Aquatronics
Satellite Radio is More Popular Among Boat Owners Than Vehicle Owners
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Ski/Wakeboard Owners are Most Satisfied with Their Sound System
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- As advanced technologies in marine audio systems become increasingly popular, new-boat owners are more likely to subscribe to satellite radio than new-vehicle owners, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Marine Audio Report(SM) released today.
The report measures owner satisfaction with the audio systems supplied in their new boats in seven segments: fiberglass bass boat; pontoon; coastal fishing (17 ft. to 28 ft.); ski/wakeboard; small runabout (16 ft. to 19 ft.); large runabout (20 ft. to 29 ft.); and express cruisers (24 ft. to 33 ft.). Six areas are examined to measure overall satisfaction: sound clarity; location of speakers; ability to hear the stereo at cruising speed; effectiveness of CD anti-skip mechanism; radio reception; and ease of using the controls.
