A gauge-hole stereo is the easy fit for a small console, a jon boat, a golf cart or a UTV dash, where a full-width stereo has no room. Most are single-zone with a 2 to 3 in screen, and the best carry an IPX6 or better front rating and a published RMS power figure. Check the exact cutout first: most need 3 to 3.4 in, and a few with larger screens need more.
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- BOSS Audio MGV550B#1 of 10Full review
A gauge-mount stereo with a big touchscreen and camera input, for a center console or UTV where you want to see a backup camera. The amplifier rating is not published.
Amazon $245$245-1Gauge hole - Rockford Fosgate PMX-3#2 of 10Full review
The most complete Rockford gauge-hole receiver, for a wake boat or UTV dash with no room for a larger stereo.
Amazon $589.99$589.9925 W x 4 RMS1Gauge hole - Kenwood eXcelon KMR-XM500#3 of 10Full review
The step-up version of Kenwood’s gauge-hole stereo, for a system that will run external amplifiers. If the stereo will power the speakers directly, the KMR-M300BT does the same job for less.
Amazon $349$34919 W x 4 RMS1Gauge hole - Rockford Fosgate PMX-2#4 of 10Full 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$549.9925 W x 4 RMS1Gauge hole - Rockford Fosgate PMX-1#5 of 10Full review
A well-built gauge-hole receiver for a small boat or powersports rig. Its rated power is among the best of the gauge units here.
Amazon $329.99$329.9925 W x 4 RMS1Gauge hole - BOSS Audio MGR350B#6 of 10Full review
A step up from the MGR300B for a gauge-hole install, with better water resistance, a weather band and a subwoofer output.
Amazon $178.94$178.94-1Gauge hole - Kenwood KMR-M300BT#7 of 10Full review
A full-featured gauge-hole stereo for a small boat or powersports dash. Spend more on the eXcelon KMR-XM500 only if you want its 5 V pre-outs and longer warranty.
Amazon $299$29919 W x 4 RMS1Gauge hole - Wet Sounds WS-MC-RND#8 of 10Full review
An inexpensive gauge-hole Bluetooth receiver for a golf cart, UTV or small boat, with room to add an amplifier.
Amazon $164.99$164.99-2Gauge hole - BOSS Audio MGR300B#9 of 10Full review
A cheap gauge-hole Bluetooth stereo for a jon boat, golf cart or UTV. Its IPX5 rating covers splashes, not heavy spray.
Amazon $129.99$129.99-1Gauge hole - JBL PRV-175#10 of 10Full review
A basic gauge-hole stereo for a small boat or cart that needs Bluetooth and radio and little else.
Amazon $157.38$157.3820 W x 4 RMS1Gauge hole
