Clarion M608Multi-zone marine digital media receiver with Bluetooth

Product details

With its smooth styling, cutting-edge technology, and marine-rated toughness, Clarion's M608 digital media receiver is a great way to add sound and style to your boat. This powerful, versatile receiver includes built-in Bluetooth®, lots of connectivity options, eight preamp outputs and the security of IP55-certified water resistance.

Built-in Bluetooth and more

This feature-filled receiver lets you stream music from your smartphone or any other Bluetooth device to your boat's sound system. Bluetooth aptX processing lets you enjoy CD-quality sound from your compatible Android smartphone without having to store a box of CDs on your boat.

Plenty of ways to play

If you've ripped your entire CD collection and gone digital, you can plug your iPhone into the rear USB port and enjoy all your favorite MP3 or WMA tunes, or you can play your digital music player through the AUX input.

If you're a SiriusXM satellite radio subscriber (or plan to be), the M608 works with the SXV300 tuner (sold separately). You'll enjoy a vast selection of music, news, entertainment and sports programming, as far as 100 miles offshore.

iPhone® controls

The M608 lets you master your music collection, including genre/album/song title search, using your iPhone. If you're a Pandora® Internet radio fan, you can listen to your favorite stations when your iPhone's connected via USB. Song and artist information shows up clearly on the sharp-looking 2-line display.

Adjust and expand your sound

Clarion built this rugged marine receiver to last, but it's also designed to deliver outstanding sound. The 3-band parametric equalizer lets you adjust the highs, mids, and lows to suit your preferences, and you can use the built-in frequency filters and subwoofer controls to get the best possible performance from your system. With 8 preamp outputs, you'll also be able to expand your system in the future.

Four distinct audio zones

The M608 gives you four-zone audio control, so you can split the boat into four distinct areas to suit your needs, and each one can be controlled by a compatible Clarion wired remote (sold separately).

Tune in terrestrial radio, anywhere you go

Clarion's outstanding AM/FM tuner hauls in plenty of local radio stations, no matter where in the world "local" might happen to be. You'll also be able to get the latest on changing conditions from the NOAA Weather Band, including automatic reception of emergency information.

Easy fit and functionality

The single-DIN chassis fits into most dash openings, while the oversized face features easy-to-reach knobs and backlit buttons that add visual punch and improve nighttime usability. The 2-line, black-on-white LCD display gives you the information you need with just a glance. The M608 also works with Clarion's MW1, MW2, MW3, and MF2 marine remotes.

Ready for moisture, salt, and spray

The M608's front panel is IP55 tested and certified to give you best-in-class water intrusion and salt water protection. On the inside, rubber gaskets and integrated drainage channels keep water out, but the rear of the receiver is IPX3 tested and certified just in case water somehow manages to seep into the console.

Bluetooth note: Use of this receiver's Bluetooth features will depend upon your phone's Bluetooth capabilities. Learn more in our article explaining Bluetooth profiles.

iPod/smartphone note: If you're going to use your iPod or smartphone with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for compatibility information.

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General Features:

• marine digital media receiver with AM/FM/WB tuner
• no internal CD player — plays digital music files from your iPod and other external sources
• works with Apple® or Android smartphones
• built-in Bluetooth® for music streaming
  • Bluetooth aptX for superior sound quality from Android phones
  • enjoy Pandora internet radio using your iPhone®
• 2-line black-on-white LCD display
• 3-band parametric EQ with 11 preset sound curves
• fully-adjustable fader and subwoofer level controls

Expandability:

• compatible with SiriusXM's aftermarket satellite radio tuner (sold separately, subscription required)
• built-in iPod control
• 3-band EQ lets you shape your sound
• low-pass subwoofer filter
• rear USB and AUX inputs
• outputs: 8-channel preamp outputs (4-volt)

Marine-specific Features:

• IP55 tested and certified for water resistance
• conformal-coated circuit board

Other Features and Specs:

• built-in amplifier (18 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
• CTA-2006 compliant
• works with a variety of optional Clarion wired remotes
• chassis width: 7.155"
• chassis height: 2.015"
• nose width: 7.705"
• nose height: 3.505"