Rockford Fosgate PMX-2
#4 in Gauge-holeFull review
A color-screen version of the PMX-1. The PMX-3 costs a little more and adds SiriusXM and a camera input.
Amazon $549.99$549.99
The Rockford Fosgate PMX-2 is the better marine stereo overall, rated 2.8 to 2.2. The Rockford Fosgate PMX-2 leads on amplifier power, features and water rating. The JBL PRV-175 costs $392.61 less ($157.38 vs $549.99).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Rockford Fosgate PMX-2 for amplifier power (25 W RMS x 4 at 4 ohm vs 20 W RMS x 4 at 4 ohm), features (weather band, Bluetooth, USB playback vs Bluetooth, USB playback) and water rating (IPX6 front vs IPX5 front).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every gauge-hole marine stereo; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Rockford Fosgate PMX-2 | JBL PRV-175 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Amplifier power 20% | 42 25 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% | 14 2 RCA output sets at 2 V | 14 2 RCA output sets at 2 V |
| Features 25% | 35 weather band, Bluetooth, USB playback | 20 Bluetooth, USB playback |
| Water rating 10% | 70 IPX6 front | 40 IPX5 front |
| Display 10% | 58 2.7 in color | 50 display not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 10% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Rockford Fosgate PMX-2 | JBL PRV-175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Amplifier power (RMS, 4 ohm) | 25 W x 4 RMS | 20 W x 4 RMS |
| Zones | 1 | 1 |
| RCA output sets | 2 at 2 V | 2 at 2 V |
| Sources and control | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB playback | Yes | Yes |
| Phone app | No | No |
| SiriusXM-ready | No | No |
| NMEA 2000 | No | No |
| Wi-Fi or AirPlay 2 | No | No |
| Weather band | Yes | No |
| DAB+ | No | No |
| CD player | No | No |
| Camera input | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Gauge hole | Gauge hole |
| Front water rating | IPX6 | IPX5 |
| Display | 2.7 in color | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |