Wet Sounds WS-MC-RND
#8 in Gauge-holeFull review
An inexpensive gauge-hole Bluetooth receiver for a golf cart, UTV or small boat, with room to add an amplifier.
Amazon $164.99$164.99
The Wet Sounds WS-MC-RND is the better marine stereo overall, rated 2.6 to 2.2. The Wet Sounds WS-MC-RND leads on zones and pre-amp outputs. The JBL PRV-175 wins on features. The JBL PRV-175 costs $7.61 less ($157.38 vs $164.99).
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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 Wet Sounds WS-MC-RND for zones (2 zones vs single zone) and pre-amp outputs (3 RCA output sets vs 2 RCA output sets at 2 V).
- Choose the JBL PRV-175 for features (Bluetooth, USB playback vs Bluetooth).
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 | Wet Sounds WS-MC-RND | JBL PRV-175 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.6/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Amplifier power 20% | 50 RMS power at 4 ohm not published (neutral score used) | 23 20 W RMS x 4 at 4 ohm |
| Zones 15% | 33 2 zones | 0 single zone |
| Pre-amp outputs 10% | 29 3 RCA output sets | 14 2 RCA output sets at 2 V |
| Features 25% | 10 Bluetooth | 20 Bluetooth, USB playback |
| Water rating 10% | 50 front water rating not published (neutral score used) | 40 IPX5 front |
| Display 10% | 60 2.8 in color | 50 display not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Wet Sounds WS-MC-RND | JBL PRV-175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Amplifier power (RMS, 4 ohm) | - | 20 W x 4 RMS |
| Zones | 2 | 1 |
| RCA output sets | 3 | 2 at 2 V |
| Sources and control | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB playback | No | Yes |
| Phone app | No | 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 | Gauge hole | Gauge hole |
| Front water rating | - | IPX5 |
| Display | 2.8 in color | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |