JBL Marine Sound Systems – Powerful Sound Systems Made for Boating

October 26, 2021 Published: October 21, 2021 488

JBL has been bringing music to life with their sound systems for more than 70 years – from delivering powerful sounds to more than half a million people at Woodstock to receiving Scientific and Technical awards from the Motion Picture Academy in recent years. If you’ve ever been to a Yankee game, you’ve heard JBL speakers. Obama and Trump’s inaugurals were heard through JBL speakers, and 70% of theaters use JBL sound!

If in the market for a new sound system for your boat, JBL Marine sound systems are built to withstand the harsh elements out at sea, with enough power to fully deliver the JBL sound experience the brand is known for.

What Boaters Have to Say about JBL Marine Sounds

“I have a JBL Boombox. It is expensive but it is true, it’ll play 24h on a charge and it is waterproof. We bring it everywhere. Good sound quality. Bluetooth or aux cable, etc.”

-ThereAndBack, 219 Posts, Cruisers Forum. Thread: Good sound system on a boat

“I have 2 pair of 6.5″ JBL speakers and it sounds good and I can hear it while running.”

-Spots and Dots, 7,248 Posts, 2 Cool Fishing forum, Thread: best marine audio?

“I ended up ordering the JBL

The price was right and based on recommendation they hold up well”

-pescaloco, 1,118 posts, BD Outdoors forum, Thread: Marine speaker recommendation

“You made the right choice. I’ve installed lots of stereos, and started using JBL speakers/amps, great performance, priced right and they do hold up.”

-MATTANZA, 5,729 posts, BD Outdoors forum, Thread: Marine speaker recommendation

Top JBL Marine Sound System Components – Stereos, Speakers and Amplifiers

Stereos

JBL PRV-175 Marine Digital Stereo with Built-In Bluetooth

JBL’s PRV-175 marine stereo features a compact design that fits into a standard tachometer opening. Enjoy AM/FM radio along with built-in Bluetooth allowing you to stream music from your phone. Rear aux input or plug a thumb drive into the rear USB port to enjoy your favorite music.

While the JBL PRV-175 features a built-in amp (20 watts x 4 RMS/45 peak x 4 channels), it includes a set of rear-mounted preamp outputs so you can expand your system with a more powerful marine amp in the future should you wish. LED display allows you see what you’re listening to with just a glance, while the watertight, UV-stable face and controls will stand up to sun, salt and moisture when you’re riding the waves.

See here: JBL PRV175 Marine Digital Stereo with built-in Bluetooth

JBL PRV-275 Marine Digital Stereo with Built-In Bluetooth

The JBL PRV-275 Marine Stereo is similar to the PRV-175, but has some advantages over the 175. The PRV-275 has 6 preamp outputs for adding amps for speakers in different locations to allow fading between them, and another set for adding subwoofers so that the bass can be controlled from the radio. Because of the extra audio control the 275 has, it also was given a 3 band EQ. The 175 has no EQ. The JBL PRV-275 has a more advanced color display, allowing for better graphics / visuals.

See here: JBL PRV275 Marine Digital Stereo with built-in Bluetooth

Speakers

JBL MS-65W Club Marine 6-1/2” Two-Way Coaxial Marine Speakers

JBL MS65W 6.5″ Club Marine Coaxial Marine Speakers allow you to hear your music fully and clearly above the sounds of the sea. Designed to withstand sun, sea spray and scrub downs, these powerful speakers feature waterproof motor structures, a one-piece cast-polymer Basket, sealed magnet, and rubber surrounds. The JBL MS-65Ws add higher sensitivity, increased low-frequency output and full musical character to your JBL marine sound system when out boating!

See here: JBL MS-65W 6-1/2” Two-Way Coaxial Marine Speakers

JBL MS65LW Club Series 6-1/2″ 2-Way Marine Speakers with RGB LED Lighting

The fully-marinized JBL MS65LW speakers not only deliver the excellent JBL sound, but also feature RGB lighting to bring the sound to life! JBL MS65LW feature sealed motor structure, UV resistant one-piece cast-polymer baskets, a sealed magnet and rubber surrounds. The polypropylene cone and balanced dome tweeter provide great bass, smooth highs and lots of output to ensure every note can be heard loud and clear. Match them with some underwater lights from Shadow Caster or Lumitec for an amazing visual experience!

See here: JBL MS65LW Club Series 6-1/2″ 2-Way Marine Speakers with RGB LED Lighting

Speakers – Subwoofers

MS10LW 10″ Subwoofer with RGB LED Lighting

With the MS10LW subwoofer, you’ll add some incredible richness to your music while boating with real clear, deep bass! JBL made the Club Series MS10L subwoofer specifically for use when out on the water, and packed it with everything you need to get the big, full sound you want. Extensively tested for strength and marine use, this 10” woofer has the precise, powerful performance you expect from JBL marine sound systems — all in a package that looks great on your boat!

See here: MS10LW 10″ Subwoofer with RGB LED Lighting

JBL Stadium Marine M1000 – 10” Subwoofer – 900 Watts Peak Power

If looking for a little more power out of your woofer, the JBL Stadium Marine M1000 Subwoofer offer 900 watts of peak power. Wind, water or engine noise will not be able to drown them out. Like all other marine sound system components from JBL, the M1000 subwoofers are UV resistant in a marine grade IPX3 (IPX5 from front), weather resistant and go through 300 hours of salt spray testing. Unique and eye-catching RGB illumination can display seven colors out of the box!

See here: JBL Stadium Marine M1000 – 10” Subwoofer

Amplifiers

JBL MA704 4-Channel Marine Amplifier – 1,000 Watt Max Power

If you’ve ever tried to power your boat speakers with a marine radio, then you know you need some serious power to get good sounds while out on the water. That’s where the 1,000W JBL MA704 Amplifier comes in. With a sleek, stealthy profile, JBL’s MA704 will deliver 70 watts RMS each to four speakers. Alternatively, the JBL MA704 could power two speakers and a subwoofer, in 3-channel mode. Or to support the highs of a more extensive system, you can bridge the amp to 2-channel mode and power a couple high-performance speakers with 200 watts RMS each! Weather-resistant and engineered for harsh marine conditions (fully marizined circuit boards) like all other components in JBL marine sound systems.

See here: JBL MA704 4-Channel Marine Amplifier

JBL MA4505 5 Channel Amplifier – 1,800 Watt Max Power

Looking for one amp to power your whole marine sound system? The JBL MA4505 marine amplifier will deliver 45 watts RMS each to four speakers, while delivering up to 500 watts RMS to a subwoofer. For a high-performance system, you can bridge the amp to 3-channel mode to power two speakers with 130 watts RMS each, while still driving a sub with 500 watts. JBL uses a marinized circuit board and stainless steel connectors to ensure that this amp will power your JBL marine sound system for many boating seasons to come!

See here: JBL MA4505 5 Channel Amplifier

Popular JBL Marine Sound System Package

JBL MPK175 Marine Audio Package: Includes PRV175 Marine Stereo and two MS6520 6-1/2″ speakers – Big JBL sound in a compact package

The JBL MPK175 marine audio package has everything you need to start building a great-sounding system on your boat. This JBL marine sound system package is a great way to boost the sound on your boat without emptying your wallet. This combo includes a marine digital media receiver and a pair of rugged 6″ marine speakers. Just add an amp and a subwoofer for a more extensive system, or run as is for solid boating sounds!

See here: JBL MPK175 Marine Audio Package

Where to Buy JBL Marine Sound Systems & Components – Citimarine Store

If looking to buy JBL Marine Sound System equipment to outfit your boat, you’ve come to the right place. We have a full range of all of the newest JBL marine speakers, stereo heads, amplifiers and more. Low prices, free US shipping and excellent customer support. See here: JBL Marine Speakers & Stereos

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