Banshee Marine Audio’s VA1 Active VHF Extension Speaker has been recognized with a 2025 C-IDEA Design Award. The C-IDEA Design Award celebrates outstanding achievements in design. This accolade from C-IDEA underscores Banshee Marine Audio’s commitment to innovative and functional design in marine audio equipment.

Banshee Marine Audio’s VA1 Active VHF Extension Speaker has been honored with the 2024 IBEX Innovation Award in the Safety Equipment category. This prestigious award, presented by the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), recognizes outstanding advancements in marine product development.

The VA1 distinguishes itself with a 10-watt integrated amplifier and digital signal processing (DSP) technology, effectively filtering out background noise to emphasize the human voice. Judge Richard Armstrong highlighted its clarity and volume, noting, “The Banshee VA1 isn’t the first VHF radio extension speaker, but it’s the clearest and loudest with a 10-watt integrated amplifier and DSP to filter out background noise and emphasize the human voice.”

Designed with versatility in mind, the VA1 offers multiple mounting options, ensuring easy installation on various boat types. This innovation underscores Banshee Marine Audio’s commitment to enhancing safety and communication for boaters.