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JL Audio MBT-RX Weatherproof Bluetooth Receiver

Universal Marine-Rated Bluetooth Audio Receiver Equipped with Bluetooth v4.0 and aptX Codec

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• Compatible with any Amplifier or Headunit with an Auxiliary Input
• Designed for marine and powersports applications
• IPX6 water resistance rating
• Compatible with Bluetooth equipped (A2DP) devices
• Bluetooth Version 3.0
• *Bluetooth signal up to 35 ft. (11 m) away

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Description


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JL Audio MBT-RX
 

General Features:

  • Compatible with any Amplifier or Headunit with an Auxiliary Input
  • For use in all environments
  • Designed for marine and powersports applications
  • IPX6 water resistance rating
  • Compatible with Bluetooth equipped (A2DP) devices
  • One Stereo Pair of Low-Level RCA Outputs
  • *Bluetooth signal up to 35 ft. (11 m) away
  • Bluetooth Version 3.0
  • Mounting hole ears for convenient installation
  • Requires 12v Power/Ground connection
  • Fuse Rating: 2A x 1 , Mini ATC
  • Dimensions: 2.30" W x 2.50" L x 0.50" H
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 2 Year Manufacturer's Warranty

*Maximum range is achieved in line-of-sight installations. While the receiver can be mounted in a hidden location, actual range will vary based on installation specifics.

Product history:

JL Audio MBT-RXv2 thumbnail
(newest, current model)
JL Audio MBT-RX thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by JL Audio MBT-RXv2)

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Specifications & Details


Bluetooth Specifications
Bluetooth Range
35 feet
Bluetooth Version Compatibility
Version 3.0
Connection Type
RCA Interconnect
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
2 years
Labor Warranty Duration
2 years
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

MBT-RX

Weight:

0.29lbs

Internal SKU:

mbtrx

Internal Product ID:

93387

Customer Ratings & Reviews


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5 star
86%
4 star
9%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.9
Value
5
Features
4.8
Design
4.9
Usability
4.9

Customer Reviews

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Works great !

I have my Mbt-rx hooked up to an amplified car audio system and sound quality is on point.

By Matt on September 7, 2015 Checkmark Icon Verified purchase

73 found this helpful


Outstanding!

Very nicely made, very easy to hook up and it works flawlessly. Sound is fantastic and links right up to my phone every time. Highly recommend!

By THT on July 24, 2015

68 found this helpful


A+ all the way

the sound is perfect automatically reconnects every time it turns on

By david on July 23, 2015

66 found this helpful


JL Audio Weatherproof Bluetooth Receiver - MBT-RX

It works great. Hooks up super easy. Red, black, and RCA cables. Only thing I wish it had was a "remote wire". So it won't stay on all the time.

By Anonymous on June 5, 2018

49 found this helpful


Good product. Not perfect but good

Very easy to install and connect to Bluetooth. This will not turn on and off your amp so if you don't have a head unit you have to wire in your remote turn on wire to a switch. Says 30' distance for transmission but mine breaks up between 15-20 feet. Other than that the unit is great. I would buy again for sure

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JL Audio Weatherproof Bluetooth Receiver - MBT-RX

I use this in a boat cause there is no place to mount a reciever, its feeding 2 amps (mids and lows) and works great!...sound quality is awsome!,connects to my phone with no problems..highly recommended!

By Anonymous on May 10, 2018

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Just what I wanted

I originally bought this for a cooler boom box. After I received it with a few more parts from Walmart I now have a bluetooth radio in my truck. This is an easy install and I would recommend this for anyone who would like to use Bluetooth in a car that's equipped with a Aux port but not Bluetooth.

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Great way to add Bluetooth

This is the second one that I have purchased. This time I hooked it up in my wives car and it works great.

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Incredible Product

Super easy to install and phone connects to it instantly. Have had ZERO issues.

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Awesome

The best Bluetooth product on the market. I use it everyday, I work out of my truck and love this product.

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