2018+ Ranger Stage 3 Audio System (Gen-2) RNGR18-STG3
2018+ Ranger Stage 3 Audio System (Gen-2) RNGR18-STG3
All the Rockford Fosgate sound, easy installation, quick smartphone connection, and right out of the box performance, so everything just works, so you can too.
Element Ready™: Purpose built for the off-road environment, Rockford’s Element Ready™ products are built to stand up to water, dirt, mud and UV rays, making sure all your audio components perform regardless of the conditions.
Plug-and-Play Design: Minimal drilling, no cutting and designed to work right out of the box. Simple installation ensures less time in the garage and more time out riding.
Color Optix™: Adjust your own bright, wide, and limitless lighting experience with the Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™ plug-and-play controller and App.
Preset: Out of the box performance, literally. No settings or adjustments are needed. Pre-Tuned by Rockford to deliver the legendary performance you have come to expect.
RF3 (Rockford Factory Fit and Finish): Designed and engineered to match and compliment the factory fit and finish of your vehicle. These components are purpose built to the exact specifications to ensure the best-in-class fitment and look
Compatibility Chart: Please review below tab for fitment before purchasing.
Ranger Lifestyle
Ranger Stages Product Overview
Ranger Stage-3 Installation
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STAGE-3 PERFORMANCE
The Ranger Stage-3 is an aftermarket 800-watt M1 Color Optix™ front audio system with subwoofer. This kit upgrades you to the PMX-2 color screen multi-media source unit, featuring Pandora® internet radio. The M5 800-watt 4-channel amplifier has plenty of power to drive the 6.5” front speakers on the front channels and the 10” subwoofer bridged on the rear channels. The system is designed for select 2018 and newer XP 1000 FULL-SIZE (3-seat) and CREW (6-seat) models.
FEATURES AT A GLANCE
- PMX-2: Compact AM/FM/WB Digital Media Receiver 2.7" Display
- RNGR18-DK: Dash kit for PMX-1, PMX-2 or PMX-3 on select Polaris® Ranger models
- RNGR18-FSE: 6.5" front Color Optix™ speaker pods for select Polaris® Ranger models
- M1-65B: M1 6.5” Color Optix™ Marine 2-Way Speakers - Black
- M5-800X4: 800-watt 4-channel IPX6 Element Ready™ amplifier
- M1D2-10B: M1 10" DVC 2Ω Element Ready™ Color Optix™ Subwoofer - Black
- RNGR18-K8: 8 AWG Amp Installation Kit for select Polaris® Ranger Models
- RNGR18-FWE: Color Optix™ 10" ported subwoofer enclosure for select Polaris® Ranger models
- PMX-RGB: Color Optix™ Light Controller with Optional App Interface
Ranger Lifestyle
Rockford Fosgate is proud to introduce all-new audio kits for Polaris Ranger. These systems are designed for select 2018 and newer XP1000 FULL-SIZE (3-Seat) and CREW (6-Seat) models. See COMPATIBILITY chart to verify system requirements and fitment before purchasing.
Ranger Stages Product Overview
Rockford Fosgate is proud to introduce all-new audio kits for Polaris Ranger. These systems are designed for select 2018 and newer XP1000 FULL-SIZE (3-Seat) and CREW (6-Seat) models.
Designed and engineered to match and compliment the factory fit and finish of your Ranger. These components are purpose built to the exact specifications to ensure the best-in-class fitment and look
These are the easiest SXS kits to install and set up, most with Color Optix™ lighting control, and even higher performance, all to ensure an epic off-road audio experience.
Of course, these utilize Rockford’s Element Ready™ technologies, making them purpose built for the off-road environment, built to stand up to water, dirt, mud and UV rays, making sure all your audio components perform regardless of the conditions.
See COMPATIBILITY chart to verify system requirements and fitment before purchasing.
Ranger STG3 Installation
Installation for the STG3 audio system for 2018 and newer Ranger XP 1000 models. See COMPATIBILITY chart to verify system requirements and fitment before purchasing.
All components are protected against harsh outdoor elements like Dust, UV, Temperature, Water, Corrosion & Vibration.
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Element Ready™ | Motorsports
All components are protected against harsh outdoor elements like Dust, UV, Temperature, Water, Corrosion & Vibration.
Water projected in powerful jets from any direction shall have no harmful effects.
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IPX6 Water Intrusion Rating
Water projected in powerful jets from any direction shall have no harmful effects.
Adjust your own bright, wide, and limitless lighting experience with the Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™ plug-and-play ...
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Color Optix™ Control
Adjust your own bright, wide, and limitless lighting experience with the Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™ plug-and-play controller and App (sold separately.)
This product is designed for rapid installation using pre-configured wiring harnesses and quick connect terminals.
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Plug & Play
This product is designed for rapid installation using pre-configured wiring harnesses and quick connect terminals.
With Bluetooth® connectivity it’s easy to control your music and take your playlist with you no ...
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Bluetooth Control
With Bluetooth® connectivity it’s easy to control your music and take your playlist with you no matter where you go.
Corrosion Protection
Components are tested for salt spray corrosion resistance.
Displays and motor structures are sealed tight so they look and sound as clear as possible ...
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Dust Resistant
Displays and motor structures are sealed tight so they look and sound as clear as possible no matter how many times you hit the trails.
Stainless hardware is used to its natural resistance to corrosion and rusting. This ensures electrical connections ...
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Stainless Hardware
Stainless hardware is used to its natural resistance to corrosion and rusting. This ensures electrical connections will not degrade over time due to exposure to the elements.
Components are designed to withstand extreme temperature fluctuations ensuring they perform day-in and day-out.
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Thermal Shock Resistant
Components are designed to withstand extreme temperature fluctuations ensuring they perform day-in and day-out.
Centrex and ASA plastic materials are used for their UV radiation resistance and components are tested ...
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UV Inhibitor Materials
Centrex and ASA plastic materials are used for their UV radiation resistance and components are tested in accordance with ASTM D4329 testing and certification procedures.
Components are able to withstand shock and vibration conditions common with outdoor vehicles.
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Vibration Resistant
Components are able to withstand shock and vibration conditions common with outdoor vehicles.
IPX Ratings allow for the components to be directly sprayed with water without ingress.
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Water Resistant
IPX Ratings allow for the components to be directly sprayed with water without ingress.
This product fulfills all essential safety and environmental requirements as defined in the European Directives (768/2008 ...
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CE Compliant
This product fulfills all essential safety and environmental requirements as defined in the European Directives (768/2008 EC).
(1 ea) RNGR18-DK
(1 pr) RNGR18-FSE
(1 pr) M1-65B
(1 ea) M5-800X4
(1 ea) RNGR18-FWE
(1 ea) M1D2-10B
(1 ea) RNGR18-K8
(1 ea) PMX-RGB
YES
Ranger model IS compatible with kit |
NO
Ranger model NOT compatible with kit |
NOT AVAILABLE
Ranger model not produced this year |
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COMPATIBLE
 Polaris Tip-Out Full Windshield (drill hole for receiver) |
COMPATIBLE
 Polaris Ranger HVAC System |
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| MODEL |
 2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger 500 | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Ranger 570 | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | — | — |
| Ranger 570 EPS | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | — | — |
| Ranger SP 570 | — | — | — | ✕ | ✕ |
| Ranger SP 570 Premium | — | — | — | ✕ | ✕ |
| Ranger SP 570 NorthStar Edition | — | — | — | ✕ | ✕ |
| Ranger EV | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
YES
Ranger XP 1000 Models
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YES
Ranger XP 1000 Northstar Models
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| MODEL |
 2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger 570 Full-Size | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Ranger Diesel | ✕ | — | — | — | — |
| Ranger 1000 | — | — | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Ranger 1000 EPS | — | — | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Ranger 1000 Premium | — | — | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Ranger 1000 Premium + Winter Prep Package | — | — | — | ✕ | ✕ |
| Ranger XP 900 | ✕ | ✕ | — | — | — |
| Ranger XP 900 EPS | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ranger XP 1000 Big Game Edition | — | — | — | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ranger XP 1000 Texas Edition | — | — | ✅ | ✅ | — |
| Ranger XP 1000 Trail Boss | — | — | — | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ranger XP 1000 Waterfowl Edition | — | — | — | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar [Edition] Premium | — | — | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar [Edition] Ultimate | — | — | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar Edition Trail Boss | — | — | — | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ranger XP 1000 EPS | ✅ | ✅ | — | — | — |
| Ranger XP 1000 [EPS] Premium | — | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ranger XP 1000 [EPS] High Lifter Edition | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ranger XP 1000 EPS NorthStar [HVAC] Edition | ✅ | ✅ | — | — | — |
| Ranger XP 1000 EPS Back Country Limited Edition | — | ✅ | — | — | — |
| MODEL |
 2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger XD 1500 Premium | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✕ | — |
| Ranger XD 1500 Northstar Edition Premium | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✕ | — |
| Ranger XD 1500 Northstar Edition Ultimate | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✕ | — |
| MODEL |
 2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
 2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger EV | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | — | — | — |
| Ranger XP Kinetic Premium | — | — | — | — | — | ✕ | ✕ | — |
| Ranger XP Kinetic Ultimate | — | — | — | — | — | ✕ | ✕ | — |
| MODEL |
 2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Crew 570[-4] | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | — |
| Ranger Crew 570-4 EPS | ✕ | ✕ | — | — | — |
| Ranger Crew 570[-4] Premium | — | — | ✕ | ✕ | — |
| Ranger Crew SP 570 | — | — | — | ✕ | ✕ |
| Ranger Crew SP 570 Premium | — | — | — | — | ✕ |
| Ranger Crew SP 570 NorthStar Edition | — | — | — | ✕ | ✕ |
| MODEL |
 2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Crew 570-6 | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | — | — |
| Ranger Crew 570 Full-Size | — | — | — | ✕ | ✕ |
| Ranger Crew Diesel | ✕ | — | — | — | — |
| Ranger Crew 1000 | — | — | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Ranger Crew 1000 EPS | — | — | ✕ | — | — |
| Ranger Crew 1000 Premium | — | — | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Ranger Crew 1000 Premium + Winter Prep Package | — | — | — | — | ✕ |
| Ranger Crew XP 900 EPS | ✕ | ✕ | — | — | — |
| Ranger Crew XP 900 | ✕ | ✕ | — | — | — |
| Ranger Crew XP 1000 Big Game Edition | — | — | — | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ranger Crew XP 1000 Premium | — | — | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ranger Crew XP 1000 Texas Edition | — | — | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ranger Crew XP 1000 Trail Boss | — | — | — | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ranger Crew XP 1000 Waterfowl Edition | — | — | — | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Big Game Edition | — | — | — | — | ✅ |
| Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar [Edition] Premium | — | — | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar [Edition] Ultimate | — | — | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Edition Trail Boss | — | — | — | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ranger Crew XP 1000 EPS | ✅ | ✅ | — | — | — |
| Ranger Crew XP 1000 [EPS] High Lifter Edition | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ranger Crew XP 1000 EPS NorthStar [HVAC] Edition | ✅ | ✅ | — | — | — |
| Ranger Crew XP 1000 EPS Back Country Edition | — | ✅ | — | — | — |
| MODEL |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger XD 1500 Premium | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✕ | — |
| Ranger XD 1500 Northstar Edition Premium | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✕ | — |
| Ranger XD 1500 Northstar Edition Ultimate | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✕ | — |
| MODEL |
 2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger 150 EFI | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | — |
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Indicates early model name nomenclature that was later inherited
*
Denotes Optional Package
FSE
2025 Lower Dash does not fit Front Speaker Enclosures. Make compatible by replacing with 2024 lower dash (Polaris #5453747-070).
HVAC
HVAC Heating ventilation & air conditioning system
IA
Integrated Audio with AM/FM radio and in-dash speakers.
JBL
JBL Trail Pro 2000 Audio equipped from factory not compatible for upgrade to RF kit.
RC
Ride Command equipped from factory. RF kits equipped with PMX source will bypass Ride Command. RF kits with RC interface use Ride Command as source unit.
SR
Sport Roof
SRP
Sport Roof + Premium Liner
PW
Powered windows . Crew models feature powered front seat windows.
WF
Windshield Front (Lock and Ride)
WT
Windshield Tipout
WR
Window Rear Panel (Poly or Glass)
Return Authorization
Contact the Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer you purchased this product from. If you need further assistance, call 1-800-669-9899 for Rockford Customer Service. You must obtain an RA# (Return Authorization number) to return any product to Rockford Fosgate. You are responsible for shipment of product to Rockford.
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