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Where Studio Heritage Meets Innovation: HARMAN at Montreal Audio Fest. * Blog Post * Where Studio Heritage Meets Innovation: HARMAN at Montreal... HARMAN's Sound United division made a powerful impression at Montreal Audio Fest, demonstrating how its portfolio of iconic audio brands - including Marantz, Bowers & Wilkins, and Denon - continue to set the standard for premium listening experiences. Audio enthusiasts, industry media, and creators experienced firsthand why HARMAN remains at the forefront of audio innovation. Attendees explored the full spectrum of Sound United performance audio - from sculptural lifestyle speakers to no-compromise reference-grade loudspeakers and immersive home theater systems. The showcase brought each brand's rich cultural heritage to life through immersive storytelling, connecting engineering innovation with decades of cultural influence. Premium Audio Leadership Across the Portfolio The activations at Montreal Auto Fest reinforced its unique position to deliver world-class audio across multiple listening environments and product categories. Highlights included: * Pure Musicality: Its flagship Marantz MODEL 10 and LINK 10n were on display, featuring emotional musicality, refined tuning, and modern luxury design. Pairing the top-notch loudspeakers and amplification from two of its premium brands - the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 with Marantz's MODEL 10 - created what many described as an emotional peak listening experience. * Studio Heritage Meets Precision Engineering: The legendary Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus was showcased to audiences in Canada for the first time, alongside its Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 loudspeakers, which exemplified its studio heritage and precision engineering. * Sound That Shapes the Home: HARMAN Automotive presented its newly launched Denon Home speakers to media, which represent the next evolution of premium multiroom wireless sound. Powered by HEOS, the Denon Home 200, 400, and 600 bring effortless whole-home sound together with the superior audio performance people expect from HARMAN. Together, the new Denon Home 200, 400, and 600 deliver vivid and spacious sound with an elevated design that feels thoughtfully integrated into the home. * Bowers & Wilkins' Abbey Road Legacy: Visitors explored the brand's 45-year partnership with Abbey Road Studios through carefully curated memorabilia paired with the limited-edition Bowers & Wilkins 801 Abbey Road Edition. * Synergies in Premium Sound and Speed: Bowers & Wilkins also showcased its premium over-ear headphones, including the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 McLaren Edition, a special-edition celebrating the iconic British brand's longstanding partnership built on precision, performance, and innovation. The Technology Powering Audio Experiences While the craftmanship and design of its audio products drew attention on the show floor, the technology behind them plays an equally important role in elevating performance: * HEOS Ecosystem: Now powering over 5 million products globally, HEOS enables seamless multi-room integration across Sound United brands. The ecosystem supports up to 64 devices across 32 zones, with recent architectural improvements and Roon Ready certification making premium whole-home audio more intuitive and flexible than ever. Looking Ahead Montreal Audio Fest brought its audio heritage and continued innovation into sharp focus. Attendees experienced the nuance that defines its premium audio portfolio, creating memorable moments that made it clear why HARMAN Automotive continue to push the boundaries of high-end sound - and how its legacy brands are shaping what's possible for the next generation of listeners. This is where passion meets engineering, and its commitment to elevating listening experiences truly comes to life.

HARMAN Kardon curates unparalleled fully-digital premium audio experience on new Cruisers Yachts 50 FLY. Stamford, Conn. - HARMAN International Industries, the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, announced today its award-winning entertainment and industry-first fully-digital premium audio solutions from Harman Kardon have been selected to elevate a luxury experience on the new Cruisers Yachts 50 FLY. From staterooms to the fly bridge, Harman Kardon audio technology will be found in every area of Cruisers Yachts' first-ever 50-foot flybridge model, which debuted at the 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Following in the footsteps of the acclaimed 57 FLY, the 50 FLY packs big boat comfort and premium quality into an owner-friendly size. To maintain a premium-level experience onboard when it comes to entertainment, Cruisers has teamed up with Harman Kardon to integrate with the best-in-class fully-digital audio system with over 3,800 wrms of power. Throughout the layout of the 50 FLY, 14 Harman Kardon 6.5-inch speakers and two 10-inch subwoofers will provide the ultimate listening experience, whether lounging in the spacious salon, relaxing in one of the cozy staterooms, or enjoying the open air of the fly bridge. "Harman Kardon is known worldwide for bringing an elevated audio experience across a variety of industries," said Kent Jopling, Senior Global Sales Manager, Special Markets. "We're thrilled to have been selected by Cruisers Yachts to supply premium digital audio components for the new 50 FLY. We're confident that owners and their guests will enjoy an enhance soundstage, unmatched sound quality and the optimum tuning our audio solutions bring to the water." Handcrafted in the U.S., the 50 FLY features a performance-driven hull and a 15-foot, 9-inch beam that delivers impressive stability and interior volume. Clean, modern styling, abundant natural light and smart storage make it ideal for entertaining or extended cruising. Highlights of the vessel include a deployable aft cockpit power shade, a social main salon with a pivoting helm seat, and a spacious flybridge with hardtop, wet bar and lounge seating. Below deck, three comfortable staterooms - including a full-beam owner's suite - round out this yacht designed for families, couples and effortless cruising. Follow HARMAN online * Find more news at the HARMAN Newsroom * Like HARMAN on Facebook * Connect with Harman on LinkedIn * Check out its YouTube Channel * Follow HARMAN on X @harman * Follow X Hashtag #Harman ABOUT HARMAN HARMAN is a global leader in Lifestyle Audio and Automotive technology. Rushtongregory create intelligent experiences that enrich people's lives on the road, in their homes, on the stage, and everywhere in between. Its iconic audio brands - including JBL(R), Harman Kardon(R), AKG(R), Bowers & Wilkins(R), Denon(R), and Marantz(R)- bring premium sound to consumers and audio/visual professionals worldwide. More than 50 million vehicles globally rely on HARMAN's technologies to deliver safer, smarter, and more intuitive in-cabin experiences. HARMAN is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and has approximately 30,000 employees around the world.

HARMAN introduces Ready Ride connectivity platform for next generation two wheeler mobility. HARMAN's extensive global automotive connectivity experience, delivering over 20 million connected vehicles across 120 countries, informs Ready Ride, which addresses connectivity in this cost-sensitive category by replacing one-off integrations with a packaged hardware and software stack. Published on: 06 Mar 2026, 3:27 am HARMAN announces Ready Ride, a future-proofed, rugged, end-to-end connectivity platform that lowers vehicle time-to-market for OEMs and total cost of ownership for riders. Announced today at MWC Barcelona 2026 (Hall 2, Stand #2D51), Ready Ride is the first connectivity platform from HARMAN that is designed specifically to meet the robust requirements of the two-wheeler segment. Ready Ride is an embedded two-wheeler connectivity platform comprising a scalable telematics control unit (TCU), an intelligent software stack, cellular connectivity, and an OEM backend. The platform supports over-the-air (OTA) updates and enables the delivery of premium entertainment experiences aligned with the expectations of today's consumers. Designed to safeguard hardware investment and support scalable deployment across markets, Ready Ride's development roadmap includes a planned suite of telematics services to enable differentiated safety and security features. These are set to provide riders with greater visibility into vehicle status and diagnostics, and will enable capabilities such as theft alerts, stolen vehicle tracking, and remote vehicle functions. Consumer-grade features, motorcycle-grade durability According to Berg Insight, less than five percent of motorcycles globally are connected via telematics, despite growing demand for navigation, safety and security services, and vehicle upgradability. Given two-wheeler riders' increased vulnerability on the road, connected safety systems are critical for delivering reliable, safety-critical response in the event of an incident. In the absence of built-in connectivity, many riders rely on mounting mobile phones to handlebars for navigation and media. However, vibration, weather exposure, and sudden changes in vehicle speed can cause devices to malfunction, fall, and break, underscoring the need for purpose-built, motorcycle-grade connectivity. HARMAN's extensive global automotive connectivity experience, delivering over 20 million connected vehicles across 120 countries, informs Ready Ride, which addresses connectivity in this cost-sensitive category by replacing one-off integrations with a packaged hardware and software stack. With a ruggedized small form factor optimized for two-wheelers, Ready Ride allows OEMs to reuse architecture across models and regions, reducing the need for engineering rework and enabling a smoother transition between design and production. Technology leadership and platform evolution HARMAN leverages Qualcomm Technologies' Snapdragon Digital Chassis SoC tailored for the two-wheeler market, combining proven technology with joint insight into future mobility and connectivity use cases. With the Snapdragon Digital Chassis two-wheeler SoC, HARMAN's Ready Ride supports latency- and bandwidth-sensitive use cases over cellular connectivity. Ready Ride also enables OTA updates, allowing OEMs to remotely enhance firmware and software, reduce service complexity, and continuously deploy innovations. By decoupling hardware from software delivery, OEMs can accelerate feature rollouts and extend platform longevity. For riders, OTA updates keep the motorcycle current throughout its lifecycle, improving performance and adding new features without requiring dealership visits. Remote diagnostics and maintenance help reduce downtime, enhance reliability, and preserve vehicle value - differentiating Ready Ride from traditional two-wheeler TCUs. Motorcycle-grade durability built in Experienced in delivering robust and future-proofed technology in the automotive market, HARMAN has applied its high standards and low tolerances to meet the increased durability demands of the motorcycle industry. The enclosure uses IP69-certified sealing with rugged connectors to block dust and water ingress, enabling it to withstand washdowns common in two-wheeler maintenance. Shock and vibration performance is validated to motorcycle conditions, and the package includes mounting options to secure the unit in tight envelopes without compromising reliability. Enhancing safety, security and user experience Due to their lack of protection, riders are more vulnerable than vehicle occupants on the open road. Ready Ride will directly address this heightened risk by enabling safety-critical features that function reliably in real conditions. The platform will support Advanced Ride Assistance Systems (ARAS) for hazard alerts, such as forward collision warnings. The Ready Ride platform will also detect crash and tip-over, and is eCall-ready, with a backup battery that keeps critical functionality active in all conditions. Beyond physical vulnerability, motorcycles are also vulnerable to be stolen when parked. Ready Ride is intended to address this risk with robust security-focused capabilities to deter theft and aid recovery planned for its product roadmap. The roadmap includes theft alerts, stolen vehicle tracking, and remote immobilization, which will work together to protect the motorcycle and help owners and OEMs respond effectively in the event of attempted or successful theft. Ready Ride features dual Bluetooth support and compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, allowing riders to use their preferred navigation, communication and media applications, one of the first connectivity platforms with this functionality on the two-wheeler market. This ensures a familiar, smartphone-like experience that reduces setup friction, supports hands-free interaction, and enables safer access to desired functions during every ride. "Ready Ride brings our leading connectivity expertise to two-wheelers, reducing complexity with a standardized TCU foundation that helps OEMs launch faster, lower program cost, and scale confidently across regions and generations," explains Shahriar Ravari, Director, Ready Ride Business Lead at HARMAN. "With hardware packaged in a ruggedized small form factor, the end-to-end Ready Ride platform ensures riders, from busy city streets to remote mountain passes, will get robust, safe and connected experiences, while OEMs gain a dependable, low-friction pathway from first prototype to global roll-out." "We're proud to support HARMAN Ready Ride with our purpose-built Snapdragon Digital Chassis SoCs for the two-wheeler industry," says Jeff Arnold, VP & GM, Auto Telematics & Consumer/Connectivity, IE-IOT, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "Together we're accelerating the future of two-wheeled mobility, delivering scalable, reliable, and always-on connectivity that empowers OEMs to confidently bring next-generation rider experiences to life." Experience Ready Ride at MWC Barcelona 2026 Experience Ready Ride and HARMAN's latest products firsthand at MWC Barcelona 2026 (Fira Gran Via, Hall 2 - Stand #2D51).