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JLab Audio
IndustryConsumer electronics
Founded2005; 20 years ago (2005)
FounderJoshua Rosenfield
HeadquartersCarlsbad, California, U.S.
Key people
Winthrop Cramer current CEO
ProductsTrue wireless, Wireless headphones and Earbuds
BrandsJLab, JLab Audio, JBuds, GO, Epic headphones
OwnerNoritsu
Websitehttps://www.jlab.com/

JLab Audio is an American consumer audio brand founded in 2005.[1] The company began by making value priced in-ear headphones, but has since expanded to include premium in-ear and over-ear headphones, as well as wireless headphones and Bluetooth speakers.[2]

History

JLab was founded by Joshua Rosenfield in 2005 in Tucson, Arizona, where they operated until 2012 when they relocated to Oceanside, California.[3] This occurred after the company was purchased in January by a Dallas, Texas-based private equity group and leadership transitioned to current CEO, Winthrop Cramer. Winthrop lead the Company to a top 5 headphone brand in the US market and initiated a global sales plan to further accelerate growth. Winthrop was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019, a top 40 under 40 in CE by Dealerscope.

After growing more than 250 percent from 2015 to 2017, JLab moved into a new facility in Carlsbad, California to support its growth.[4] JLab became the official audio partner of Major League Soccer in 2017.[5]

It was purchased in 2021 by Noritsu.[6]

JLab earbuds

References

  1. ^ Krueger, Christy (2011-01-16). "Interview with JLab CEO". Biz Tucson. Archived from the original on 2011-05-15. Retrieved 2011-06-06.
  2. ^ "Headphones, Earphones, Earbuds, USB Laptop Speakers, Cases & Accessories". JLab Audio. Archived from the original on 2013-11-06. Retrieved 2014-01-19.
  3. ^ PAT MAIO pmaio@nctimes.com 5 p.m.July 6, 2012 (2012-07-06). "JLab moves from Tucson to Oceanside to hire talented workers". UTSanDiego.com. Retrieved 2014-01-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "JLab Audio Moves to Larger Facility in Carlsbad". San Diego Business Journal. March 2017. Retrieved 2020-01-24.
  5. ^ "JLab music to the ears of MLS as league's first audio partner". www.sportsbusinessdaily.com. Retrieved 2020-01-24.
  6. ^ https://ssl4.eir-parts.net/doc/7744/ir_material_for_fiscal_ym2/98779/00.pdf [bare URL PDF]