JBL Speakers

JBL was founded in LA, California, in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing, an audio engineer and pioneer in the field of loudspeaker design. He had already established his reputation in the industry with the founding of Lansing Manufacturing Company, which produced loudspeakers and drivers for movie theaters.

JBL's initial goal was to design and manufacture loudspeakers for home use, but the company quickly expanded into other areas, including professional audio systems, car audio, and portable speakers.