Best Marine Stereo head
 

What is the best marine stereo head unit in the $400 range? I want blue tooth streaming, usb input. I have 2 JL amps, one for the sub, one for the mains it needs to run. I would like to be able to use 2 wired or wireless remotes with it (helm and swim platform). Single DIN. I can live without blue tooth streaming if it has an ipod input.

I was looking at this

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500A988...1#overview-tab

their really is no beat out their,,everyone has their preferences on what make they seem fit with..look into alpine,,from what i have seen in the last few years they seem to be real reliable...

I've two of the Alpine 9886's that go4broke linked to. Mine is also driving two JLAudio amps. It has a lot of preamp outs so lots of options there with stereo set up. Also has lots of adjustments for sound; Q level for base, cut off and center frequency for base and treble, and subwoofer level. Not saying there aren't more sophisticated out there. I just really like it.

If its in the cabin, you don't really need a marine unit. I'm on my 3rd Sony automotive head unit in my boat, and each one has worked fine. I have just upgraded to better features.

Get the Alpine 9886M. You can't go wrong. The wireless remotes are great!

Also have a 9886M w/ 2 wireless remotes & the rf remote.

Sounds like the 9886 is a good choice. Thanks for the input.

Brian-The radio is in the cabin, and is a very tempermental Sony, so I want to try a different brand.

Mine is in the cabin too. Sony, love it.

i have a automotive pioneer unit in the cabin as well, has lasted 5 years so far.

I have a slightly older model and absolutely love it. The wireless remotes rock.

I have the Alpine IDA-X100M Alpine IDA-X100M and love it. Doesn't play cd's but I only use the IPod.

I'm really happy with my Fusion MS-IP600. No USB, but it docks iPods internally, can run 3 remotes, and also has 3 zones.

That is a great sounding head unit. Have used it in a few installs, and the owners were very happy with it.

Surprisingly I have the JENSEN MSR3007 mounted in the roof of my Polaris RZR. I have the Sirius module plugged into it and it sounds pretty good coming through 4 speakers. the RZR isn't exactly a quiet ride and I can hear it just fine. You can plug in a MP3 player or Ipod