Garmin to purchase JL audio

[2RZ-FE 10+ year member]

JL hasn't really done much in years as far as comps and subs. The same old stuff from the late 90's I think. Amps have been updated more often but not often enough.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Maybe the prices on theyre merchandise will become comparable within the audio market. Its been some time since Ive bought JL audio. Jx series and Slash series amps were my last buys. For the price, Ive found other products worthy. Alpine amplifiers and theyre products seem to still be well made for the money and have been very reliable over the years.

 

[1aespinoza 10+ year member]

And the amp to go with it, but Dyno's at 140 watts burst.

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I laugh at the image but I cry inside.

 

[deez283 10+ year member]

A Note on Garmin, JL Audio - ceoutlook.com

When Garmin announced its intent to purchase JL Audio last week, it identified a key goal of the merger. Garmin President and CEO, Cliff Pemble wrote that the purchase of JL Audio, “will create new opportunities to provide premium audio features across a broad range of our markets and products.”...

www.ceoutlook.com

 

[dsw1204]

Well, JL Audio is going to be a crap brand in a couple of years.