JBL Flip portable Bluetooth speaker (Flip-series)

Product identification

The photographed item is a JBL Flip-series portable Bluetooth speaker (Flip-style cylindrical, fabric-wrapped design with tactile volume and playback controls). The visible control icons (minus, play/triangle, plus) and the large JBL logo on the fabric grille match JBL’s Flip family design language (commonly seen on Flip 5 / Flip 6 models).

Brand origin and history

JBL was founded in the United States by James B. Lansing and is an established American audio brand known for consumer and professional loudspeakers. The JBL name and product lines (including the Flip portable speakers) originated in the U.S. and grew into a global audio brand.

Manufacturing and production

While JBL is an American brand, most modern consumer JBL speakers are manufactured in Asia. Production is primarily in China, with additional manufacturing and assembly in countries such as Vietnam and other regional facilities depending on model, production run, and supply-chain considerations.

Ownership and corporate structure

JBL is owned and managed by Harman International Industries, which itself has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. since 2017. Therefore the ultimate owner is Samsung Electronics, headquartered in South Korea. Harman acts as the operational parent and global brand manager for JBL, with regional subsidiaries and authorized distributors handling local sales, support, and warranty services.

Notes on model identification

The pictured design is typical of the Flip lineup; exact model (Flip 5 vs Flip 6 or another Flip-series revision) cannot be confirmed from this single frontal image because the Flip-series models share very similar external styling. For precise model identification, a view of the product label/serial number or the speaker’s product code (usually on the bottom or inside the rubber port cover) would be required.