{{Infobox company
, name = Jensen Electronics
, logo = Jensen Dsgnd To Move 4C 3D.jpg
, logo_size = 250px
, type =
subsidiary
A subsidiary, subsidiary company or daughter company is a company owned or controlled by another company, which is called the parent company or holding company. Two or more subsidiaries that either belong to the same parent company or having a ...
, foundation = 1915
, founder = Peter L. Jensen
, location =
, area_served =
United States
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and
Germany
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, products =
Consumer
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and
Industrial Electronics
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NHT Loudspeakers
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NHT home ...
(Now Hear This) in the United States and Magnat and Macaudio in Germany. In 2004, Audiovox Corporation added the Jensen portfolio of brands to their mobile and consumer electronics lines. In 2015, Dual Electronics Corporation ( Namsung America) acquired Jensen, however Audiovox maintains its selection of Advent-branded car audio/navigation head units from its line.Namsung Buys Jensen Car Audio From Voxx /ref>
In the mid 1980s through 1996,
Jeep
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used the Jensen AccuSound premium sound system in the Jeep Cherokee (XJ) and
Jeep Grand Wagoneer (SJ)
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Jeep Grand Wagoneer (ZJ)
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.
Product lines
Jensen has six main product lines, all of which fit in the audio and video product categories. These lines include:
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Jensen Loudspeakers Jensen Loudspeakers is a company that manufactures speakers in many different models and sizes. Originally located in Chicago, Illinois, the company built a reputation during the 50s and 60s providing speakers used mainly in guitar and bass amplifi ...
*Jensen Mobile
*Jensen Home Electronics
*Jensen Accessories
*Jensen Specialty
*Jensen Marine
*Jensen Heavy Duty