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The Rockford Fosgate Punch Marine PMX-8BB offers strong bass, per‑zone sub control and a wide set of analog inputs with straightforward installation and marine display compatibility; however it lacks digital audio outputs and some users report weaker radio reception than factory units.
Buyer confidence
74%Highlights
- 2-Year Warranty
- CAN-bus (Controller Area Network) compatible. Requires PMX-CAN accessory
- *Antenna not included
- Automotive grade AM/FM Radio, Weatherband Radio digital tuner. Supports Radio Data System (RDS) to receive and display broadcast information
Key specs
Full specs- Operating Voltage
- 10.5V - 16V
- Device Type
- Digital-Media Black Box
- Fuse Rating
- 15A
- Remote Capacity
- (see Compatibility Chart)
- Power Output
- CEA-2006 Power Rating25W x 4 @ 4Ω RMS≤1.0% THD+N
- Speaker Impedance
- 2-Ohms
- Frequency Response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- GENERAL
- N/A
Key specs
Full specs- Operating Voltage
- 10.5V - 16V
- Device Type
- Digital-Media Black Box
- Fuse Rating
- 15A
- Remote Capacity
- (see Compatibility Chart)
Highlights
Overview- 2-Year Warranty
- CAN-bus (Controller Area Network) compatible. Requires PMX-CAN accessory
- *Antenna not included
Review highlights
Based on customer reviewsRockford Fosgate Punch Marine PMX-8BB — punchy multi‑zone marine receiver
The Rockford Fosgate Punch Marine PMX-8BB offers strong bass, per‑zone sub control and a wide set of analog inputs with straightforward installation and marine display compatibility; however it lacks digital audio outputs and some users report weaker radio reception than factory units.
What buyers praise
- Strong bass performance
- Per‑zone sub and multi‑zone output flexibility (4 zones plus L/R)
What to watch for
- No digital (coaxial/optical) outputs — may complicate connection to external DSPs or hi‑res sources
Overview
The PMX-8BB is a hide-away digital media receiver black box designed to be paired with the PMX-8DH controller. It provides multi-zone marine audio source functionality with CANbus connectivity for NMEA2K integration when used with the PMX-CAN adapter.
Best for
- Boat owners who want a concealed source unit with remote display/control
- Systems requiring multi-zone audio distribution
- Installations needing CANbus/NMEA2K integration
Key points
- Designed for use with the PMX-8DH controller; compatible with its 5" ultra bright color TFT display
- Global AM/FM/WB tuner and SiriusXM-ready
- Full iOS/Android support; Made for iPod/iPhone
- Dual USB inputs with video playback plus A/V input and video output
- Built-in Bluetooth AVRCP 1.5 for audio control
- 2-source zone control and 4-zone volume control
Fit and use
This unit is a hide-away (black box) source component intended to be installed out of sight and controlled via a compatible display/controller such as the PMX-8DH. Use the PMX-CAN adapter for CANbus connection to NMEA2K systems. The PMX-8BB provides multi-zone outputs and companion inputs for integrating external video and audio equipment.
What to know
The PMX-8BB is a source (black box) unit and is intended to be paired with a compatible controller/display for user interaction. NMEA2K/CANbus integration requires the PMX-CAN adapter (refer to accessory info). Software updates and configuration information are available from the product resources; check those before…
Highlights
Key features
- 2-Year Warranty
- CAN-bus (Controller Area Network) compatible. Requires PMX-CAN accessory
- *Antenna not included
- Automotive grade AM/FM Radio, Weatherband Radio digital tuner. Supports Radio Data System (RDS) to receive and display broadcast information
- Licensed Pandora control (apple direct USB or BT/ android via bluetooth)
- Made for iPhone apple certified
- Bluetooth, A2DP only, AVRCP 1.4
- Simple secure pairing bluetooth profile for android & iOS
- Display album art from connected iPhones on the radios display
- Folder browsing via BT connected iPhones
- 4 sets (Zones) RCA out; 4 active with 4 channels per zone (2 full range + 2 sub) 4V signal output
- Internal power amplifier 4x50w 2 ohm stable
More info
Manufacturer details
The PMX-8BB is a hide-away digital media receiver black box designed for use with the PMX-8DH controller. Features CANbus functionality for connection to NMEA2K systems using PMX-CAN.
PMX-8BB | Software Downloads
PMX-8BB | Update Process
PMX-8BB | Configure Online
Additional details
Global AM/FM/WB Tuner, SiriusXM Ready, Full iOS/Android, Made for iPod, Dual USB Input w/ Video Playback, Bluetooth AVRCP 1.5, 2-Source Zone Control, 4-Zone Volume Control, 6 Channel F/R/S 4V Zone 1&2 Pre-outs, 2 Channel Zone 3&4 4V Pre-outs, 7-Band Graphic Equalizer, Punch EQ, A/V Input, Video Output, CAN Ready, EEPROM Non-Volatile Memory,Wired Illumination Control, Steering Wheel Control Ready. Features CANbus functionality for connection to NMEA2K systems using the PMX-CAN adaptor (see Accessories tab.)
Technologies
Made for Android
This device supports the Google "Made for Android" protocol.
Pandora® Internet Radio
Pandora® (also known as Pandora Internet Radio) is a music streaming and automated music recommendation service.
Element Ready™ | Source Units
All components are protected against harsh outdoor elements like Dust, UV, Temperature, Water, Corrosion &
CANbus
CAN (Controller Area Network) bus is a message-based protocol, designed originally for automotive applications,
SiriusXM-Ready®
This radio is ready to accept SiriusXM® satellite programming.
Made for iPod/iPhone
Made for iPod/iPhone certifies that this product has passed Apple certification for device compatibility.
USB Playback
This source unit supports playback from a USB device.
Built In Bluetooth®
FLAC
This is similar to how Zip works, except with FLAC you will get much better compression because it is designed
Specs
Specifications
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| Operating Voltage | 10.5V - 16V |
| Device Type | Digital-Media Black Box |
| Fuse Rating | 15A |
| Remote Capacity | (see Compatibility Chart) |
| Power Output | CEA-2006 Power Rating25W x 4 @ 4Ω RMS≤1.0% THD+N |
| Speaker Impedance | 2-Ohms |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| GENERAL | N/A |
| FEATURES | N/A |
| Display Size | N/A |
| SPEAKER OUTPUTS | YES |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | H4.25" x W8.3" x D2.2" (108mm x 211mm x 56mm) |
| Clock (Yes/No) | No |
| Multi-Zone/Multi-Source (Yes/No) | Yes |
| Speaker Outputs (Yes/No) | Yes |
| Bluetooth® (Yes/No) | Yes 3.0+EDR, A2DP 1.3 |
| SiriusXM-Ready® (Yes/No) | YesRequires SXV300 |
| Pandora® Internet Radio (Yes/No) | Yes |
| AUX Input (Yes/No) | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Control Ready(Yes/No) | Yes |
| USB Charging (Yes/No) | Yes |
| AUX Input (Yes/No) | Yes |
| FM TUNER Frequency Range | 87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz |
| TUNER Number Of Presets | 18 FM / 12 AM / 6 WB |
| WB TUNER Frequency Range | 162.40 - 162.55 (US & Canada) |
| TUNER | N/A |
| AM TUNER Frequency Range | 530 kHz - 1710 kHz |
| MEDIA PLAYER Audio Format Compatibility | MP3 WMA FLAC |
| MEDIA PLAYER | N/A |
| USB Version | 2.0 |
| USB Capacity | 32Gb max 999 Folders max 999 Songs max |
| USB Output Current | 1A |
| Android Compatibility | Bluetooth® Only |
| Made for iPod Models | iPod Touch (5th generation) iPod Touch (4th generation) iPod Nano (7th generation) iPod Nano (6th generation) |
| RCA OUTPUTS | N/A |
| Made for iPhone Models | iPhone XS (pending) iPhone XS Max iPhone XR (pending) iPhone X iPhone 8 iPhone 8 Plus iPhone 7 iPhone 7 Plus iPhone 6s iPhone 6s Plus iPhone 6 iPhone 6 Plus iPhone 5S iPhone 5C iPhone 5 iPhone 4 iPhone 4S Phone 3GS |
| RCA Output Voltage | 4V |
| RCA Output Impedance | 500Ω |
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Compatibility
| MODEL | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| PMX-8DH 1,2 | Punch Marine Full Function Wired 5" TFT Display Head |
| PMX-1R 1 | Punch Marine Full Function Wired Remote 2.7" Display |
| PMX-0R 1 | Punch Marine Wired Remote Control |
1 The PMX-8BB is compatible with (1) PMX-8DH and combination of (3) PMX-1R and/or PMX-0R remotes, 100 ft Total Wired Distance
2 25-ft. max cable to PMX-8BB. When using a PMX-8DH as your main display, it will not work with an extension cable longer than 25-feet in length. The PMX-8DH is supplied with a 10 foot cable (PMX10C) in the box. If you require a longer extension cable, you may use the PMX16C or PMC25C.
Videos
Firmware Update | PMX-8BB
This illustrates how to download and perform a firmware update on your PMX-8BB multi-media source unit.
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