Garmin has acquired JL Audio

Yeah I’m interested to see how this affects JL quality. Probably good news from a headunit standpoint, because JL media master is a overpriced piece of garbage. But they better leave the speakers alone.

Even though I prefer the Fusion(Garmin) amps to JL amps, you really can’t beat the sound quality of JL speakers.

Maybe they fixed some issues in the MM105, but the MM100 was garbage.

I mean unless you use DSP amps they’re all “easy to hook up” lol. Just RCA cables and power.

I have no issues with traditional JL amps other than you can get traditional fusion amps for a little cheaper and IMO same quality/a little more power.

DSP amps maybe different story. I’ve only messed with the Fusion DSP amps but they have a ton of power for the price point and were super easy to set up.

Like I said though JL speakers are hard to beat. Have 12 M6 speakers on my boat and love every single one of them

Yea, I have a full system of the M6 speakers. 6.5’s, 7.7’s, 8.8’s and 10” subs. I have 3 of the “M” series amps as well.

I’ve had good luck with Garmin so I would hope they keep their customer service centric model as a focus.

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I think there is a gap in quality from JL to Fusion and I hope it stays there. But you never know what they will do.

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Had some good quality brand new JL in my bay boat when I sold it. Saw it the other day and guy replaced everything w Fusion.

Anyway, this is interesting purchase for Garmin.

Some of the recent fusion speakers are a good value. Can catch them on clearance from time to time.