JBL Boombox 2 portable Bluetooth speaker

Product and Category

The pictured product is a JBL Boombox 2 — a portable Bluetooth speaker designed for outdoor use. It’s a high-power, IPX7-rated waterproof party speaker with long battery life and PartyBoost pairing functionality.

Brand Origin and History

JBL is an American audio brand originally founded by James Bullough Lansing (James B. Lansing Sound) in the United States. The company built its reputation on loudspeakers and professional audio equipment and later expanded into consumer portable speakers and headphones.

Manufacturing

JBL products are manufactured through HARMAN’s global supply chain. While design, engineering and brand management are tied to the American JBL/HARMAN heritage, most consumer portable speakers (including many Boombox and Party-series models) are primarily assembled in China. HARMAN also uses facilities in other countries (e.g., Vietnam, Mexico, Hungary and occasional U.S. production for select lines), so specific units can originate from different factories depending on production runs and regional logistics.

Ownership and Corporate Structure

JBL is a brand within HARMAN International, which operates JBL as part of its consumer and professional audio divisions. HARMAN has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics since 2017; Samsung is the ultimate owner and is headquartered in South Korea. HARMAN continues to run JBL’s audio business and global distribution under its Harman organization.

Practical Notes

If you need the exact country of manufacture for a specific unit, check the product’s label/serial plate or the packaging — or contact JBL/HARMAN customer support with the serial number, as final assembly location can vary by batch and region.