About the Boss 460BRGB
A lot of receiver for the money
A lot of receiver for the money
With the Boss 460BRGB digital media receiver, you can listen to your music, your way – without busting your budget. Built-in Bluetooth® connectivity means you can stream your favorite music apps and enjoy the convenience of hands-free calling with your Apple® or Android™ smartphone.
Green is just one of the available lighting color choices
Apple® and Android™ smartphones
This receiver works with a wide variety of Apple® and Android™ smartphones, plus compatible music players and other devices, through the Bluetooth® connection. You can stream Internet radio, or simply cue up the music you have stored in your phone. You can also tune into your local AM/FM stations, plug a thumb drive into the USB port, slide a card into the SD slot, or connect a music player to the front AUX input.
Multi-color lighting
The 460BRGB sounds great, but it looks cool, too, thanks to an adjustable LCD display and multi-color lighting that you can adjust to reflect your style. When you decide to expand your system, you'll appreciate the front and rear preamp outputs.
Bluetooth note: Use of this receiver's Bluetooth features will depend upon your phone's Bluetooth capabilities. Learn more in our article explaining Bluetooth profiles.
iPod/smartphone note: If you're going to use your iPod or smartphone with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for compatibility information.
Product highlights:
General Features:
- digital media receiver with AM/FM tuner (does not play CDs)
- built-in amplifier (18 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
- built-in Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling and music streaming
- works with a wide variety of smartphones and devices
- plays MP3 and WMA music files
- detachable face with adjustable multi-color LCD display
- wireless remote control
Expandability:
- inputs: front USB port (no iPod® control), front auxiliary input, SD card slot
- outputs: 4-channel preamp outputs (2-volt front, rear)
Other Features and Specs:
- warranty: 3 years
- MFR # 460BRGB
What's in the box:
- Digital media receiver (15A fuse)
- Faceplate (inside face case)
- Trim-ring (installed)
- Sleeve (installed)
- Power/ground harness
- Speaker harness
- Remote control (CR2025 3V battery installed)
- 2 Removal tools
- Backstrap
- 4 ISO-mount screws
- Self-tapping screw
- Rear-support stud
- Flat washer
- Lock washer
- Nut
- Face-case
- User's Manual
- Warranty/Registration Card
- 3 Year Warranty Extension Card
- "Thank You" card
- "Like us on Facebook"card
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Features & specs
Expandability | ||
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AUX Input | Front | |
Audio/video Input | --- | |
USB Input | Front | |
USB Port Power | --- | |
Backup Camera Input | No | |
Second Camera Input | No | |
CarPlay | No | |
Android Auto | No | |
Siri Control | No | |
Alexa Voice Control | ||
Android Control | Yes | |
Memory Card Slot | USB, SD/SDHC | |
Bluetooth Compatible | Built-in | |
Satellite Radio Ready | No | |
HD Radio | No | |
Navigation | --- | |
iPod Compatibility | ||
Full size | N/A | |
Nano | N/A | |
Touch | N/A | |
iPhone | N/A | |
General | ||
RMS Power (CTA-2006) | N/A | |
RMS Power (Manufacturer) | 18 watts | |
Peak Output | 50 watts | |
RMS Power Bandwidth | Not givenHz | |
Preamp Outputs | 4-channel | |
Sub Preamp Outputs | No | |
Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs | No | |
Video Screen | No | |
Navigation App Compatible (iOS) | ||
Navigation App Compatible (Android) | ||
Preamp Voltage | 2 volts | |
Screen Size | --- | |
Screen Type | --- | |
Display Color | Bluish white | |
Key Button Color | Variable | |
EQ Bands | None | |
Wireless Remote | Yes | |
Steering Wheel Control Compatible | No | |
Parts Warranty | 3 Years | |
Labor Warranty | 3 Years | |
Tuner | ||
FM Sensitivity | --- | |
European Tuning | Yes | |
Seek/Scan | Seek | |
Radio Data System | No | |
File Playback | ||
Music File Playback | MP3, WMA | |
High-res Playback | N |
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Audio Section
Display & Remote Features
Variety of Sources
Bluetooth Technology: The Boss 460BRGB digital media receiver is equipped with built-in Bluetooth, providing hands-free communication and audio streaming for added convenience and safety in the vehicle.
- Hands-Free Communication (w/ Integrated Mic): The Boss 460BRGB allows for wireless communication between the head unit and your Bluetooth enabled cell-phone. The head unit will display the caller's information and an audible ring tone will be heard through your vehicle's speaker during an incoming call. You can manually answer or end a call through the head unit's front-panel controls. The 460BRGB allows you to carry on the phone conversation using the head unit's integrated microphone and your car audio speakers. Your music will mute automatically during a call. You can make a call using the included remote control's keypad (there is no phonebook transfer).
- Wireless Audio Streaming: The Boss 460BRGB also allows you to play back stored music and music apps from your Bluetooth enabled smartphone, tablet, or portable digital music player using a Bluetooth connection. You can control basic music playback functions (Play/Pause & Previous/Next Track) of from the 460BRGB. Advance music navigation and song/artist information will still need to be handled through the Bluetooth mobile device. This unit does not display song/artist information from Bluetooth audio devices.
USB Port: The 460BRGB is equipped with a front-panel USB (type-A) port for connection of a USB mass storage class device, such as a USB thumbdrive or portable digital music player. The unit supports playback of MP3/WMA music files loaded onto a compatible USB msc device. USB portable devices that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the digital media receiver's USB port (0.5A), and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On.
SD-Card Slot: The Boss digital media receiver features a hidden SD-card slot located behind the unit's detachable faceplate. The 460BRGB supports playback of MP3/WMA music files loaded onto a SD/SDHC memory card (up to 32GB).
Aux Input: The digital media receiver is fitted with a front-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input for connection of any portable audio player with a 3.5mm headphone output.
AM/FM Tuner: The Boss 460BRGB features a built-in AM/FM tuner. The 460BRGB features 3 FM banks and 2 AM bank for storing presets (automatically or manually). You can store 6 presets for each AM/FM bank giving you a total of 18 FM presets and 12 AM presets (total of 30). You can set the built-in AM/FM tuner between US standard and European tuning spacing.
Audio Section
4Ch Amplifier: The Boss 460BRGB digital media receiver employs a 50W (peak) x 4ch amplifier.
4Ch Pre-Outs: The Boss 460BRGB is also fitted with front & rear 2-volt RCA outputs to connect an external amplifier.
Equalizer: You can choose between 4 preset modes - Pop, Rock, Classic, Flat, or Off. In addition to the EQ Presets, the 460BRGB offers independent Bass & Treble control.
Loudness: The Loudness function enhances low and high frequencies to make the sound clearer at lower volumes.
Display & Remote Features
Detachable Faceplate: The 460BRGB's's face-plate is detachable to deter theft and comes with a hard plastic face case. A zippered, padded soft face case (142DFC1X, sold separately) can also be purchased to protect the face when removed.
Variable Color Button Illumination: You can choose Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, Magenta, Cyan, or White for the digital media receiver's front-panel button illumination. You can also choose to have the receiver cycle through all colors. The LCD screen's illumination will remain a bluish white color.
IR Remote: The Boss 460BRGB includes a 21-button IR remote control for wireless operation of the digital media receiver. The remote even allows you to answer and end Bluetooth phone calls.
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Inexpensive stereo the provide Bluetooth capability to an older car. Plenty of features and easy to operate. Only downside I see, there doesn't appear to be a way to dim the faceplate lighting at night. It is very bright.
Charlie from Centreville, MI