Harman Kardon audio equipment

Harman Kardon was founded in 1953 by Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon in Westbury, New York. The brand quickly became a pioneer in the high-fidelity audio industry, introducing the world's first integrated receiver, the Festival D-1000, in 1954. Over the decades, the company established itself as a premium provider of home, professional, and automotive audio solutions, known for iconic designs like the transparent SoundSticks speakers.

In 2017, the brand underwent a major transition when its parent company, Harman International Industries, was acquired by Samsung Electronics for $8 billion. This moved the brand's ultimate ownership to South Korea. While the brand maintains its American design heritage and corporate headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, the manufacturing of its consumer products like portable speakers and home theater systems is primarily conducted in China and other global production hubs through Samsung's supply chain.