{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"132197","rtpr_id":"nPncgjv1Ya","ticker":"GRMN","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["GRMN"],"title":"Garmin unveils JL Audio A60 advanced marine head units","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-09-01T10:58:00.512Z","article_body":"Garmin unveils JL Audio A60 advanced marine head units\n\nPR Newswire\n\nOLATHE, Kan., Sept. 1, 2026\n\nNext-gen sound systems bring together Garmin's innovative features, including\nbuilt-in DSP and Easy Tune, with a modern look and feel to keep the party\ngoing on the water\n\nOLATHE, Kan., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world's\nlargest(1) and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, today\nannounced JL Audio(®) A60\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760560-1&h=3194021944&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.garmin.com%2Fen-US%2Fp%2F1536558%2Fpn%2F010-02983-00%2F&a=JL+Audio%C2%AE+A60)\n and JL Audio A60-H\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760560-1&h=441812029&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.garmin.com%2Fen-US%2Fp%2F1941733%2Fpn%2F010-04305-00%2F&a=JL+Audio+A60-H)\n marine head units that produce world-class sound with the choice between a\nsleek, modern aesthetic or compact hideaway design. Enjoy premium sound from\nfour audio zones with Garmin's most advanced audio technology featuring\nDigital Signal Processing (DSP) and Easy Tune via the redesigned Garmin Audio\napp. Boaters can control the playlist from anywhere on board via remotes, the\nGarmin Audio app or compatible quatix(®) marine smartwatches.\n\n\"We're excited to offer boat owners a new premium, convenient and affordable\naudio solution that will entertain on every trip. The new JL Audio A60 head\nunits bring together a robust feature set, including built-in Digital Signal\nProcessing, superior Bluetooth connectivity and a modern-looking design to fit\nwith the current trends in mid-size boats.\"\n–Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales & Marketing\n\nWhat's new?\n\n * Bluetooth(™ )LE audio streaming: Enjoy advanced audio streaming with\nenhanced clarity from smart devices.\n * DSP technology: Boost the overall listening experience by optimizing the audio\nsignal delivered through the system. DSP also protects system components by\nmanaging the power sent to the speakers and subwoofers.\n * Multi-Zone(™) audio: Gives the user control of four separate audio zones.\n \n * Hi-res color display: Enjoy the incredible aesthetics of a more\nmodern-looking stereo unit that features a higher-resolution 2.95-inch (640 x\n360 px) color screen and sunlight readable display(2).\n * Wireless control: Easily control the audio from anywhere on the boat with\ncompatible Garmin smartwatches or the Garmin Audio app on compatible smart\ndevices.\n * NMEA2000(®) compatibility: Network the sound system with a Garmin MFD or the\nJL Audio NRX-300 wired remote (sold separately) for integrated audio control.\nAlso supports Speed vs. Volume adjustment, automatically increasing the\nstereo's volume to match greater noise at higher speeds.\n * Built-in DAB tuner: Receive a clearer and more reliable signal compared to\ntraditional AM/FM radio on the water with included Digital Audio Broadcasting\n(DAB) technology.\nModern design\n\nConstructed to compliment the look and feel of the latest boat design trends,\nJL Audio A60 features a sleek aesthetic that complements other modern\nelectronics at the helm. The hideaway JL Audio A60-H is built specifically to\nintegrate with Garmin MFDs, reducing clutter and streamlining the look of any\ndash. Both are built to an IPX6 and IPX7 rating to resist typical elements in\na marine environment, including water, salt fog, UV and temperature change.\n\nEnhanced audio control\n\nTake command of the audio with the new JL Audio R5\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760560-1&h=3282543244&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.garmin.com%2Fen-US%2Fp%2F2030077%2F&a=JL+Audio+R5)\n volume controller and NRX-300\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760560-1&h=2665438996&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.garmin.com%2Fen-US%2Fp%2F2023708%2Fpn%2F010-01628-06%2F&a=NRX-300)\n wired remote. Compatible with JL Audio A60 and A60-H head units both devices\nconnect to the boat's NMEA 2000 network for convenient control of on-board\naudio zones.\n\nThe R5 offers quick volume adjustments and play/pause control through a large,\ndash-mounted knob that can be installed with a single 1.5-inch hole. For more\nadvanced control, the NRX-300 features an optically bonded LCD display and\nfive-button control for up to four audio zones. Both devices are IPX 7 rated\nfor marine use.\n\nThe JL Audio A60 and A60-H marine head units are available now with a\nsuggested retail price of $599.99. The JL Audio R5 volume controller has a\nsuggested retail price of $179.99, while the NRX-300 wired remote has a\nsuggested retail price of $229.99. To learn more, visit\ngarmin.com/marine/audio\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760560-1&h=4037740077&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.garmin.com%2Fen-US%2Fc%2Fmarine%2Faudio%2F&a=garmin.com%2Fmarine%2Faudio)\n.\n\nEngineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin and its brands – JL\nAudio and Fusion – are committed to developing and delivering world-class\naudio entertainment solutions, including high-performance stereos, speakers,\namplifiers and subwoofers and other audio components for the marine, car, RV,\npowersports and home markets. For more information, visit the Garmin Newsroom\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760560-1&h=1334474234&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.garmin.com%2Fhome%2Fdefault.aspx&a=Newsroom)\n, email our media team, (mailto:media.relations@garmin.com)  or follow\nour blog\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760560-1&h=2453129062&u=http%3A%2F%2Fgarmin.com%2Fblog&a=blog)\n. \n\n(1)Based on 2025 sales.\n(2)Available on the JL Audio A60 only.\n\nAbout Garmin: Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd.\n(NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal\nsubsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.\nGarmin, JL Audio and quatix are registered trademarks and Multi-Zone is a\ntrademark of Garmin Ltd., or its subsidiaries.\n\nWi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Bluetooth word mark\nand logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use\nof such marks by Garmin is under license.\n\nAll other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks\nare the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.\n\nNotice on Forward-Looking Statements:\n\nThis release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its\nbusiness. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The\nforward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not\noccur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and\nunknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not\nlimited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the\nyear ended December 27, 2025, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange\nCommission (Commission file number 0-31983). Copies of such Form 10-K are\navailable at https://www.garmin.com/en-US/investors/sec/\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760560-1&h=2927679294&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.garmin.com%2Fen-US%2Finvestors%2Fsec%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.garmin.com%2Fen-US%2Finvestors%2Fsec%2F)\n. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements\nspeak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no\nobligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether\nas a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.\n\nMEDIA CONTACTS:\nMike Cummings and Carly Hysell\n913-397-8200\nmedia.relations@garmin.com (mailto:media.relations@garmin.com)\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/garmin-unveils-jl-audio-a60-advanced-marine-head-units-302863010.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/garmin-unveils-jl-audio-a60-advanced-marine-head-units-302863010.html)\n\nSOURCE Garmin International, Inc.\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1976504/Garmin-International-Inc.jpg?id=OA2914652\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1015723/Garmin-Logo.jpg?id=OA2914688\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPncgjv1Ya","title":"Garmin unveils JL Audio A60 advanced marine head units","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"GRMN","created":"2026-09-01T10:58:00.512Z","tickers":["GRMN"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"Garmin unveils JL Audio A60 advanced marine head units\n\nPR Newswire\n\nOLATHE, Kan., Sept. 1, 2026\n\nNext-gen sound systems bring together Garmin's innovative features, including\nbuilt-in DSP and Easy Tune, with a modern look and feel to keep the party\ngoing on the water\n\nOLATHE, Kan., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world's\nlargest(1) and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, today\nannounced JL Audio(®) A60\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760560-1&h=3194021944&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.garmin.com%2Fen-US%2Fp%2F1536558%2Fpn%2F010-02983-00%2F&a=JL+Audio%C2%AE+A60)\n and JL Audio A60-H\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760560-1&h=441812029&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.garmin.com%2Fen-US%2Fp%2F1941733%2Fpn%2F010-04305-00%2F&a=JL+Audio+A60-H)\n marine head units that produce world-class sound with the choice between a\nsleek, modern aesthetic or compact hideaway design. Enjoy premium sound from\nfour audio zones with Garmin's most advanced audio technology featuring\nDigital Signal Processing (DSP) and Easy Tune via the redesigned Garmin Audio\napp. Boaters can control the playlist from anywhere on board via remotes, the\nGarmin Audio app or compatible quatix(®) marine smartwatches.\n\n\"We're excited to offer boat owners a new premium, convenient and affordable\naudio solution that will entertain on every trip. The new JL Audio A60 head\nunits bring together a robust feature set, including built-in Digital Signal\nProcessing, superior Bluetooth connectivity and a modern-looking design to fit\nwith the current trends in mid-size boats.\"\n–Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales & Marketing\n\nWhat's new?\n\n * Bluetooth(™ )LE audio streaming: Enjoy advanced audio streaming with\nenhanced clarity from smart devices.\n * DSP technology: Boost the overall listening experience by optimizing the audio\nsignal delivered through the system. DSP also protects system components by\nmanaging the power sent to the speakers and subwoofers.\n * Multi-Zone(™) audio: Gives the user control of four separate audio zones.\n \n * Hi-res color display: Enjoy the incredible aesthetics of a more\nmodern-looking stereo unit that features a higher-resolution 2.95-inch (640 x\n360 px) color screen and sunlight readable display(2).\n * Wireless control: Easily control the audio from anywhere on the boat with\ncompatible Garmin smartwatches or the Garmin Audio app on compatible smart\ndevices.\n * NMEA2000(®) compatibility: Network the sound system with a Garmin MFD or the\nJL Audio NRX-300 wired remote (sold separately) for integrated audio control.\nAlso supports Speed vs. Volume adjustment, automatically increasing the\nstereo's volume to match greater noise at higher speeds.\n * Built-in DAB tuner: Receive a clearer and more reliable signal compared to\ntraditional AM/FM radio on the water with included Digital Audio Broadcasting\n(DAB) technology.\nModern design\n\nConstructed to compliment the look and feel of the latest boat design trends,\nJL Audio A60 features a sleek aesthetic that complements other modern\nelectronics at the helm. The hideaway JL Audio A60-H is built specifically to\nintegrate with Garmin MFDs, reducing clutter and streamlining the look of any\ndash. Both are built to an IPX6 and IPX7 rating to resist typical elements in\na marine environment, including water, salt fog, UV and temperature change.\n\nEnhanced audio control\n\nTake command of the audio with the new JL Audio R5\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760560-1&h=3282543244&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.garmin.com%2Fen-US%2Fp%2F2030077%2F&a=JL+Audio+R5)\n volume controller and NRX-300\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760560-1&h=2665438996&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.garmin.com%2Fen-US%2Fp%2F2023708%2Fpn%2F010-01628-06%2F&a=NRX-300)\n wired remote. Compatible with JL Audio A60 and A60-H head units both devices\nconnect to the boat's NMEA 2000 network for convenient control of on-board\naudio zones.\n\nThe R5 offers quick volume adjustments and play/pause control through a large,\ndash-mounted knob that can be installed with a single 1.5-inch hole. For more\nadvanced control, the NRX-300 features an optically bonded LCD display and\nfive-button control for up to four audio zones. Both devices are IPX 7 rated\nfor marine use.\n\nThe JL Audio A60 and A60-H marine head units are available now with a\nsuggested retail price of $599.99. The JL Audio R5 volume controller has a\nsuggested retail price of $179.99, while the NRX-300 wired remote has a\nsuggested retail price of $229.99. To learn more, visit\ngarmin.com/marine/audio\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760560-1&h=4037740077&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.garmin.com%2Fen-US%2Fc%2Fmarine%2Faudio%2F&a=garmin.com%2Fmarine%2Faudio)\n.\n\nEngineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin and its brands – JL\nAudio and Fusion – are committed to developing and delivering world-class\naudio entertainment solutions, including high-performance stereos, speakers,\namplifiers and subwoofers and other audio components for the marine, car, RV,\npowersports and home markets. For more information, visit the Garmin Newsroom\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760560-1&h=1334474234&u=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.garmin.com%2Fhome%2Fdefault.aspx&a=Newsroom)\n, email our media team, (mailto:media.relations@garmin.com)  or follow\nour blog\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760560-1&h=2453129062&u=http%3A%2F%2Fgarmin.com%2Fblog&a=blog)\n. \n\n(1)Based on 2025 sales.\n(2)Available on the JL Audio A60 only.\n\nAbout Garmin: Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd.\n(NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal\nsubsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.\nGarmin, JL Audio and quatix are registered trademarks and Multi-Zone is a\ntrademark of Garmin Ltd., or its subsidiaries.\n\nWi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Bluetooth word mark\nand logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use\nof such marks by Garmin is under license.\n\nAll other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks\nare the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.\n\nNotice on Forward-Looking Statements:\n\nThis release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its\nbusiness. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The\nforward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not\noccur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and\nunknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not\nlimited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the\nyear ended December 27, 2025, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange\nCommission (Commission file number 0-31983). Copies of such Form 10-K are\navailable at https://www.garmin.com/en-US/investors/sec/\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4760560-1&h=2927679294&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.garmin.com%2Fen-US%2Finvestors%2Fsec%2F&a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.garmin.com%2Fen-US%2Finvestors%2Fsec%2F)\n. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements\nspeak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no\nobligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether\nas a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.\n\nMEDIA CONTACTS:\nMike Cummings and Carly Hysell\n913-397-8200\nmedia.relations@garmin.com (mailto:media.relations@garmin.com)\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/garmin-unveils-jl-audio-a60-advanced-marine-head-units-302863010.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/garmin-unveils-jl-audio-a60-advanced-marine-head-units-302863010.html)\n\nSOURCE Garmin International, Inc.\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1976504/Garmin-International-Inc.jpg?id=OA2914652\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1015723/Garmin-Logo.jpg?id=OA2914688\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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