3 Kenwood marine stereos ranked. Each one is scored and ranked against every brand in its mount, so "#3 mid-size" means third of all mid-size marine stereos here, not third among Kenwood's own.
Kenwood makes 3 current marine stereos: 2 gauge-hole and 1 dash and panel. Prices run from $239 for the Kenwood KMR-D382BT to $349 for the Kenwood eXcelon KMR-XM500. Its best-rated model in each size: the Kenwood eXcelon KMR-XM500 (#3 of 10 gauge-hole, rated 2.8) and the Kenwood KMR-D382BT (#16 of 18 dash and panel, rated 2.5).
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The step-up version of Kenwood’s gauge-hole stereo, for a system that will run external amplifiers. If the stereo will power the speakers directly, the KMR-M300BT does the same job for less.
Amazon $349The step-up version of Kenwood’s gauge-hole stereo, for a system that will run external amplifiers. If the stereo will power the speakers directly, the KMR-M300BT does the same job for less.
Amazon $349A full-featured gauge-hole stereo for a small boat or powersports dash. Spend more on the eXcelon KMR-XM500 only if you want its 5 V pre-outs and longer warranty.
Amazon $299A single-DIN marine receiver for a boat that still plays CDs. Mount it under a cover or in a dry dash, since Kenwood gives it no water rating.
Amazon $239
