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The Rockford Fosgate M2 8” Color Optix™ are 2-way marine speakers sold in pairs, designed for on‑water use with Element Ready™ protection and integrated connectors for RGB lighting control.
Buyer confidence
88%Highlights
- 2-Year Warranty
- Laminated "PXNX" Dome tweeter
- Injection molded mineral filled polypropylene cone body with UV inhibitors
- UV and Salt-Fog resistant TPE (Thermo-Plastic Elastomer) surround
Key specs
Full specs- Speaker Type
- 2-way Coax
- Midrange Size (Nominal Diameter)
- 8"
- Power Handling (RMS)
- 250 Watts RMS 1000 Watts Peak
- Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
- 4-Ohm
- Midrange Mounting Depth
- 3.35" (85 mm)
- Tweeter Size
- 1" (25.4 mm)
- Crossover
- High Pass: 12dB/Octave
- Sensitivity (dB @ 1W/1M)
- 93.1
Key specs
Full specs- Speaker Type
- 2-way Coax
- Midrange Size (Nominal Diameter)
- 8"
- Power Handling (RMS)
- 250 Watts RMS 1000 Watts Peak
- Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
- 4-Ohm
Highlights
Overview- 2-Year Warranty
- Laminated "PXNX" Dome tweeter
- Injection molded mineral filled polypropylene cone body with UV inhibitors
Overview
The Rockford Fosgate M2 8” Color Optix™ are 2-way marine speakers sold in pairs, designed for on‑water use with Element Ready™ protection and integrated connectors for RGB lighting control.
Best for
- Boat owners who want weather‑resistant 8” 2‑way speakers
- Systems that use RGB lighting controlled through a Color Optix™ controller and app
- Installations needing Deutsch™ / Amphenol™ plug‑and‑play connectivity
Key points
- 8” 2‑way speaker configuration, sold in pairs
- Color Optix™ lighting system compatible (requires PMX‑RGB controller and RF Connect app)
- Element Ready™ construction built for water, salt, and UV exposure
- IPX6 water intrusion rating
- Integrated Deutsch™ / Amphenol™ connectors for marine plug‑and‑play
- Tested to standards including ASTM G154, ASTM B117, ISO60068‑2‑64 vibration, and Klippel verification
Fit and use
Intended for marine environments and designed to integrate with Rockford Fosgate’s Color Optix™ lighting ecosystem via the PMX‑RGB controller and RF Connect app. Multiple grille options are available for different looks. Sold in pairs; verify speaker size and connector compatibility with your vessel and audio system before purchase.
What to know
These speakers are purpose‑built for marine use with Element Ready™ protection and IPX6 rating. Color Optix™ lighting requires a PMX‑RGB controller and the RF Connect app (controller sold separately). Integrated Deutsch™ / Amphenol™ connections are provided for flexible install options. Review product resources and sp…
Highlights
Key features
- 2-Year Warranty
- Laminated "PXNX" Dome tweeter
- Injection molded mineral filled polypropylene cone body with UV inhibitors
- UV and Salt-Fog resistant TPE (Thermo-Plastic Elastomer) surround
- VAST vertical attach surround technique increases effective radiating cone area up to 25%
- Sold in pairs (2 each)
- Gold plated Marine grade brass terminals provide a corrosion resistant connection
- Vented motor design with water-repelling nano coated mesh screen
- 100% UV Stable Centrex plastic grill
- Linear Aramid-Polyester Composite Spider
- Ultra-high temperature PA66 with 30% glass-fill injection-molded frame with UV inhibitors
- Fully insulated silicone tinsel leads
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Manufacturer details
The M2-8 Color Optix™ 2-way 8” speakers deliver loud, clear, accurate sound, and light the way for your journey!
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.
Grille Customization: Multiple grille options provides a customized look by using either the stainless-steel grille or the “sport” grille inserts, allowing you to dial in your personalized-on water experience.
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 M2 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 M2 speakers are complimented by 10-inch Infinite Baffle subwoofers, also controlled through the Color Optix™ lighting system.
Sold in pairs (2 each).
Technologies
Element Ready™ | Speakers
All components are protected against harsh outdoor elements like Dust, UV, Temperature, Water, Corrosion &
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
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
ICC Crossover
The Integrated Concealed Crossover hides the crossover inside the basket, creating a cleaner look and easier
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
Patent: D931,833
Grille Customization
With multiple grille options you can dial in your personalized-on water style all to match the look of your SXS or
Specs
Specifications
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| Speaker Type | 2-way Coax |
| Midrange Size (Nominal Diameter) | 8" |
| Power Handling (RMS) | 250 Watts RMS 1000 Watts Peak |
| Nominal Impedance (Ohms) | 4-Ohm |
| Midrange Mounting Depth | 3.35" (85 mm) |
| Tweeter Size | 1" (25.4 mm) |
| Crossover | High Pass: 12dB/Octave |
| Sensitivity (dB @ 1W/1M) | 93.1 |
| Sensitivity (dB @ 2.83V/1M) | 93 |
| Frequency Response (Hz) | 35 Hz - 24 kHz |
| Mounting Hardware | Stainless Steel |
| Grille/Trim Ring Included | Yes |
| Shipping Weight | 4.85 Lbs. (2.2 Kg.) |
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