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Innovative design meets beautiful sound: the natural evolution of Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4

Pairing exquisite audio with a truly unique design experience, the Harman  Kardon Aura Studio 4 inspires the senses. The latest in the iconic Harman Kardon Aura Studio line of  premium Bluetooth speakers, Aura Studio 4 is elegantly crafted in part with recycled materials,  effortlessly blending a unique modern design with exceptional sound quality.  

Designed with Harman Kardon’s unrivalled audio expertise, the new speaker invites listeners to hear  music the way it was meant to be heard. The 5.2” down-firing subwoofer and wide soundstage of the  6-speaker array produce beautiful Harman Kardon sound for outstanding performance with pinpoint  accuracy. Pair with any two mobile devices for seamless wireless streaming and feel every beat with  breathtaking clarity.  

“Each of our Harman Kardon products has its own identity within the family of the brand. The Aura  Studio 4 continues to elevate this brand philosophy. Our design team looked to nature and our  appreciation of its power inspired us to create the Aura Studio 4, a fresh and iconic expression of light  and sound. The 12-month design process brought together our progressive technology in stunning, mesmerising beauty, bringing multi-sensory warmth, wonder, and honest delight into users’ lives.  Continuing our legacy of iconic, transparent speakers, the introduction of 324 individual crystals  housed at the base of the dome in a parametric design allows the speaker’s enchanting ambient light  to dance to the rhythms of beautiful Harman Kardon sound. We are proud to present the Harman  Kardon Aura Studio 4, a fully immersive, multi-sensorial experience, enhancing users’ home  ambiance while connecting them with the beauty of nature,” said Christian Schluender, Senior Vice  President of Global Design. 

A palette of carefully constructed animated light themes blends the smartest technology with a  modern and unique design. Whether it’s Polar Light (inspiring imagination and fantasy), Universe  (discovering the infinite space), Rain Drops (calming the mood), Cloud (relaxing), or Fire (enchanting),  the Aura Studio 4 transforms and inspires listeners beyond the realms of the home.

The first in the range to be made in part with recycled materials, the speaker grille fabric is woven  from 100% recycled polyester yarn, all aluminium is 100% recycled, and the speaker housing is  crafted from 85% post-consumer recycled plastic. It is also packaged in FSC-certified paper that has  been printed with soy ink. 

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4 is being unveiled as part of the Harman Kardon 70th anniversary  celebration at the Montreux Jazz Festival. It will be available in the UK from 15th of September on  harmankardon.co.uk for £299.99/€329.99. 

 

 

 

Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 delivers outstanding audio with a refined aesthetic

Combining meticulous craftsmanship with exceptional audio quality, meet  the Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 Bluetooth speaker. Reimagined inside and out, this new portable  speaker takes the renowned Go + Play line to new heights while honouring its rich heritage. 

The Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 portable speaker delivers an unparalleled home audio experience.  The speaker boasts a powerful, dynamic room-filling sound with pure clarity, thanks to its high output  3-way stereo drivers, including a new exposed down-firing subwoofer. Embrace the speaker’s  versatility to stream music, podcasts, conference calls, and more from Bluetooth-enabled devices.  With up to 8 hours of battery life, it can be moved around any home, whether in the living room, home  office, or on the garden patio. Plus, it automatically tunes itself to its new surroundings for effortless  optimized sound. 

Maintaining the signature Harman Kardon Go + Play semi-circular silhouette, the new generation  features a refined and uplifted body, cased in luxurious textiles and high-quality materials throughout.  The sleek design introduces a tempered glass top with touch controls and an anodized aluminium handle for convenient portability throughout the home. Crafted using recycled materials without  compromising on quality, Go + Play 3 uses 100% recycled polyester yarn for the outer fabric, 90%  recycled aluminium for the handle, and 85% post-consumer recycled plastic is used in the internal  frame. 

The convenient USB charging port will keep any device topped up with battery, and with dual far-field  microphones, conference calls are covered even if you are not standing next to the speaker.  Wirelessly pair two speakers together for an even bigger stereo sound in larger spaces indoors and  out.

The Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 represents a contemporary speaker solution that reflects the  listener’s needs and seamlessly integrates into any modern interior. 

The new speaker is being unveiled as part of the Harman Kardon 70th anniversary celebration at the  Montreux Jazz Festival. It will be available in the UK from 15 September 2023 on harmankardon.co.uk for £299.99/€349.99 and is delivered in packaging constructed from FSC-certified paper and printed  with soy-based inks. 

Samsung buys Harman International, one of the largest audio and connected tech companies.

At the beginning of the week, we found out that the South Korea company had bought the audio leader Harman for about $8.0 billion.

Paying $112.00 per share in cash, the well-known phone and electronics manufactures decided this November 14th to enter on a definite agreement with the audio expert.

The connected car solutions Harman offer and well-known for everyone and gives Samsung access to JBL, Harman Kardon and others.

“HARMAN perfectly complements Samsung in terms of technologies, products and solutions, and joining forces is a natural extension of the automotive strategy we have been pursuing for some time,” said Oh-Hyun Kwon, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Samsung Electronics.  “As a Tier 1 automotive supplier with deep customer relationships, strong brands, leading technology and a recognized portfolio of best-in-class products, HARMAN immediately establishes a strong foundation for Samsung to grow our automotive platform. Dinesh Paliwal is a proven global leader and, in our extensive discussions, we have developed deep respect for him, his strong senior leadership team and HARMAN’s talented employees.  HARMAN’s sustained track record of rapid growth fueled by technology leadership and an unmatched automotive order pipeline reflects its commitment to innovation and customers.”

Samsung is aiming really hard at the automotive market with this deal, but we can expect some proper audio expertise on the company connected home and mobile technologies.

There are several expectations on the automotive, audio and connected technology part about it. All of which can be read on the link at the end.

What are your thoughts on this? Do you think Samsung is going to improve the sound quality on its products? Or is just going to focus on the automotive market?

Sound off below and let us know

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