New Harman Kardon® SOHO Headphones Achieve a New Benchmark in Portable Sound

STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, unveils the Harman Kardon SOHO stereo headphones featuring a distinctive new look. Combining premium style in black, white or camel with a heritage of high-frequency clarity and stunning bass, Harman Kardon SOHO headphones are designed to appeal to the designer, as well as the audiophile, in everyone.

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"Our new Harman Kardon SOHO headphones aren't just about outstanding sound alone," said Michael Mauser, President of HARMAN Lifestyle. "They make an unmistakable visual design statement, as well as being remarkably convenient to use and travel with."

Harman Kardon SOHO headphones are markedly different, even at first glance. Their genuine leather and stainless steel appointments and distinctive, oblong rectangular shape set them apart as a statement in timeless design. But, as a style statement, Harman Kardon SOHO headphones sacrifice nothing in the way of convenience. These headphones don't just fold; they fold flat down to less than 1.25 inches (about 30 mm) to fit inside their own sophisticated travel pouch.

The richness of the Harman Kardon SOHO headphones exterior is equally matched with rich sound. Specially selected 30 mm drivers and neodymium transducers deliver precision Harman Kardon sound quality across all frequencies. The generous shape of the cups is comfortable and kind to the ears during extended listening. For convenience in taking phone calls, Harman Kardon SOHO is available in a choice of remote control straight microphone cables: a universal remote/mic for Android users, or an Apple iOS-compatible remote/mic for users of iPhone.

Harman Kardon SOHO Folding Stereo Headphones

• Best-in-class sound and looks
• Distinctive, oblong shape identifiable at a glance
• Genuine stitched leather and stainless steel Euro-styled craftsmanship
• 30 mm drivers deliver crisp highs and rich, refined bass
• Comes with choice of straight cable or iOS/Android-compatible inline remote
• Folds flat for travel to less than 1.25" thickness
• Includes sophisticated ultra-slim carrying case

Pricing and Availability
For additional information on Harman Kardon SOHO Folding Stereo Headphones (MSRP $199), or to purchase, visit www.harmankardon.com

About HARMAN

HARMAN designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of infotainment and audio solutions for the automotive, consumer, and professional markets. It is a recognized world leader across its customer segments with premium brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, and Mark Levinson® and leading-edge connectivity, safety and audio technologies. The company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with Harman audio and infotainment systems. Harman has a workforce of about 14,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $4.3 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. The company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbolNYSE:HAR. Please visit www.harman.com for more information.

© 2013 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Harman Kardon, SOHO, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon and Mark Levinson are trademarks of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, is under license. Apple and iPhone are trademarks or service marks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a registered trademark of Google Inc. Dolby Digital is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

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