Fusion MS-RA70
#10 in Dash and panelFull review
A Fusion for boats that already have a single-DIN opening. It has USB and two zones, but newer Fusion models give more for the money.
Amazon $299.99$299.99
The Fusion MS-RA70 is the better marine stereo overall, rated 2.8 to 2.6. The Fusion MS-RA70 leads on features. The Wet Sounds WS-MC-5 wins on warranty. The Wet Sounds WS-MC-5 costs $75 less ($224.99 vs $299.99).
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Wet Sounds WS-MC-5
#11 in Dash and panelFull review
A compact, simple Bluetooth receiver for a small boat with a second zone or a subwoofer.
Amazon $224.99$224.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Fusion MS-RA70 for features (phone app, Bluetooth, USB playback vs Bluetooth).
- Choose the Wet Sounds WS-MC-5 for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
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 MS-RA70 | Wet Sounds WS-MC-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Amplifier power 20% | 50 RMS power at 4 ohm not published (neutral score used) | 50 RMS power at 4 ohm not published (neutral score used) |
| Zones 15% | 33 2 zones | 33 2 zones |
| Pre-amp outputs 10% | 29 3 RCA output sets | 29 3 RCA output sets |
| Features 25% | 35 phone app, Bluetooth, USB playback | 10 Bluetooth |
| Water rating 10% | 100 IPX7 front | 50 front water rating not published (neutral score used) |
| Display 10% | 16 2.6 in monochrome | 18 2.7 in monochrome |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Fusion MS-RA70 | Wet Sounds WS-MC-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Zones | 2 | 2 |
| RCA output sets | 3 | 3 |
| Sources and control | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB playback | Yes | No |
| Phone app | Yes | No |
| SiriusXM-ready | No | No |
| NMEA 2000 | No | No |
| Wi-Fi or AirPlay 2 | No | No |
| Weather band | No | No |
| DAB+ | No | No |
| CD player | No | No |
| Camera input | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Single DIN | Panel cutout |
| Front water rating | IPX7 | - |
| Display | 2.6 in monochrome | 2.7 in |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |