Fusion Apollo™ MS-RA800 Marine Head Unit
Fusion Apollo™ MS-RA800 Marine Head Unit
Overview
OUR MOST ADVANCED MARINE STEREO EVER
It's the most powerful and technologically advanced Fusion® marine stereo ever. With audiophile-level components and a built-in amplifier providing twice the power of the predecessor RA770, this system delivers lossless audio performance of unmatched clarity. Plus, its Wi-Fi® connectivity supports seamless AirPlay® audio streaming on your boat.
SLEEK, MODERN DESIGN FEATURES EDGE-TO-EDGE GLASS DISPLAY
ENJOY PREMIUM WI-FI STREAMING WITH HIGH-RESOLUTION LOSSLESS AUDIO
BUILT-IN CLASS-D AMPLIFIER BOASTS 50% MORE POWER OUTPUT1
SEE QUICKER RESPONSE WITH 8 TIMES FASTER DIGITAL PROCESSING SPEED1
SHARE ONBOARD AUDIO SOURCES WITH STEREO GROUPING
REMOTELY CONTROL YOUR MUSIC FROM COMPATIBLE DEVICES
WHAT YOU'LL LOVE
HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO
Our first marine stereo to support high-resolution lossless audio, RA800 offers unparalleled sound quality — supported by Wi-Fi technology for seamless audio streaming.
UPGRADED INTERNAL AMP
The built-in Class-D amplifier can deliver 4 x 40 watts RMS (all channels driven) with less than 0.1% total harmonic distortion at 4 ohms — producing more than 50% more power output1 than its predecessor.
HIGHER-RESOLUTION DISPLAY
The stereo's 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen display offers notable improvements1 in image resolution, color saturation, viewing angles and readability in bright daylight.
STEREO NETWORKING
Connect your RA800 stereo with other Apollo Series stereos to create a network on board your boat. Enjoy advanced features, including stereo grouping, combined volume control, power options and Home Zone control.
MULTIPLE SOURCE OPTIONS
Take advantage of a wide variety of source options available, including AirPlay streaming from Apple®, BLUETOOTH® connectivity, HDMI ARC, DAB+ radio tuner, USB connections, AM/FM radio and AUX inputs.
MFD NETWORKING
Easily network your RA800 stereo with a compatible Garmin MFD via NMEA 2000® or Garmin BlueNet™ network for integrated audio control at the helm.
EASY-FIT INSTALLATION
QUICK SWITCH FROM RA770 TO RA800
With an identical form factor as the predecessor RA770, upgrading and installing the RA800 is simple.
ADVANCED AUDIO PERFORMANCE
AUDIO STREAMING WITH WI-FI
Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity for AirPlay audio streaming offers a seamless high-fidelity listening experience.
ONE-PIECE GLASS TOUCH DISPLAY
An intuitive menu-driven interface and edge-to-edge glass touchscreen let you simply tap or swipe the display for easy control of stereo functions.
MODERN DESIGN AND AESTHETICS
The stereo's black glass faceplate can be flush mounted to blend seamlessly with other electronics at the helm.
ENGINEERED FOR HARSH MARINE ENVIRONMENTS
Built on the True-Marine™ design philosophy from Fusion, RA800 has an IPX6- and IPX7-rated water-resistant front panel and has been tested to a high level of protection against salt fog, temperature, vibration and UV exposure.
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (DSP)
A technically superior listening experience made simple, Fusion DSP optimizes the audio signal delivered to your system to produce superior sound quality at all volume levels, in every listening environment.
EASY-TO-INSTALL DSP PROFILES
With the free Garmin Audio app on your smartphone, you can set up the preconfigured DSP profiles once and enjoy high-quality audio customized for your listening environment.
A SUPERIOR LISTENING ENVIRONMENT
STEREO GROUPING
Grouping allows you to link up multiple Apollo Series stereos connected to the same network and play the same audio source synchronized across all stereos.
VOLUME CONTROL
Scroll through available zones on your boat, and enjoy independent volume control, or select ALL volume to adjust a group of stereos at once.
POWER OPTIONS
Power options allow you turn on any connected Apollo Series stereo in standby mode on the Fusion stereo network remotely from another Apollo Series stereo.
HOME ZONE
Home Zone is the physical zone in which the stereo is installed on board your boat. After adjusting audio in another zone, the stereo defaults to control of the Home Zone after a period of inactivity.
OVER-THE-AIR SOFTWARE UPDATES
Updates are available from your compatible smartphone or device, via the free Garmin Audio app. See owner's manual for alternative update methods.
SPEED VS. VOLUME
Selecting Speed vs. Volume from the stereo's Settings menu enables audio volume to be automatically adjusted based on your boat's speed2. Faster equals louder; slower equals lower volume.
- Compared to predecessor RA770 model
- Requires connection to an NMEA 2000 network with an appropriate speed sensor installed
In the Box
- Fusion Apollo™ MS-RA800 marine stereo
- Mounting gasket
- Four 8-gauge self-tapping screws
- Two screw covers
- Power and speaker wiring harness
- Auxiliary-in, line-out and subwoofer-out wiring harnesses
- 6 ft (2 m) drop cable for the NMEA 2000® network
- Dust cover
- Documentation
Specs
General | |
| Warranty | 3 years |
|---|---|
| Physical dimensions (Height) | 3.23" (82 mm) |
| Physical dimensions (Width) | 7.56" (192 mm) |
| Physical dimensions (Depth) | 4.7" (119.4 mm) |
| Weight | 1.37 lbs (620 g) |
| Control surface dust/water rating (when properly installed) | IPX6 and IPX7 |
| Rear dust/water rating (when properly installed) | IPX3 |
| Operating temperature range | -4° F to 158° F (-20° C to 70° C) |
| Current draw (max) | 25 A at 14.4 V; 15 A at 28.8 V |
| Multi-language interface | Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (BR), Portuguese (PT), Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish |
Audio | |
| Rated continuous (RMS) power (14.4 V input @ 4 Ohm <1%> | 40 W x 4 |
|---|---|
Electrical Features | |
| Power Input | 10.8 to 32 VDC |
|---|---|
| Compass-safe distance | 5.9" (150 mm) |
Stereo Features | |
| Display size | 4.3" (109 mm) |
|---|---|
| Display type | capacitive touchscreen color LCD |
| Display resolution | 800 x 480 |
| Optically bonded display | yes |
| Built-in amplifier | Class D (4 Ω) |
| Built-in Wi-Fi® | yes |
| Built-in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) | yes (with custom DSP profile setup using Garmin Audio app) |
| Stereo networking | yes (wired or wireless) |
| Garmin audio control | yes (MFD, smart device and Garmin watch) |
| Multi-Zone™ technology | 4 zones |
| Bluetooth® wireless technology | yes (Bluetooth® 5.3) |
| ANT® wireless technology | yes |
| Software updates | Over-the-air updates via Garmin Audio app/USB |
Sources | |
| Supported sources | AM, FM, BLUETOOTH®, Apple AirPlay® 2, HDMI ARC, USB audio, iPhone, iPod, AUX x2 |
|---|---|
| Supported audio formats (USB) | MP3, M4A (AAC/ALAC), FLAC, WAV |
Networking & Connections | |
| Auxiliary inputs (RCA) | 2 |
|---|---|
| HDMI ARC Ports | 1 |
| Ethernet ports | 1 |
| NMEA 2000® ports | 1 |
| NMEA 2000® LEN | 2 (65 mA) |
| USB 2.0 ports | 1 (USB-C) |
| AM/FM ports (Motorola antenna connector) | 1 (shared with DAB+) |
| DAB+ ports (FAKRA connector) | 1 |
| DAB+ ports (Motorola antenna connector) | 1 (shared with AM/FM) |
| Speaker connections | 4 (2 zone amplified) |
| RCA pre-out (left, right and subwoofer - requires external amplification) | 4 zones |
| Line out (requires external amplification) | 4 (L + R per zone) |
| Subwoofer out (requires external amplification) | 4 (1 mono output per zone) |
| Wireless frequencies/protocols | WiFi 2.4Ghz : +12dBm nominal MIMO 2 x 2 BLUETOOTH®: 2.4 GHz @ +10 dBm nominal ANT®: 2.4GHz 0dBm nominal |
| ANT® wireless range | Up to 10 ft |
| Bluetooth® wireless range | up to 30 ft |