JBL Tune 530C headphones

JBL is a legendary American audio brand founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing. While the brand originated in the United States, its manufacturing operations for consumer electronics like the Tune series headphones are primarily based in China.

The brand's journey is a significant part of audio history, having transitioned from an independent American company to being acquired by Harman International Industries. Today, JBL is a key part of the HARMAN portfolio, which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the South Korean giant Samsung Electronics. This ownership structure means that while the engineering heritage is American, the strategic direction and corporate backing come from Seoul, South Korea.