JBL Charge portable speaker

JBL is a historic American audio brand founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing. The brand has a deep-rooted history in both professional and consumer audio, known for its high-quality speakers and sound equipment. Over the decades, JBL's consumer division has become a global leader in the portable Bluetooth speaker market, with products like the Charge series shown here being iconic for their rugged design and signature bass profile.

Today, JBL is part of the Harman International Industries group. In 2017, Harman was acquired by Samsung Electronics, making the South Korean conglomerate the ultimate owner of the brand. While the brand carries an American heritage and remains headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the manufacturing of widespread consumer electronics like this portable speaker is primarily conducted in high-tech facilities in China and other global manufacturing hubs to meet worldwide demand.