About Stromberg

# About Stromberg **The Art of Sound. Since 1894.** ## Where it all started In 1894, two Swedish immigrants — Alfred Stromberg and Androv Carlson — each put up $500 and founded **Stromberg-Carlson** in Chicago. They started building telephone equipment for independent phone companies, right after Alexander Graham Bell's patent expired that same year. Alfred handled the business side, Androv ran manufacturing. Together they built a reputation for reliable equipment and honest pricing.  Over the next century, Stromberg-Carlson grew into one of America's most recognized names in communications and audio. The company expanded from telephones into military communications, institutional sound systems, and radio and television receivers. Operations moved to Rochester, New York in 1904, and the brand went through several ownership chapters — including General Dynamics — before being acquired by Gularo S.A. in 2001. ## Stromberg today Today, Stromberg carries that 130+ years of audio heritage into a new generation of portable Bluetooth speakers. The name changed, the mission did not: build audio products that sound great, look even better, and do not cost a fortune. Every Stromberg product is designed at the intersection of real sound performance, intentional design, and accessible pricing. We test in watts RMS, not marketing claims. We measure battery life at real volume levels. And we design speakers that look as good on your shelf as they sound at your party. ## Our lineup From the pocket-sized **Pop** ($29.99, 8W) to the room-filling **Mega Force** ($199.99, 80W), every Stromberg speaker is built for a specific moment: * **Mini speakers** (Pop, Spark, Burst 2, Twin 2): compact, portable, everyday carry * **2-in-1 split speakers** (Twin 2, Mega Twin): magnetic design, stereo separation * **Boombox speakers** (Groove, Force, Mega Force, Vibe 2): party-ready, room-filling sound ## Heritage meets modern design 130 years of audio experience inform everything we do, from driver selection and tuning to the bold color palettes and textures that make Stromberg speakers stand out. We work with manufacturing partners we have known for over 60 years, maintaining quality control from factory to your front door. ## Stromberg by the numbers * **Founded:** 1894 in Chicago by Alfred Stromberg and Androv Carlson * **Originally:** Stromberg-Carlson * **Headquarters:** United States * **Product range:** 8W to 80W portable Bluetooth speakers * **Price range:** $29.99 to $199.99 * **Shipping:** Free across the United States * **Guarantee:** 30-day money-back ## Frequently asked questions **Is Stromberg the same as Stromberg-Carlson?** Yes. Stromberg-Carlson was founded in 1894 in Chicago by Alfred Stromberg and Androv Carlson. The brand evolved over 130 years from telephone equipment and communications systems into portable Bluetooth speakers. Today it operates as Stromberg under Gularo S.A. **Is Stromberg a real brand?** Yes. Stromberg has been in the audio and communications industry since 1894, making it one of the longest-running audio brands in existence. Today, Stromberg designs portable Bluetooth speakers sold across the United States and internationally. **Where are Stromberg speakers made?** Stromberg speakers are designed in-house and manufactured through long-standing factory partnerships with over 60 years of history. Every product goes through end-to-end quality control. **Are Stromberg speakers good quality?** Stromberg specs are measured in real RMS watts and real-world battery hours. Every speaker is designed for durability with features like IPX water resistance, USB-C charging, and Bluetooth connectivity. **Where can I buy Stromberg speakers?** Stromberg speakers are available at [stromberg.store](https://stromberg.store), Amazon, TikTok Shop, and Walmart.com in the United States. All orders ship free. Questions? [Contact us](/pages/help).