Clarion CMM-30
A four-zone stereo with chartplotter control for well under the price of an Apollo. It suits a boat that will add amplifiers zone by zone.
Amazon $427.86$427.86
The Clarion CMM-30 is the better marine stereo overall, rated 3.6 to 2.6. The Clarion CMM-30 leads on zones, features and display. The Clarion CMM-20 costs $221.09 less ($206.77 vs $427.86).
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Clarion CMM-20
#13 in Dash and panelFull review
A solid two-zone stereo around $200 for a boat that powers its speakers from the head unit. Step up to the CMM-30 for color, SiriusXM and NMEA 2000.
Amazon $206.77$206.77
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Clarion CMM-30 for zones (4 zones vs 2 zones), features (NMEA 2000, SiriusXM-ready, weather band, Bluetooth, USB playback vs weather band, Bluetooth, USB playback) and display (3 in color vs 2.4 in monochrome).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every dash and panel marine stereo; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Clarion CMM-30 | Clarion CMM-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Amplifier power 20% | 42 25 W RMS x 4 at 4 ohm | 42 25 W RMS x 4 at 4 ohm |
| Zones 15% | 100 4 zones | 33 2 zones |
| Pre-amp outputs 10% | 43 4 RCA output sets | 14 2 RCA output sets |
| Features 25% | 70 NMEA 2000, SiriusXM-ready, weather band, Bluetooth, USB playback | 35 weather band, Bluetooth, USB playback |
| Water rating 10% | 70 IP66 front | 70 IP66 front |
| Display 10% | 66 3 in color | 10 2.4 in monochrome |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Clarion CMM-30 | Clarion CMM-20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Amplifier power (RMS, 4 ohm) | 25 W x 4 RMS | 25 W x 4 RMS |
| Zones | 4 | 2 |
| RCA output sets | 4 | 2 |
| Sources and control | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB playback | Yes | Yes |
| Phone app | No | No |
| SiriusXM-ready | Yes | No |
| NMEA 2000 | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi or AirPlay 2 | No | No |
| Weather band | Yes | Yes |
| DAB+ | No | No |
| CD player | No | No |
| Camera input | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Panel cutout | Panel cutout |
| Front water rating | IP66 | IP66 |
| Display | 3 in color | 2.4 in monochrome |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |