Product Comparison: Fusion MS-RA55 vs Fusion MS-RA70
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General Specifications
Brand
Fusion
Fusion
Model
MS-RA55
MS-RA70
Origin
Taiwan
Taiwan
About the Product
The most compact FUSION stereo system yet, the MS-RA55 delivers clear and dynamic sound reproduction in a marinized, space-saving chassis. With Bluetooth audio streaming, users can stream music from any compatible device to the MS-RA55, allowing boaters to enjoy their favourite streaming service apps.
Introducing the MS-RA70, FUSIONs sleekest value-packed marine stereo, designed to deliver a quality on-water entertainment experience by incorporating some of the latest marine technologies. Engineered to seamlessly replace any standard DIN sized non-marinised stereo without the need to reconfigure dash space.
Key Specs
Impedance
4 Ohm
4 Ohm
Number of Channels
4
4
Watts Per Channel RMS
45 Watts
50 Watts
Fusion MS-RA55
Fusion MS-RA70
Fusion MS-RA55
Fusion MS-RA70
Fusion MS-RA55
Fusion MS-RA70
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Fusion MS-RA55 Compact Marine Stereo
- I bought this and 4 fusion speakers for my 28 ft Scout fishing boat. I really like it!
- Without amplifier it is loud enough to hear at 35 mph on the wide open boat.
- At the beach or still on the water it is plenty loud. I recommend it.
- Like I said what a bargin it sounds great, I get lots of complements on the sound. Powerfull unit!
- We installed this in our Polaris rzr. The machine has the OEM MTX stereo unit. Highly recommend.
Fusion MS-RA70 Wireless Control
- Awesome product quality and also well designed. Good recommendations.
- Very happy with this radio. Installed it in an off road truck and it sounds great.
- Excellent radio for golf cart. Works in good power, so battery is not get insta dead while using.
- The radio itself is very good. Produces good sound with good RMS power.
- One of the best boat sound systems. Satisfied with purchase and already recommend to all my friends.
Size & Weight
Height
2.81 in.
0.94 in.
Depth
1.25 in.
2.38 in.
Width
6.31 in.
7.44 in.
Weight
1.22 lbs.
1.23 lbs.
Fusion MS-RA55
Fusion MS-RA70
Fusion MS-RA55
Fusion MS-RA70
Fusion MS-RA55
Fusion MS-RA70
Fusion MS-RA55
Fusion MS-RA70
Audio
Peak Power
180 Watts
200 Watts
Max. Frequency Response
22 kHz
Min. Frequency Response
60 Hz
EQ Bands
3
What customers say about "Audio"
Fusion MS-RA55 Compact Marine Stereo
- Excellent sound quality, bt range is amazing.
- Nice sound. Placed on my boat center console.nice bass mellow sounding perfect not noisy.
- Very clear sound, internal amp puts out a clean, and loud sound.
- Even though this seems to be Fusion's base model, it works & sounds fantastic.
- The screen gets foggy every once and a while and radio sounds bad.
Fusion MS-RA70 Wireless Control
- Head unit has incredible sound. Extremely happy with purchase.
- I like the simplicity of this particular model the harness is clearly labeled and very good sound.
- I like loud music and this radio delivers me this satisfaction!
- With 42 MPH on the lake and I can clearly hear the words in songs.
- I thought in would be much louder. It will definitely need an external amplifier to be able to listen while running down the river.
Features
Display
LCD
LCD
Satellite Radio Ready
Yes
No
App-Controlled
Yes
Yes
CD Player
No
No
Detachable Front Panel
No
No
Waterproof
IPX5
IPX7
Controls
Volume knob, Audio/System menu, Channel select, Power On / Off, Mute, Play / Pause, Next Button, Previous Button
Play / Pause, Power On / Off, Dial, Audio Menu, Next Button, Source, Previous Button
Extras
A2DP Bluetooth wireless technology, Multi-Zone™ technology, AM/FM with RDS, Compact size
Fusion-Link app remote control, Multi-Zone control
Number Of Preset Station
15
What customers say about "Features"
Fusion MS-RA55 Compact Marine Stereo
- Very well built. Nice control buttons and knobs.
- Nice rubbery tactile feel. Display is plenty bright enough.
- Plenty of control over bass, treble, fade, left/right, and zones. Very nice looking head unit.
- High quality product , nice features and easy to operate, small size excellent fit in my old Alfa , use with power amplifier.
- Buttons and volume knob have a nice quality tactile feel to them and seem nicer than the price should allow.
Fusion MS-RA70 Wireless Control
- Super easy to install and functions are very easy to use.
- Quick install, great app to control all functions. 2 zones works great.
- Remote control app is a good feature for modern devices.
- There’s no ignition wire. So if you forget to manually turn off the stereo your battery is dead.
- Screen freezes when powered on and I had no ability to use any functions or inputs.
Connectivity
Bluetooth Compatible
Yes
Yes
Inputs
Antenna, Analog Stereo RCA
Antenna, Analog Stereo RCA, USB
Outputs
Analog Stereo RCA
Line-Out, Subwoofer Out
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Fusion MS-RA55 Compact Marine Stereo
- Great piece of equipment. Easy to install and easy to navigate.
- Easy to install and use. Perfect addition to our boat.
- Replaced an older fusion radio. Fit perfect took about 10 minutes to install.
- Radio was easy to install plays great. Paired easily with my iPhone X.
- Additionally I noticed that power output seems reduced when using Bluetooth (vs fm radio) maybe bad connectivity.
Fusion MS-RA70 Wireless Control
- Wow. Bluetooth, what an improvement over my old Alpine.
- Easily connects to my phone via bluetooth and no connections losts.
- The radio does fit single DIN openings without any modifications.
- I mounted the Fusion in the fairing of a Harley Davidson trike. Great sound, connects quickly to Bluetooth. Great product
- This unit may “fit” in a standard single DIN hole, but it isn’t mounting in the DIN rail.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, EAC
CE
Fusion MS-RA55
Fusion MS-RA70
Other Information
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