Introducing the Citation Series: Beautifully Designed, Smart, Configurable Home Audio Speaker Systems from Harman Kardon
Today’s discerning audio consumer is seeking sophisticated design and innovative technology that seamlessly blends with their daily lives. When it comes to a multi-room speaker system that means: ease of use, form factors for every room in the home, superior sound, and access to the latest technologies and streaming services. Since its inception, Harman Kardon has been the leading audio engineering and design expert, captivating ears and hearts throughout generations, and the Harman Kardon Citation Series represents its latest feat. Combining an innovative acoustic design delivering remarkable audio quality with cutting-edge technologies—including the Google Assistant, a high-resolution LCD touch screen and Chromecast built-in—Citation represents the next generation of home speakers.
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From a design perspective, the sophistication shown in the Harman Kardon Citation series is unmatched. The speakers feature the brand’s signature industrial design accented with thoughtful elements, including elegant aluminum detailing. Bringing the whole refined and sleek look together is the Winter Grey or Classic Black wool fabric by Kvadrat, a European leader in acoustic textiles, that is dirt-repellant and flame-retardant. This new design marries Harman Kardon’s expertise in sound engineering and technology with the style and sleekness of Kvadrat.
The Citation series delivers a dynamic listening experience, with options to use the speakers individually or build a powerful 5.1-channel surround sound system. Powered by WiSa technology, the series delivers low latency, HD multi-channel and multi-room capabilities, which allow for the control of amazing sound from any room, either playing from one music source or playing different tracks in different rooms. In early 2019, an over-the-air (OTA) update will bring Apple AirPlay 2 support and Presets to the Citation series. With AirPlay 2, customers can wirelessly stream music from an iOS device, Apple TV, HomePod or by asking Siri.
To round out the incredible audio performance and extraordinary design, Citation also features he Google Assistant built in. Streaming the newest or most popular music is now quick and efficient with the combination of voice-enabled Google AI. Smart voice control also makes tackling tasks as simple as saying “Hey Google,” to create calendar reminders, generate to-do lists, get the latest forecast, control smart home devices and more. Commands like “Hey Google, play some jazz” or “Hey Google, dim the lights,” perfectly regulates the ambiance in any room of the home.
“Consumers increasingly look to their home entertainment systems to do more than just play music,” said Michael Mauser, President, Lifestyle Audio at HARMAN. “While features like voice control and multi-room streaming are becoming standard, the Harman Kardon Citation Series is anything but. The pairing of our unprecedented audio legacy and premium design with smart features and ease of use gives Citation the opportunity to truly transform the listening experience.”
Additionally, Harman Kardon Citation has Chromecast built-in, allowing over 300 audio streaming services to be easily accessed in HD quality. Once connected on the same Wi-Fi network as Citation, a smartphone, tablet or laptop can “cast” the latest chart-topping release or playlist from Chromecast-compatible apps.
The Harman Kardon Citation lineup consists of various options to meet every listening need, including multiple countertop speaker options, a soundbar, powered subwoofer and tower speaker. The Citation speakers are available now at harmankardon.com.
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Product Name | ONE | 100 | 300 | 500 | BAR | |||||||||||||
| Configuration | Tabletop | Tabletop | Tabletop | Tabletop | Soundbar | ||||||||||||||
| Price | $199.95 | $299.95 | $399.95 | $599.95 | $999.95 | ||||||||||||||
| Playback | Mono | Mono | Stereo | Stereo | 3.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Touch Control | YES | YES | Color LCD | Color LCD | Color LCD | ||||||||||||||
| System Power | 40W | 50W | 100W | 200W | 150W | ||||||||||||||
| HDMI Inputs | — | — | — | — | 3x HDMI 4K | ||||||||||||||
| HD Audio Streaming | 24Bits/96Khz | 24Bits/96Khz | 24Bits/96Khz | 24Bits/96Khz | 24Bits/96Khz | ||||||||||||||
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | Y / Y | Y / Y | Y / Y | Y / Y | Y / Y | ||||||||||||||
| Chromecast built-in | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | ||||||||||||||
| Google Assistant | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | ||||||||||||||
| WiSA technology | — | — | — | — | YES | ||||||||||||||
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Product Name | SUB | TOWER | SURROUND | |||||||||
| Configuration | Subwoofer | Floorstanding | Tabletop | ||||||||||
| Price | $799.95 | $2499.95/pair | $499.95/pair | ||||||||||
| Playback | Subwoofer | 2.2 | Surround | ||||||||||
| Touch Control | — | Color LCD | — | ||||||||||
| System Power | 200W | 2 x 200W | 2 x 50W | ||||||||||
| HDMI Inputs | — | — | — | ||||||||||
| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | — | Y / Y | — | ||||||||||
| HD Audio Streaming | — | 24Bits/96KHz | — | ||||||||||
| Chromecast built-in | — | YES | — | ||||||||||
| Google Assistant | — | YES | — | ||||||||||
| WiSA technology | YES | YES | YES | ||||||||||
| Apple AirPlay 2 |
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HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. In 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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