Pioneer MVH-MS512BS
#18 in Dash and panelFull review
A budget single-DIN receiver for a boat, cart or UTV that will run an external amplifier. Its own amplifier is too weak to drive marine speakers loudly.
Amazon $179.99$179.99
The Pioneer MVH-MS512BS rates 2.3 among dash and panel marine stereos; the JBL PRV-175 rates 2.2 among gauge-hole ones. The JBL PRV-175 costs $22.61 less ($157.38 vs $179.99).
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JBL PRV-175
#10 in Gauge-holeFull review
A basic gauge-hole stereo for a small boat or cart that needs Bluetooth and radio and little else.
Amazon $157.38$157.38
Scores side by side
These two sit in different mount classes (dash and panel and gauge-hole), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own mount peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Pioneer MVH-MS512BS | JBL PRV-175 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.3/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Amplifier power 20% | 0 14 W RMS x 4 at 4 ohm | 23 20 W RMS x 4 at 4 ohm |
| Zones 15% | 0 single zone | 0 single zone |
| Pre-amp outputs 10% | 29 3 RCA output sets at 4 V | 14 2 RCA output sets at 2 V |
| Features 25% | 50 SiriusXM-ready, phone app, Bluetooth, USB playback | 20 Bluetooth, USB playback |
| Water rating 10% | 50 front water rating not published (neutral score used) | 40 IPX5 front |
| Display 10% | 30 monochrome display, size not published | 50 display not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Pioneer MVH-MS512BS | JBL PRV-175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Amplifier power (RMS, 4 ohm) | 14 W x 4 RMS | 20 W x 4 RMS |
| Zones | 1 | 1 |
| RCA output sets | 3 at 4 V | 2 at 2 V |
| Sources and control | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB playback | Yes | Yes |
| Phone app | Yes | No |
| SiriusXM-ready | Yes | 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 | Gauge hole |
| Front water rating | - | IPX5 |
| Display | Monochrome | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |