For over 30 years, Safe and Sound has helped UK drivers and boaters get more from their audio — and the XEQ-4BT from PowerBass is a clever, weather-ready way to take a UTV, boat or RV system from good to excellent. This 4-band, 3-zone Bluetooth equalizer gives you proper tone control and multi-zone volume, and with Bluetooth built in it becomes your source unit too — all in a compact chassis designed to survive the outdoors.
Why choose the XEQ-4BT?
Off-road and on the water, you need control that’s quick to reach and tough enough to last. The XEQ-4BT delivers dual 4-band EQ across bass, mid-bass, mid and high, plus independent control of three output zones and a master volume that caps the maximum level. Built-in Bluetooth lets you stream and skip tracks straight from the front panel, so you never have to handle your phone in rough conditions, and the whole circuit board is conformal-coated to shrug off moisture and dust.
- Built-in Bluetooth source — stream and control track up/down from the front panel, with a 30 ft wireless range.
- 4-band dual-zone EQ — shape bass, mid-bass, mid and high to suit your music and surroundings.
- 3-zone output & master volume — set each zone’s level individually, with a master cap on overall output.
- Built for the elements — a conformal-coated PCB protects against moisture, dust and vibration for off-road and marine use.
Made for multi-zone powersports setups
The XEQ-4BT is built around the way people actually use audio in a UTV, boat or RV — different speakers in different areas, all needing their own balance. The front-panel input selector cycles through Bluetooth, Aux and RCA at the turn of a knob, while the tri-colour illumination (red, blue or green) lets you match your dash lighting. It’s a flexible unit with plenty of configuration options, which is exactly where the Safe and Sound team can help — wiring it in cleanly, setting up your zones, and tuning it so every area sounds its best.
Key specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | 4-band, 3-zone Bluetooth powersports/marine equalizer & pre-amp |
| EQ bands | Bass, mid-bass, mid, high (70Hz, 250Hz, 1.4kHz, 2kHz) |
| EQ boost / cut | ±18 dB |
| Zones | 3-zone volume control and output, plus master volume |
| Inputs | Switchable — Bluetooth, 3.5mm Aux, RCA |
| Bluetooth | Built-in, front-panel track up/down, ~30 ft range |
| Subwoofer crossover | Selectable 80 / 120 Hz (sub range 20–120 Hz) |
| Illumination | Tri-colour selector — red, blue, green |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz – 40 kHz |
| Max output voltage | 10 Vrms |
| Signal-to-noise / THD | >100 dB S/N, 0.05% THD |
| Power supply | Bi-Polar PWM, 11–15V DC negative ground |
| PCB | Conformal coated |
| Dimensions | 6.8″W x 4.2″D x 1.3″H |
What you can do with it
| Control | What it does for your sound |
|---|---|
| 4-band EQ | Shapes bass, mid-bass, mid and high to taste |
| 3-zone volume | Balances levels between different areas of the vehicle |
| Sub crossover | Sets where the subwoofer takes over for tight bass |
| Bluetooth source | Streams and skips tracks without touching your phone |
Setup note: the XEQ-4BT sits between your source and your amplifiers, and is ideal for multi-zone UTV, boat and RV systems. With three inputs, three output zones and a sub crossover to configure, planning the install pays off — the Safe and Sound team can fit and tune it for you to get the best from every zone.
What’s in the box
- XEQ-4BT 4-band, 3-zone Bluetooth equalizer
- Mounting hardware
- Owner’s manual
