End of an Era. 43 years with JBL is Over

[Elac310]

I was unceremoniously separated from employment by Harman following a 90 second explanation. My position was eliminated! Following an explanation of benefits, I was escorted out. The timing came as a surprise and as such, I haven't thought about my future plans. While I don't need to work financially, I need to be active and challenged so I must figure out what makes sense for me going forward. To be clear, this is not what I wanted or deserved, but I will not comment further on details until a much later date. My decision, not theirs.It was a good run and I am very pleased that I have brought so many people enjoyment with the products I have developed over the last 4 decades. Once things settle down, I hope to be more available on the forum, but I need some time to adjust.My best wishes to all you JBL fans. Treat your products well and enjoy them while you can.Best Regards,Greg Timbers

OK I come from a country with another social and labour culture (which is actually often laughed at). Even if one goes for total labour market flexibility, still people should not be treated like that. It's a question of respect for the human being, his/her experience and profession (top engineering), image, overall contribution etc. Especially where such people have contributed so much to the repute, image and success of a business to the extent that the name of the business or its top products were often associated to that of the engineer(s).

All my best wishes accompany you in your future endeavours. And a big thank you for having contributed so much and so brilliantly to the development of audio transducers and the science of sound reproduction. If this is what you desire, I hope you will be able to continue on that path through a consultancy bureau or otherwise.

[rdgrimes]

FWIW, www.jblsynthesis.com/ is back online. But it doesn't actually list any products.

[4313B]

FWIW, www.jblsynthesis.com/ is back online. But it doesn't actually list any products.

Maybe they are synthesizing new products...

[LowPhreak]

Maybe they are synthesizing new products...

Just what the world needs..."lifestyle" junk of Chinese plastic with the 'Synthesis' label on them...

[hjames]

Just what the world needs..."lifestyle" junk of Chinese plastic with the 'Synthesis' label on them...

Yes, the new Synthesis line consists of iPhone boomboxes and wireless headphones/earbudz ...

NOTE: Dealers are NOT permitted to sell Harman Luxury Audio products online.

http://www.jblsynthesis.com/syn-purchase-policy.html

[BestSound]

"My best wishes to all you JBL fans. Treat your products well and enjoy them while you can.Best Regards,Greg Timbers"This is one of the reasons why I have gravitated to the JBL Ti series, to repair them and make them operate and look like they just came out of the JBL "Final Inspection Department." I do not want any of the 4 models to go "extinct." Superb design, superb engineering, and superb sound! Once you're ready to get going again with another company, how lucky will that company be!! I hope the offers are many, and HUGE!!You may be gone from JBL, but you'll never be forgotten. Thanks for the memories and the quality, Greg. I appreciate it, and you.Bestsound

[Malefoda]

I am late also. Anyway, the speakers you've done are great ones sir. I enjoy mine as great product even by today standards. Thanks and bravo!
A second message to these respectless "high in the sky" people: shame on you.

[pasadena]

I haven't posted or been on here for a very long time but today I was shocked to read about your departure from JBL in such a manner Greg.

I would like to thank you for your presence and help here on the forum these past many, many years and I would especially to like to thank you so very much for our conversations and for your support with my XPL-200A speakers and DX-1 crossovers and I feel I have a part of your legacy sitting in my lounge forever every time I listen to them

I wish you all the best in your future endeavors and your continued presence on the forum. Your knowledge and help is GOLDEN

Cheers
Pasadena

[spirou38]

As an old fan an owner of JBL speakers, all I can say is "thanks for all Greg" and have a nice and quiet retirement and a good health.
Shame on JBL chairman ...

[dcolak]

Had to come to this forum and just say thank you Greg.

My home is full of the products you helped create, that my whole family use daily, year after year.

You brought happiness to so many people.

When I present my Array 1400´s I say "designed by famous Greg Timbers!"

Before those I had Studio S312's, before those S38´s, now I also have several sets of studio monitors from JBL.

What in the world did JBL and Harman think of?

Well, who cares what they were thinking, your legacy is set.

You should relax and take pride in everything you did.

There are thousands and thousands of happy people around the world enjoying JBL´s, thanks to you.

James B Lansing, Greg Timbers... Kudos!