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JLab Audio Expanding Internationally

The brand will be showcasing at the IFA 2017 Berlin Show as their introduction to Europe

San Diego, CA –The fastest growing major headphone brand in the US1, JLab Audio, is expanding internationally with an initial focus on Europe and eventually growing to other regions. To kick off their expansion, they will be attending and showcasing at the IFA 2017 Berlin Show September 1-6 where they will be featuring the Epic Air True Wireless Sport Earbuds, Party Series Wireless Multiroom Bluetooth Speakers and JBuds Pro Signature Bluetooth Earbuds. Learn more at https://jlabaudio.co.uk/.

                Amid their most award-winning year ever, JLab Audio has become the fastest growing major headphone brand in the U.S.1 with the largest gain in distribution in June 20172.  In addition, JLab is the No. 2 Bluetooth headphone brand under $503 and No. 2 Bluetooth in-ear headphone brand under $504. Externally, JLab Audio is growing in retail stores throughout the US, while internally the brand has grown their team by 50% as well as a new corporate office four times the size of their previous.

“JLab Audio is ready to expand business internationally, further growing our mission to make amazing personal audio accessible to everyone, everywhere,” says CEO Win Cramer. “The IFA Berlin Show will be a strong JLab introduction to Europe with our best-selling Bluetooth products. We’ll also be releasing a totally new wireless product at the show on Sept. 1. We’re really excited to see our products in the hands of fans and customers globally.”

In addition to their rapid growth, JLab products have garnered many awards while the brand reached a national platform, including:

  • CES 2017 Innovation Award for the Party Series Wireless Multiroom Bluetooth Speakers
  • The Epic2 Bluetooth Wireless Sport Earbuds were named the Best Wireless Workout Headphones by The Verge and The Wirecutter.
  • The Wirecutter named the JBuddies Studio Headphones the best corded safe listening headphones for kids
  • Won a Dealerscope IMPACT! Award for the Block Party Wireless Multiroom Bluetooth Speaker
  • The Gravity Bluetooth Neckband Adaptor won a Best In Show award at CE Week
  • 2x SDX B2C Brand of the Year Award Winner
  • 2x ranked on the Inc.5000 list for small businesses
  • 2x Best Places to Work in San Diego by the San Diego Business Journal

 

*1The NPD Group, Inc., U.S. Retail Tracking Service, Stereo Headphones, June 2017 vs. June 2016, Based on dollar and unit sales. JLab Audio defines "major” as any headphone manufacturer selling over 200,000 units in June 2017.

2The NPD Group, Inc., U.S. Retail Tracking Service, Stereo Headphones, June 2017 vs. June 2016, Based on Annual Industry Volume.

3The NPD Group, Inc., U.S. Retail Tracking Service, Stereo Headphones, Bluetooth capable, June 2017, Based on dollars.

4The NPD Group, Inc., U.S. Retail Tracking Service, Stereo Headphones, In Ear, Bluetooth capable, June 2017, Based on units.

 

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