Harman Audio Reveals New Home Cinema Systems

Looking for a new way to spruce up your home audio / home cinema experience? Without a solid surround sound system, your entire experience will likely be lacking. Which is precisely why Harman has just introduced a handful of new surround sound sets. The new BDS series features two integrated home entertainment systems, the Harman Kardon BDS 400 and Harman Kardon BDS 800. The company is calling these systems "all-in-one" sets, as they include everything you'd need to get a Blu-ray setup going in your home. There's an integrated receiver, a BD/DVD/CD player (complete with an FM radio tuner), and an on-screen setup menu that's said to be "foolproof."

The BDS 400 includes a powerful BDS 2 SO integrated receiver for 2.1 channel sound through two front speakers and a subwoofer, as well as Dolby Virtual Speaker technology. The BDS 800 is the most muscular system, delivering a truer surround-sound experience with four voice-matched satellites, a center-channel speaker, a subwoofer and the BDS 5 SO integrated receiver. As for pricing and exact specifications? That's all detailed below.

Harman Kardon BDS 400 2.1-channel integrated home entertainment system                    Price: $999
·        Complete home theater audio system features left- and right-channel speakers, a powerful subwoofer and a BDS 2 SO integrated receiver
·        Compact, stylish design
·        Dolby Virtual Speaker technology simulating 5.1-channel surround sound
·        Compact powered subwoofer extends and enhances bass response
·        2-1/2-way crossover network improves the transition between midrange and high-frequency drivers for more natural sound


Harman Kardon BDS 800 5.1-channel integrated home entertainment system                    Price: $1499
·        Complete home theater audio system features, four voice-matched satellite and center-channel speakers, a powerful subwoofer and a BDS 5 SO integrated receiver
·        Compact, stylish design
·        Identical dual-driver satellites boast award-winning, voice-matched speakers
·        Dedicated dual-driver center speaker delivers distinct dialogue
·        2-1/2-way crossover network improves transition between midrange and high-frequency drivers for more natural sound

BDS 2 SO Integrated Receiver (Can be purchased separately)                                                 Price: $699
·        Powerful receiver is integrated with a versatile Blu-ray Disc/DVD/CD player and FM tuner
·        Reads most digital music and photo file formats
·        Front-panel USB port easily connects portable players and flash drives
·        iPod/iPhone compatibility via Harman Kardon The Bridge IIIP dock (not included)
·        Upgradeable firmware – easily install any firmware upgrades that become available via the on-screen display

BDS 5 SO Integrated Receiver (Can be purchased separately)                                                 Price: $799
·        Powerful receiver is integrated with a versatile Blu-ray Disc/DVD/CD player and FM tuner
·        Reads most digital music and photo file formats
·        Front-panel USB port easily connects portable players and flash drives
·        iPod/iPhone compatibility via Harman Kardon The Bridge IIIP dock (not included)
·        Upgradeable firmware – easily install any firmware upgrades that become available via the on-screen display
·        Designed to support 5.1-channel surround-sound systems