A basic gauge-hole stereo for a small boat or cart that needs Bluetooth and radio and little else.
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
The rating comes from 7 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its mount. How we rank explains each one.
| Model number | PRV175 |
|---|---|
| Audio | |
| Amplifier power (RMS, 4 ohm) | 20 W x 4 RMS |
| Zones | 1 |
| RCA output sets | 2 at 2 V |
| Sources and control | |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB playback | Yes |
| Phone app | No |
| SiriusXM-ready | No |
| NMEA 2000 | No |
| Wi-Fi or AirPlay 2 | No |
| Weather band | No |
| DAB+ | No |
| CD player | No |
| Camera input | No |
| Build | |
| Mount | Gauge hole |
| Front water rating | IPX5 |
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.
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