JL Audio

ECD’s LS3-Powered Series 3 E-Type Brings Iconic British Heritage to America

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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KISSIMMEE, Fla., Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  ECD Auto Design (ECD), the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company known for its bespoke luxury builds today showcases Project Wellesley Commission, a coupe Series 3 E-Type perfectly suited for exploring small towns and driving over cobblestone roads. Powered by a LS3 engine, the classic E-Type is seamlessly elevated for the 21st century, with modern touches integrated into the soul of the British build.

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  • Powered by a LS3 engine, the classic E-Type is seamlessly elevated for the 21st century, with modern touches integrated into the soul of the British build.
  • “The first coupe off our South Line, Project Wellesley Commission is a gorgeous Series 3 combining the best of 1970s looks with the best of modern technology,” said Scott Wallace, CEO and co-founder of ECD.
  • Bespoke additions to the Series 3 include a Series 1 ashtray in the center console, metal luggage rails in the back and Bluetooth hookup to JL Audio speakers.
  • For more information on how to build your own vintage E-Type, please visit ecdautodesign.com .

ECD Rewrites the Rules of the Road with Daring and Dynamic EV Drivetrain Masterpieces

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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KISSIMMEE, Fla., Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECD Auto Design (ECD), the world’s largest Land Rover restoration company known for its custom luxury builds, including bespoke Defenders, Range Rovers and E-Types, today reveals two unique vehicles that showcase the strength of the EV2 drivetrain system. The powerful duo, Project El Padre and Project Narragansett Commission, exude charm with their bright blue exteriors. Color aside, the projects differ drastically in aesthetics. Project El Padre features a sleek, sharp and boxy look while Project Narragansett Commission channels fluidity and tranquility. With these outward differences, the two projects highlight the range of ECD’s EV drivetrain.

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  • Project El Padre features a sleek, sharp and boxy look while Project Narragansett Commission channels fluidity and tranquility.
  • With these outward differences, the two projects highlight the range of ECD’s EV drivetrain.
  • “The compatibility to a diverse range of vehicles is what makes an EV drivetrain so unique.
  • Both vehicles, designed to fulfill the individual needs of two different clients, have an EV drivetrain.

Global Marine Audio Market Poised for Growth, Reaching $1.84 Billion in 2023, Driven by Booming Recreational Boating Industry

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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The global marine audio market is poised for steady growth, with projections indicating an increase from $1.81 billion in 2022 to $1.84 billion in 2023, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.7%.

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  • The global marine audio market is poised for steady growth, with projections indicating an increase from $1.81 billion in 2022 to $1.84 billion in 2023, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.7%.
  • This growth trend is set to continue, with the marine audio market forecasted to reach $1.95 billion by 2027, maintaining a CAGR of 1.5%.
  • The expanding recreational boating industry is anticipated to drive the growth of the marine audio market.
  • The marine audio market encompasses revenues generated by entities offering high-quality sound, splash-proof, corrosion-resistant, UV-resistant, and multi-zone audio solutions for marine environments.

Garmin completes acquisition of JL Audio

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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OLATHE, Kan., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced it has completed the acquisition of JL Audio, a privately-held U.S. company that designs and manufactures audio solutions, including speakers, amplifiers, subwoofers and other audio components for marine, aftermarket automotive, powersports, home and RV customers.

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  • OLATHE, Kan., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced it has completed the acquisition of JL Audio, a privately-held U.S. company that designs and manufactures audio solutions, including speakers, amplifiers, subwoofers and other audio components for marine, aftermarket automotive, powersports, home and RV customers.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome JL Audio to the Garmin team.
  • JL Audio has a strong reputation for providing premium audio quality, and we are excited to integrate these highly regarded features into the Garmin ecosystem.
  • Visit the Garmin Newsroom , email our media team, connect with @garmin on social, or follow our blog .

JL Audio Releases HTML Interface For Its MediaMaster® Source Units, Providing Complete Audio System Control From Popular MFDs

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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MIRAMAR, Fla., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JL Audio, the leader in premium, high-performance marine audio systems, announced the release of its NMEA 2000 connected MediaMaster® HTML interface (MMA1-HTML). Compatible with the latest JL Audio MediaMaster® marine audio source units, including the MM105 and MM105-HR and all their compatible network controllers, the MMA1-HTML gives boaters full control of their JL Audio system, including all system features and settings, from onboard Simrad®, Lowrance® or Garmin® multifunction display (MFD).

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  • MIRAMAR, Fla., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JL Audio , the leader in premium, high-performance marine audio systems, announced the release of its NMEA 2000 connected MediaMaster® HTML interface (MMA1-HTML).
  • Compatible with the latest JL Audio MediaMaster® marine audio source units, including the MM105 and MM105-HR and all their compatible network controllers, the MMA1-HTML gives boaters full control of their JL Audio system, including all system features and settings, from onboard Simrad®, Lowrance® or Garmin® multifunction display (MFD).
  • "Historically, MFDs provided limited compatibility and control for sound systems, which made having an audio system control head necessary.
  • The JL Audio MMA1-HTML is available immediately to boat manufacturers and will be featured in many 2023 model year vessels.

Garmin signs purchase agreement to acquire JL Audio, a highly regarded audio solutions manufacturer

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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OLATHE, Kan., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire JL Audio, a privately-held U.S. company that designs and manufactures audio solutions for marine, aftermarket automotive, powersports, home and RV customers.

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  • "JL Audio's extensive audio experience will create new opportunities to provide premium audio features across a broad range of our markets and products.
  • The JL Audio brand is known around the world for offering a premium audio experience which is made possible by their talented and dedicated associates.
  • –Cliff Pemble, Garmin President and CEO
    With over four decades of experience, JL Audio offers premium audio products and accessories, including speakers, amplifiers, subwoofers and other audio components.
  • JL Audio will contribute audio knowledge and engineering expertise to create great audio products for many years to come."

JL Audio Launches MediaMaster® Remote App, Enabling Remote System Control from most Mobile Devices

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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MIRAMAR, Fla., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JL Audio, the leader in premium, high-performance marine audio systems, announced the launch of its MediaMaster® Remote app on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Designed to work with the latest JL Audio MediaMaster marine audio source units and network controllers, including the MM105, MM105-HR and MMR-40, the MediaMaster Remote app connects via Bluetooth Low Energy technology and offers comprehensive control of all system features and settings.

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  • MIRAMAR, Fla., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JL Audio , the leader in premium, high-performance marine audio systems, announced the launch of its MediaMaster® Remote app on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store .
  • Designed to work with the latest JL Audio MediaMaster marine audio source units and network controllers, including the MM105 , MM105-HR and MMR-40 , the MediaMaster Remote app connects via Bluetooth Low Energy technology and offers comprehensive control of all system features and settings.
  • The MediaMaster Remote app from JL Audio furthers the brand's mission of providing the absolute best sounding and feature-rich audio solutions for boating, powersports and RV customers.
  • JL Audio's MediaMaster Remote app features a clean, intuitive user interface that mirrors the UI layout and menu structure of its MM105 source unit, MMR-40 network controller, and the JL Audio control apps for popular multi-function display (MFD) systems.

JL Audio Introduces Compact and Versatile XDM Amplifiers for Land or Sea

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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MIRAMAR, Fla., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JL Audio, an innovator in high-performance car and marine audio solutions, has today unveiled its new XDM series of compact amplifiers for the automotive and marine markets. Thanks to marine-grade materials, XDM amplifiers are suitable for installation in boats, cars, trucks, and SUV's and all models are available immediately at JL Audio authorized dealers.

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  • Thanks to marine-grade materials, XDM amplifiers are suitable for installation in boats, cars, trucks, and SUV's and all models are available immediately at JL Audio authorized dealers.
  • XDM amps are suitable for boats, cars, trucks, and SUVs and are available immediately at JL Audio authorized dealers.
  • "Our XD line of car amplifiers and M-series marine amplifiers have been the industry benchmarks for compact amplifiers," said Brian Power Vice President of U.S. Retail Sales at JL Audio.
  • The new XDM amplifiers feature a rugged black powder coated chassis and gasketed control cover, with JL Audio Blue accents.

JL Audio Custom Shop Lets Customers Personalize and Order Factory Customized M6 and M7 Marine Speakers and Subwoofers

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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MIRAMAR, Fla., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JL Audio, manufacturer of high-performance marine audio systems, today announced the launch of JL Audio Custom Shop at jlaudio.com. JL Audio Custom Shop provides customers and dealers a fast and fun way to personalize and order factory-customized M6 and M7 marine loudspeakers and subwoofers to match any desired aesthetic.

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  • JL Audio Custom Shop provides customers and dealers a fast and fun way to personalize and order factory-customized M6 and M7 marine loudspeakers and subwoofers to match any desired aesthetic.
  • JL Audio Custom Shop provides customers with a fun way to order factory-personalized marine loudspeakers and subwoofers.
  • Off-the-shelf JL Audio M6 and M7 marine speakers and subwoofers already look excellent, but JL Audio Custom Shop provides customers a way to personalize them to fit the exact look they're after.
  • JL Audio marine loudspeakers and subwoofers that eligible for Custom Shop factory customization include:
    All factory customized Custom Shop M6 and M7 products carry the same warranty as their off-the-shelf counterparts and maintain the same durability to marine elements like saltwater and UV exposure.

JL Audio Announces "M6 Luxe" Loudspeakers and Subwoofers for the European Market

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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MIRAMAR, Fla., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JL Audio, manufacturer of high-performance marine audio systems, announced that they will release the M6 Luxe line of ultra-high-performance marine speakers and subwoofers for the European market. M6 Luxe loudspeakers are specifically designed to match the clean aesthetic of modern yachts and other luxury craft.

Key Points: 
  • MIRAMAR, Fla., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JL Audio , manufacturer of high-performance marine audio systems, announced that they will release the M6 Luxe line of ultra-high-performance marine speakers and subwoofers for the European market.
  • M6 Luxe loudspeakers are specifically designed to match the clean aesthetic of modern yachts and other luxury craft.
  • As with all JL Audio M6 marine speakers and subwoofers, the new Luxe grille versions are manufactured using JL Audio's advanced design and manufacturing processes in their Miramar, Florida factory.
  • Guided by a philosophy that great audio has real value, JL Audio develops innovative products that improve the audio experience on the go, in the home and in the studio.