harman/kardon

Our Purpose

Whether you’re making memories at home or exploring the world around you, superior sound makes the everyday more meaningful. Harman Kardon invites you to listen deeper and uncover more.

A History of Beautiful Sound

• 1953: Harman Kardon is founded
  Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon launch a brand that combines leading audio engineering with sophisticated design.
• 1959: The Citation II
  Harman Kardon introduces the world’s first ultra-wide bandwidth tube amplifier, the Citation II.
• 1980: The Citation XX
  Harman Kardon creates another first with the Citation XX: the world’s first high-current capability amplifier. The Citation XX brought the first high-current amplifier to people’s homes in 1980.
• 1999: SoundSticks
  The breathtakingly original SoundSticks win multiple design awards and go on to become part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
• 2009: The GLA-55
  Harman Kardon shows its eye for design with the striking GLA-55 speaker. Its luxurious and ‘icy’ look contains cutting-edge technology.
• 2017: The Allure with Amazon Alexa
  Harman Kardon’s first smart sound system. The elegant, transparent speaker is equipped with Amazon Alexa, to create a truly interactive experience.
• 2018: The Citation
  The Citation represents the next generation of home speakers. This innovative design features smart tech, a high-resolution LCD touch screen and Chromecast.
• 2021: Harman Kardon partners with Renault
  Harman Kardon becomes the sound of the Renault Megane E-TECH electric. This partnership is the latest in a long series of collaborations with prestigious auto makers.

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