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
The Wet Sounds WS-MC-5 is the better marine stereo overall, rated 2.6 to 2.5. The Wet Sounds WS-MC-5 leads on warranty and zones. The Kenwood KMR-D382BT wins on features. The Wet Sounds WS-MC-5 costs $14.01 less ($224.99 vs $239).
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Kenwood KMR-D382BT
#16 in Dash and panelFull review
A single-DIN marine receiver for a boat that still plays CDs. Mount it under a cover or in a dry dash, since Kenwood gives it no water rating.
Amazon $239$239
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Wet Sounds WS-MC-5 for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and zones (2 zones vs single zone).
- Choose the Kenwood KMR-D382BT for features (SiriusXM-ready, phone app, Bluetooth, USB playback vs Bluetooth).
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 | Wet Sounds WS-MC-5 | Kenwood KMR-D382BT |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.6/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Amplifier power 20% | 50 RMS power at 4 ohm not published (neutral score used) | 31 22 W RMS x 4 at 4 ohm |
| Zones 15% | 33 2 zones | 0 single zone |
| Pre-amp outputs 10% | 29 3 RCA output sets | 29 3 RCA output sets at 4 V |
| Features 25% | 10 Bluetooth | 50 SiriusXM-ready, phone app, Bluetooth, USB playback |
| Water rating 10% | 50 front water rating not published (neutral score used) | 50 front water rating not published (neutral score used) |
| Display 10% | 18 2.7 in monochrome | 30 monochrome display, size not published |
| Warranty 10% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Wet Sounds WS-MC-5 | Kenwood KMR-D382BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Amplifier power (RMS, 4 ohm) | - | 22 W x 4 RMS |
| Zones | 2 | 1 |
| RCA output sets | 3 | 3 at 4 V |
| Sources and control | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB playback | No | Yes |
| Phone app | No | Yes |
| SiriusXM-ready | No | Yes |
| NMEA 2000 | No | No |
| Wi-Fi or AirPlay 2 | No | No |
| Weather band | No | No |
| DAB+ | No | No |
| CD player | No | Yes |
| Camera input | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Panel cutout | Single DIN |
| Display | 2.7 in | Monochrome |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |