{"product_id":"jl-audio-a60-marine-bluetooth-head-unit-dsp","title":"JL Audio A60 Marine Bluetooth Head Unit | DSP","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe JL Audio A60 is an advanced marine head unit built for the helm. You get Bluetooth LE streaming, built-in DSP that tunes your speakers and subs automatically, four-zone control, and a bright 2.95-inch color display that stays readable in fog and full sun. It's rated IPX6 and IPX7, so spray and washdowns aren't a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJL Audio built the A60 for boaters who want real sound quality at the helm without a rat's nest of extra boxes. It's a compact marine head unit that packs a genuine digital signal processor inside, so the audio going out to your speakers is already tuned and the power to your subs is managed for you. Drop it in the dash, wire it up, and you've got a system that sounds dialed-in from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe face of it is a 2.95-inch color LCD running 640 by 360 pixels, and it's optically bonded so there's no fogging between the layers of glass. That matters on the water. We've all squinted at a washed-out stereo screen at noon or watched one fog over on a damp morning. This one stays daylight-readable and shrugs off condensation. The whole unit is sealed to IPX6 and IPX7 front and back, and it's been tested against salt fog, vibration, temperature swings, and UV, so it holds up whether it lives on an open center console or a cabin bulkhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-Zone technology gives you four independent zones. So the cockpit, the bow, the cabin, and the swim platform can each run their own volume and source. The built-in Class D amplifier delivers 17 watts RMS by four (CTA-2006 rated), which is plenty for a modest pair of speakers. But the real story is the four zones of RCA pre-outs, including a dedicated mono sub output per zone. That's what lets you bolt on external amplifiers and subs and build this into a serious system down the road. Start with the built-in amp today, add a four-channel amp and a sub next season, and the A60 grows right along with your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's why the onboard DSP matters. On most boats the speakers get mounted wherever they fit, not where an acoustic engineer would put them, and that plays havoc with the sound. The A60's processor corrects for that. It shapes the signal and manages the power so a set of coaxials in a fiberglass cockpit doesn't turn harsh at volume, and your subwoofer stays tight instead of boomy. You set it once through the free companion app and forget it. For a lot of boaters, that's the difference between a stereo that's fine tied to the dock and one that still sounds good with the motor running and the wind up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreaming runs over Bluetooth 6.1 LE with the LC3 codec, good for about 30 feet of range, so your phone stays in your pocket. Beyond Bluetooth you've got AM, FM, USB, USB audio, and an aux input, plus native DAB+ for boaters in regions where digital radio is on the air. There's a single NMEA 2000 port too. Wire it into your network and you can run audio control right from a compatible multifunction display at the helm. Software updates come over the air through the companion app or over USB-C, so the unit keeps getting better after it's installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysically it's a tidy package at 6.18 inches wide, 2.68 inches tall, and 4.70 inches deep, drawing up to 15 amps on a 10.8 to 16 volt supply. Compass-safe distance is 17.7 inches, so keep that in mind mounting near a magnetic compass. In the box you get the A60, the power and speaker harness, both zone harnesses, mounting hardware, and the documentation. The AM\/FM and DAB+ antennas and the JL Audio NRX-300 wired remote are sold separately, so plan those into your parts list. For anyone running a runabout, a pontoon, or a center console who wants clean, tunable sound across the whole boat, the A60 is an easy call. Back it with a three-year warranty and you're set for a lot of seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBluetooth 6.1 LE audio streaming with the LC3 codec and up to 30 feet of range for clean wireless playback from your phone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in digital signal processor tunes the audio and manages speaker and subwoofer power, set up through the free companion app\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMulti-Zone technology across 4 independent zones for separate source and volume at the cockpit, bow, cabin, and swim platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClass D built-in amplifier rated 17 watts RMS x 4 (CTA-2006), 22 watts x 4 maximum dynamic power\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour zones of RCA pre-outs with a dedicated mono subwoofer output per zone for adding external amplifiers and subs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2.95-inch optically bonded color LCD at 640 x 360, fog-resistant and daylight-readable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSealed to IPX6 and IPX7 front and rear, tested against salt fog, vibration, temperature, and UV\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNMEA 2000 network port for audio control from a compatible multifunction display at the helm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNative DAB+ plus AM, FM, USB, USB audio, and aux inputs for flexible source options\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUSB-C port plays MP3, M4A, AAC, FLAC, and WAV files and handles over-the-air software updates\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact 6.18 x 2.68 x 4.70 inch chassis drawing up to 15 amps on a 10.8 to 16 volt supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBacked by a 3-year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized JL Audio reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the JL Audio A60 waterproof?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's rated IPX6 and IPX7 for water ingress on both the control surface and the rear of the unit, and it's been tested against salt fog, temperature, vibration, and UV exposure. Spray and washdowns aren't a concern when it's properly installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the A60 have a built-in amplifier?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt does. There's a Class D amp rated at 17 watts RMS by four (CTA-2006), with 22 watts by four of maximum dynamic power. That drives a modest pair of speakers fine. For bigger sound, use the four zones of RCA pre-outs to add external amplifiers and subwoofers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many audio zones does it support?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFour. Multi-Zone technology lets you run separate source and volume in up to four areas of the boat, so the cockpit, bow, cabin, and swim platform can each do their own thing. Each zone also has its own left, right, and mono subwoofer pre-outs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I stream music from my phone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The A60 uses Bluetooth 6.1 LE with the LC3 codec and gives you up to about 30 feet of range. You can also play from USB, USB audio, or the aux input, and it handles AM, FM, and native DAB+ radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it work with NMEA 2000?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt has one NMEA 2000 port with a LEN of 1. Wire it into your network and you can control audio from a compatible multifunction display at the helm, which keeps your dash cleaner if you already run a networked display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the display like in bright sun?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 2.95-inch color LCD runs 640 by 360 pixels and it's optically bonded, so it stays daylight-readable and resists fogging in damp conditions. It's a real improvement over the washed-out screens on a lot of older marine stereos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou get the A60 head unit, the power and speaker harness, the zone 1 and 2 harness, the zone 3 and 4 harness, mounting hardware, and the documentation. The AM\/FM and DAB+ antennas are not included, and the NRX-300 wired remote is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I add a wired remote?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The JL Audio NRX-300 wired remote pairs with the A60 for control from a second station. It's sold separately, so add it to your order if you want a remote at a helm or in the cockpit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much current does it draw?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUp to 15 amps at maximum on a 10.8 to 16 volt DC supply. Wire it to a properly fused circuit sized for that draw, and keep the compass-safe distance of 17.7 inches in mind if you're mounting near a magnetic compass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are its dimensions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe chassis is 6.18 inches wide, 2.68 inches tall, and 4.70 inches deep, and it weighs about 1.04 pounds. Check your dash space and the depth behind the mounting location before you cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat audio file formats does the USB port handle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe USB-C port plays MP3, M4A, AAC, FLAC, and WAV files. That same port also handles software updates, so you can keep the unit current over USB or over the air through the companion app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat warranty does it come with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt carries a 3-year manufacturer warranty. We're an authorized JL Audio reseller, so any warranty support runs through us back to the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJL Audio A60 Marine AM\/FM\/Bluetooth Head Unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJL Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e010-02983-00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e753759377342\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.04 lbs (470 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePhysical Dimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.18\" x 2.68\" x 4.70\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisplay Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.95\" (74 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisplay Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor LCD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisplay Resolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e640 x 360 pixels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptically Bonded Display\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBuilt-in Amplifier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass D (4 Ohm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated RMS Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 W x 4 (CTA-2006)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Dynamic Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 W x 4 (CTA-2006)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal Maximum Dynamic Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89 W (CTA-2006)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMulti-Zone Technology\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (Bluetooth 6.1 LE, LC3 codec)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBluetooth Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDAB+ Built-in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupported Sources\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAM, FM, Bluetooth, USB, USB audio, AUX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupported USB Audio Formats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMP3, M4A, AAC, FLAC, WAV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNMEA 2000 Ports\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNMEA 2000 LEN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 (50 mA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUSB Ports\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 (USB-C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAuxiliary Inputs (RCA)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRCA Pre-Out\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 zones (left, right, subwoofer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpeaker Connections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 (2 zone amplified)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIPX6 and IPX7 (front and rear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.8-16 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCurrent Draw (max)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompass-Safe Distance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.7\" (45 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 F to 122 F (0 C to 50 C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Is the JL Audio A60 waterproof?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Yes. 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