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Harman Kardon®
Stereo Receivers 2014
Harman Academy
February 2014

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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

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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

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…and now we are again improving it!
Harman Kardon Receivers
Harman Kardon invented the receiver in 1953…

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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8. Subwoofer Output Terminal
Subwoofer Pre-Out: For connection to any active subwoofer
Trigger Out: For automatic power On / Off
HK 3700 HK 3770

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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 source
All with High Resolution 24 Bit / 192 KHz. DAC
HK 3770

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10. Digital Input Connections
IR remote input: For any external infrared signal receiver
IR remote output: For control of other products with IR remote input
Important feature for receivers or other devices being difficult to control with the receiver remote commander
HK 3700 HK 3770

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The New HK models:
HK 3700
HK 3770
The 2014 Models
HK 3700 HK 3770

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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

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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

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Harman Kardon HK 3700
The New HK models, rear panels:
HK 3700
HK 3770

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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

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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