Harman Kardon®

Stereo Receivers 2014

Harman Academy

February 2014

This Presentation

Background Features Models Benchmarks

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1953

For 60 years, Harman Kardon engineers have designed the most iconic and peerless-sounding audio instruments for

the home

2013

60 Years Of Harman Kardon

The market for Component Audio is in motion: Sales value of receivers, speakers and audio separates combined:− 2012 + 17,3%

− 2013 + 4,8%

− 2014 + 2,1% (Estimation)

New types of devices, including “all-in one” Traditional electronics are going wireless Music distribution through streaming Streamed audio in higher quality

The Audio Market

…and now we are again improving it!

Harman Kardon Receivers

Harman Kardon invented the receiver in 1953…

Harman Kardon Stereo Receivers

Traditional Harman Kardon features:

Powerful and dynamic sound quality

High Current amplification

Ultra Wide Bandwidth

Multiple stereo inputs

Stereo outputs

Phono input

Speaker A & B

Solid speaker terminals

Building on the solid reputation of Harman Kardon AVR´s

The sound are loved by magazines, dealers and consumers

Excellent reviews in many European magazines

The new 2014 stereo receivers

Including the famous HK qualities

Adding new exciting features

The New 2014 Stereo Receivers

Harman Kardon AVR 171 at £ 450 What HiFi, UK October 2013

Excellent 4 star review

”Music lover flexes its muscles”

The Press Loves HK Receivers

Harman Kardon AVR 161 at € 450 HeimKino, Germany August 2013, Excellent 3 full page review

”Family Growth”

+ Clean sound

+ Low cabinet hight

+ Bluetooth & Network

Conclusion:

Outstanding

The Press Loves AVR 161

The New 2014 Stereo Receivers

New additional features:1. LAN network connection. DLNA certified

2. Bluetooth wireless audio streaming

3. vTuner - Internet radio

4. Front USB with iOS support

5. USB - Audio file playback

6. Phono input

7. Analogue connections

8. Sub woofer connection

9. Digital connections

10. IR connections

11. High output power

12. Green Edge power

13. Form factor

14. Apple & Android apps

HK Remote

1. LAN Network Connection

LAN network connection, for audio streaming:

Access to the local network & any DLNA compatible devices

DLNA 1.5 Certified

HK 3700 HK 3770

Audio streaming from most tablet´s and smart phones:

Audio streaming from a portable device to the new HK receiver

Pair the player with the receiver

Connect the two devices

Once paired, only connect is needed next time.

2. Bluetooth - Wireless Audio Streaming

HK 3770

3. Internet Radio - vTuner

vTuner - Internet Radio:

Direct access to thousands of radio stations worldwide

Live radio broadcast in good soundquality

HK 3700 HK 3770

Check Radio Harman Kardon

www.radioharmankardon.com

Direct access to:

27.403 radio stations

8.898 podcasts

(As of Jan. 7. 2014)

HK 3700 HK 3770

4. Front USB With iOS Support

Front USB input terminal:

Audio playback of flac, MP3, WMA and WAV files

Direct connection to iOS models

Including charging

HK 3700 HK 3770

5. Audio File Playback Via USB

USB playback of music files:

– flac files up to 48KHz.

– MP3 files

– WMA files

– WAV files

HK 3700 HK 3770

6. Phono Input Terminal

Phono input: For analogue turntables (MM - Moving Magnet cartridges)

Signal ground: To illiminate hum from analogue turntables

HK 3700 HK 3770

7. Analogue Connections

5 x RCA inputs: For any audio player with analogue line out

1 x RCA output: For any analogue audio recorder, or wireless audio streamer (Perfect for wireless headphones like AKG K935)

HK 3700 HK 3770

8. Subwoofer Output Terminal

Subwoofer Pre-Out: For connection to any active subwoofer

Trigger Out: For automatic power On / Off

HK 3700 HK 3770

9. Digital Input Connections

2 x optical digital inputs: For TV´s, set top boxes, games etc.

1 x coaxcial digital input: For any other digital sound sourceAll with High Resolution 24 Bit / 192 KHz. DAC

HK 3770

10. Digital Input Connections

IR remote input: For any external infrared signal receiver

IR remote output: For control of other products with IR remote inputImportant feature for receivers or other devices being difficult to control with the receiver remote commander

HK 3700 HK 3770

11. High Output Power

High output power with Ultra Wide Frequency Response:

HK 3700: Power: 2 x 85 W, 20 – 20.000 Hz, <0,07 % THD, 2 ch. drive @ 8 Ohm

Ultra High Frequency Response: 10 – 130.000Hz. (+0dB / 3 dB at 1 W.)

HK 3770: Power: 2 x 120 W, 20 – 20.000 Hz, <0,07 % THD, 2 ch. drive @ 8 Ohm

Ultra High Frequency Response: 10 – 130.000Hz. (+0dB / 3 dB at 1 W.)

HK 3700 HK 3770

12. Green Power Supply

New advanced Switch-Moded power supply

Replacing a big toroidal transformer: Less heat

Smaller heat sinks

Less weight (Apx. 6,0 Kg.)

Lower power consumption

High Current Capability (HCC): HK 3770: +- 40 Amps

HK 3700: +- 30 Amps

HK 3700 HK 3770

13. The New Form Factor

New HK 3700 & 3700:

– Height: 12,1 cm

– Depth: 30,0 cm

– Width: 44,0 cm

– Weight: 4,7 - 6,0 Kg

Old HK 3390 & 3490:

– Height: 16,5 cm

– Depth: 38,2 cm

– Width: 44,0 cm

– Weight: 9,5 - 10,4 Kg

HK 3700 HK 3770

14. Apple & Android Apps

New “HK Remote App”: Free download for:

iOS from Apple App Store

Android from Google Play services

Remote control of compatible Harman products Latest multi channels products

Most new multimedia products

Music streaming to compatible audio products Wired through DLNA network

Bluetooth

Music organizer finds music on network devices Accesses any storage device or PC on the network and streams to

any compatible devices

All compatible products appears on the App vindow

HK Remote

HK 3700 HK 3770

The New HK models:

HK 3700

HK 3770

The 2014 Models

HK 3700 HK 3770

Harman Kardon HK 3700

Networked 2.1 stereo receiver in slim design

85 W / ch, 20 – 20.000 Hz, <0,07% THD, 2 channel drive, 8 Ohm

New features:

– High Current Capability: (HCC) +-30 amps.

– iOS / USB input with DAC 24Bit / 192 KHz.

– 5 / 1 analogue inputs / output

– Speaker A, B & sub woofer out

– IR sensor in- & output

– vTuner - Internet radio

– DLNA 1.5 certified

RRP: 399 € Sales start: 03 2014

HK Remote

Harman Kardon HK 3770

Networked 2.1 stereo receiver in slim design

120 W / ch, 20 – 20.000 Hz, <0,07% THD, 2 channel drive, 8 Ohm

New features:

– High Current Capability: (HCC) +-40 amps.

– iOS / USB with 24 Bit / 192 KHz

– Bluetooth wireless streaming

– 5 / 3 analogue / digital inputs

– Speaker A, B & sub woofer out

– IR sensor in- & output

– vTuner - Internet radio

– DLNA 1.5 certified

RRP: 499 € Sales start: 03 2014

HK Remote

Harman Kardon HK 3700

The New HK models, rear panels:

HK 3700

HK 3770

HK 3700 HK 3770

Output power 2 x 85 Watt 2 x 120 Watt

High Current Capanility (HCC) +-30 Amps. +-40 Amps.

RCA analogue input / output 5 in / 1 out 5 in / 1 out

Digital inputs ✗ 1 coaxcial / 2 optical

Bluetooth ✗ ✔

vTuner ✔ ✔

DLNA 1.5 ✔ ✔

Phono input ✔ ✔

Speaker A & B ✔ ✔

IR in & out ✔ ✔

Front USB ✔ ✔

USB music playback ✔ ✔

24 Bit / 192 KHz. DAC ✔ ✔

Feature comparison

Pricing & Availability

Model: RRP Price: HK 3700 € 399,-

HK 3770 € 499,-

Both models with sales start in March 2014

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Compact and powerful Full network capabilities Future proof connectivity Great sound quality

Many years of music entertainment!

Putting It All Together

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When Sound Matters