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White bullet-style marine speaker pair with built-in LED lighting and ABS housing

Pyle

Pyle PLMRWKBT85WT 8" Marine Speaker System 300W Bluetooth 4.0

SKU CH-6VPV-JK715 MPN PLMRWKBT85WT

Water-resistant 8-inch 2-way marine speaker pair with Bluetooth 4.0, 300 W peak power, built-in LED lighting and included mounting hardware for bars up to 2.35 inches

  • Driver design2-way Speaker
  • Speaker unit size8 in (20.3 cm)
  • Voice coilSingle
  • EnclosureBullet-style, water-resistant ABS housing
  • Supply voltage12 V DC
  • Crossover frequency range40 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Bluetooth 4.0 streams music wirelessly from 30+ ft away
  • IP-44 water-resistant ABS housing withstands marine conditions
  • 300 W peak power with 150 W RMS drives full-range audio
  • 8-inch woofer plus 1-inch tweeter covers 40 Hz to 20 kHz
  • Mounting brackets included for bars up to 2.35 inches

Marine Wakeboard Speaker System

The Pyle PLMRWKBT85WT is a two-piece 8-inch marine speaker system built for wakeboard towers, boat bars and similar outdoor mounts. It targets boat owners and powersport riders who want wireless audio without running source cables across the deck.

Thermals Noise Power Draw

The system runs on 12 V DC and presents a 4-ohm load to the amplifier, drawing up to 300 watts peak and 150 watts RMS during normal playback. Passive radiator design means no internal fan noise, while the ABS enclosure handles heat dissipation in direct sun without thermal shutdown.

Bundled Accessories Software

Mounting brackets and hardware are included for bars up to 2.35 inches, allowing a single-person install with basic hand tools. Bluetooth 4.0 pairing replaces a wired head-unit connection, so the only cable required is the 12-volt power feed. No companion app or firmware updates are supplied.

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Price $128.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand namePyle
Model namePLMRWKBT85WT
Part numberPLMRWKBT85WT
Product typeMarine Speaker
Performance
Crossover frequency range40 Hz - 20 kHz
Audio & video
Speaker unit size8 in (20.3 cm)
RMS power rating150 W
Frequency range40 Hz - 20 kHz
Audio sensitivity91 dB
Rated impedance4 Ohm
Connectivity
Bluetooth compatibleYes
Power
Supply voltage12 V DC
Peak wattage300 W
Size & build
Physical dimension(L × W × H): 11.41’’ × 10.24’’ × 14.25’’ inches
More details
Driver design2-way Speaker
Voice coilSingle
EnclosureBullet-style, water-resistant ABS housing
Built-in crossoverYes
Load impedance capability4 Ohms
Components(2) 8 in speakers
Mounting brackets and hardware

Questions about this item

How do I mount the PLMRWKBT85WT on a wakeboard tower and what step is often missed?

Use the included brackets to clamp the bullet-style ABS housing onto bars up to 2.35 inches; the step often missed is tightening both bracket bolts evenly so the 11.41 x 10.24 x 14.25 inch enclosure stays aligned and sealed.

What part of the PLMRWKBT85WT will need replacement after seasons on the water?

The butyl rubber surrounds on the 8-inch injection cones and the 1-inch polymer dome tweeters are the wear items; UV and salt exposure eventually degrade the surrounds, and the tweeter diaphragms can fatigue after prolonged high-output use.

At what point does the PLMRWKBT85WT hit its thermal or power limit during a long ride?

Sustained output above the 150-watt RMS rating will cause the voice coils to heat up first; the built-in crossover protects the tweeter, but the woofer’s single voice coil reaches thermal compression before the 300-watt peak ceiling is approached.

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