JBL Clip 4

The JBL Clip 4 is a popular waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker known for its rugged design and integrated carabiner. The JBL brand has a long-standing heritage in the audio industry, dating back to its founding in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing in the United States. Originally an independent American manufacturer specializing in high-fidelity loudspeakers and studio monitors, the company has evolved through several ownership changes over the decades.

Today, JBL is a key brand within the portfolio of Harman International Industries. In 2017, Harman was acquired by the South Korean conglomerate Samsung Electronics. Consequently, while JBL retains its American brand identity and design roots in Los Angeles, its ultimate ownership lies with Samsung. Manufacturing for consumer electronics like the Clip 4 is primarily concentrated in China and other global facilities in Mexico, Hungary, and India to meet international demand and maintain competitive pricing.