Stage .5 - Streaming Only Audio Package - AP200/M3-650x

Streaming Only Audio Package: JL Audio AP200/4BT + M3-650X Speakers

A stripped-down system for boats that don't need a full head unit — no radio, no display, no tuner. The JL Audio® AP200/4BT amplifier has Bluetooth® streaming built directly into it, so your phone or tablet is the source. Pair it with JL Audio M3-650X-S-Gw 6.5" coaxial speakers and you've got a genuinely capable sound system with nothing extra to mount, wire, or program. Available with two speakers (one pair) or four speakers (two pairs), so you can size it to a single-zone helm setup or a small two-zone system.

Why This Combo Works

Not every boat needs a dedicated marine stereo. If AM/FM and SiriusXM aren't part of the plan and everyone's streaming from their phone anyway, a Bluetooth-equipped amplifier does the job with one less component to mount, one less display to worry about in the sun, and one less thing to wire. The AP200/4BT is a compact, IP67-rated 4-channel Class-D amplifier that streams audio directly from a paired smartphone and includes a wired remote (flush-, surface-, or bar-mountable) for basic volume and source control at the helm. It's sized to drive the M3-650X speakers comfortably — 40W x 4 into 4 ohms is well within the M3-650X's 75–100W recommended range for a pair split across two channels, so the system has real headroom without needing a bigger amp.

1. JL Audio® AP200/4BT Compact Amplifier w/ Bluetooth® (010-03431-00)

A tough, ultracompact 4-channel amplifier built to be the entire source and amp for a simple system — no head unit required.

• Channels: 4
• Source: Built-in Bluetooth® streaming, no head unit needed
• Power @ 4 ohm: 40W x 4, or 100W x 2 bridged
• Power @ 2 ohm: 50W x 4
• Amplifier class: Class-D
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Control: Included wired remote (flush, surface, or bar mount), IPX7-rated
• Rating: IP67 amplifier body (excluding cables), ignition protected
• Operating voltage: 9–16 VDC
• Fuse rating: 35A (AFS, AGU, or MaxiFuse™ recommended)
• Dimensions: 7.28" W x 4.9" D x 1.85" H

2. JL Audio® M3-650X-S-Gw 6.5" Coaxial Speakers (010-03063-00)

JL Audio's entry point into real marine-duty coaxials — long-excursion woofer, silk dome tweeter, and UV- and corrosion-resistant construction throughout, finished with gloss white sport grilles.

• Configuration: 2-way coaxial, 6.5" woofer + 0.75" silk dome tweeter
• Woofer: Mica-filled IMPP cone, rubber surround
• Power handling: 60W RMS / 225W peak per speaker
• Impedance: 4 ohms
• Sensitivity: 89.5 dB @ 1W
• Frequency response: 55 Hz – 25 kHz
• Recommended power: 20W minimum, 75–100W per channel ideal
• Mounting: Wide flange, 6-hole pattern; cutout ~5", top-mount depth ~2.875"
• Air space: Free-air rated — needs at least 2 cu. ft. (57 L) of enclosed air volume behind each speaker
• Available as: 2 speakers (1 pair) or 4 speakers (2 pairs), select above

What's Included

• 1x JL Audio AP200/4BT Compact 4-Channel Amplifier w/ Bluetooth® (010-03431-00), with wired remote
• 2x or 4x JL Audio M3-650X-S-Gw 6.5" Coaxial Speakers (010-03063-00), depending on the option selected

Note: This package does not include a head unit, power connection kit, RCA cable, or antenna. The AP200/4BT streams directly from a paired Bluetooth device; if you want AM/FM, SiriusXM, or a display, one of our packages built around the Fusion RA210 is a better fit. Speaker wire, power wiring, and mounting fasteners for non-standard cutouts are not included. Each speaker requires a minimum of 2 cu. ft. of enclosed air space for proper low-frequency performance.