Fusion Apollo MS-RA770?

I bought one, and I like the features, especially the PartyBus feature. I was hoping to use it to be able to have movies for the kids in the cabin and music on deck simultaneously, or marry them up.

However, it doesn’t play nice with the 2001 factory amps, and I couldn’t get a ground loop out of the system. There was another thread recently were the sister product (SRX400) was having a similar issue. YMMV.

If you go this route, you might need to budget new amps, wires etc.
 
Mnm, I also am looking at the boat show I spoke to Fusion last week and asked a few questions his reply was with these new head units you have to keep their software updated other than that he says there hasn’t been any issues at all.
I hope hes right because I'm buying a RA780 And SXRA400 for the salon.
 
Yea, Proline is the dealer at the show. I spoke to them a couple months ago and she said she would honor the price she gave me over the phone when i go to the show. The JL unit was a 30% discount. I'm hoping the Fusion would be too. The fusion is a little more, but the reviews were good. The JL reviews aren't the greatest.
 
I called Proline to get a baseline price before the show and she’s calling me back Monday Are you sure about the 30%?
That would be a great savings I did but some JL’s from them at the boat show prior and they did have the best prices.
 
I called Proline to get a baseline price before the show and she’s calling me back Monday Are you sure about the 30%?
That would be a great savings I did but some JL’s from them at the boat show prior and they did have the best prices.
Well the JLmm100 goes for $599....$419 at the show she said. That's 30%
 
Does anyone have one of these? I'm going to the boat show next weekend and thought I had my mind made up on the JL-mm100-BE. Now that I'm looking at this unit, with the touch screen and functions I may change my mind.

https://www.fusionentertainment.com/marine/products/stereo-units/ms-ra770

https://www.fusionentertainment.com/marine

Bought it this summer along with JLA amplifier, speakers and sub. Easy install and setup and looks great. Function has been flawless. Pairs easily. Did a lot of research because I'm skeptical of new products. But very happy and plan to add the another unit below.
 
Well I ended up going with the JL. I went to the show and look/tried them both. I liked the look of the Fusion and all, but the touch screen was hard to use. The unit was hard to navigate. The touch screen was not responsive and was a little frustrating trying to get around. Since this is Garmin thing now I was hoping it was as good as my GPS. Also the MSRP price was $699 and she was only giving 20% off, so that was like $560 plus tax. I ended up getting the JL that was $599 for $410 plus tax, that's 30%. I think I'll be happy with it, but really did like the look of the Fusion. Oh well.
 
Bought it this summer along with JLA amplifier, speakers and sub. Easy install and setup and looks great. Function has been flawless. Pairs easily. Did a lot of research because I'm skeptical of new products. But very happy and plan to add the another unit below.

What one did you buy?
 
I called Proline to get a baseline price before the show and she’s calling me back Monday Are you sure about the 30%?
That would be a great savings I did but some JL’s from them at the boat show prior and they did have the best prices.
Let me know what you got it for. At the show it's posted 20% off everything. Last year it was 30%. He was going to sell me the MX770 for $200 there yesterday also with some haggle, but that's 30% also. They are good people to work with though so I can't knock them.
 
Mnm99, I went to proline at the show yesterday and bought the RA770 and the Sxr400 no tax, shipped for free.
I looked at the JL (who bought Clarion) but my entire boat is set up for Fusion (cockpit remote etc.)
William did say the JL units are excellent so I’m sure you’ll love it.
After re reading your post above your saying he was going to sell you the RA770 for $200?
 
Mnm99, I went to proline at the show yesterday and bought the RA770 and the Sxr400 no tax, shipped for free.
I looked at the JL (who bought Clarion) but my entire boat is set up for Fusion (cockpit remote etc.)
William did say the JL units are excellent so I’m sure you’ll love it.
After re reading your post above your saying he was going to sell you the RA770 for $200?
No, the MX 770 Speakers. How did you get no tax? I paid cash and she said I have to pay tax. Huh...
 
No, the MX 770 Speakers. How did you get no tax? I paid cash and she said I have to pay tax. Huh...

Ah I see. I offered him cash no tax or credit card I wasn’t paying tax with cash cause that goes in his pocket.
But tax was included.
And with a CC I was going to keep shopping.
 
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Ah I see. I offered him cash no tax or credit card I wasn’t paying tax with cash cause that goes in his pocket.
And with a CC I was going to keep shopping.

I am guessing you mean for cash "tax was included" right? ;)This is a public forum.

-Kevin
 
I'm just wrapping up the install on my boat. 2 zones - Bridge and Cockpit. Aux out is for the Bose system in the Saloon.
The Bridge Zone Speakers are powered by one JL M400/4 amplifier and one JL M600/1 for the Sub. Speakers on Bridge are two M70-CCS-SG-WH JL Component speaker systems, two M70-CCS-SG-WH JL Coaxial speakers, and one M101B5-SG-WH JL Subwoofer.
The Cockpit Zone speakers are powered by one JL M400/4 amplifier and one JL M600/1 for the Sub. Speakers in the cockpit are two M70-CCS-SG-WH JL Component speaker systems, two M70-CCS-SG-WH JL Coaxial Speakers, and one M101B5-SG-WH JL Subwoofer.
I installed the Fusion NMEA 2000 wired remote in the cockpit which can control the system from that location.
Also I installed the Fusion-Link App on my Apple phone then linked it via WIFI to the RA770.
I set up the Bluetooth feature and can stream Pandora and music from my iPhone all using the Fusion-Link or head unit.
Just getting it fired up and so far I'm impressed with the flexibility and sound quality.
Contrary to the above I find the unit's touch screen very responsive and fast as well as the response using the iPhone.
Still to do is finish installing the SiriusXM receiver, get the Bose integration finished, then balance the system. As a note I'm trying to understand if it best to set the speaker crossovers at the amplifiers or on the head unit or on both - still playing with that.

Pretty happy so far..
 
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TTmott nice upgrade So you ran RCA Jack's from the bridge to the salon? I wanted to use the line out on the srx400 to the Bose Im hoping Im correct. I was also going to run an Ethernet cable between the Ra770 on the bridge to the Srx400 for party bus mode even though they say it works over wifi. I'm glad you have good results with the touchscreen I was nervous.
How did you Mount it? The old Clarion hole is too larger than the new head unit.
 
TTmott nice upgrade So you ran RCA Jack's from the bridge to the salon? I wanted to use the line out on the srx400 to the Bose Im hoping Im correct. I was also going to run an Ethernet cable between the Ra770 on the bridge to the Srx400 for party bus mode even though they say it works over wifi. I'm glad you have good results with the touchscreen I was nervous.
How did you Mount it? The old Clarion hole is too larger than the new head unit.
Yes the RCA's were ran with the boat's NMEA 2000 backbone. I didn't run an Ethernet cable; I don't yet have the need for a network beyond what is now on the boat.
Here is a helpful hint - do not run any of the audio cabling parallel and next to the sounder transducer cabling; even though they are both shielded noise seems to bleed through.
 
What one did you buy?
Entire system consists of the Fusion Apollo RA770, JLA M600/6 amplifier, 4 JLA MX650-CCX speakers, and a JLA MX10IB3 subwoofer. And for the install I replaced all speaker wiring with 12 guage.
 
ttmott, do you have pics of your install? How is everyone working around the single din opening?
Aparently this stereo is smaller than the opening.
 

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