Harman Kardon audio equipment

Harman Kardon is a prestigious American audio brand founded in 1953 by Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon in Westbury, New York. The brand gained early fame by launching the world's first high-fidelity receiver and has since become synonymous with premium industrial design and high-end sound quality, particularly through its iconic transparent SoundSticks series.

While the brand's engineering and design roots are firmly planted in the United States, its manufacturing operations are global. Today, production occurs across a diverse network of facilities in countries including China, Mexico, Brazil, Hungary, India, and Germany to serve its consumer and automotive clients worldwide.

In March 2017, Harman International (the parent company of Harman Kardon) was acquired by the South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics for approximately $8 billion. Since then, Harman has operated as an independent subsidiary of Samsung. As of 2026, the brand remains a core part of Samsung’s lifestyle and automotive portfolio, continuing to expand its reach into connected car technologies and advanced audio solutions while maintaining its headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.