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Rockford Fosgate M2WL-8M2 8” Color Optix™ 2-Way Wake Tower Speakers (pr)

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Variants

8" White8" White2 variants

These Rockford Fosgate M2 8” Color Optix 2-way wake tower speakers deliver clear, powerful sound, straightforward installation, and eye-catching front and rear color displays.

Buyer confidence

88%

Highlights

  • 2-Year Warranty
  • 100% UV Stable ASA plastic frame & grille design stands up to harsh marine environment
  • VAST vertical attach surround technique increases effective radiating cone area up to 25%
  • Sold in pairs (2 each)

Key specs

Full specs
Speaker Type
2-Way Loaded Enclosure
Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
LED Current Draw
0.25 A
Enclosure Design
Sealed
Speaker Series
M2-8
Speaker Size
8"
Speaker Quantity
2
LED Recommended Fuse
1 A

Key specs

Full specs
Speaker Type
2-Way Loaded Enclosure
Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
LED Current Draw
0.25 A
Enclosure Design
Sealed

Highlights

Overview
  • 2-Year Warranty
  • 100% UV Stable ASA plastic frame & grille design stands up to harsh marine environment
  • VAST vertical attach surround technique increases effective radiating cone area up to 25%

Review highlights

Based on customer reviews

Rockford Fosgate M2 8” Color Optix™: loud, clear 8” wake tower speakers with bright color displays

These Rockford Fosgate M2 8” Color Optix 2-way wake tower speakers deliver clear, powerful sound, straightforward installation, and eye-catching front and rear color displays.

3 reviews5.0/5 averageUpdated Mar 15, 2026

What buyers praise

  • Clear, loud audio performance
  • 8-inch drivers provide noticeable size and presence

What to watch for

  • Confirm your tower has space and appropriate mounts for 8" speakers before buying
Overview

M2WL-8 Color Optix™ 8" 2-way wake tower speakers pair high-output audio with customizable RGB lighting and marine-grade design for wake tower installations.

Best for

  • Boaters who want loud
  • clear on-water audio plus customizable lighting and durable construction for fresh- or salt-water use.

Key points

  • 8" 2-way wake tower speaker designed for on-water use
  • Color Optix™ lighting system with app/controller customization
  • Element Ready™ construction for resistance to water, salt, and UV
  • 3DIL™ rear illuminated medallion with 360° rotation for proper logo orientation
  • Multiple grille options; includes stainless-steel and white “sport” grille inserts
  • Universal clamp system supporting 360° rotation on 1.5" to 3" wake tower bars; also supports direct mount

Fit and use

Can be mounted via direct mount or clamp mount; clamp mounts rotate 360° and fit wake tower bars from 1.5" to 3" Lighting is controlled with the Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™ Controller (sold separately) and RF Connect App Includes stainless-steel and white “sport” grille inserts for visual customization

What to know

These speakers are designed and marketed for marine use with Element Ready™ protection and marine-grade connectors. The Color Optix™ lighting requires the Color Optix controller and RF Connect App for color and pattern control (controller sold separately). Units are sold in pairs.

Highlights

Key features

  • 2-Year Warranty
  • 100% UV Stable ASA plastic frame & grille design stands up to harsh marine environment
  • VAST vertical attach surround technique increases effective radiating cone area up to 25%
  • Sold in pairs (2 each)
  • Klippel Verified certification program delivers the best possible loudspeakers
  • Element Ready™ design protects lighting from exposure
  • Bright, wide-angle LEDs provide rich, reliable illumination
  • RGB rear lighted medallion with 360-degree rotation ensures properly oriented logo
  • IPX6 Water Intrusion Rated
  • Gold plated marine grade brass terminals provide a corrosion resistant connection
  • Deutsch DT connectors incorporate front/rear silicone seals to protect against environmental ingress
  • Stainless steel grilles pre-installed and includes sport grille option
More info

Manufacturer details

The next evolution of on-water audio, the M2 wake tower speakers create an experience like never before, with class-leading output, total lighting control and grille customization.  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 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, making sure your speakers stand the test of time.

Infinite Customization: Multiple grille options, 3DIL™ technology for 360-degree rotating rear illuminated logo, a universal clamping system are all designed to dial in your personalized on-water experience.

True Marine Ecosystem Dual 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

Wake Tower Product Overview

Additional details

LIGHT THE WAY

The M2WL-8 Color Optix™ 8" 2-way speakers deliver loud, clear, accurate sound, and light the way for your fresh or salt-water journey! The M2 can be installed using direct mount or a clamp mount method that provides 360-degree rotation on wake tower bar sizes from 1.5” to 3”. The M2 includes stainless-steel and white “sport” grille inserts and features a rear illuminated 3DIL™ medallion that can be rotated 360-degrees for proper orientation.  The speakers connect with the Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™ Controller (sold separately) and RF Connect App, allowing you to customize both front speaker and rear medallion with your own color patterns.

Technologies
Element Ready™ | Speakers

Element Ready™ | Speakers

All components are protected against harsh outdoor elements like Dust, UV, Temperature, Water, Corrosion &

True Marine Ecosystem

True Marine Ecosystem

Dual Integrated Deutsch™ and Amphenol™ connections provide industry leading marine plug-and-play connectivity and

Klippel Verified

Klippel Verified

To adorn the ‘Verified with Klippel’ mark, the qualifying company’s loudspeaker engineering personnel must be

3DIL Technology

3DIL Technology

3DIL™ technology allows for a 360-degree rotating rear illuminated logo so the logo is always properly oriented

Color Optix™ Control

Color Optix™ Control

Adjust your own bright, wide, and limitless lighting experience with the Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™

ICC Crossover

ICC Crossover

The Integrated Concealed Crossover hides the crossover inside the basket, creating a cleaner look and easier

CE Compliant

CE Compliant

This product fulfills all essential safety and environmental requirements as defined in the European Directives

VAST Surround - Marine

VAST Surround - Marine

Rockford Fosgate's proprietary surround technique, VAST, provides up to a 25% increase in the speakers effective

IPX6 Water Intrusion Rated

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

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Specs

Specifications

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Speaker Type2-Way Loaded Enclosure
Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
LED Current Draw0.25 A
Enclosure DesignSealed
Speaker SeriesM2-8
Speaker Size8"
Speaker Quantity2
LED Recommended Fuse1 A
Speaker SeriesM2-8
Speaker Size8"
Speaker Quantity2
LED Recommended Fuse1 A
LED Voltage Range9 - 16 VDC
In The Box(2) Loaded wake cans (2) Universal clamps (replacement 1130-74671-B1) (4) Grommets (2) Spare safety inserts for screw clamp (1) Safety Torx wrench (2) 1.5" to 2.5" rubber inserts and stainless screws (2) 2.5" to 3" rubber inserts and stainless screws (2) Stainless steel grilles (2) Sport grilles (1) Allen bit for rotating speakers (2) 6-pin Deutsch™ harness (1130-73416-C1)
Dimensions12.75" x 9" x 14.4" (324.0 mm x 230.4 mm x 365.7 mm)
Shipping Weight24 Lbs. (11 Kg)
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