Klipsch Heritage JBL Speakers
Klipsch was founded in 1946 by Paul W. Klipsch. The first product launched was the company’s patented Klipschorn speaker, still manufactured by hand today, was designed to bring the power of live or recorded music to any space with a deep base and sound that has the effect of enveloping rather than overwhelming the listeners.
Klipsch started manufacturing his Klipschorn invention in the same building he had worked in during World War II in Hope, Ark. The basis for that speaker’s technology remains the heart of the company’s line today.
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.
