Garmin, known for its high-quality running watches and fitness trackers, has announced its acquisition of JL Audio, a company specializing in audio solutions, including home theater equipment and vehicle speakers and subwoofers. While the acquisition’s primary focus may be to enhance Garmin’s audio capabilities for its navigation systems in vehicles, it also raises the possibility of Garmin developing its line of audio products, including running headphones.
This move could potentially lead to Garmin creating running-focused earbuds that seamlessly integrate with its fitness watches, similar to how Apple’s AirPods work with Apple Watches. Garmin has a strong reputation in the fitness tracking and wearables market, and combining its expertise with JL Audio’s audio engineering knowledge could result in premium audio products catering to athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
While the press release doesn’t explicitly mention running headphones, Garmin’s interest in audio solutions hints at the potential for future developments in this area. Garmin’s commitment to providing premium features across various product lines may lead to innovative audio products designed to complement its fitness wearables.
