1983
            
            
              EST.
            
            
              Sonance is established by founders Scott Struthers and Geoff Spencer
            
            
            
           
            
              1985
            
            
              Paving the Way for Audio Design
            
            
              Sonance releases first construction retrofit speaker bracketing systems
            
            
            
           
            
              1993
            
            
              Innovating Bass
            
            
              First dual-voice coil woofer is introduced
            
            
            
           
            
              1997
            
            
              Giving People Control
            
            
              Patents first amplified volume control for distributed audio systems
            
            
            
           
            
              1999
            
            
              James is Founded
            
            
              James Loudspeaker is founded in Northern CA by a group of passionate engineers and craftsmen, loyal to creating solutions without compromise
            
            
            
           
            
              2002
            
            
              ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED
            
            
              Founder, Scott Struthers, receives CEDIA lifetime achievement award for his impact on the industry
            
            
            
           
            
              2004
            
            
              IPORT
            
            
              IPORT is established, introducing iPod music control for the home
            
            
            
           
            
              2009
            
            
              TRUFIG
            
            
              TRUFIG is established for flush installation of technology
            
            
            
           
            
              2010
            
            
              SONANCE LANDSCAPE SERIES
            
            
              Launched SLS, a significant addition to the Sonance outdoor category, offering high-quality outdoor audio solutions
            
            
            
           
            
              2011
            
            
              INVISIBLE AUDIO
            
            
              Invisible Series launches, which included the world's best-sounding invisible speaker, further enhancing the Sonance reputation for innovation in audio technology
            
            
            
           
            
              2013
            
            
              DESIGNER SOUNDBARS
            
            
              Sonance unveils adjustable-width 3-way soundbars, catering to the evolving needs of home theater designs and aesthetics
            
            
            
           
            
              2014
            
            
              AUDIO INTO ARCHITECTURE
            
            
              Sonance Architectural Series Discreet Opening System with Bandpass Subwoofer is introduced, blending technology seamlessly with home interiors
            
            
            
           
            
              2015
            
            
              BEST NEW PRODUCT
            
            
              Sonance wins CEDIA Best New Product award for DSP Amplifiers, impacting the industry with flexible, performance-driven amplification
            
            
            
           
            
              2020
            
            
              Virtual Showroom
            
            
              In response to a global pandemic and a major pivot from in-person sales engagement, Sonance launches Sonance STUDIO360, a virtual showroom
            
            
            
           
            
              2023
            
            
              Visual Experience Series
            
            
              Sonance introduces our most flexible and extensive series of design and performance driven speakers, Sonance Visual Experience and Visual Experience with Quadratech
            
            
            
           
            
              2024
            
            
              QUADRATECH TWEETER
            
            
              James Small Aperture 853 gets the Quadratech Tweeter Makeover