Stereo Replacement

Lots of options out there Chris - depends on your discerning ear and of course budget.
Here is a good source to at least research your options and perhaps narrow the list:
Marine Audio

Generally, you get what you pay for. At least when you go cheap. While a lot of the "budget" brands may technically stay alive for a while, their sound quality is usually less than desirable. Some of the marine units that I've owned and/ or installed for others that have been good all around units - i.e. not too expensive yet still sound very good with many nice features: Clarion, Infinity, MB Quart, Rockford and Sony.   Some of the higher/ more expensive brands perhaps have a little better sound and more features, but of course you're going to pay for it, and in a lot of cases nearly double.   

wow that seems like a good price! You are happy with the sound? Can you hear it when driving? What is the wattage?

Can anyone else suggest units they have and give the thumbs up or down on them?

Thanks!!!

OTTO

Unless you still use CDs I'd recommend looking for a head unit without a CD player. They are generally cheaper and more importantly smaller and lighter, so less strain on the dash as you bonce around in the boat. A few options are

Kenwood KMR-M322BT
JVC KD-X35MBS
Clarion M205
Clarion M508

I like the Clarion 508 but would probably choose the Kenwood because it has better Android phone integration. If I used an iPhone, I'd probably get the Clarion.


As far as loudness goes, all the head units have around 20W x 4. that's enough to drive the speakers to a decent volume for when you are sitting in the boat or at idle.


If you want to listen to music while cruising, You'll need an amp.