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JBL

Good7/10

American audio brand under Harman, spanning cheap earbuds and party speakers to pro studio monitors.

Founded
1946
From
United States
HQ
Northridge, United States
Owned by
Harman International, owned by Samsung since 2017
Made in
Mostly China
www.jbl.com

Headphones / earphones / earbuds

Good7/10Mid-range

JBL, part of Samsung-owned Harman, covers every price point and is often discounted. Reviewers like the Live and Tour lines as good-value alternatives to the big names, while the cheapest Tune models are basic.

Good at

  • Huge range from cheap Tune to Tour Pro flagships
  • Fun, bass-rich sound
  • Often heavily discounted
  • Tour Pro smart charging case is unusual and handy

Weak at

  • Bass-heavy tuning can sound boomy out of the box
  • Budget models have basic ANC and mics
  • Quality varies across a very wide range
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
Tour ProTour OneLiveTuneEndurance

Best for: Bass fans shopping on a budget or waiting for sales

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Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.