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 2.6. The Wet Sounds WS-MC-5 leads on warranty, zones and pre-amp outputs. The Sony DSX-M55BT wins on features. The Sony DSX-M55BT costs $96.99 less ($128 vs $224.99).
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Sony DSX-M55BT
#14 in Dash and panelFull review
An inexpensive single-DIN marine receiver with Bluetooth, USB and SiriusXM. Sony publishes too little about its amplifier and water rating to rank it higher.
Amazon $128$128
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Wet Sounds WS-MC-5 for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), zones (2 zones vs single zone) and pre-amp outputs (3 RCA output sets vs 2 RCA output sets at 2 V).
- Choose the Sony DSX-M55BT for features (SiriusXM-ready, 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 | Sony DSX-M55BT |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.6/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Amplifier power 20% | 50 RMS power at 4 ohm not published (neutral score used) | 50 RMS power at 4 ohm not published (neutral score used) |
| 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 | 35 SiriusXM-ready, 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 | 50 display not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 10% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Wet Sounds WS-MC-5 | Sony DSX-M55BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | Panel cutout | Single DIN |
| Display | 2.7 in | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |