Waterproof Head unit ?

GLTHFJ60 · Dec 9, 2020

What about a headless stereo system? I got a marine waterproof whatever amp, connecting to it via aux-bluetooth dongle, and streaming from my phone. Amp powers two or four waterproof speakers.

J/Cope79 · Dec 10, 2020

Dan_Goodwin said:
I'm running this in my DD TJ and have really liked it. Going on a year now.

JVC KD-X37MBS

Digital media receiver for Jeep, powersports, or marine applications (does not play CDs)

www.crutchfield.com

We installed this in our pontoon this past season and its been a good unit so far. Its a really compact unit.

MB Quart GMR-3

Marine digital media receiver with built-in Bluetooth®

www.crutchfield.com

I like the looks of the JVC unit and it just barely fits the budget. That also makes two recommendations for it. The MB unit was the other one I am familiar with since I have installed a couple.
I would definitely do a sound bar if I was starting from scratch so to speak.
I definitely appreciate all of the input.

GLTHFJ60 · Dec 11, 2020

Not talking about a sound bar. I should have posted an example.

Since you have a head unit, you already have speakers wired I assume. I'm saying pop one of these bad boys in (it's waterproof), plug a bluetooth-aux adapter into this amp's aux port, and stream whatever you want from your phone. You more than likely play music from your phone's downloaded (or streaming) library anyway.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0071I0ZMC/?tag=hardlinecrawlers-20

The Luke · Dec 11, 2020

GLTHFJ60 said:
Not talking about a sound bar. I should have posted an example.

Since you have a head unit, you already have speakers wired I assume. I'm saying pop one of these bad boys in (it's waterproof), plug a bluetooth-aux adapter into this amp's aux port, and stream whatever you want from your phone. You more than likely play music from your phone's downloaded (or streaming) library anyway.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0071I0ZMC/?tag=hardlinecrawlers-20

I've got one of those sitting on my workbench waiting to go into the jeep. I need to do that and bypass my headunit all together.

paradisepwoffrd · Dec 14, 2020

GLTHFJ60 said:
Not talking about a sound bar. I should have posted an example.

Since you have a head unit, you already have speakers wired I assume. I'm saying pop one of these bad boys in (it's waterproof), plug a bluetooth-aux adapter into this amp's aux port, and stream whatever you want from your phone. You more than likely play music from your phone's downloaded (or streaming) library anyway.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0071I0ZMC/?tag=hardlinecrawlers-20

This is what alot of folks I know do. You can also get marine amps with bluetooth built in. Combine that with a OBD2 adapter and tablet, and you can have maps, music, and gauges all in one device.

Jacksonwolf39 · Dec 16, 2020

Pyle Bluetooth Marine Receiver Stereo - 12v Single DIN Style Boat In dash Radio Receiver System with Digital LCD, RCA, MP3, USB, SD, AM FM Radio - Remote Control, Wiring Harness - PLRMR27BTB (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTDGIRR/?tag=hardlinecrawlers-20

Been running this one for a year now, pressure washing the rig after every ride with pressure washer hitting head unit unprotected multiple times with no problems.

J/Cope79 · Dec 17, 2020

Jacksonwolf39 said:
Pyle Bluetooth Marine Receiver Stereo - 12v Single DIN Style Boat In dash Radio Receiver System with Digital LCD, RCA, MP3, USB, SD, AM FM Radio - Remote Control, Wiring Harness - PLRMR27BTB (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTDGIRR/?tag=hardlinecrawlers-20

Been running this one for a year now, pressure washing the rig after every ride with pressure washer hitting head unit unprotected multiple times with no problems.

Sweet, I think that would work perfectly, and leave $$$ for some sweet color changing LED lights.... lol
In all seriousness That is what I had in mind but wanted someone to chime in with some real world experience with it. Thanks again for all the input and suggestions.