You have a lot of choices in today’s marine stereo equipment. While some still choose to listen to their music from cd’s others prefer to store their music on iPods, iPhones, mp3 players and flash drives. Which ever you prefer there is a marine stereo for you. Most also have the ability to add Sirius and XM satellite radio.

Jensen and JBL have introduced the “black box” type of stereo which is a 2 piece marine stereo consisting of the tuner or “black box” which is installed somewhere where it is protected from the elements and a waterproof controller that can be mounted anywhere.

Aquatic AV, Fusion and Poly-Planar have gone a different direction with the internal dock for storing your iPod or iPhone. These stereos do not have a cd player but instead have a storage area for your iPod or iPhone behind the face where your device is protected and charged. All of your music and playlists are accessed through the controls of the stereo.

Most of today’s marine stereos have the capability of adding multiple wired and wireless remote controls so you can control the music from anywhere in the boat or even while hanging out in the water by the boat.