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
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.
- 25 W x 4 RMSPower
- 1Zones
- IPX6Water rating
- 2.3 in monochromeDisplay
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- 25 W RMS per channel from a 3 in gauge hole
- IPX6 front and app control
- Two-year warranty
- Monochrome dot-matrix screen
- No SiriusXM
The Rockford Fosgate Punch Marine PMX family
Every Rockford Fosgate Punch Marine PMX model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own mount.
| Model | Power | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Fosgate PMX-1 (this one) | 25 W x 4 RMS | 2.7/5 | $329.99 |
| Rockford Fosgate PMX-2 | 25 W x 4 RMS | 2.8/5 | $549.99 |
| Rockford Fosgate PMX-3 | 25 W x 4 RMS | 2.9/5 | $589.99 |
| Rockford Fosgate PMX-5CAN | 25 W x 4 RMS | 3.1/5 | $489.99 |
How it scores
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.
Specifications
| Model number | PMX-1 |
|---|---|
| Audio | |
| Amplifier power (RMS, 4 ohm) | 25 W x 4 RMS |
| Zones | 1 |
| RCA output sets | 2 at 2 V |
| Sources and control | |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB playback | Yes |
| Phone app | Yes |
| SiriusXM-ready | No |
| NMEA 2000 | No |
| Wi-Fi or AirPlay 2 | No |
| Weather band | Yes |
| DAB+ | No |
| CD player | No |
| Camera input | No |
| Build | |
| Mount | Gauge hole |
| Front water rating | IPX6 |
| Display | 2.3 in monochrome |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this mount
A color-screen version of the PMX-1. The PMX-3 costs a little more and adds SiriusXM and a camera input.
Amazon $549.99A step up from the MGR300B for a gauge-hole install, with better water resistance, a weather band and a subwoofer output.
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