best cheap stereo
 

what the best cheap stereo that won't break say under 125.00 for the player. Boss ,pyle,sony, ..etc.? any used ones out there (no salt)?

I have a used Sony stereo with CD and wireless remote I recently pulled out of my boat with 4 matching Sony 6.5" speakers. I'd sell it all for $125 shipped. PM, if interested, and I'll get you some details and pics.

West marine has there house brand thats not bad. Plus radios in boats have to be replaced often due to dampness. Not near as bad if its not salt air and water.

Chris

i purchased a dual from west marine for $99.00 it has usb and aux input. It also has 2 rca outputs and sub woofer control. it rocks pretty damn good.

i purchased a fusion with wired remote, cd player, aux inputs ,preamp outputs, and all water proof $95 shipped off ebay

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Fusion is the best there is in salt.

Chris

I'd have to say, without external amps, I'd go with the JVC units. Almost always the best amps for the price in a single head unit. Kenwood makes some nice new units, but the JVC has the better amp IMO.

Amazing what less than $200 buys you nowadays.

Sony, JVC, Kenwood would be the first to come to mind. You should find anyone of these with remote for under $100.00.

BTW. JVC mobile is now being built by Kenwood. Anything produced in the last couple of years have the same basic internals.

I had forgotten about the merger with JVC. The JVC specs still seem strong, but I've noticed Kenwood coming up with some decent models lately.

pyle marine. Got one with CD player and MPS hook ups on sale for 69 bucks at west marine. I dont see the point in wasting money on a 300-400 deck in a boat, chances are your not using it that much, and as long as it has amp hook ups and has a good 4 channels for smaller speakers its good to go.

Plum Crazy, whats your email? I'll take the stereo.

Any stereo from best buy...buy their warranty and problem solved.

I second the fusion! Its only cheap in price. i got mineon ebay from best buys outlet page. because it had a bad speaker output, i got it for $50. I added a wired remote @ transom and one in the dash, radio is in cabin. mine has the built in ipod dock. best radio ihave had in boat. i previously had a high end Alpine......

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Your best bet is to skip the marine units altogether. You pay a premium for the marine label and a normal auto head unit will probably last just as long if you give it reasonable protection. I've had a nice Alpine car stereo in my boat for years with no problem and I paid a lot less for that than a many cheap ass marine units. More power and more features per dollar.

It's a different story with speakers however.

That stereo is a good deal. Someone gave me a new jensen or I would have bought it.

I agree with NH, but if you plan on adding a remote then most units are only offer when paired with a marine radio. We are a Alpine dealer and only their Marine decks can be used with their remotes.

Not all. Mine is a CDA9833 (not a marine unit) and and it did come with a remote even though I rarely use it. Things must be different today though.

I meant a installed remote, like at the swim platform or in the cabin.

Panasonic is hard to beat. They have a ton of features and are cheap. I've run one over 7 yr in my boat.