An NMEA 2000 stereo joins the boat’s data network, so a compatible chartplotter or multifunction display can show what is playing and change the source and volume. Check that your display’s maker lists the stereo brand as supported, and budget for a drop cable and a T-connector.
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Best NMEA 2000 Marine Stereos: Dash and panel
- Fusion Apollo MS-RA800#1 of 7Full review
The flagship pick for a large boat that wants four zones, Wi-Fi streaming and real power from the head unit itself. Skip it if you listen to SiriusXM.
Amazon $999.99$999.9940 W x 4 RMS4Panel cutout - Fusion Apollo MS-RA770#2 of 7Full review
A four-zone touchscreen stereo with built-in Wi-Fi, for larger boats with several amplified areas. The RA800 fits the same hole and is the newer choice.
Amazon $744.79$744.7926 W x 4 RMS4Panel cutout - Fusion Apollo MS-RA670#3 of 7Full review
An Apollo-series stereo in the compact Fusion cutout, for a boat with up to three amplified zones. Buy it over the RA210 for the third zone, the networking and the longer warranty.
Amazon $549.99$549.9926 W x 4 RMS3Panel cutout - Clarion CMM-30#4 of 7Full review
A four-zone stereo with chartplotter control for well under the price of an Apollo. It suits a boat that will add amplifiers zone by zone.
Amazon $427.86$427.8625 W x 4 RMS4Panel cutout - Fusion MS-RA210#5 of 7Full review
The Fusion that covers most boats: color screen, USB, SiriusXM and chartplotter control in the standard Fusion cutout. It fits owners who want those features without paying Apollo prices.
Amazon $399.99$399.9926 W x 4 RMS2Panel cutout - Wet Sounds WS-MC-20#6 of 7Full review
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$458.99-2- - Wet Sounds WS-MC-2#7 of 7Full review
A Wet Sounds tuner and media center for a boat already built around Wet Sounds amplifiers and an NMEA 2000 display. The listing leaves out most specs.
Amazon $337.49$337.49-1-