Best UTV Sound Bars
These sound bars will make your UTV a mobile party wagon
For many of us, driving along, even in the UTV, requires some music to make it feel just right. You can easily increase the enjoyment factor of your UTV by adding a stereo system to the machine, but where do you mount the speakers? UTV sound bars are an easy solution to adding the right amount of speakers to your machine. Most top rated sound bars mount on the roll cage and in an easy to mount location up and away from the mechanical parts of the machine. Which one is best for you and your machine? Here are five of the best UTV sound bar options available today and what you need to know about them to see if one is the right fit for you.
Table of contents
- 1. Editor's Choice: SSV Works WP3 Overhead Four-Speaker System
- 2. MTX Overhead Sound Bar
- 3. BOSS Audio BRT25SLR
- 4. Bazooka G3 Party Bar
- 5. Wet Sounds Stealth 10 Ultra HD Sound Bar
- 6. Bushwhacker UTV Speaker Mount
- Who Makes the Best UTV Sound Bar?
- How hard is it to install a sound bar on my UTV?
- Do I need to remove the sound bar if I'm going to ride in wet, muddy conditions?
- What should I keep in mind when using a UTV sound bar?
1. Editor's Choice: SSV Works WP3 Overhead Four-Speaker System
Leave it to SSV Works to come up with a fully self-contained system that is sure to impress you. This overhead UTV soundbar mounts to your stock cage and is fully self-contained. You just need to hook up a power source and you’re good to go. There is an internal Bluetooth-powered audio player that can run off your iPod, phone or other device. It has four built-in, 50-watt amps that are low power drawing, so they won’t run down your battery system. Each amp runs a single waterproof speaker. It’s louder than you might think, as the amps have been designed to work with your machine’s power system. There is also an AM/FM tuner with internal antenna and there’s even a dome light. It is a very durable and easy to use system and might just be the best UTV sound bar in the industry.
2. MTX Overhead Sound Bar
MTX is a company long known for its quality car audio systems. They are doing great things with UTV sound bars as well and this self-contained UTV bluetooth sound bar is no exception. It has a built-in 280-watt amplifier and four 6.5-inch coaxial, all-weather speakers. You can either connect through Bluetooth, a 3.5mm auxiliary jack or a USB port to connect your audio files. Or, you can go old-school and use the AM/FM radio. It even has a digital clock. There is a dome light and cargo nets to hold things like sun glasses and more. It connects in minutes to your UTV power system and mounts to any 1.75- to 2-inch roll cage. RCA outputs allow for speaker expansion, too. A very easy to use and mount system.
3. BOSS Audio BRT25SLR
Don’t let the smaller 25-inch size of this UTV sound bar from Boss Audio fool you. It has some serious thump thanks to a built-in amplifier, four three-inch high-power speakers, and two one-inch PEI dome tweeters. The Boss sound bar is completely weatherproof and has Bluetooth connectivity. The bar has built-in DSP, EQ, and Pre-amp outputs to allow you to expand and connect to other systems and speakers. And to add a custom look, there is a multi-color LED lighting system built into this sound bar, so you can add some flair to your ride.
4. Bazooka G3 Party Bar
Bazooka takes UTV sound bars very seriously and you can turn your machine into party central with the Bazooka G3 Party Bar. It is loaded with 10 marine-grade speakers (2 woofers, 4 mid-range, and 4 tweeters) that face both the front and the back of the bar, so people all around know where the party is at. A built-in 450-watt amplifier pumps up the jams to all of those speakers with music input from the integrated digital audio player while you ride. Getting your favorite music to the Party Bar from your smart phone or audio player is easy via Bluetooth, or auxiliary cable connection, but the party doesn't stop there when you kick it up a notch with the programmable LED light system. Extra connectors and a programable remote control let you add in additional LED lighting, too. This is a pretty cool UTV Bluetooth sound bar for those looking to express their music with everyone around.
5. Wet Sounds Stealth 10 Ultra HD Sound Bar
When it comes to UTV sound systems, Wet Sounds is no stranger to the game and their Stealth 10 Surge sound bar is one of the best in the business. This sound bar features the perfect combination of mid-range drivers and titanium tweeters for a rich sound that is crisp and clean at virtually any level. The speakers are housed inside a fully extruded aluminum housing that also houses their Bluetooth-enabled audio receiver that distributes dynamic full-range sound. Also, a built-in, high-output advanced DSP amplifier that features auxiliary inputs, and a 2 Volt line driver output that enables you to link to an additional sound bar or amplifier and speakers.
6. Bushwhacker UTV Speaker Mount
The other UTV sound bars are great, but what about those of us on a budget? There are quite a few UTV owners out there who simply don’t want to invest in a sound bar for their UTVs when they don’t use them all the time. What is a workable alternative for them? Bushwhacker came up with a mounting system for using portable speaker systems, such as an ECOXGEAR Wireless Bluetooth speaker that they may already have, but doesn’t cost near what a standard UTV sound bar does. The Bushwhacker mount provides a secure mounting point to carry a portable speaker system on the roll cage of your UTV and offers ½-inches of padding to protect your speaker from damage on the trail. Velcro strapping secures the mount and the speaker to your machine. This is basically the best budget UTV sound model you can find – they are literally a fraction of the price, and you can still use your speaker wherever you want.
Who Makes the Best UTV Sound Bar?
There are several things to look for in UTV Bluetooth sound bar models. Regardless of anything else, you need one that is completely waterproof. Most reputable UTV sound bars are marine-grade waterproof, meaning they can withstand repeatedly getting wet, and even harsh saltwater environments. Past that, you want to get one that fits your budget. Let’s face it – they can get pretty pricey, depending on what you’re getting. Know how much you can spend before you start looking into what you want and limit yourself.
Many Bluetooth sound bars are completely self-contained systems. They have connections for playing your audio files and have built-in amplifiers to power the system. Several have ways to connect more speakers or connect the sound bar to a bigger system. Any way you go, adding a sound bar can add the gift of music to your ride.
How hard is it to install a sound bar on my UTV?
Installation is pretty straightforward since most sound bars utilize clamps that mount to the roll cage of your UTV, and run power wires to the battery or a power block. The only wires you'll likely deal with after installation are auxiliary input or USB cords going to the device that you use for your music unless you've purchased a unit with Bluetooth capability.
Do I need to remove the sound bar if I'm going to ride in wet, muddy conditions?
This depends on whether or not your sound bar is weather-resistant. Most sound bar manufacturers know that we're using these products in extreme conditions and build them appropriately. Just do your homework and find one that is water/weather-resistant so you don't have anything to worry about.
What should I keep in mind when using a UTV sound bar?
The biggest thing to keep in mind is personal restraint with your UTV sound bar. Remember that we’re all out trying to have fun with our UTVs, and we need to be respectful of others and the environment. There is a time and place to blast your stereo, and you need to know when that is, and more importantly when that isn’t. One of the biggest complaints we face with our UTVs is sound issues. Being loud and obnoxious is the fastest way to get a riding area closed. Treading lightly means more than just not ripping up the ground.
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Recent Updates
07/24/2023: Removed obsolete products and replaced with current models- Wet Sounds Sound Bar and Boss Audio. Updated product links and product descriptions
12/08/2022: Added promoted product - Kemimoto
06/01/2022: Updated product descriptions, and added additional FAQ info.
11/03/2021: Updated product descriptions, updated product links, updated Bazooka to G3 Party bar, added additional resources, and added Wet Sounds Sound Bar.
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Derrek's love for all things ATV started when he was a mere 11 years old, growing up on his family farm. His mom gave him and his sister a choice - get a horse, or a three-wheeler. The sister wanted the horse, and Derrek wanted the ATV. Luckily he won out, and was soon burning up the trails on a Yamaha Tri-Moto 200. By the time he was 14, he had saved enough of his own money by working on the farm and in his folks restaurant to buy a new 4-wheeler. That happened the day he and his mom were driving past the dealership and saw 1987 Banshee. His mom had no idea what he was buying, and he never looked back. He's been riding ever since, and been writing professionally for many years. He has ridden all over North America and been behind the controls of just about every machine out there. And yes, he still has his 1987 Yamaha Banshee.
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