Harman Kardon Audio Systems

Harman Kardon is a premium American brand specializing in home and car audio equipment. Founded in 1953 by Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon in Stamford, Connecticut, the company revolutionized the high-fidelity industry by creating the world's first integrated receiver. Over the decades, it became synonymous with sleek, minimalist industrial design and superior audio engineering.

In 2017, the brand underwent a massive shift in corporate ownership when its parent company, Harman International Industries, was acquired by Samsung Electronics. Today, Harman Kardon operates as a subsidiary of Samsung under the Harman division. While the brand carries an American heritage and engineering legacy, the majority of its mass-market consumer electronics are manufactured in China to leverage global supply chains, though high-end automotive systems are developed and integrated worldwide.