The JBL R4500 is a fully marine-rated digital media receiver designed for boats and powersports vehicles, featuring a waterproof IPX7 front panel and a 4″ color TFT display. It supports Bluetooth 5.0 streaming with album art, rear USB and AUX inputs, and a built-in amplifier that delivers up to 55 watts per channel and is stable at 2 ohms. With three-zone RCA outputs, it can support complex audio systems, while NMEA 2000 compatibility allows integration with marine electronics. Additional features include AM/FM/weather-band radio, 3-band EQ with presets, and support for wired remotes, all in a compact and durable form factor.
Tuner
Understanding the need to listen to the ballgame, talk radio, or your favorite radio pop station, this source unit was thoughtfully engineered to master AM, FM and WB
2 Ohm Stability
If you’re looking to add additional speakers, such as 4 hardtop speakers to your existing 4 interior speakers, JBL’s 2 ohm stability will allow you to do just that. And no need to purchase an additional amplifier to do so!
Bluetooth 5.0
While lesser stereos integrate older BT technology, the JBL-R4500 incorporates BT5.0. This primary advantages of BT5.0 are improved speed and greater range. In fact, BT5.0 includes transfer speeds of up to 2Mbps and a range of up to 800 ft.
Color Screen
With JBL’s most vivid color screen yet, your dash just received an upgrade! A full 4” of LCD is available, which results in easy viewing on the water. Compare that to the competition, and you will appreciate the improved imagery.
Reliability Testing
The R4500 undergoes a testing process that leaves the competition in its wake. From UV to salt spray to rain to beer spillage, we test so that you enjoy your music all day.
JBL Legendary and Historical Sound
This is JBL. You know the speaker brand used onstage at Woodstock and the speakers used at music venues, cinemas and cars worldwide. If you know audio, then JBL is your co-captain on the water!
