Founded in 1925, JBL was the first audio manufacturer to apply its expertise in cinema and studio sound systems to home audio. Back in 1936, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented JBL with the Technical Excellence Award. Today, JBL sound systems can be found in professional recording studios, famous concert halls, high-end cinemas and prestigious stadiums around the world. From Eric Clapton's rock concerts, Australia's Valentine's Harbour, the Sydney Opera House, to the 2008 Beijing Olympics' "Bird's Nest" and "Water Cube", JBL has delivered premium sound. The JBL is characterized by its outstanding bass performance in entry-level headphones, but mediocre performance in the midrange and high frequencies. T280A is recommended for in-ear type, T280A is recommended for in-line control, and J55 series is recommended for head-mounted type.