JL Audio A60 Marine Head Unit

The JL Audio A60 is an advanced marine head unit (stereo system) designed by Garmin. It is built specifically for mid-sized boats, offering high-quality sound, multi-zone control, and strong weather protection. Here is the complete overview and technical description for the unit. Product Description The JL Audio A60 is a premium marine stereo unit that combines modern styling with advanced digital processing. It features a clean helm design with a bright, full-color display to navigate menus, see album art, and check track details. Garmin also offers a sibling model called the JL Audio A60-H. The A60-H is a "hideaway" version with no screen, designed to save space by hiding behind the dash and integrating directly into a boat's main navigation screens. Both units can be controlled wirelessly via smartphones, specialized remotes, or compatible smartwatches. Technical Description Audio Output Power: Renders 50 Watts x 4 channels at 2 Ohms or 25 Watts x 4 channels at 4 Ohms. Digital Signal Processing (DSP): Uses built-in DSP to optimize sound quality based on your specific marine setup. It also acts as an automatic guard system, managing power levels to protect speakers and subwoofers from blowing out. Multi-Zone Audio: Features 4-Zone audio control, allowing boaters to change the volume or settings in four separate areas of the boat independently. Screen Display: Includes a 2.95-inch high-resolution color screen (640 x 360 pixels) that is sunlight-readable and optically bonded to prevent fogging. Wireless Connections: Uses advanced Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) for clearer audio streaming and longer battery life on connected phones. It is fully compatible with the Garmin Audio mobile app and quatix marine smartwatches. Marine Ruggedness: Rated at IPX6 and IPX7 water resistance. This means the unit can handle heavy splashing, rain, salt fog, high heat, and harsh UV rays without failing. Networking (NMEA 2000): Built with NMEA 2000 compatibility. It hooks directly into Garmin Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) or wired remotes (like the NRX-300). This network also unlocks Speed vs. Volume adjustment, which automatically turns up the music as the boat speeds up to drown out engine and wind noise. Radio Tuners: Includes a traditional AM/FM/Weather Band tuner along with a built-in DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) tuner for clearer, static-free digital radio signals. Wired Inputs: Equipped with a USB port for iPhone connectivity/charging, a 3.5mm auxiliary input, and a backup camera video input with a reverse trigger line. Physical dimensions (Height) 2.68" (68 mm) Physical dimensions (Width) 6.18" (157 mm) Physical dimensions (Depth) 4.70" (119 mm) Weight 1.04 lbs (470 g) Control surface dust/water rating (when properly installed) IPX6 and IPX7 Rear dust/water rating (when properly installed) IPX6 and IPX7 Operating temperature range 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C) Current draw (max) 15 A Multi-language interface Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (BR), Portuguese (PT), Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Audio Rated continuous (RMS) power (14.4 V input @ 4 Ohm < 1% THD) 17 W x 4 (CTA-2006) Maximum dynamic power (14.4 V input @ 4 Ω < 10% THD) 22 W x 4 (CTA-2006) Total maximum dynamic power 89 W (CTA-2006) Electrical Features Power Input 10.8-16 VDC Compass-safe distance 17.7" (45 cm) Stereo Features Display size 2.95" (74 mm) Display type color LCD Display resolution 640 x 360 pixels Optically bonded display Built-in amplifier Class D (4 Ω) Built-in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) yes (with custom DSP profile setup using Garmin Audio app) Garmin audio control yes (MFD, smart device and Garmin watch) Multi-Zone™ technology 4 zones Bluetooth® wireless technology yes (Bluetooth® 6.1) DAB+ Built-in Software updates Over-the-air updates via Garmin Audio app/USB Sources Supported sources AM, FM, Bluetooth, USB, USB audio, iPhone, iPod, AUX x1 Supported audio formats (USB) MP3, M4A, AAC, FLAC, WAV Networking & Connections Auxiliary inputs (RCA) 1 NMEA 2000® ports 1 NMEA 2000® LEN 1 (50 mA) USB 2.0 ports 1 (USB-C) AM/FM ports (Motorola antenna connector) 1 DAB+ ports (Motorola antenna connector) 1 Speaker connections 4 (2 zone amplified) RCA pre-out (left, right and subwoofer - requires external amplification) 4 zones Line out (requires external amplification) 4 (L + R per zone) Subwoofer out (requires external amplification) 4 (1 mono output per zone) Wireless frequencies/protocols Bluetooth® Classic: 2.4 GHz @ +10 dBm nominal Bluetooth Low Energy: 2.4 GHz @ +10 dBm nominal Bluetooth® wireless range up to 30 ft