JBL Loudspeakers and Audio Equipment

JBL is a legendary American audio brand founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing, a pioneering audio engineer. The company originally gained fame for high-quality loudspeaker components and studio monitors, becoming a cornerstone of the professional recording and cinema industries. Over the decades, JBL successfully transitioned its professional-grade technology into consumer products, becoming a global leader in portable Bluetooth speakers, headphones, and home audio systems.

Today, JBL is part of the Harman International Industries group. In 2017, Harman was acquired by the South Korean conglomerate Samsung Electronics. While the brand retains its American engineering heritage and R&D roots in the United States, its manufacturing is global. High-end professional products are often assembled in Mexico or the USA, while the mass-market consumer electronics are primarily manufactured in China and Vietnam to ensure global accessibility.