JBL, the audio brand from Harman, is celebrating 80 years of audio innovation since it was founded by James B. Lansing in 1946. Today, JBL’s consumer products including portable speakers and headphones are used by hundreds of millions of consumers. In April, JBL kicked off its 80-year milestone celebrations with an invite-only media event held at the JBL R&D Development Center in Northridge CA. The facility also features a 15,000-square-foot, multi-functional experience center showcasing the Harman Professional Solutions product line for entertainment and enterprise markets. With its focus on new technology and pristine monitoring environments, Larrabee relies on JBL Professional audio solutions.