IFA 2018, BERLIN – August 30, 2018 – With the launch of the Enchant soundbar series, Harman Kardon is unveiling a truly groundbreaking way for consumers to enjoy a surround experience without the need for additional speakers or equipment. Soundbars have increasingly become an integral part of the home theater experience, and changing consumer lifestyles and preferences demand less pervasive systems. The Harman Kardon Enchant series was designed with this discerning customer in mind; those that seek high-quality sound without compromising on space or design.

 

Harman Kardon’s proprietary MultiBeam technology utilizes a digital processing algorithm (DSP), which allows Enchant soundbars to provide a surround sound experience without additional speakers. The DSP, in conjunction with sidefiring transducers, forms a sharp decoded audio pattern, beaming sound off the walls on all sides of the room to create an exciting, immersive surround sound experience. All-new Automatic MultiBeam Calibration (AMC) wirelessly adjusts to the unique dimensions of the room instead of an old-school remote microphone. Enchant soundbars are available in 13 and 8 channel versions, the Enchant 1300 and Enchant 800, to fit any size television. An optional Enchant wireless subwoofer is also available for consumers that are looking to amplify the bass in their favorite programming.  

“The Enchant series represents a breakthrough for consumers, offering sophisticated technology that delivers fantastic surround sound without the need for additional equipment or wires,” said Michael Mauser, President, Lifestyle Audio at HARMAN.  “Listeners can enjoy rich sound for music, movies and gaming while enjoying spectacular Harman Kardon design.”

The Enchant 1300 and 800 have a sleek silhouette that features side-firing tweeters to enable the immersive surround sound experience, alongside its angled drivers and bass ports to provide superior audio. This unique technology enables the all-in-one bars to deliver deep, rich bass without a subwoofer—whether watching a movie, playing a game, or listening to music. Available in two thoughtfully designed models to complement televisions of all sizes, the Enchant series elevates the entertainment experience and embodies the premium, classic aesthetic of Harman Kardon.

With Chromecast built-in, over 300 favorite streaming services are easily accessible in HD quality. Additionally, Enchant soundbars can be connected to other Chromecast enabled speakers throughout the home, allowing for an immersive multi-room experience.

 

HARMAN KARDON ENCHANT

Product Features

Product

800

1300

SUBWOOFER

Price

$699.95/€699

$999.95/€999

$699.95/€699

MultiBeam

Yes

Yes

N/A

WiFi/BT

Yes/Yes

Yes/Yes

N/A

HDMI Inputs

1

3

N/A

Max Power

180W

240W

400W

Dimensions

33.8” x 2.6” x 4.9”

44” x 2.6” x 4.9”

11.7” x 15.7” x 11.7”

Channels

8

13

N/A

 

Availability

Harman Kardon Enchant will be available on www.harmankardon.com and select retailers starting Fall 2018.

 

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ABOUT HARMAN KARDON

World-renowned audio brand Harman Kardon seamlessly merges function and form. Beloved for iconic design and exceptional sound, Harman Kardon products provide sophisticated audio in a premium package. Harman Kardon is part of HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co, LTD.

 

ABOUT HARMAN

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.