDs
The Rockford Fosgate M1 6.5” Color Optix™ Marine 2-Way speakers deliver clear, high-output sound with surprisingly strong bass for a 6.5" two-way and attractive built-in LED lighting — popular for boats and motorcycles. Some installs can be tight and the RGB controller for the lights is sold separately.
What buyers praise
- Clear, crisp mid/high response
- Surprisingly strong bass for a 6.5" two-way
What to watch for
- RGB lighting controller is not included and is sold separately (additional cost)
Overview
M1-65B Color Optix™ 2-way 6.5” marine speakers deliver clear, accurate sound plus integrated lighting control. Designed for marine use and sold in pairs.
Best for
- Boat and marine craft audio systems
- Owners who want integrated, configurable speaker lighting
- Applications needing corrosion- and UV-resistant marine speakers
Key points
- Color Optix™ lighting system—adjustable lighting when used with the Color Optix controller and RF Connect app
- Element Ready™ construction engineered for water, salt, and UV exposure
- Integrated Deutsch™ / Amphenol™ connections for marine plug-and-play connectivity
- IP-rated and tested for marine conditions (IP67 noted in product materials; IPX6 listed among technologies)
- Performance-focused design: Klippel verified, VAST Surround for marine, and ICC crossover
Fit and use
These 6.5” two-way speakers are intended for marine audio environments. For lighting control, use the Color Optix system (requires PMX-RGB controller and the RF Connect app). Connect via the integrated Deutsch/Amphenol plugs for streamlined installation. Sold as a pair.
What to know
Color Optix lighting requires the PMX-RGB controller and the RF Connect app; the controller is sold separately. Element Ready™ designation indicates design and testing for exposure to water, salt, and UV; review product tests and ratings for your application. Product materials list several marine-focused tests and ver…
Highlights
Key features
- 2-Year Warranty
- 100% UV Stable ASA plastic frame & grille design stands up to harsh marine environment
- Santoprene VAST Surround
- VAST vertical attach surround technique increases effective radiating cone area up to 25%
- Sold in pairs (2 each)
- Zinc Nickel-plated Marine grade brass connection terminals
- Linear Synthetic Fiber Blend Spiders
- Co-molded surround and mineral filled polypropylene cone body
- 6dB/Octave crossover network
- Fully sealed integrated concealed crossover (ICC) network
- Optically clear UV stable RGB Lighting Encapsulation
- Multiplexed RGB Input
More info
Manufacturer details
The M1-65B Color Optix™ 2-way 6.5” speakers deliver loud, clear, accurate sound, and light the way for your journey! Sold in pairs (2 each).
Color Optix™: Adjust your own bright, wide, and limitless lighting experience with the Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™ plug-and-play controller (sold separately) and App.
Element Ready™: Purpose Built for the Marine Environment, Rockford’s Element Ready™ products are built to stand up to Water, Salt, and UV rays, making sure your subwoofers stand the test of time.
True Marine Ecosystem: Integrated Deutsch™ / Amphenol™ connections provide industry leading marine plug-and-play connectivity and flexible install options.
Color Optix™: Requires PMX-RGB controller and RF Connect™ App
Color Optix™ Speakers | Launch
Color Optix™ Speakers | Overview
Color Optix™ Controller | Overview
Additional details
The M1 series of Element Ready™ speakers are designed to pair with the Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™ Controller and RF Connect App through its Deutsch™ and Amphenol™ connectors integrated into the speaker. This combined with their IP67 certification make these speakers Element Ready™ and truly purpose built for marine applications. To complete your sound experience, the M1 speakers are complimented by 8-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch subwoofers, also controlled through the Color Optix™ lighting system.
Technologies
Element Ready™ | Speakers
All components are protected against harsh outdoor elements like Dust, UV, Temperature, Water, Corrosion &
ASTM B117 Testing
ASTM B117 500Hr Salt/Fog Testing Standards
Klippel Verified
To adorn the ‘Verified with Klippel’ mark, the qualifying company’s loudspeaker engineering personnel must be
ASTM G154 Testing
ASTM G154 500Hr Accelerated UV testing
IPX6 Water Intrusion Rated
A device with a level 6 water resistance rating can survive strong water jets projected by a 12.5mm nozzle at any
ISO60068-2-64 Vibration Testing
ISO60068-2-64 Vibration testing standards ensure the product is durable and can withstand vibrations found on
VAST Surround - Marine
Rockford Fosgate's proprietary surround technique, VAST, provides up to a 25% increase in the speakers effective
ICC Crossover
The Integrated Concealed Crossover hides the crossover inside the basket, creating a cleaner look and easier
Specs
Specifications
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| Speaker Type | 2-way Coax |
| Midrange Size (Nominal Diameter) | 6.5" |
| Power Handling (RMS) | 75 Watts RMS 300 Watts Peak |
| Nominal Impedance (Ohms) | 4-Ohm |
| Midrange Mounting Depth | 2.49" (63.18 mm) |
| Tweeter Size | 1" (25.4 mm) |
| Crossover | High Pass: 6dB/Octave |
| Sensitivity (dB @ 1W/1M) | 90 |
| Sensitivity (dB @ 2.83V/1M) | 92 |
| Frequency Response (Hz) | 38 Hz - 22 kHz |
| Mounting Hardware | Stainless Steel |
| Grille/Trim Ring Included | Yes |
| Shipping Weight | 4.75 Lbs. (2.16 Kg.) |
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