What marine audio should I put on my boat?
Outfitting your boat with Garmin marine audio is essential for setting up the ultimate boating experience
If you’re looking for high-quality audio that cuts through wind and engine noise for an elevated boating experience, you’ve come to the right place.
Garmin audio systems are built with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology for superior audio performance and power management for system protection. Plus, they’re built to withstand saltwater and harsh marine environments for years of quality listening.
Ready to install your new favorite marine audio electronics? Let’s break down Garmin marine audio offerings so you can decide what makes the most sense for your boat.
Superior marine speakers
Looking for superior marine speakers? We’ve got you covered. Delivering optimized sound for all listening ears onboard, Garmin marine speakers can be installed in the cabin, in the open or as enclosed marine speakers, so even those who are wakeboarding can hear. Plus, JL Audio® marine speakers have DMA-optimized woofers for reduced distortion, clear audio and deep bass. Matching silk dome or pure silk tweeters help speakers output crystal-clear high-frequency sound.
JL Audio M3: These speakers are an excellent choice for those wanting quality audio. Thanks to DMA-optimized woofers and pure silk tweeters, these durable speakers provide quality bass and high-pitched sound. Plus, sport style grilles come with optional RGB LED lighting for an enhanced look.
JL Audio M6: For sound you can rely on, JL Audio M6 speakers provide maximum performance from DMA-optimized woofers and matching silk dome tweeters. You can expect excellent bass, crisp detail and balanced audio coverage. Advanced filter networks are placed in each speaker for tweeter protection and to ensure everyone in the listening area continues to hear their favorite tunes with superior quality. Giving these speakers an enhanced look can be credited to Transflective™ RGB LED lighting that’s radiant and smooth.
Powerful subwoofers
Though JL Audio speakers come with woofers, some boaters prefer to upgrade their setup so it’s dedicated solely to deep bass. If that’s you, we’ve got the JL Audio marine subwoofer.
JL Audio M3: Focused on smooth, precise, balanced bass, JL Audio M3 marine subwoofers are a solid choice. These models have an infinite baffle installation, which means they can perform without a dedicated enclosure. They’re also built to withstand harsh marine conditions.
JL Audio M6/M7: The premium JL Audio M6 and M7 marine subwoofers are the kings of bass with power handling up to 600 watts RMS for an unparalleled listening experience. Plus, they’re purpose-built to operate without dedicated enclosures, relying only on large volumes of air so you’ll get powerful sound.
Premium head units
With sleek and modern design features, Garmin head units belong on every boat. Built with sound quality, amplification, high-resolution audio and integration in mind, Garmin head units offer seamless audio streaming. Easy to install, consider upgrading to an advanced head unit system.
JL Audio A60: Fit for your helm, this sleek, compact marine head unit brings premium sound to 4 separate audio zones in midsize boats. If you have JL Audio M3 speakers onboard, the JL Audio A60 head unit is the perfect pairing. Bluetooth® LE technology audio streaming lets you easily control sound from your smart device, including the Garmin Audio™ app or quatix® marine smartwatches, anywhere on the boat.
Fusion Apollo™ MS-RA800: If you’re looking for our best of the best, consider the Fusion Apollo MS-RA800 marine head unit; you’ll thank yourself when you have this water-resistant, salt-protected head unit for the long haul. Autophiles will appreciate this head unit’s high-end components and built-in amplifier that delivers 4 x 40 watts RMS, twice the power of the previous generation. When it’s time to play your favorite songs, built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity lets you use AirPlay® audio streaming. Plus, enjoy synced audio sources, audio control and power options when you create an onboard network with other Apollo Series head units. For even more integration across your boat, pair your Garmin MFD to your head unit through the NMEA 2000® network or Garmin BlueNet™ network.
Advanced marine amplifiers
Garmin amplifiers ensure the power and clarity you need are delivered to the speakers and subwoofers onboard. Easy to install, choose between monoblock or multichannel Garmin amplifiers based on the setup you’re looking for. Depending on the RMS power you need, you can choose among various total power options.
JL Audio XDM: Fit for your boat, the JL Audio XDM amplifier offers powerful sound at sea. Multiple configurations make it easy to fit this amplifier nearly anywhere. NexD™ technology operates efficiently while providing clear sound and outstanding noise rejection thanks to the dual-mode input filter and differential-balanced inputs.
JL Audio MVi: The JL Audio MVi marine amplifier is perfect for those looking for a luxury setup that provides unmatched fidelity and performance. Thanks to advanced DSP functions — such as equalizer, delay, crossover signal routing, mixing and more — and TüN® software, your amplifier automatically adjusts to provide you the best audio. Plus, it’s equipped with NexD2™ technology that synchronizes your amps power supply and output channels, so you get top-flight fidelity with ultralow noise and distortion.
Life on the water isn’t complete until you have a top-tier entertainment system. Better listening starts with Garmin, so browse our full lineup of Garmin marine audio.
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