Stereo Review - FUSION MS-RA200 with MB Quart NKE 116

[wessnapp]

For the past several months I have been debating over what stereo unit to install and which speakers to match.  I was very hesitant to drop big bucks, because the music is solely for sand bar parties and while cruising around.  

I ended up choosing the Fusion MS-RA200 head unit.  The price point is approximately $200.  http://www.fusionelectronics.com/marine/products/head-units-200-series/MS-RA200

For an extra $50 I sprung for the IPOD/IPhone dock which is 100% splash/rain/hose proof.  http://www.fusionelectronics.com/marine/products/marine-docks/MS-DKIP

In short:  IT'S AWESOME!!  The IPod interface is flawless and is very easy to control.

The speakers I went with were the MB Quart NKE-116.  Price Point:  $80/paid on Amazon.com Placed two in the center console and two in the forward gunwales about two feet from the front.  http://www.mbquart.com/nautic_speakers.html

In short:  THEY SOUND AMAZING!!  The center console and space within the gunwales allows for the bass to sound great.

This combination requires no amp or sub - just good clean music.  

I listen to everything from Buffet to Reggae to Classic Rock to Country and could not be more pleased with the quality.  It actually sounds better than what I have in my car and house!

[gran398]

Good work, good review.

Thanks.

[slvrlng]

Has anybody tried one of these? No CD player but with a ipod who needs to carry all of those anyway. The ipod clips in behind the face.

http://www.bossaudio.com/main/1196#