JBL

JBL
FormerlyLansing Sound
TypeSubsidiary
IndustryAudio
Founded1946 (1946)
FounderJames Bullough Lansing
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California, United States
ProductsAmplifiers, loudspeakers, headphones
OwnerSamsung Electronics (2017–)
ParentHarman International Industries (1969–)
Websitejbl.com

JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing, an American audio engineer and loudspeaker designer. JBL currently serves the home and professional audio markets. Their home products include home audio speakers, waterproof Bluetooth speakers, and car audio. Their professional products include live PA systems, studio monitors, and loudspeakers for cinema. JBL is a subsidiary of Harman International, which is owned by Samsung Electronics.