Harman Kardon, Inc., announced today the introduction of its 7.1-channel
AVR 354 and AVR 254 and its 5.1-channel AVR 154 audio/video receivers.
The company is also introducing its HK 3490 and HK 3390 stereo receivers.
The new 7.1-channel A/V receivers offer expanded features, flexibility
and connectivity options, including HDMI™
1.3a capability, Dolby®
TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™
decoding, a groundbreaking graphical on-screen menu system, an improved
iPod interface using The Bridge II* docking station for iPod** from
Harman Kardon (AVR 354 only), and many additional enhancements. All five
receivers have a distinctively elegant, refined appearance.
The multichannel receivers all offer HDMI 1.3a functionality, and pass
video signals to 1080p. In addition, the AVR 354 and AVR 254 incorporate
an exclusive high-definition full-color on-screen menu system that
guides users in setting up their home entertainment system. Other
features (depending on the model) include, 1080p video upscaling; Deep
Color compatibility; EzSet/EQ™
automated system calibration; multiroom operation; and more.
Suggested retail pricing for the receivers is as follows: AVR 354, $899;
AVR 254, $649; AVR 154, $399 (available late spring 2008); HK 3490,
$499; HK 3390, $399 (available May 2008).
Harman Kardon is a business unit of Harman International Industries,
Incorporated (www.harman.com).
Harman International designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of
audio and infotainment products for the automotive, consumer and
professional markets, and maintains a strong presence in the Americas,
Europe and Asia, employing more than 11,000 people worldwide. The Harman
International family of brands includes AKG®,
Audioaccess®, Becker®,
BSS®, Crown®,
dbx®, DigiTech®,
Harman Kardon®,
Infinity®, JBL®,
Lexicon®, Mark
Levinson®, Revel®,
QNX®, Soundcraft®
and Studer®. Harman
International’s stock is traded on the New
York Stock Exchange under the symbol “NYSE:
HAR.”
Harman Kardon, JBL, AKG, Audioaccess, Becker, BSS, Crown, dbx, DigiTech,
Infinity, Lexicon, Mark Levinson, Revel, QNX, Soundcraft and Studer are
trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered
in the United States and/or other countries. EzSet/EQ is a trademark of
Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark, and DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are
trademarks, of DTS, Inc.
iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
* The Bridge II is compatible with the Harman Kardon AVR 354, AVR 47
Series, AVR 146, AVR 45 Series and AVR 40 Series receivers, the HK 3490
stereo receiver and the DMC 1000 digital media center. Not compatible
with other Harman Kardon products, or with other brands of audio/video
equipment.
**Compatible with iPod and iPhone models with docking connector;
including iPod touch, iPhone and all Click Wheel models.
Not compatible with iPod shuffle.
© 2008 Harman International Industries,
Incorporated. All rights reserved.
