New Harman Kardon BDS Systems Announced

Harman Kardon this week announced the new BDS series of all-in-one home entertainment systems, the BDS 400 and Harman Kardon BDS 800. These home theater audio systems include everything you need for great surround sound. Both models feature a receiver integrated with a Blu-ray, DVD and CD player, along with an FM tuner. Both are easy to set up and include a programmable remote control.

The BDS 400 includes a BDS 2 SO integrated receiver for 2.1 channel sound through two front speakers and a subwoofer. It has Dolby Virtual Speaker technology to simulate surround-sound through the two compact loudspeakers. It is available now for $999.

The BDS 800 is a compact 5.1 channel system that delivers true surround-sound with four voice-matched satellites, a center-channel speaker, a subwoofer and the BDS 5 SO integrated receiver. It is available now for $1499.

Specs:

Harman Kardon BDS 400

• Complete home theater audio system features left- and right-channel speakers, a powerful subwoofer and a BDS 2 SO integrated receiver
• Dolby Virtual Speaker technology simulating 5.1-channel surround sound
• Compact powered subwoofer extends and enhances bass response
• 2-1/2-way crossover network improves the transition between midrange and high-frequency drivers for more natural sound

Harman Kardon BDS 800

• Complete home theater audio system features, four voice-matched satellite and center-channel speakers, a powerful subwoofer and a BDS 5 SO integrated receiver
• Identical dual-driver satellites boast award-winning, voice-matched speakers
• Dedicated dual-driver center speaker delivers distinct dialogue
• 2-1/2-way crossover network improves transition between midrange and high-frequency drivers for more natural sound

The Harman Kardon BDS 400 and BDS 800 are available now at www.harmankardon.com.

In addition, the BDS 2 SO receiver ($699) and BDS 5 SO receiver ($799) can be purchased separately.

BDS 2 SO Integrated Receiver

• Powerful receiver is integrated with a versatile Blu-ray Disc/DVD/CD player and FM tuner
• Reads most digital music and photo file formats
• Front-panel USB port easily connects portable players and flash drives
• iPod/iPhone compatibility via Harman Kardon The Bridge IIIP dock (not included)
• Upgradeable firmware – easily install any firmware upgrades that become available via the on-screen display
• Price: $699

BDS 5 SO Integrated Receiver

• Powerful receiver is integrated with a versatile Blu-ray Disc/DVD/CD player and FM tuner
• Reads most digital music and photo file formats
• Front-panel USB port easily connects portable players and flash drives
• iPod/iPhone compatibility via Harman Kardon The Bridge IIIP dock (not included)
• Upgradeable firmware – easily install any firmware upgrades that become available via the on-screen display
• Designed to support 5.1-channel surround-sound systems
• Price: $799

More information can be found at www.harmankardon.com.