Harman Kardon introduces the Citation Series in partnership with Kvadrat; beautiful, smart and with superior sound

Citation smart speakers combine iconic design and state-of-the-art voice control

Harman Kardon’s new Citation series has been designed to be seen as much as it is heard. With premium sound, sophisticated design and innovative technology, it is the finest home speaker system. The Citation speaker lineup consists of elegant options to meet every listening need and to suit any interior, including countertop speaker options, a soundbar, powered subwoofer as well as the crown jewel, a pair of standout tower speakers with an interactive interface.  

Partnering with Kvadrat, the European leader in acoustic textiles, the Citation series demonstrates true craftsmanship. Inspired by the way that colours capture the light in Nordic interiors the series is available in two colour options; Winter Gray and Classic Black. The fabric gives the speakers an organic feel whilst featuring Harman Kardon’s signature industrial design accented with thoughtful elements, including elegant aluminium detailing and interactive interfaces. 

For more than 65 years, Harman Kardon has been the leading audio engineering and design expert, captivating ears and hearts. Its newest feat, the Citation Series, represents the next generation of home speakers. This exclusive range combines Harman Kardon’s renowned audio quality with timeless Scandinavian-inspired design and cutting-edge technologies.

Enjoy being able to create the perfect ambience for your home, from the moment you walk in. “OK Google, dim the living room lights”, “OK Google, start playing my show”. With wireless Chromecast built it, it couldn’t be more seamless to experience crystal clear sound wherever you are in your home. 

“The pairing of our unprecedented audio legacy and premium design with smart features and ease of use gives Citation speakers the opportunity to truly transform the listening experience”, says Alexander Demin, Senior Design Manager at HARMAN. “Harman Kardon is an artistic brand - our designers are educated in art and design and Kvadrat has a strong heritage in the art industry, so we truly complement each other.”

The Harman Kardon Citation range is available here: https://www.harmankardon.co.uk/citation.html at the below prices:

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.

ABOUT KVADRAT

Kvadrat was established in Denmark in 1968 and has deep roots in Scandinavia’s world-famous design tradition. They hold the leading position in Europe’s high-quality contemporary textiles market.

Kvadrat supply architects, designers and private consumers across the world with textiles and textile-related products, that reflect their commitment to colour, quality, simplicity and innovation.

Consistently pushing the aesthetic, technological and functional properties of textiles, Kvadrat collaborate with leading designers, architects and artists; among others Miriam Bäckström, Raf Simons, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Thomas Demand, Olafur Eliasson, Alfredo Häberli, Akira Minagawa, Peter Saville, Roman Signer, as well as Doshi Levien and Patricia Urquiola.

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For more information contact:

Ranieri Communications                        

Tel: +44 (0)207 148 1606

HARMAN Consumer Lifestyle EMEA

Marije Bakker

Sr. Manager PR and Brand Communication EMEA

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About Harman Kardon

Harman Kardon creates beautiful sound that speaks to you. The world-renowned audio brand seamlessly merges function and form, through the highest quality sound, elegant design and meticulous attention to detail. In 1954, Harman Kardon became the first audio brand to release an AM/FM Hi-Fi compact receiver. For 70 years, Harman Kardon has been a leading audio engineering and design expert, captivating ears and hearts. Cementing the brand’s design status, the iconic Harman Kardon SoundSticks are part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

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 March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics.