Boss MR1560DI Marine MP3-Compatible Digital Media Receiver

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 7.9 x 2.2 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0032FOKJM
• Item model number: MR1560DI
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,218 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

This digital media marine receiver from Boss Audio lets you play back your favorite MP3s from USB devices or SD Cards, and connect external devices using the front-panel auxiliary input. It also features a unique iPod dock--insert your iPod, attach the control panel, and enjoy full control while it's safe inside. The MR1560DI features illuminated, touch-sensitive controls and an oversized black mask display, for a nice clean look.

A digital media marine receiver with a built-in iPod dock. Click to enlarge.

Your iPod is safely tucked away inside the receiver.

Includes wireless remote.

Marine-Ready
The MR1560DI is ready to cope with the elements, featuring a UV-coated front panel and PC board with conformal coating.

Detachable Control Panel
Take your front panel with you for added security. The control panel features an oversized, active black mask display and illuminated control buttons.

AM/FM Radio
Enjoy your favorite radio programming with the PLL-synthesized tuner, featuring 30 station presets for instant access to your preferred stations, and switchable USA/Europe radio frequencies.

Built-In iPod Docking Station
The MR1560DI features an innovative iPod approach, with no cables necessary. Insert your iPod into the head unit and replace the faceplate, and enjoy full iPod control from the front panel, with your iPod safely tucked away from the elements.

Auxiliary Input
The convenient front-panel auxiliary input (3.5mm mini jack) is a great way to enjoy audio from your iPod, MP3 player, or other external audio devices.

Play Your Digital Media
Play back MP3s from both USB devices and SD cards, with full ID3 tag display of artist/track info.

Dial in Your Sound
Choose from preset EQ response curves and make further adjustments with separate bass and treble controls.

A Loudness setting allows you to get full bass response at lower volumes.

USB and SD Connectivity
The MR1560DI features a front-panel USB port and SD Card jack, so you can instantly switch out USB thumb drives or SD cards with a fresh batch of MP3 tunes/podcasts/etc.

Plenty of Power
The MR1560DI provides 80 Watts through four channels, and front/rear 5V RCA preamp outputs.

Remote Included
A wireless remote control is included for convenient control of the system.

What's in the Box
Boss MR1560DI Receiver, Remote Control, Mounting Hardware, User's Manual

Product Description

Boss Marine Solid State Mp3 Rcv Ipod Dock Touch Panel 80Wx4 White

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for keeping your Ipod safe, little hard to figure out controls., June 11, 2010

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Thomas Glover (Reno, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boss MR1560DI Marine MP3-Compatible Digital Media Receiver (Electronics)

We always use an Ipod when we are on the boat, so this sounded great! Installation was easy, I have two amps and this has pre amp outputs for front, rear and sub woofer so I just had to plug them in. Great sound, doesn't have any different sound features, just bass and treble adjustments along with bass boost if you have a sub woofer, but it sounds great. When you put your Ipod inside, which is pretty easy, it is secure so you don't have to worry about it getting wet or bouncing all over you dash. It also charges when it is docked inside. Won't support the Iphone, but I have had just about every Ipod docked in it and they all worked. The "touch pad" controls are not as sensitive or fast as you would think, sometime you have to touch them a few time to get it to work. The wireless remote is great. My stereo is mounted at an angle (2001 Ski Centurion)and if you are sitting down in the back set you need to hold the remote up high to work, not a big deal. The only real negative thing that I have with the stereo is that if you find a specific song, playlist or whatever it is time consuming and you will need the directions until you have done it a few time. The great thing is though, it has an aux input so you can always plug another Ipod in that way.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Loved it, but can no longer read panel, December 26, 2010

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T. Hoffer "lielvarde" (Gainesville, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Boss MR1560DI Marine MP3-Compatible Digital Media Receiver (Electronics)

I bought this with little expectations. Thinking that in a year or so, I'd upgrade. After the third month of having this on my boat, center console, I took the boat out on the gulf, started up the radio, and nothing showed up on the screen display. It's almost impossible to figure things out without the display. There are so many buttons that have multiple uses. Luckily, the remote control works fine and after reading the manual again, I can use it effectively.

What happened to the radio? I don't know. My only thoughts are that moisture got into my center console area and with the boat covered, the humid environment created inside the console where the radio sits caused part of the radio unit to burn out. Yes, the outside part of the radio (the cover) is waterproof, but the back of the radio that is placed into the hole of the console is not.


The ipod docking is pretty neat. It can be a little difficult to insert the ipod if you have big fingers like I do. I get it to work every time, but it could be a bit easier. I've also used the auxiliary-out option and it works perfectly. I have yet to try the USB option.

This radio does put out great sound. When I am cruising and blasting, however, it will flip off my fuse after about an hour of sustained loudness. I do have it cranked high, so it doesn't surprise me.

If you can keep this radio from getting any moisture, then it's a great buy. If you have an open center console where moisture may somehow get to the back of the radio, you might just run into the same problem as I did.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reciever, August 14, 2010

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m san - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Boss MR1560DI Marine MP3-Compatible Digital Media Receiver (Electronics)

Boss has out done themselves with this unit!! This unit compared to other models is less expensive and easy to install. It works with practically every ipod, except Generation 1 and 2. But my Ipod touch sounds great while docked inside safely. It was very easy to install and the 80 Watts x 4 makes any speaker sound better than before. I like the transfer feature that allows you to transfer music from a SD card to Your media device. Highly recommended for any boater looking for an exceptional stereo for there Boat.