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Garmin Unveils Flagship Apollo RA800 Marine Stereo

Garmin Apollo RA800 Marine Stereo

July 8, 2025

Garmin, the world’s largest1 and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, has announced the premium Fusion Apollo™ RA800 marine stereo that brings reimagined design and powerful audio performance to boaters everywhere. Designed specifically for marine environments, the Apollo RA800 offers high-resolution, lossless audio and Wi-Fi® connectivity for exceptional sound performance and seamless streaming. The stereo also features a more powerful internal amplifier and drives up to four speakers.
  
“We are excited to continue to push the limits of excellence in marine audio entertainment. With the new Apollo RA800 on board, boaters and passengers can hear their music with unrivaled clarity. Plus, with an internal amplifier that produces 50% more power than its predecessor, users can keep the beat going strong all day and night.”
–Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President Consumer Sales and Marketing
 
Elevate the audio experience
 
Boasting ground-breaking audio technology, the Apollo RA800 is designed to amplify time spent on the water.

·       High-resolution audio: High-resolution lossless audio and Wi-Fi® technology provide optimal sound performance.
·       Next-gen amplifier: An upgraded internal amplifier is 50% more powerful than its predecessor.
·       Built-in DAB tuner: The built-in DAB tuner supports the latest DAB and DAB+ broadcasts, allowing for high-quality digital radio streaming whenever they’re supported.
·       Seamless streaming: Improved Wi-Fi connectivity for Apple AirPlay® audio streaming offers a superior high-fidelity listening experience.
·       Stereo grouping: Connect multiple Apollo stereos to share audio sources across different listening zones on the boat.  
·       Pin-sharp touchscreen: With a 4.3” LCD the RA800 offers clear advances in image resolution, color saturation, wide viewing angles and readability in bright daylight.  
·       Quicker response times: Enjoy lightning-fast response times with a processor that is eight times faster than the previous generation.
 
Available now, the Fusion Apollo RA800 has a suggested retail price of $999.99 USD. With the same mounting specifications and connections as its predecessors, the new stereo is a drop-in replacement for existing RA770 and RA670 stereos. To learn more, visit garmin.com/marine/audio.

  1. Based on 2024 sales ↩︎

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