JBL Go Essential 2 portable speaker

JBL is a legendary American brand in the audio world, founded by James Bullough Lansing in 1946. Known for high-quality speakers and professional sound equipment, the brand became a cornerstone of the American audio industry. Over the decades, JBL transitioned through various ownerships, eventually becoming part of Harman International Industries.

Today, JBL is owned by Samsung Electronics, a South Korean multinational conglomerate that acquired Harman in 2017. While the brand carries its American heritage and engineering expertise, most consumer products, like this portable Bluetooth speaker, are manufactured in China to leverage global supply chains.