Marine Radios

Our marine radios and digital media receivers suit boat owners building a dependable audio system at the helm or across multiple listening areas. Choose a dash-mounted receiver for direct control, or a hideaway source unit when dash space is limited.

Dash space, displays and hideaway controls

A dash receiver puts playback controls and its display within reach. The JBL PRV275 is a marine digital media receiver, while the Rockford Fosgate PMX-2 adds Bluetooth and a 2.7-inch color display. Compare the receiver's cutout with your helm opening, then account for clearance behind the panel. Sunlight and viewing angle matter too, since a display should remain readable from the helm.

Hideaway receivers keep the main source unit out of sight, but may need a separate controller. The Rockford Fosgate PMX-6BB is a 2-zone hideaway model. The Soundstream MHU-32 is a compact Bluetooth digital media receiver. Check what controls are included and where each component will mount. Confirm wired-remote compatibility when you want access from another station.

Bluetooth, USB and audio zones

Match the receiver's inputs to how you play music. Bluetooth supports wireless playback from a phone, while USB gives you a wired source when the receiver supports it. For separate listening areas, a dual-zone receiver can route audio independently. The PowerBass MC-150 is a dual-zone model. Plan which speakers belong to each zone, and decide where volume control needs to be available.

• Preamp outputs: Use them to send signal to external amplifiers.
• Speaker load: Match the receiver's supported load to the connected speakers.
• Power and ground: Use marine-rated wiring and sound connections to limit corrosion.

Marine installation details

Salt, spray and sun put extra demands on boat electronics. Review each unit's environmental ratings and mount it where water exposure stays within those limits. Keep wiring connections protected, and route cables away from sharp edges and heat. A receiver's built-in speaker outputs can serve a basic system; preamp outputs make expansion with amplifiers easier. Pair your source unit with marine speakers, add marine multi-channel amplifiers for more speaker power, or plan connections with marine wiring accessories.