Audison has spent decades developing high-end audio for cars. Now, it has officially taken that expertise to the water, with the unveiling its new Marine Division at last weekend’s Cannes Yachting Festival.
We had looked at the range previously, but the Italian audio specialist decided this was the event to give the Thesis Marine range its world debut, inviting shipyards, integrators, yacht owners and the press to experience what it calls the Marine Audiophile Experience.
But rather than simply adapting an existing car audio system, the range has been developed around the very different demands of life on board. That means dealing with open spaces, wind, water, salt and constantly changing acoustics while still delivering the sort of controlled, detailed sound Audison’s automotive systems are known for.
As a result, the Thesis Marine range is built around four main elements: Sax, Basso, BIT and Armonia, covering speakers, subwoofers, DSP amplification and control. The Sax coaxial speakers are available in 7.7in and 8.8in formats, with Audison highlighting the large tweeter used to deliver detail across an open marine environment.
For the low end, Basso provides 10in and 12in subwoofers, available in Sport and fully integrated versions. Then there’s BIT, the DSP amplification platform. Designed around 12V and 24V marine electrical architectures, it provides the processing and amplification behind Audison’s approach to tuning each installation.
Finally, Armonia handles source selection and control, allowing different zones and sources to be managed from the helm or remotely.
Equipment can be installed in two different ways. The Sport versions feature the distinctive double-wave grille, making the speakers a visible part of the boat’s design, while the Integra models disappear into ceilings, panels and other areas of the yacht.
The double-wave grille isn’t just there for aesthetics, either. Audison says its shape helps disperse sound in open environments while diverting water and reducing salt deposits. But if the technology is intended to remain invisible, the Integra versions are flush-fitting and frameless, with Audison describing them as becoming part of the architecture rather than looking like aftermarket equipment.
Audison says the Thesis Marine components are built for durability, with up to 1,000 hours of salt-fog resistance and IP65 protection against dust and water jets. The company is also using marine-grade materials and UV-resistant finishes to help ensure the system remains capable of performing in demanding conditions over time.
And the DSP system allows each installation to be calibrated around the boat itself, overcoming the challenges associated with glass, teak, upholstery, open decks and the water – all of which affect the way sound travels. Audison's approach measures and tunes each zone.
With hundreds of boats and yachts gathered around the Vieux Port and Port Canto, Cannes was the perfect setting for Audison’s new endeavour.
The road to marine audio started with decades of automotive experience. Now Audison is finding out what happens when you take that expertise to sea.
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