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๐Ÿšค boss audio mgv550b marine gauge receiver - weatherproof, 5" touchscreen, built-in amplifier, bluetooth, digital media mp3 player, no cd player, usb port, am/fm radio logo

๐Ÿšค BOSS Audio MGV550B Marine Gauge Receiver - Weatherproof, 5" Touchscreen, Built-in Amplifier, Bluetooth, Digital Media MP3 Player, No CD Player, USB Port, AM/FM Radio Review

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Very good

Revainrating 4 out of 5ย ย 
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4.1
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Description of ๐Ÿšค BOSS Audio MGV550B Marine Gauge Receiver - Weatherproof, 5" Touchscreen, Built-in Amplifier, Bluetooth, Digital Media MP3 Player, No CD Player, USB Port, AM/FM Radio

Bluetooth - Play and control music through your smartphone or MP3 player as well as apps like Spotify / Pandora, wirelessly. Weatherproof - The MGV550B has been outfitted with the latest weatherproofing techniques such as front panel UV coating, PC board with conformal coating. It has an IPX 6 rating for protection against splashing water. Media Playback - Bluetooth, play music via the USB port or tune into the AM / FM radio stations for up to date music/news/sports and more. The MGV550B does not have a CD mechanism. Accessory Button (Star Button) - Turn on and off accessories such as lightbars, LED Whips and more. A relay is needed and is not included. Inputs - A/V, switch from rear to front camera (camera sold separately), USB port for audio/video files (32GB max), Aux-in compatible with audio output from smartphones and MP3 players. USB charging. Outputs - Use the front & rear or subwoofer pre-amp outputs to hook up your speakers or subwoofer. The built-in amplifier powers 60 watts x 4 channels. Specs - Dimensions: 4. 25โ€ x 7. 75โ€ x 5. 60โ€, weight: 2. 8 lbs. , built-in preset EQ. - BOSS Audio Systems provides a powerful 3-year platinum online dealer so long as the purchase is made through . We strongly encourage professional installation of this product to ensure proper and safe functionality.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Well built on car electronics

Having experience installing radios in several cars, this was very easy to install. It appears to be very well built and fits perfectly in the center console of my 2020 RZR S 1000.

Pros
  • Car radio receiver
Cons
  • Some flaws

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Can suck on Defender Limited

Installation instructions for this radio. But once you figure out how to paste it, it will work just fine. I like the idea of the reversing camera. I installed a Can am Defender Limited in my 2020.

Pros
  • Car electronics
Cons
  • Alt

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Difficulty installing

Looks like a great device. But I can't believe how vague the installation instructions are. It says insert a through hole and tighten the screws. how? There is no template, should I remove the face? Do I just have to drill holes and hope it works? That's ridiculous.

Pros
  • Electronics
Cons
  • Frequency

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good sound quality in car electronics

I installed this radio in my Yamaha yxz. I like it, it sounds great, nice and loud. I have 4 kickers 6.5 on the roof! The boss is really one step ahead with this radio. This radio also has 12V camera power, which is very convenient for the rear and front cameras. Installation was pretty easy if you're into radios.

Pros
  • car electronics
Cons
  • quality

Revainrating 3 out of 5

The screen does not work for the second day!

After installation, the screen stopped working for 2 days. I installed in my side by side which has a roof. It rained a little today and there was some water on the front of the unit. The screen lights up, but there's nothing, just a few lines. Very frustrating. So much for being marine/waterproof as advertised by Boss. Let's go back to Raven. Guess Boss has a bad reputation for a reason. Stay away. Edit: Changed my rating to 3.5 stars. After 6 months the replacement block works great in myโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Autosound
Cons
  • Angry

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Can am Defender Limited

Installation instructions for this radio are annoying. But once you figure out how to paste it, it will work just fine. I like the idea of the reversing camera. I installed a Can am Defender Limited in my 2020.

Pros
  • Accessory Button (Star Button) - Turns accessories such as light bars, LED whips and more on and off. Relay required and not included
Cons
  • Zero

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Installation Complexity

Looks like a great unit. But I can't believe how vague the installation instructions are. It says insert a through hole and tighten the screws. how? There is no template, should I remove the face? Do I just have to drill holes and hope it works? That's ridiculous.

Pros
  • Media Playback - Bluetooth, USB music playback or AM/FM radio stations for the latest music/news/sports and more. MGV550B does not have a CD movement
Cons
  • Doubtful

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good sound quality: Car audio

I grafted this radio into my yamaha yxz. I like it, it sounds great, nice and loud. I have 4 kickers 6.5 on the roof! The boss is really one step ahead with this radio. This radio also has 12V camera power, which is very convenient for the rear and front cameras. Installation was pretty easy if you're into radios.

Pros
  • inputs - A/V, switchable from rear to front camera (camera sold separately), USB connection for audio/video files (max. 32 GB), Aux-in compatible with audio output from smartphones and MP3 -Player. USB charging
Cons
  • Some cons

Revainrating 3 out of 5

The screen does not work for the second day!

After installation, the screen stopped working for 2 days I installed in my side by side which has a roof It rained a bit today and there was some water on the front of the unit The screen lights up but there is nothing just a few lines Very frustrating. So much for being marine/waterproof as advertised by Boss Going back to Raven Guess Boss has a bad reputation for good reason Stay away Edit: Changed my rating to 3.5 stars Worked after 6 months the replacement block in my UTV is excellent Iโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Specifications - Dimensions: 4.25" x 7.75" x 5.60", Weight: 2.8 lbs. , Built-in preset equalizer
Cons
  • Not sure