Heritage

JBL's founder helped motion pictures speak. From then on, we've been continuously advancing the science of high-fidelity sound reproduction, right on up to and including Synthesis Ultra. As the Jazz Singer put it back in 1928, "You ain't heard nothin' yet."

• 1943  Flat-wire milling and high-speed winding of ribbon-wire voice coils developed.

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• 1944  Lansing and Hilliard redefine the state of the art for motion picture theaters with the A-4, dubbed the "Voice of the Theatre."

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• 1946  James B. Lansing Sound, Inc. is formed.

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• 1947  JBL produces the D-130 15" loudspeaker, which was the first known use of a 4" flat-wire coil in a cone transducer.

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• 1954  JBL introduces the model 375 high-frequency compression driver. This is the first commercially available 4" diaphragm driver, producing flat response to 9kHz.

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• 1958  The cylindrical reflecting principle is present in the Paragon stereophonic loudspeaker system.

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• 1962  JBL produces the first two-way studio monitor to use a high-frequency compression driver with acoustic lens.

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• 1969  Harman International acquires JBL from William Thomas, and JBL embarks on a period of accelerated international growth through the Harman distribution companies.

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• 1973  JBL unveils the first four-way studio monitor series, the 4300s.

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• 1976  JBL monitors are ranked number one in the U.S. recording industry, in a survey conducted by Billboard.

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• 1982  Titanium is first used as a diaphragm material in compression drivers. JBL 4675 direct-radiator systems, with constant directivity, set the performance standard for cinema loudspeakers.

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• 1983  JBL is selected by Lucasfilm to develop the first commercial THX?-licensed cinema speaker system.

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• 1984  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences selects JBL components for the new sound system in the Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

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• 1985  Harman International continues to take JBL's growth to greater heights and new markets.

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• 1989  The Directors Guild of America chooses JBL components for its headquarters building.

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• 1990  JBL develops Vented Gap Cooling? for raising the thermal power limits of low-frequency transducers.

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• 1991  JBL introduces the first Pro Audio neodymium woofer, debuting in the JBL Array Series.

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• 1992  JBL Synthesis? is released - the industry's first completely equalized, processed, powered THX Home Media System.

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• 1993  JBL develops new "rapid flare" low-distortion compression drivers and a matching family of horns.

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• 1994  The JBL S2600 receives the highly coveted Golden Award and Stereo Sound COTY Award for its advanced technological execution and superior sonic performance.

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• 1996  JBL's Synthesis SDEC-1000 brings digital technology to its highest level for the benefit of the consumer.

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• 2001  JBL releases the K2 S9800, employing the 435Be and 045Be pure-cast beryllium compression drivers.

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• 2002  The JBL Synthesis S4A is the world's first THX Ultra2? in-wall, flush-mount, multipole loudspeaker.

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• 2004  S4A is awarded the International CES Innovations Award.

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• 2005  JBL's Bernard Werner and William Gelow receive a Grammy Technical Achievement Award for "the engineering and design of filtered line arrays and screen spreading compensation as applied to motion picture speaker systems" as employed in JBL ScreenArray ? cinema loudspeaker.

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• 2007  CES Best of Innovations Award: JBL Project Everest DD66000 Loudspeaker

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• 2008  CES Innovations Award Honoree: JBL SDEC-4000 Digital Equalizer

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• 2009  JBL Synthesis? One Multichannel Audio System is inducted into the CEDIA Product Hall of Fame. The JBL Synthesis? One was the world’s first complete, integrated multi-channel audio system designed specifically for custom installation home theater, and was the first system that enabled custom calibration to deliver optimum performance in any room.

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History

In 1949, the first AKG headphones came on the market. Then, in the early fifties AKG made a breakthrough with several new products: Totally new technologies like the world’s first high quality condenser microphone, the D 12 with its cardioid characteristics, the world’s first remote-controlled multi-pattern capacitor microphone, the C 12 and the D 36 made acoustic history. One of the first customers of the famous C 12 microphone was the BBC in London.

Worldwide AKG expansion

With its growing success, AKG also expanded geographically with a German subsidiary founded in 1955. By the end of the fifties, AKG’s worldwide distribution network had grown to other parts of Europe and abroad. In the sixties AKG successfully started exporting into former East block countries and Latin America. Concerned with technological quality, AKG focused on what it did best: high-quality audio transducers. The results were first-rate products in all categories. In the following years, AKG launched the world's first two-way cardioid microphones (D 202, D 224) and developed the CMS modular condenser microphone system.

The seventies: AKG innovations around the clock

The seventies began like the sixties ended at AKG: with continuous innovations. The company started in the seventies with the presentation of the BX 20, the world's first, truly portable studio reverberation unit. In 1972 a special stamp by the British Post Office commemorating the 50th anniversary of the BBC showed historical microphones along with models from the AKG catalog. One year later AKG was granted its 1000th patent. At the same time the company presented the K 140 "integrated open" headphones. These were followed by more innovations like the AKG Transversal Suspension (TS) system, the world’s first two-way headphones, and the true vocal microphone line that firmed the high-quality international reputation of the AKG products.

By the end of the seventies the first endorsement contracts were signed with Frank Sinatra, Roger Whittaker, Falco and other artists. As the technological leader, AKG was first in perfecting the upcoming digital technology. The company used the first units successfully at the Moscow Olympics (1980). After this, the company continued with digital innovations like the BX 25 ED digital/analog reverberation unit or the large diaphragm stereo condenser microphones with advanced solid-state electronics.

AKG goes public

In 1984 AKG went public and started a new phase of enormous growth. In 1985 the US subsidiary of AKG was founded, followed by other expansions such as the acquisition of dbx Professional Products in 1989. The expansion continued through the beginning of the nineties with acquisitions in Great Britain, Germany and other countries.

Expansion was also a key strategy with AKG products: In the beginning of the nineties AKG took to the stars when the “Audimir” space project used AKG products for room simulation in outer space. AKG continued its product expansion and success with the new generation of headphones called the K Series, the ergonomically-shaped, triangular-section Tri-Power Series dynamic musicians' microphones, the AKG Blue Line Series modular microphone system, the new C 547 boundary microphone and C 621, C 647 "slim-line" gooseneck microphones for stage and installed system use.

AKG as a part of Harman International

In 1994 AKG became a part of Harman International Industries, Inc. The following years brought a time of restructuring and sharpening of the product line and distribution strategy. The wireless microphone line was extended with great products used on tour by Rod Stewart, Peter Gabriel and Simply Red. 1995 brought the introduction of the world's smallest dual-diaphragm system in the world, the CK 77/C 577 - big in sound, smaller than a thumbnail in size, specifically designed for theater, TV and film uses. AKG also developed the new Performer Series - affordable microphones for Karaoke, home-recording and performing musicians.

This successful path continued throughout the nineties: AKG presented product innovations like the WMS 60 Multichannel Wireless Microphone System, the AKG Hearo Series or the C 4000 B the world's first dual large-diaphragm electret microphone. The new millennium started with an even stronger AKG focus on its core products. A new production strategy was implemented at the R&D headquarters in Vienna  to strengthen the leading technology position of AKG in the world of professional audio .

New fame with the 60th anniversary

In 2007, AKG celebrates its 60th anniversary, but instead of looking back, AKG is looking toward a bright future with additional growth. In addition to the development of new geographical markets, the focus will be on the strategic positioning of AKG in existing and new markets. To achieve these goals, the brand has been re-launched with a new corporate logo and brand image. 2007 will see the launch of many new and innovative AKG products. With these and many more activities, AKG hopes to continue to be world famous for its high-quality microphones and headphones within the professional audio-world.

AKG worldwide on stage

AKG microphones and headphones have a long history on tour and in studio with international musicians such as Frank Sinatra, Eric Clapton, Peter Gabriel, Stevie Wonder, Aerosmith, the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, Anastasia, Eros Ramazotti, Kayne West and Simply Red. Not only well-respected internationally, AKG has fans closer to home, with Austria’s most famous pop-star Falco counted as an AKG user, as well as the upcoming Austrian star Christina Stuermer.

Some notable events:

• 1955: The first postwar Salzburg Festival (Austria) uses AKG microphones. A unidirectional microphone is specifically designed for Herbert von Karajan.
• 1955: Hans Hass uses AKG products to shoot his first underwater sound movie “Adventures in the Red Sea” which won first prize at the “Biennale” biannual film festival in Venice, Italy.
• 1972: A special stamp is issued by the British Post Office commemorating the 50th anniversary of the BBC showing historical microphones including several AKG models.
• 1991: AKG takes to the stars when the "Audimir" space project uses AKG products for room simulation in outer space (space station MIR).
• 1997: AKG Wireless Mics are used on the "Arctic Northeast" project for the Austrian Broadcasting Company, providing quality and reliable performance even at low arctic temperatures.
• 1999: Remix of Caruso's voice is completed with Hearo 777s.
• 2003: Leading novelist Dan Brown mentions AKG headphones in two of his best-selling novels: "The Da Vinci Code" and "Deception Point".
• 2006: AKG provides quality sound for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.
• 2007: AKG celebrates its 60th anniversary and starts the next phase of worldwide expansion.
• 2008: AKG is honored with Austrian Export Award 2008.

Dr. Harman died in April, 2011.  His family is no longer control this company. New CEO just a business man, lack of the passion for Audio industry _ cost focus ( not technology foucs anymore) , now almost half of the board from ABB.

U can see quite a lot of excellent engineers left ( like Harman Multimedia group _ belong to Harman consumer group )Harman from 2007.  Harman is strong - depending on the Harman Automotive ( Becker ).

-- Mark trainer  _ open owne company  （ 亚洲第2名, 声学楼 2005）

-- Daniel Kissel  _ open own company （亚洲第10名， 声学楼 2005）

-- Brendon Stead _ Boss of both , left in 2011 （ more than 10 years in Harman );

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Heritage

1972 saw the introduction of Mark Levinson’s JC-1 preamplifier — a concrete, functional symbol of Mark Levinson’s approach to audio reproduction. With a signature blending of vision and science, it was the beginning of a series of groundbreaking audio components that reinforced America’s reputation in high end audio design.

Indeed, the JC-1 taught even hardcore audiophiles tube components had no lock on aural truth. As the JC-1 evolved into the ML-1, it was joined by the ML-2 monophonic power amplifier. Mark Levinson then introduced the ML-3 power amplifier, a massive and ultra-stable dual-mono design that precisely controlled even the most difficult loudspeakers of its day.

By the mid ‘80s, despite innovations such as a fully modular preamplifier and extraordinary open-reel tape decks suitable for demanding studio recording sessions, Mark Levinson Audio Systems found itself in difficult financial straits. However, the Mark Levinson tradition of hand-crafted excellence was rescued by Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Mark Levinson’s “sister company” distributor. Key personnel regrouped to continue design and production. The reorganization brought needed fiscal discipline and an expanded engineering staff.

The timing was propitious. The audio industry was moving rapidly toward the digital CD as a prime music source. Although certainly not the first digital-to-analog converter to appear, Mark Levinson’s classic No. 30 reference processor was instantly hailed as the new sonic benchmark, an achievement that signaled digital’s “coming of age.” The following year, the No. 31 reference CD transport completed Mark Levinson’s desire to offer the finest digital playback system. It, too, was hailed as a milestone in design, execution, and sound quality.

With the Mark Levinson name firmly established as a first tier supplier of components for the home enthusiast, Mark Levinson broadened its reach through a relationship with Lexus, Toyota’s luxury car division. Working closely with Lexus engineers, Mark Levinson leveraged its experience and the expertise of the automotive divisions of its parent corporation, Harman International, to provide audio performance that fully complemented the Lexus driving experience.

Today, more than three decades after the company’s inception, Mark Levinson continues to expand the horizons of audiophiles at home and on the road as well as those of home theater enthusiasts with components and systems that define accuracy, reliability, and enjoyment.

Mark Levinson. Since 1972. The same name. The same enduring standards. The same extraordinary level of satisfaction.

Heritage

Founded in 1971, Lexicon has become one of the world's premier manufacturers of home theater and professional electronics. Innovative technologies have helped Lexicon to push the boundaries of home entertainment. Lexicon audio systems are also available in luxury cars such as the Rolls Royce, BMW, Mercedes and Land Rover.

Since its inception, Lexicon has been a company dedicated to breaking sound barriers. Being at the leading edge of both the professional and consumer audio markets has led to an insight into the art of creating exquisite sound that is unmatched by any other brand.

From the launch of the first commercially available digital audio effects processor to the new Automatic Room Equalization system, a focus on research and development has kept Lexicon at the apex of audio innovation.

Some of our most impressive technologies include:

• LOGIC 7 – our technology for recording and distributing multi-channel sound on two-channel media

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• Lexicon LIVE (Lexicon Intelligent Variable Environment) – our unique system that can transform any listening room into an exceptional and pleasurable acoustic space

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