NASHVILLE, TN (03.13.25) – Hertz Marine, the renowned Italian producer of premium marine-grade audio equipment, today announced Capri, the latest addition to its line of marine stereos and the industry’s only unit to be Hi-Res Audio certified.
In a market where boaters invest heavily in amplifiers and speakers, the stereo – or source unit – has long been the weakest link, offering 16-bit/44.1 kHz CD-quality audio at best. Capri solves the performance issues of traditional marine stereos by offering 24 bit/96 kHz playback and an extended audio band up to 40 kHz to support lossless audio. This quality and performance lead Capri to be the only source unit to receive a Hi-Res audio certification, demonstrating its ability to reproduce even subtle details and nuances you’d hear in the recording studio.
Further building on Capri’s ability to maximize performance of a boat’s audio system on all levels, it offers 280 watts of high-fidelity powerwith a built-in amplifier and four zones of independent control each with their own subwoofer and a customizable eight-band digital equalizer (EQ).
“When boaters invest their money in a premium audio experience, they deserve a source unit that stands up to and exceeds their expectations,” said Pietro Pantaleone, president of Elettromedia, the parent company of Hertz. “Capri is our answer to this long-standing industry gap. With Capri, every note, detail and nuance of your favorite music is reproduced with stunning clarity. With independent control over four audio zones, a robust weatherproof design, and a suite of advanced connectivity options, Capri is more than an upgrade—it’s the core to provide boaters the premium audio experience they deserve.”
Designed to be more than a stereo, Capri is the definitive multimedia source unit that completes the premium boat audio ecosystem:
- Bridges the Premium Audio Gap: Designed to complement top-tier marine audio systems, Capri eliminates the weak link in your audio chain, delivering a cohesive, high-fidelity experience.
- Industry-First Hi-Res certification: Capri is the first marine stereo engineered for hi-res performance both wired and wireless, ensuring every musical detail is captured with breathtaking clarity.
- Engineered For Maximum Performance: Built-in Class D amplifier that delivers 280 watts of high-fidelity power to speakers and subwoofers (4 x 70 W RMS @4 ohms). Capri’s use of Class D amplification is particularly beneficial for boater’s as it provides higher efficiency, lower power consumption, reduced heat dissipation, and a compact size.
- Personalized Listening Zones: Four independent audio zones with dedicated subwoofer control and a customizable eight-band digital EQ lets boaters tailor their listening experience to the moment.
- Dynamic Visual Command with Multimedia Support: A 4.3” full-color TFT IPS display provides a better image quality and refresh rate compared to LCD screens. This makes Capri visible even in bright daylight and dimmable for effortless navigation in low-light conditions. Capri is also a true multimedia source unit with video support for external cameras like Hertz’s HM CAM W01.
- Unmatched Durability: With an IP67-rated chassis with ASTM-D4329 standards for UV resistance and ASTM-B117 for salt fog operability, Capri is engineered to perform season after season, no matter the conditions.
- Seamless Connectivity: Enjoy a global AM/FM tuner with Radio Data System (RDS), Weather band, DAB+, Bluetooth 5.1, Aux-In, and USB 2.0—ensuring effortless integration with your devices.
Hertz Marine’s Capri (MSRP: $875.00) is available today. For more information and full product details, visit hertz-audio.com.
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