The Harman Kardon SB 30 soundbar produces a 5.1-surround sound through a triple-core digital signal processing (DSP) array. The soundbar consists of 13 transducers, six 2-inch woofers, seven 1-inch tweeters and 11 amplifier channels. There is also a compact wireless down-firing subwoofer that enables the Harman Kardon SB 30 to produce a more realistic sound. The soundbar also provides two listening mode such as the virtual and wave. The virtual mode enables you to enhance your two-channel stereo sources by creating rear-ambiance, while the wave mode uses transducers to improve the acoustics in larger rooms. The Harman Kardon SB 30 retails for $799. [ipodnn]
Harman Kardon today released four new AV receivers namely the AVR 1565, AVR 1650, AVR 2650 and AVR 3650. All of these AV receivers support HDMI v.1.4a, which will be able to deliver the latest in 3D enhancements and performance. The Harman Kardon AVR 1565 and 1650 entry-level AV receivers feature a 5.1 channel surround sound, Dolby True HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and 70 watts per channel in the AVR 1565 with 95 watts per channel in the AVR 1650. The Harman Kardon AVR 2650 and 3650 are ready for 7.1 channel surround sound and include network connectivity for streaming radio or music content. The AVR 2650 features five HDMI inputs with 90 watts of audio output per channel, while the AVR 3650 offers six HDMI inputs with 110 watts per channel. The Harman Kardon AVR 1565, AVR 1650, AVR 2650 and AVR 3650 are priced at $399, $499, $799, and $999, respectively. [Slashgear]
Harman Kardon has recently released the Harman Kardon MAS 102 four-piece integrated system that consists of an amplifier, a CD player and loudspeakers. The MAS 102 is capable of delivering both performance and style in a single unit. This stereo system comes with a slot-loaded CD player, a drift-free FM tuner, USB ports and no fewer than eight auxiliary audio inputs – digital, analog and even phono MM (moving magnet). It even has the ability to pair up seamlessly with a Harman Kardon The Bridge III docking station (sold separately), so you can access your iPod or iPhone music library via remote control and play your favorite tracks with accurate, clear, distortion-free sound. The Harman Kardon MAS 102 retails for $1,000. [Harman Kardon]
Harman Kardon is ready to launch the Harman Kardon BDS 400 and Harman Kardon BDS 800 integrated home entertainment systems. The Harman Kardon BDS 400 is one of the finest entry-level home theater systems on the market. With a powerful HD-enabled receiver that plays Blu-ray disc recordings, DVDs and CDs, the BDS 400 has two satellite speakers with the Dolby Virtual Speaker technology, a subwoofer and all the necessary cables and wall-mounting equipment you need to get up and running quickly. The Harman Kardon BDS 800 offers a true surround-sound experience with a quartet of voice-matched satellites, a center-channel speaker, a subwoofer and the BDS 5 SO integrated receiver. [Harman Kardon]
If you are a home theater enthusiast who lives in a small apartment, then you might need the Harmon Kardon SB16. This speaker system offers an elegant and far simpler alternative to traditional home theater installations. The Harmon Kardon SB16 delivers superb sonic performance through its 100 Watts subwoofer and two-way left and right soundbar speakers with dual midrange drivers. The unit also features a system frequency response range of 50Hz to 20kHz. The Harmon Kardon SB16 comes with stereo analogue-audio, coaxial digital and optical digital inputs, allowing you to connect the speaker to your TV, DVD player or cable/satellite tuner. The Harman Kardon SB16 is currently available in Europe for €699 or around $958. [Harman Kardon]
Harman Kardon comes back to the Blu-ray player market by releasing the BDP 1, that offers upscaling of standard DVDs to 1080p standard and BD-Live interactivity. You can download games, ringtones and other special content from the Internet directly to the BDP 1 via the Blu-ray menu. The BDP 1 is the most advanced Harman Kardon media player so far. [Product Page]
The Harman Kardon BDP 10 is a Profile 2.0 Blu-ray player that comes with the standard Blu-ray capabilities such as BD Live, 1080p at 24fps, advanced audio codecs support, and front-mounted USB port. The back panel is equipped with HDMI, Ethernet, optical, and coaxial audio outputs. Priced at €700($938), the Harman Kardon BDP 10 will be available later this month in Europe. [CrunchGear]
