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Rockford Fosgate M2WL-8HM2 8” Color Optix™ 2-Way Horn Loaded Wake Tower Speakers (pr)

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Variants

8" White Horn8" White Horn2 variants

The M2WL-8H are 8" 2-way horn-loaded wake tower speakers with Color Optix™ LED lighting, 3DIL™ rear-illuminated medallion, and marine-grade construction. Designed to project clear, long-throw sound for tow sports while offering extensive lighting and grille customization.

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Highlights

  • 2-Year Warranty
  • 100% UV Stable ASA plastic frame & grille design stands up to harsh marine environment
  • Injection molded mineral filled polypropylene cone body with UV inhibitors
  • VAST vertical attach surround technique increases effective radiating cone area up to 25%

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 (M2-8H)
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
  • Injection molded mineral filled polypropylene cone body with UV inhibitors
Overview

The M2WL-8H are 8" 2-way horn-loaded wake tower speakers with Color Optix™ LED lighting, 3DIL™ rear-illuminated medallion, and marine-grade construction. Designed to project clear, long-throw sound for tow sports while offering extensive lighting and grille customization.

Best for

  • Wakeboarders, skiers and tow-sport use where long-throw audio is needed
  • Boats requiring tower-mounted, marine-grade speakers
  • Users who want customizable LED lighting and interchangeable grilles

Key points

  • 8" 2-way horn-loaded design for enhanced projection and clarity
  • Color Optix™ lighting system with app control for custom LED effects
  • Element Ready™ construction for resistance to water, salt, and UV
  • 3DIL™ rotating rear-illuminated medallion (360° orientation)
  • Includes stainless-steel and white “sport” grille inserts
  • Universal clamp or direct mount with 360° rotation

Fit and use

Mounts via direct mount or the included clamp system; clamp option supports wake tower bars from 1.5" to 3" and allows 360° rotation for orientation. Lighting customization requires the Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™ controller (sold separately) and can be managed through the RF Connect app. Connectors use integrated Deutsch/Amphenol marine-grade plugs for streamlined connectivity.

What to know

Sold as a pair. Lighting and color patterns are controlled with the Color Optix™ Controller and RF Connect app (controller sold separately). Designed and specified for marine environments (Element Ready™), but follow manufacturer guidance for mounting, wiring, and maintenance. The product includes multiple grille opti…

Highlights

Key features

  • 2-Year Warranty
  • 100% UV Stable ASA plastic frame & grille design stands up to harsh marine environment
  • Injection molded mineral filled polypropylene cone body with UV inhibitors
  • VAST vertical attach surround technique increases effective radiating cone area up to 25%
  • Sold in pairs (2 each)
  • 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
  • Universal clamp with near 360-degree rotation fits bar sizes from 1.5to 3” diameter
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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-8H Color Optix™ 8" 2-way speakers deliver loud, clear, accurate sound, and light the way for your fresh or salt-water journey! Exceptional clarity and distance is possible with the built-in loaded horn, designed to project music to the skier or wakeboarder. 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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Specifications

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Speaker Type2-Way Loaded Enclosure
Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
LED Current Draw0.25 A
Enclosure DesignSealed
Speaker SeriesM2 (M2-8H)
Speaker Size8"
Speaker Quantity2
LED Recommended Fuse1 A
Speaker SeriesM2 (M2-8H)
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™ harnesses (1130-73416-C1)
Dimensions12.75" x 9" x 14.4" (324.0 mm x 230.4 mm x 365.7 mm)
Shipping Weight21.5 Lbs. (9.8 Kg)
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