Making the decision on which marine stereo to purchase can seem overwhelming when taking into consideration all of the different aspects that go into it. Continue reading to learn about the best marine stereos suggested to purchase for your boat in 2022.
When it comes to choosing the right marine receiver for your boat, you have options. The one thing that’s not optional is that it really does need to be a marine-rated receiver. As any boater who’s tried to skimp a little by swapping in a regular old car receiver will tell you, that’s a very short-term solution to a long-term issue.
Marine receivers are made for this. They’re designed for high performance, yes, but they’re also designed for durability. These radios have to withstand sun, water, and corrosion, so all the switches and ports are moisture-proofed, the circuits are conformal-coated for maximum protection, and even the displays are checked for visibility in bright sun.
If all that sounds serious, relax. All that serious work results in marine radios that you won’t have to worry about when you’re out having fun. The popular radios discussed below are all designed to give you outstanding audio performance for seasons to come.
Kenwood KMR-D378BT – Classic style and cutting-edge performance
The classics never go out of style, which is why single-DIN marine receivers like this Kenwood remain so popular. With the KMR-D378BT, you can enjoy streaming Internet music, Bluetooth® audio, high-res FLAC files, CDs, and radio. Plus, with your smartphone and the push of a button, you can control it using Amazon Alexa voice controls. If you need more power for your marine speakers, a set of ultra-clean 4-volt preamp outputs lets you add marine amps to the mix.
Get speakers, too! This receiver is also available in a package that includes a pair of 6-1/2″ marine-rated speakers. It’s an instant audio upgrade for your boat!
Clarion M608 – A multi-zone marvel
Clarion’s multi-zone M608 digital media receiver is a great way to add sound and style to your boat. This powerful, versatile receiver includes built-in Bluetooth for music streaming, lots of connectivity options, eight preamp outputs and the security of IP55-certified water resistance.
The M608 also gives you 4-zone audio control, so you can split the boat into four distinct areas to suit your needs. Each zone can be controlled by a compatible Clarion wired remote control (sold separately). And if you’re a SiriusXM satellite radio subscriber (or plan to be), the M608 works with the SXV300 tuner (sold separately).
Wet Sounds WS-MC-2 – Compact design with a big list of features
The popular, versatile Wet Sounds WS-MC-2 receiver does a whole lot of stuff and fits into a standard-size gauge opening. Built-in Bluetooth lets you stream music, and “Simple Secure Pairing” makes it easy to use your Android or Apple smartphone to crank your tunes.
You’ll also like the global AM/FM/Weather Band tuner, plus a charging USB port and an AUX input for your digital music player. The clean design and 3″ TFT screen makes it easy to read and easy to use, and you can also add a Wet Sounds MC-TR transom remote to control your music.
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