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WHERE SOUND MATTERS
From the recorded note
to the standing ovation,
we’re there.
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WHERE SOUND MATTERS
Heritage & Strategy
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Harman International Industries, Inc. is now HARMAN, still the
worldwide leader in premium audio and infotainment products
for automotive, consumer and professional use. For nearly
60 years, our legendary brands have taken a leading role in
the creation of advanced entertainment technologies, from
the world’s first stereo receiver in the 1950’s to today’s most
revolutionary audio, navigation and infotainment systems. Our
commitment to quality and innovation touches lives around the
clock, from world-class performance venues and stadiums
to home theater and premium automobiles. Our renowned
brands support leading tour artists from every music genre and
routinely contribute to recording and broadcast excellence.
But the legendary brands of HARMAN don’t just develop new
technologies; they also have the expertise to integrate these
technologies into rich lifestyle experiences that blend the best
of acoustics, amplification, signal processing and more –
whether around the home or on the go.
From the earliest days of movie sound to today’s highly
sophisticated digital entertainment and information systems,
Harman brands have set both the direction and the pace of
innovation. Our contribution is felt in venues such as Lincoln
Center, Radio City Music Hall, Yankee Stadium, Olympic
Stadium, and the Sydney Opera House; in premium cars
from Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Hyundai, Mercedes, Toyota/Lexus,
Rolls Royce and others; and from the home stereo systems,
gaming platforms and personal computers of discriminating
consumers.
HARMAN TODAy
HARMAN is the parent company behind an array of legendary
brands including AKG ® , Harman Kardon ® , Infinity ® , JBL ® ,
Lexicon ® , Mark Levinson ® , and more. Our business is
organized into Automotive, Consumer and Professional
divisions with a common vision. We employ nearly 11,000
people worldwide and posted some $3 billion in revenues for
our most recent fiscal year.
“With our strategy and vision clearly defined, we
will focus on continuous improvement in the value
we deliver to customers and shareholders and the
opportunity we provide to our talented employees.
– Dinesh C. Paliwal, Chairman and CEO
COMMITMENT
In order to deliver ever-increasing value to our world-class
customers, committed shareholders, and talented employees,
HARMAN is sharply focused on four strategic business
pillars. These include cutting-edge development of “smart”
infotainment solutions, increasing market penetration of
branded audio solutions, aggressive growth in the emerging
markets, and achieving our industry’s best-in-class structure
for capital and cost efficiency. Welcome to the world
of HARMAN!
www.harman.com/history
Dinesh C. Paliwal
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
1953 Harman Kardon introduces its
first FM tuner
1955 Festival TA230, the world’s first
stereo receiver
1962 JBL Synthesis studio monitors
introduced
1967 Studer launches legendary A77
series recorders
1982 The Infinity Reference Standard
I speaker debuts
1988 HARMAN acquires Soundcraft
mixing consoles
1993 AKG microphones and
headphones join the Harman
family
1995 Becker acquisition creates the
HARMAN automotive division
2003 HARMAN launches premium
iPod docking products
2006 Mark Levinson introduces the
premium media player
2009 HARMAN infotainment systems
guide customers to new
horizons
2010 HARMAN becomes the
only company to earn two
prestigious Technical
GRAMMy ® Awards
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HARMAN and its brands touch daily
lives in many ways, from recording
the world’s finest music at its source
to entertaining audiences from every
genre and generation.
Making the experience matter for nearly 60 years

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IN THE HOME
HARMAN brands have been introducing important innovations
in home entertainment for nearly 60 years, and we continue
to develop new ways of further enriching the audio/visual
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experience. From state-of-the-art surround sound systems
to progressive-scan DVD players and whole-house audio
systems, Harman is dedicated to raising home entertainment
to ever-higher levels of technical sophistication and ease
of use.
PERSONAL AUDIO AND MULTIMEDIA
Desktops, laptops and MP3 players have revolutionized our
lives, changing the way many of us spend our time, as well as
where and how we listen to our music. And like all revolutions
involving audio, Harman has led the way. With award-winning
self-powered speaker designs that bring video games to life,
and innovative, compact companions for iPod ® , iPhone ® and
other portable music players, Harman has all the best-looking
and best-selling personal audio solutions.
RECEIVERS AND LOUDSPEAKERS
Our brands manufacture a huge array of premium-quality
audio components for the home. These include models
designed for two-channel stereo and multichannel surround
sound applications in a wide range of choices. Our speaker
options include floor-standing, bookshelf, powered, lowfrequency,
built-in, wireless and all-weather models, in a
number of premium styles and finishes, ranging from highgloss
lacquers to genuine wood veneers.
MEDIA PLAyERS
Our Blu-Ray and DVD players use the latest advancements
in picture enhancement, sound reproduction and image
decoding. Innovations like progressive scan, integrated
circuitry, pixel-by-pixel processing and high-end DACS
ensure the best possible picture on any display, including
the largest high-definition monitors. Our passion for
electronic excellence translates into the very best audio/
visual experience that one can get from recorded media.
HOME ENTERTAINMENT
What better way to kick back and relax than with a perfectlymatched
home theater system combining Harman brands?
Organize your favorite music and videos for interactive, onscreen
navigation of the largest media collections. Beam
the action to multiple rooms throughout the home or quickly
transfer files to your pocket or in-car player.
DEFINING THE LIFESTyLE
ExPERIENCE
Whether around the home or on the go,
Harman products cater to enthusiasts
of every generation. From premium
surround sound to home cinema
and multimedia, we raise lifestyle
entertainment to ever-higher levels
of sophistication.
Many of today’s discriminating Baby
Boomers acquired their first Harman
audio system nearly half a century ago.
Today, their children and grandchildren
are among the loyal fans for Harman
products such as headphones, iPod
and iPhone docking stations, and
audio systems for computer and
gaming applications
2005 JBL ® wins Technical
GRAMMy ® Award
2010 AKG ® wins Technical
GRAMMy ® Award

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Professional Audio
MICROPHONES
Any premium audio experience depends on capturing sound
at its source. We manufacture top-quality microphones for a
range of different applications, from chart-topping recordings
to sold-out live performances. Whatever the task, our
microphones meet the high standards and specifications that
the professional industry requires, re-creating sound down
to the finest detail. Leading performers of the world choose
AKG ® microphones.
AMPLIFIERS
HARMAN brands can bring you to your feet at a rock concert
with a million watts of power, or to the edge of your seat in
a movie theater. We’ve understood how audio professionals
work with sound, and how the rest of us discern it, for nearly 60
years. From Radio City Music Hall, to the Olympic Games, to
the Academy Awards and the Super Bowl, we’re on the scene
to blend power with fidelity.
MIxING AND NETWORKING
Our mixing consoles have a host of innovative features that
make life easier for professionals on the road and in the studio.
Combined amplifier/mixer systems, built-in EQ, integrated
reverb and delay processing – the list of useful features
goes on and on. And our advanced HiQnet protocol makes it
easy to put all the pieces together for repeatable quality time
after time. Leading broadcast organizations including
ABC, BBC, CNN and FOX choose Soundcraft ® and Studer ®
consoles.
SPEAKERS
Our award-winning speakers can be found wherever the best
possible sound reproduction is needed, from movie theaters
to recording studios to houses of worship to major arenas.
From portable PA systems to installed speaker arrays serving
thousands of listeners, our acoustic expertise ensures that
what goes in comes out as a rich and enjoyable experience.
JBL is the most widely used speaker brand in the world.
HEADPHONES
We make some of the best headphones in the world. From
extremely high-end studio reference models to lightweight
and compact portable units, we have a set of headphones,
be it hard-wired or wireless, suited to your specific needs.
Legends like Quincy Jones, Kanye West, and Celine Dion
depend on AKG ® .
THE HIQNET PROTOCOL FOR
SEAMLESS INTEGRATION
Co-developed by engineers from across
the HARMAN family, HiQnet merges
the best features of brand-independent
communications protocols. The HiQnet
system is configured and controlled
with a single software application,
accommodating device-specific plugins.
It spans the range of transport
methodologies including serial, USB and
Ethernet connectivity.
HiQnet control software handles all
device and system parameters and
offers the simplest user interface
available today for networked audio.
Our family of HiQnet-enabled
components makes HARMAN systems
a top choice for sound professionals.
2005 JBL ® wins Technical
GRAMMy ® Award
2010 AKG ® wins Technical
GRAMMy ® Award

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Automotive Infotainment
IN THE CAR
More than 20 million vehicles on the road today, including 80
percent of the world’s luxury cars, offer a more enjoyable and
safer driving experience thanks to HARMAN technologies. We
integrate complete multimedia entertainment, information and
communication systems with premium audio, 3-D navigation,
speech recognition and telematics solutions. Dock your
favorite portable music player or experience the rich surround
sound of up to 18 speakers and leave the driving pleasure
to us.
ENTERTAINMENT
HARMAN manufactures a full range of premium automotive
hi-fi systems, including fully integrated DVD changers, hard
disc drives, MP3 players, triple FM tuners and digital / satellite
receivers. Our exclusive Logic 7 technology ensures the
optimum listening experience for every passenger in every
seat while our energy-efficient GreenEdge audio systems
save power consumption and fuel without compromising
performance.
HANDS-FREE CONVENIENCE
Our entertainment, navigation, telephone and integrated
telematics systems provide Internet, e-mail, SMS, and many
other online services and let you speak your mind with both
hands safely on the wheel. Precise audio route instructions
and voice commands for most functions are supported in
multiple languages. Our digital radios accept European,
Asian, and U.S. satellite services while our integral four-band
GSM cell phone supports Bluetooth ® connection and accepts
a SIM card from a driver’s personal mobile phone for seamless
connectivity.
This Mark Levinson 17-speaker and
amplifier array used in the Lexus LS
series is typical of the Harman systems
provided to premium automakers.
NAVIGATION
Harman technologies make your drive easier and safer. Our
GPS satellite navigation systems always pinpoint your location
precisely and inform you – in a choice of multiple languages
– the best way to reach your destination. Photorealistic 3-D
displays and city models provide a real-time reference to
nearby surroundings, from familiar landmarks and points
of interest to brand logos for your favourite food, fuel, and
lodging. A growing list of driver assistance features alerts you
on actual speed limits, provides augmented navigation, and
helps you to maintain your lane to maximize driving safety.
PREMIUM ENTERTAINMENT
GOES MOBILE
Since introducing the first car radio
more than 50 years ago, HARMAN has
become a world leader in automotive
audio, navigation and infotainment. We
serve both the OEM and aftermarket
segments with a broad range of
innovations.
Our systems are installed in vehicles
from Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Chrysler,
Citroen, Dodge, Ferrari, Ford, Honda,
Hyundai, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover,
Lexus, Maybach, Mazda, Mercedes-
Benz, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel,
Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Rolls-Royce,
Saab, Smart, Toyota, Volvo, Volkswagen
and more.
2005 JBL ® wins Technical
GRAMMy ® Award
2010 AKG ® wins Technical
GRAMMy ® Award
Photorealistic 3-D displays, points of
interest and service brands complement
real-time navigation for a pleasant
driving experience.
Premium sound for the 2009 Hyundai
Genesis, North American Car of the Year

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Technology
HARMAN premium speakers are tested in
an anechoic chamber to accurately measure
performance independent of room acoustics
PEOPLE + TECHNOLOGy = PASSION
HARMAN’s legendary brands have inspired the passion
of premium audio enthusiasts, best-selling artists and
discriminating drivers for nearly 60 years. Many of our
more than 11,000 professionals began their careers in
entertainment, acoustics or automotive design, bringing a
blend of skills that complements and enriches the company’s
core offerings.
HARMAN boasts the expertise to deliver premium audio
and infotainment across the full spectrum of applications.
For music professionals, we’re on the job from recording of
the first note through mixing, signal processing, broadcast
and live performances. For automotive, we integrate audio,
video, navigation and communications for a safe and pleasant
driving experience. Our network and integration skills put every
consumer’s favorite music, videos and photos at hand around
the home or on the go.
HARMAN scientists and engineers are already hard at work
on the next generation of audio and infotainment solutions,
blending advances in wireless networking, streaming audio,
hands-free connectivity, driver assistance, safety systems
and energy efficiency. Our acoustic and integration expertise,
blended with software and hardware technologies, are poised
to deliver new levels of lifestyle experiences.
SCALABLE PLATFORM AND FLExIBLE
NETWORKING TECHNOLOGy
Integrated solutions around the home, in
the car or on the stage
AUDIO AND ENTERTAINMENT
TECHNOLOGIES
Virtual Acoustics / Transducer
Technologies / Amplifier Technologies /
Multi-Channel Music in Cars /
Rear Seat Entertainment / Media
Players / Mobile Digital TV /
Mobile Digital Radio / Headphone
Technologies
NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGIES
HDD Navigation / Scalable Map /
Semi-Dynamic Route Guidance / 3D
Landscapes / 3D POIs & City Models
SPEECH DIALOG AND
COMMUNICATIONS
Signal Processing / Speech Dialog
Systems / Telephone & Hands-Free
Solutions
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
A growing portfolio of HARMAN products
that promote environmental efficiency
through reduced power consumption,
lower weight, component recycling and
reduced packaging
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Connecting our
customers to new
lifestyle experiences.
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DELIVERING PREMIUM LIFESTyLE ExPERIENCES AROUND THE WORLD
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