A low-cost Fusion head unit for a small boat that streams from a phone. Pick the RA210 instead if you want USB, SiriusXM or chartplotter control.
Amazon $249.99
A budget single-DIN receiver for a boat, cart or UTV that will run an external amplifier. Its own amplifier is too weak to drive marine speakers loudly.
- 14 W x 4 RMSPower
- 1Zones
- MonochromeDisplay
Price checked November 7, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Fits a standard single-DIN opening
- SiriusXM-ready, with Alexa through the Smart Sync app
- Three 4 V pre-outs for adding amplifiers
- 14 W RMS per channel is the weakest rated amplifier here
- No IP water rating
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | MVH-MS512BS |
|---|---|
| Audio | |
| Amplifier power (RMS, 4 ohm) | 14 W x 4 RMS |
| Zones | 1 |
| RCA output sets | 3 at 4 V |
| Sources and control | |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB playback | Yes |
| Phone app | Yes |
| SiriusXM-ready | Yes |
| NMEA 2000 | No |
| Wi-Fi or AirPlay 2 | No |
| Weather band | No |
| DAB+ | No |
| CD player | No |
| Camera input | No |
| Build | |
| Mount | Single DIN |
| Display | Monochrome |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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