The object
Jerry Harvey engineered a custom two-way in-ear monitor for drummer Alex Van Halen, then developed the multi-driver custom-monitor format through Ultimate Ears and JH Audio. JH Audio describes the designs as becoming an industry standard for touring musicians and records a Popular Science Invention of the Year honor.
What Jerry did
engineered the first two-way custom-fit earpiece for Alex Van Halen and is credited with the first multi-driver custom in-ear monitor
Why it matters
The company’s account traces Harvey’s design from a single touring solution to the widespread custom-monitor standard used by touring performers.
Living-status check
A May 30, 2025 acquisition report quotes Harvey discussing JH Audio’s next generation of in-ear technologies and identifies him as founder and chief executive.