JBL Celebrates 80 Years of Powering Voices – HARMAN Newsroom

JBL, the iconic audio brand from HARMAN, is marking its 80th anniversary on April 23, 2026, celebrating eight decades of audio innovation and cultural impact since its founding by James B. Lansing in 1946.

The milestone underscores JBL’s enduring role in shaping sound experiences across professional studios, home entertainment, live events, and personal audio, with the company continuing to power over 40% of the world’s cinemas and serving stadiums, music venues, and recording studios globally.

Throughout its history, JBL has been instrumental in delivering authentic sound at landmark cultural moments, including Woodstock and Tomorrowland, reinforcing its commitment to high-fidelity audio that moves and connects audiences.

Dave Rogers, President of HARMAN Lifestyle Division, emphasized that JBL’s engineering legacy has remained the benchmark for high-fidelity audio, with that standard embedded in every product made today and carried forward into next-generation sound technologies.

For more than eight decades, JBL engineers have pioneered advancements in loudspeaker design and smart audio solutions, serving professional, luxury, portable, and car audio markets while maintaining a focus on accessible, high-quality sound for listeners everywhere.

Today, hundreds of millions of people worldwide listen to music through JBL portable speakers and headphones, reflecting the brand’s broad influence in personal audio and its ongoing dedication to innovation that powers both everyday experiences and major cultural events.