Rockford Fosgate PMX-5CAN
A two-zone, two-source dash receiver for a boat where the cockpit and the bow want different music. Buyers with a Raymarine display should budget for the PMX-CAN module.
Amazon $489.99$489.99
The Rockford Fosgate PMX-5CAN and the Wet Sounds WS-MC-20 are evenly matched, rated 3.1 and 3.1. The Wet Sounds WS-MC-20 wins on features. The Wet Sounds WS-MC-20 costs $31 less ($458.99 vs $489.99).
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Wet Sounds WS-MC-20
A compact two-zone Wet Sounds receiver for a wake boat with a chartplotter. Its listing publishes too few numbers to rank it high.
Amazon $458.99$458.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Wet Sounds WS-MC-20 for features (NMEA 2000, SiriusXM-ready, weather band, Bluetooth vs SiriusXM-ready, weather band, Bluetooth, USB playback).
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 | Rockford Fosgate PMX-5CAN | Wet Sounds WS-MC-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Amplifier power 20% | 42 25 W RMS x 4 at 4 ohm | 50 RMS power at 4 ohm not published (neutral score used) |
| Zones 15% | 33 2 zones | 33 2 zones |
| Pre-amp outputs 10% | 14 2 RCA output sets at 4 V | 50 pre-amp outputs not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 25% | 50 SiriusXM-ready, weather band, Bluetooth, USB playback | 60 NMEA 2000, SiriusXM-ready, weather band, Bluetooth |
| Water rating 10% | 70 IPX6 front | 50 front water rating not published (neutral score used) |
| 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-5CAN | Wet Sounds WS-MC-20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Amplifier power (RMS, 4 ohm) | 25 W x 4 RMS | - |
| Zones | 2 | 2 |
| RCA output sets | 2 at 4 V | - |
| Sources and control | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB playback | Yes | - |
| Phone app | No | No |
| SiriusXM-ready | Yes | Yes |
| NMEA 2000 | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi or AirPlay 2 | No | No |
| Weather band | Yes | Yes |
| DAB+ | No | No |
| CD player | No | No |
| Camera input | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Panel cutout | - |
| Front water rating | IPX6 | - |
| Display | 2.7 in color | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |