Portable Elegance Meets Versatile Functionality in Harman Kardon® Esquire™ Wireless Speaker and Conferencing System

STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, marries hi-fidelity sound with state-of-the-art teleconferencing in the Harman Kardon Esquire, a new compact, all-in-one sound system.

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"Today's digital lifestyle means people carry their favorite music, games, movies, and TV shows with them wherever they go, but can't always enjoy room-filling audio with it," said Michael Mauser, President of Harman Kardon Lifestyle. "Our new Harman Kardon Esquire system solves that problem by delivering a refined, crystal clear audio experience wherever they want to enjoy it, whether on vacation, at the office, or anywhere their mobile life takes them."

The Harman Kardon Esquire is a wireless speaker and teleconferencing system with the right balance of sound quality and portability. Every road warrior will appreciate how easy the Harman Kardon Esquire is to travel with, and how perfectly it complements any mobile communication device, from smartphones to tablets. Esquire gives superb sound and sophisticated telecom functionality. Dual performance-tuned drivers and a built-in bass port deliver rich sound. Custom-tuned microphones with noise-cancellation technology ensure crystal-clear conference calls from your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone. An adapter with three built-in USB ports that can charge your speaker, phone and tablet at the same time and Harman Kardon Esquire 10-hour rechargeable battery will never leave you in the lurch.

Download the Harman Kardon Remote app for your iPhone, iPad or Android smartphone to stream your music collection from anywhere on your network to a Harman Kardon speaker in any room of the house.  The app also simplifies product setup and gives you control of product specific features for full wireless control.

Harman Kardon Esquire Wireless Portable Speaker and Conferencing System

• Hi-fidelity sound and speakerphone designed for the road warrior
• Two high-performance drivers and bass port
• Dual mode teleconferencing with smart orientation detection
• SoundClear® echo and noise cancellation technology for vocal clarity
• Easy NFC-assisted Bluetooth setup
• Wireless Bluetooth connectivity for phone calls and music streaming
• Built-in rechargeable battery gives ten hours of wireless operation
• Sleek leather-paneled aluminum enclosure
• Compact shape travels well
• Three-port USB adapter, USB cable and premium carrying pouch

Pricing and Availability
For additional information on the Harman Kardon Esquire Wireless Speaker (MSRP $249), or to purchase, visit www.harmankardon.com.

About HARMAN
HARMAN designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of infotainment and audio solutions for the automotive, consumer, and professional markets. It is a recognized world leader across its customer segments with premium brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, and Mark Levinson® and leading-edge connectivity, safety and audio technologies. The company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with Harman audio and infotainment systems. Harman has a workforce of about 14,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $4.3 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. The company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbolNYSE: HAR. Please visit www.harman.com for more information.

© 2013 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Harman Kardon, Esquire, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon and Mark Levinson are trademarks of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, is under license. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

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