Archive for November 20th, 2009
Why Not Host a Boat Party?
Viral Internet videos are a distinctly 21st century phenomenon. It seems that once a few dozen people view such a video and deem it funny or thought-provoking enough to pass to others, it catches on like wildfire. Such was the case with the Saturday Night Live digital short “I’m on a Boat,” which featured T-Pain and was performed in that artist’s usual Auto-Tuned style.
The video wasn’t just a hit because of its humor, however. The general sentiment spoke to people on a basic level. Being on a boat really is more fun than staying on land. Having a good time on a boat is often as easy as installing a marine subwoofer, cranking up the tunes and packing some tasty food and beverages. The choice between a regular party and a boat party is really no choice at all.
Bump that Bass
There’s nothing better than having a bumping bass to complement a marine audio system. In boats, bass sound is produced by the marine subwoofer speaker, which is often contained in the back of the boat. Installing subwoofers can be a little bit difficult, but it’s important to remember that subwoofers with high quality sound begin with the boat stereo. Ensure that the boat stereo system and the subwoofers are compatible; subwoofers that are too large often produce a poor quality of sound, and when it comes to spending money on an audio system, the subwoofers are one aspect the owner shouldn’t skimp on cost. With poor quality subwoofers, the sound of the bass will overpower the sound of the music.
Once the stereo, speakers, and subwoofers are installed in the boat, it’s best to do a little fine tuning with the features on the receiver. Make sure to tweak the bass so that it is loud, but not to the point that it overpowers the vocals or instrumentals of the music.