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HARMAN's JBL Synthesis Unveils Ultrahigh-End S4700 Loudspeakers at CES 2012


JBL Synthesis S4700

January 2012 — At CES 2012, HARMAN's JBL Synthesis announced the introduction of its S4700 loudspeaker, a three-way floorstanding model that combines a host of newly developed, professional-grade driver technologies with an elegant appearance that combines classic JBL design elements with distinctive contemporary styling.

The S4700 incorporates technologies directly derived from the world-renowned Project Everest DD66000 and Project K2 S9900 loudspeakers to deliver extraordinary fidelity and musical realism. It is ideal for use as the foundation of an ultimate-performance stereo music system or as an L,C,R loudspeaker in a JBL Synthesis® multichannel home theater installation.

"Our new S4700 continues the JBL heritage of delivering the essence of the musical performance with exceptional dynamic authority, along with a natural tonal balance and clarity and spatial definition that conveys every sonic nuance of the original recording," said Jim Garrett, Senior Manager, Marketing HARMAN Luxury Audio Group. "We designed the JBL S4700 to satisfy the most passionate audiophiles, music lovers and home cinema enthusiasts."Read more

HARMAN's Revel Debuts its Performa3 Loudspeakers at CES 2012


Harman Revel Performa3 line

January 9, 2012 – HARMAN's Revel today announced the introduction of its Performa3 loudspeakers, a complete range of home theater and music loudspeakers that incorporates significant engineering enhancements to the original Performa Series to deliver extraordinary music and movie soundtrack reproduction.

Complementing their audiophile-caliber performance, Revel Performa3 loudspeakers are stunning in appearance, with a choice of high-gloss real wood and automotive-grade painted finishes.

The 10 models in the Performa3 line include the following:

  • F308 3-way floorstanding tower (1-inch tweeter, 5.25-inch midrange, three 8-inch woofers; SRP: $6,000/pr)
  • F208 3-way floorstanding tower (1-inch tweeter, 5.25-inch midrange, dual 8-inch woofers; SRP: 4,500/pr)
  • F206 3-way floorstanding tower (1-inch tweeter, 5.25-inch midrange, dual 6.5-inch woofers; SRP: 3,000/pr)
  • M106 2-way bookshelf monitor (1-inch tweeter, 6.5-inch woofer; SRP: $1,700/pr)
  • M105 2-way bookshelf monitor (1-inch tweeter, 5.25-inch woofer; SRP: $1,200/pr)
  • C208 3-way center channel (1-inch tweeter, 4-inch midrange, dual 8-inch woofers; SRP: $1,700/ea)
  • C205 2-way center channel (1-inch tweeter, dual 5.25-inch woofers; SRP: $1,000/ea)
  • S206 2-way surround speaker (dual 1-inch tweeters, dual 6.5-inch woofers; SRP: 1,800/pr)
  • B112 powered subwoofer (12-inch woofer, built-in 1000-watt amplifier; SRP: $2,500/ea)
  • B110 powered subwoofer (10-inch woofer, built-in 500-watt amplifier; SRP: $1,700/ea)
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HARMAN Lexicon Releases DD-8 Multi-Room Power Amplifier in Black Finish

by jessica on Fri, 2011-12-09 14:48


Lexicon DD-8 in black and white

You'll soon be able to get HARMAN's Lexicon DD-8 Multi-Room Power Amplifier in a black finish version, the company announced on Thursday.

The Lexicon DD-8 Multi-Room Amplifier is an eight-channel amplifier that delivers a whopping 1,000 watts of power (125 watts into each of its eight channels) from a design that measures just 2.1 inches high by 17.3 inches wide by 14.9 inches deep and weighs only 9.2lbs. All that power from such a small chassis is made possible by HARMAN's DriveCore amplifier IC chip (co-developed with Texas Instruments) which incorporates an unprecedented level of component integration into an IC that is smaller than a postage stamp.

"The wide adaptation in custom installation applications and multiple accolades of the Lexicon DD-8 are confirmation of the sonic integrity of this amplifier," said Jim Garrett, Senior Manager, Marketing HARMAN Luxury Audio Group. "We felt the addition of another color is another tool in continuing to provide our dealers with the most complete array of options available."Read more

HARMAN's Lexicon DD-8 Multi-Room Amplifier Gets Three Awards at CEDIA

by jessica on Fri, 2011-09-16 09:32


Lexicon DD-8

Big news for HARMAN – the company's Lexicon DD-8 multi-room power amplifier was honored with not one, but three awards - Best Power Amplifier Resi Award from Residential Systems, CEDIA Manufacturers' Excellence Awards for Best New Product and Sustainable Lifestyle Product Innovation.

Lexicon was the only manufacturer to receive three industry awards for a single product at CEDIA 2011 and the sole winner of the Sustainable Lifestyle Innovation, recognizing the environmental friendly element of the product.

The Lexicon DD-8 Multi-Room Amplifier is an eight-channel amplifier that delivers a whopping 1,000 watts of power (125 watts into each of its eight channels) from a design that measures just 1.7" H (one rack space) x 17.3" W x 14.9" D and weighs only 9.2lbs. All that power from such a small chassis is made possible by Harman's new DriveCore amplifier IC chip (co-developed with Texas Instruments) which incorporates an unprecedented level of component integration into an IC that is smaller than a postage stamp.Read more

HARMAN High Performance A/V Introduces QuantumLogic Surround At CEDIA 2011

An Entirely New Technology for More Realistic Surround Sound From Any Source

September 7, 2011 – At CEDIA 2011, HARHAMN High Performance A/V (HPAV) announced the introduction of QuantumLogic Surround, a proprietary HARMAN technology that creates an unprecedented 7.1-channel or 9.1-channel surround sound listening experience from any mono, stereo or multichannel signal source, and provides 12.1-channel listening in the new Lexicon® flagship MP-20 preamplifier/surround processor making its debut at CEDIA 2011.

QuantumLogic Surround (QLS) employs a host of newly developed audio algorithms and signal processing techniques to achieve a remarkable new level of surround sound realism in home and professional audio applications.Read more

Harman Unveils AKG GHS-1 Gaming Headset

by jessica on Wed, 2011-03-16 10:34


Harman AKG GHS-1

There are computer headsets and then there's gaming computer headsets. While you might think there's not much of a difference…just ask any gamer. The latest gaming headset from Harman - the AKG GHS-1 - sounds so good, it will seem that explosions, blasts and more are taking place right in the room.

Lightweight and portable, the headset features a cardioid (directional) boom microphone which filters out background noises, and passive noise reduction seals out most ambient sounds for a clear voice signal. The in-line microphone is also designed so that the volume can be adjusted right on the cable, allowing players to keep their mind on the game instead of messing with another volume source.

The AKG GHS-1 portable headset is available now in three color combinations: black and orange; white and green; and camouflage and blue for $79.95.

AKG Outs Two New Wireless Headphones: K 830 BT and K 840 KL

by jessica on Fri, 2011-03-11 13:00


Harman’s AKG K 830 BT and AKG K 840 KL

Harman's AKG brand this week announced two new wireless headphones, the AKG K 830 BT and AKG K 840 KL.

The K 830 BT is Bluetooth-enabled and compatible with iPhone, iPod, and BlackBerry models and any other Bluetooth-enabled device. The K 830 BT has ear-cup-mounded controls on the headphones which allows you to raise and lower volume, answer and end phone calls, or play, pause or skip music tracks. It touts up to eight hours of playback time between charges. The AKG K 830 BT mini on-ear headphones are available now for $249 at www.harmanaudio.com/AKG830BT.Read more

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