A60 Marine Head Unit

Enjoy high-quality audio on the open water in up to 4 zones with the JL Audio A60 and A60-H advanced marine head units. Built-in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology optimizes the audio sent to your system and protects your audio components for a superior listening experience. The A60 features a sleek, aesthetic design with a 2.95" high-resolution color display that complements modern helms, while the A60-H features a compact design that can be hidden away to save space at the helm. Both head units support Bluetooth® LE for advanced audio streaming and wireless control with the Garmin Audio™ app or compatible Garmin smartwatches, and NMEA 2000® connectivity for wired integration with compatible Garmin MFDs.

Cruise to the soundtrack of the A60 advanced marine head unit — the high-quality sound system with a sleek, aesthetic design to complement your helm.

Features:

• BLUETOOTH® 6.1 LE AUDIO STREAMING
• SLEEK, HIGH-RESOLUTION 2.95-INCH COLOR DISPLAY
• DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (DSP) OPTIMIZES AUDIO AND PROTECTS SPEAKERS AND SUBWOOFERS
• MULTI-ZONE™ TECHNOLOGY IN 4 ZONES
• NMEA 2000® NETWORK FOR INTEGRATION WITH YOUR COMPATIBLE CHARTPLOTTER
• MULTIPLE OPTIONS FOR WIRELESS CONTROL

DSP TECHNOLOGY

Built-in DSP technology optimizes the audio signal sent to your system and manages the power delivered to your speakers and subwoofers for a superior listening experience.

HIGH-RESOLUTION COLOR DISPLAY

Enjoy a clear view of your audio information on the 2.95-inch color screen. It’s fog-resistant and daylight-readable to stay visible, no matter the weather conditions.

BUILT-IN DIGITAL AUDIO BROADCASTING (DAB) TUNER

This head unit natively supports DAB technology, providing a clear and reliable alternative to traditional AM/FM radio in regions where DAB is available.

OVER-THE-AIR SOFTWARE UPDATES

Wireless software updates via Bluetooth LE technology are available from compatible smart devices with the free Garmin Audio™ app.

WIRELESS AUDIO CONTROL

Easily control your audio from anywhere on your boat with your compatible Garmin smartwatch or the Garmin Audio smartphone app.

NMEA 2000 COMPATIBILITY

This marine head unit system is compatible with an NMEA 2000 network, ensuring premium audio control via Garmin MFDs and the JL Audio NRX-300 wired remote (sold separately).

BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY STREAMING

Enjoy advanced audio streaming from smart devices through Bluetooth 6.1 LE technology (supports LC3 codec).

MULTI-ZONE TECHNOLOGY

Control your audio in up to 4 separate zones. Supports 4 speaker and 4 subwoofer pre-amp outputs for connection to compatible amplifiers.

EASY TUNE FUNCTIONALITY

With the free Garmin Audio app, you can easily set up DSP and enjoy high-quality audio customized for your listening environment.

MARINIZED DESIGN

This head unit is rated IPX6 and IPX7 for water ingress protection and has been tested to a high level of protection against salt fog, temperature, vibration, and UV exposure.

General:

• Warranty: 3 years
• 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

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+
• 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

In the Box:

• JL Audio A60
• Power/speaker harness
• Zone 1 and zone 2 harness
• Zone 3 and Zone 4 harness
• Mounting hardware
• Documentation

Specifications:

• Auxiliary Input: Yes
• Bluetooth: Yes
• Color: Black
• Cover Included: No
• NMEA 2000: Yes
• Power - Output (Watts): 17w x 4
• RCA Input: Yes
• RCA Output: Yes
• SiriusXM Ready: No
• Wired Remote Capable: Yes
• Wireless Remote Capable: No