Fusion Apollo MS-RA800
The flagship pick for a large boat that wants four zones, Wi-Fi streaming and real power from the head unit itself. Skip it if you listen to SiriusXM.
Amazon $999.99$999.99
The Fusion Apollo MS-RA800 is the better marine stereo overall, rated 4.7 to 3.1. The Fusion Apollo MS-RA800 leads on amplifier power, zones and pre-amp outputs. The Rockford Fosgate PMX-5CAN costs $510 less ($489.99 vs $999.99).
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Rockford Fosgate PMX-5CAN
A two-zone, two-source dash receiver for a boat where the cockpit and the bow want different music. Buyers with a Raymarine display should budget for the PMX-CAN module.
Amazon $489.99$489.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Fusion Apollo MS-RA800 for amplifier power (40 W RMS x 4 at 4 ohm vs 25 W RMS x 4 at 4 ohm), zones (4 zones vs 2 zones) and pre-amp outputs (8 RCA output sets vs 2 RCA output sets at 4 V).
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 | Fusion Apollo MS-RA800 | Rockford Fosgate PMX-5CAN |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.7/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Amplifier power 20% | 100 40 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% | 100 8 RCA output sets | 14 2 RCA output sets at 4 V |
| Features 25% | 70 NMEA 2000, phone app, Wi-Fi or AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, USB playback | 50 SiriusXM-ready, weather band, Bluetooth, USB playback |
| Water rating 10% | 100 IPX6/IPX7 front | 70 IPX6 front |
| Display 10% | 100 4.3 in color touchscreen | 58 2.7 in color |
| Warranty 10% | 100 3-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Fusion Apollo MS-RA800 | Rockford Fosgate PMX-5CAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Amplifier power (RMS, 4 ohm) | 40 W x 4 RMS | 25 W x 4 RMS |
| Zones | 4 | 2 |
| RCA output sets | 8 | 2 at 4 V |
| Sources and control | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB playback | Yes | Yes |
| Phone app | Yes | No |
| SiriusXM-ready | No | Yes |
| NMEA 2000 | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi or AirPlay 2 | Yes | No |
| Weather band | No | Yes |
| DAB+ | Yes | No |
| CD player | No | No |
| Camera input | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Panel cutout | Panel cutout |
| Front water rating | IPX6/IPX7 | IPX6 |
| Display | 4.3 in color touch | 2.7 in color |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2025-06-19 | - |