Harman Kardon Audio

Harman Kardon is a prestigious American brand specializing in high-fidelity home and car audio equipment. Founded in 1953 by Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon, the company quickly became a pioneer in the high-fidelity audio industry, introducing the world’s first receiver. Over the decades, the brand became synonymous with premium sound quality and sleek aesthetic design, often being chosen as the stock audio provider for luxury automotive manufacturers.

In 2017, the brand underwent a significant transition when its parent company, Harman International Industries, was acquired by Samsung Electronics. While the brand originated in the United States and maintains a strong design and engineering presence there, manufacturing is largely outsourced to global facilities in Asia, particularly China, to meet high consumer and automotive demand. Today, the brand remains a core pillar of Samsung’s automotive and lifestyle audio portfolio.