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1/24/2013
HARMAN Luxury Audio Group Certifies JBL Synthesis Theater Demonstration Facility In Marbella, Spain
NORTHRIDGE, California — The HARMAN Luxury Audio Group today announced it has certified Genesis Technologies’ ´Blue Eyes´ demonstration theater in Marbella, Spain. The ´Blue Eyes Theater’ currently the only JBL Synthesis reference theater in Spain and Portugal open for demonstration, features a complete high-end JBL Synthesis multichannel home theater system. “We recently opened our Design & Experience Centre in Marbella, Spain including an extraordinary music and theater system that demonstrates the absolute state of the art in audio and video r (More)
1/23/2013
Harman Luxury Group showcases the best in high-end design at ISE
Harman Luxury Audio Group is pleased to announce that it will once again be exhibiting at the ISE show in January. As has become customary, Harman LAG will display products on the Harman Professional Stand 1-M22, and, in addition, is staging a JBL Synthesis demonstration on the show floor in partnership with Screen Research. On 1-M22, Harman LAG’s display includes the JBL SDP-45 Surround Processor; Mark Levinson No.52 Reference Pre-amplifier and in prototype form a No585 integrated amplifier. Also on display, JBL’s S3900 loudspeaker; Revel Performa3 series (More)
1/8/2013
HARMAN’s JBL Synthesis Debuts Its SDP-45 Surround Processor at CES 2013
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – At CES 2013, the HARMAN Luxury Audio Group announced the introduction of the JBL Synthesis SDP-45 Surround Processor, an ultra high-end home theater control center that offers extraordinary audio and video performance. Designed to be the heart of a JBL Synthesis custom-installation home entertainment system, the 7.1-channel SDP-45 offers a wealth of versatile features including eight HDMI™ inputs, compatibility with all popular surround sound formats, balanced and single-ended connections, easy to use setup menus and much more. “Our JBL Synthesis complete (More)
1/8/2013
A New Summit In Loudspeaker Excellence: HARMAN’s JBL Introduces Its Upgraded Project Everest DD67000 Flagship Loudspeaker at CES 2013
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — At CES 2013 HARMAN’s JBL makes history once again with the introduction of its new flagship Project Everest DD67000 loudspeaker, incorporating a host of upgrades to achieve an extraordinary new standard in loudspeaker performance. The DD67000 features new woofers, a refined crossover network and additional improvements to deliver remarkable musical accuracy. “Our previous Project Everest DD66000 was a landmark sonic achievement,” said Jim Garrett, Director of Marketing and Product Management, HARMAN Luxury Audio Group and Loudspeakers. “Howeve (More)
1/8/2013
HARMAN’s JBL Adds A Second Model to Its Ultrahigh-End Project Everest Loudspeaker Lineup With Introduction of DD65000 at CES 2013
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — At CES 2013 HARMAN’s JBL announced it is broadening its top-of-the-line Project Everest loudspeaker range with the introduction of its DD65000 ultrahigh-end floorstanding speaker. The DD65000 combines newly developed driver technologies and refinements to deliver extraordinary musical realism, and has a distinctively elegant visual appeal that blends classic and contemporary design elements. “The Project Everest DD65000 is designed to be a superlative loudspeaker in every respect,” said Jim Garrett, Director of Marketing and Product Management, HARM (More)
1/8/2013
HARMAN’s JBL Introduces Its High-End S3900 Floorstanding Loudspeaker at CES 2013
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — At CES 2013, HARMAN’s JBL today announced the introduction of its S3900 loudspeaker, a three-way floorstanding tower that utilizes professional-grade drivers and components to deliver extraordinary musical realism in an elegantly proportioned dual 10-inch-woofer design. The S3900 is ideal for use in the highest-quality stereo music systems or as an L, C, R loudspeaker in a JBL Synthesis multichannel home theater installation. “We designed the S3900 to be slimmer and easier to fit into a wider range of rooms, yet still deliver high-quality music and theate (More)
11/29/2012
HARMAN Luxury Audio Group Names EARSNOVA High Fidelity as its Exclusive JBL Project Everest Dealer in Metro New York Area
NORTHRIDGE, California — HARMAN Luxury Audio Group today announced that EARSNOVA High Fidelity of Manhattan has been appointed the exclusive New York Metro area dealer of the flagship JBL Project Everest loudspeaker, the finest loudspeaker ever created by the company. The Project Everest DD66000 is now on demonstration at EARSNOVA, a Manhattan audio salon offering a carefully curated collection of the world’s highest-fidelity audio components. The JBL Project Everest DD66000 is designed without compromise to deliver consummate musical realism. Winner of a CES Best of Innovations a (More)
10/9/2012
HARMAN Luxury Audio Group Appoints Navigant Marketing As Rocky Mountains Region Representative Firm
ELKHART, Indiana – HARMAN Luxury Audio Group today announced that it has appointed Navigant Marketing of Golden, Colorado as its manufacturer’s representative for the Rocky Mountains area. Navigant Marketing serves Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, South Idaho, Utah, Wyoming and El Paso, Texas and will represent all HARMAN Luxury Audio Group brands including Mark Levinson, Revel, JBL Synthesis and Lexicon. Navigant Marketing represents and markets audio, video, networking and interior design products and services for custom installation, home networking, security and low-voltag (More)
9/7/2012
HARMAN’s JBL Synthesis Announces ARCOS Adaptive Room Correction and Optimization System Updates at CEDIA 2012
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — At CEDIA 2012, HARMAN’s JBL Synthesis is announcing it has updated its ARCOS Adaptive Room Correction and Optimization System to Version 2.6 for WindowsXP, which incorporates a number of performance and user interface upgrades for faster operation and improved system calibration. ARCOS is an integrated software and hardware package that provides precise accuracy in setting up and calibrating a JBL Synthesis multichannel audio system. In related news, HARMAN Research Acoustician, Todd Welti, will be presenting a paper at the 133rd AES Convention detailing ne (More)
6/22/2012
HARMAN’s JBL Synthesis Adds Sam Cavitt to Roster of Certified Master Calibrators for its ARCOS Adaptive Room Correction and Optimization System
NORTHRIDGE, California — Reflecting its commitment to total dealer support, HARMAN’s JBL Synthesis offers advanced Masters and Standard-level training and certification programs for its ARCOS Adaptive Room Correction and Optimization System. ARCOS is an integrated software and hardware package that provides a new level of calibration accuracy in setting up a JBL Synthesis multichannel audio system. JBL Synthesis has added Sam Cavitt of Paradise Theater as its latest Certified Master Level ARCOS Calibrator. Cavitt is president of Paradise Theater, a design firm specializing in cust (More)
6/1/2012
HARMAN’s JBL Synthesis Adds Installation Gallery to Its Website To Showcase Its U.S. Dealers’ and International Distributors’ Featured Custom-Installation Home Theaters
NORTHRIDGE, California — HARMAN’s JBL Synthesis has added its Installation Gallery to its website, www.jblsynthesis.com. The newly launched Installation Gallery is a showcase for the best custom-installation home theaters created by JBL Synthesis dealers and distributors. “JBL Synthesis loudspeakers and electronics are at the heart of many of the finest custom home theater installations in the world,” noted Jim Garrett, Director, Marketing and Product Management for HARMAN Luxury Audio and Loudspeakers. “Our specialist dealers and systems integrators have conceiv (More)
3/29/2012
HARMAN Luxury Audio Group Upgrades Its JBL Synthesis Eargle Theater Demonstration Facility In Northridge, California
NORTHRIDGE, California — The HARMAN Luxury Audio Group today announced that it has completed a major upgrade to its Eargle Theater demonstration facility in Northridge, California. The theater, named after legendary audio engineer John M. Eargle, features a complete, ultrahigh-end JBL Synthesis Everest multichannel home theater system based around the flagship JBL Project Everest DD66000 loudspeaker. “Our Northridge campus is home to the world’s most advanced loudspeaker engineering and testing facility and listening laboratory,” said Jim Garrett, Senior Manager, Marke (More)
3/26/2012
HARMAN Luxury Audio Group Announces Distribution Program for Lumagen® Video Processors
ELKHART, Indiana — Immediately expanding and strengthening its capabilities to provide its dealer base and customers with leading video processing capabilities, HARMAN Luxury Audio Group today announced its distribution partnership with video processing manufacturer Lumagen. Based in Beaverton, Oregon Lumagen provides solutions for video switching, calibration, deinterlacing and scaling. “Partnering with Lumagen provides HARMAN’s JBL Synthesis, Lexicon, and Mark Levinson customers access to Lumagen’s award winning 2D and 3D video processing capabilities. Separating the (More)
1/10/2012
HARMAN’s JBL Synthesis Reintroduces Its Project Array™ 1000 and Array 800 Loudspeakers at CES 2012
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — At CES 2012, JBL Synthesis announced that it is reintroducing its Array 1000 and Array 800 loudspeakers to its ultrahigh-end Project Array lineup. The Array 1000 floorstanding speaker and Array 800 bookshelf model combine compression midrange/high-frequency and ultrahigh-frequency drivers with dynamic woofers to provide the sonic advantages of both designs. “We are reintroducing our Array 1000 and Array 800 in response to market demands and the requests of our dealers,” said Jim Garrett, Senior Manager, Marketing HARMAN Luxury Audio Group. “The dem (More)
1/9/2012
HARMAN’s JBL Synthesis Debuts Its Ultrahigh-End S4700 Loudspeakers at CES 2012
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — At CES 2012, HARMAN’s JBL Synthesis announced the introduction of its S4700 loudspeaker, a three-way floorstanding model that combines a host of newly developed, professional-grade driver technologies with an elegant appearance that combines classic JBL design elements with distinctive contemporary styling. The S4700 incorporates technologies directly derived from the world-renowned Project Everest DD66000 and Project K2 S9900 loudspeakers to deliver extraordinary fidelity and musical realism. It is ideal for use as the foundation of an ultimate-performance ste (More)
1/9/2012
HARMAN’s Luxury Audio Group to Exhibit at 2012 International CES Show
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — The HARMAN Luxury Audio Group announced it is exhibiting at the International CES Show in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 10– 13, 2012. The HARMAN Luxury Audio Group exhibit in suite 35-207 at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino will include new products from Mark Levinson, Revel and JBL Synthesis. Mark Levinson Marking one of the most significant milestones in its history, legendary audio company Mark Levinson is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2012. To commemorate 40 years of offering the finest in ultra-high-end audio/video components, Mark Levinson is int (More)
10/13/2011
HARMAN Luxury Audio Group to Exhibit at 2011 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest
DENVER, Colorado — The HARMAN Luxury Audio Group announced it will be exhibiting at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest at the Denver Marriott Tech Center Hotel in Denver, Colorado from October 14 – 16, 2011. The HARMAN Luxury Audio Group exhibit in room 8024 will include an ultra high-end two-channel audio system featuring Mark Levinson, Revel and JBL Synthesiscomponents and loudspeakers in an acoustically optimized environment. The system will be demonstrated throughout the show. In room 8020 Dr. Sean Olive of HARMAN will be presenting “The Science of Sound,” in which Dr. (More)
9/13/2011
HARMAN JBL Synthesis Announces Updated ARCOS Adaptive Room Correction and Optimization System, and New System Design and Calibration Services at CEDIA 2011
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — HARMAN JBL Synthesis today announced that it has upgraded its ARCOS Adaptive Room Correction and Optimization System to Version 3.0, which incorporates a number of improvements to deliver faster, more accurate calibration in setting up a JBL Synthesis complete multichannel audio system. In addition, JBL Synthesis is now offering Silver, Gold and Platinum certification as well as new system design and calibration services to its dealers that enable them to set up and optimize their customers’ audio systems according to the level of A/V system complexity and (More)
9/13/2011
HARMAN Launches New Websites For Its High Performance A/V Brands: JBL Synthesis, Revel, Lexicon and Mark Levinson
INDIANAPOLS, Indiana — HARMAN High Performance A/V (HPAV) today announced the launch of new websites for JBL Synthesis, Revel, Lexicon and Mark Levinson, bringing greater organization and a centralized source of information for each of the brands. The newly redesigned websites, www.jblsynthesis.com, www.revelspeakers.com, www.lexicon.com and www.marklevinson.com have been completely revised with a cleaner, more accessible look that provides easier access to product information, specifications, images and other resources. “Our websites are primary resources for consumers, dealers a (More)
9/7/2011
HARMAN High Performance A/V Introduces QuantumLogic™ Surround At CEDIA 2011: An Entirely New Technology for More Realistic Surround Sound From Any Source
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – At CEDIA 2011, HARMAN High Performance A/V (HPAV) announced the introduction of QuantumLogic Surround, a proprietary HARMAN technology that creates an unprecedented 7.1-channel or 9.1-channel surround sound listening experience from any mono, stereo or multichannel signal source, and provides 12.1-channel listening in the new Lexicon® flagship MP-20 preamplifier/surround processor making its debut at CEDIA 2011. QuantumLogic Surround (QLS) employs a host of newly developed audio algorithms and signal processing techniques to achieve a remarkable new level of s (More)
5/24/2011
HARMAN JBL Synthesis® Launches Installer & Masters Certification Programs for Its ARCOS Adaptive Room Correction and Optimization System
NORTHRIDGE, California — HARMAN JBL Synthesis today announced it is offering training and certification programs for its ARCOS Adaptive Room Correction and Optimization System, an integrated software and hardware package that provides a new level of calibration accuracy in setting up a JBL Synthesis complete multichannel audio system. ARCOS utilizes a number of newly developed DSP algorithms and measurement and analysis techniques to achieve unprecedented frequency response correction and loudspeaker performance accuracy in any room. The ARCOS calibration kit includes calibration micro (More)
4/13/2011
HARMAN JBL Synthesis® Now Offers Its ARCOS Adaptive Room Correction and Optimization System To Achieve A New Level of Accuracy For Home Audio
NORTHRIDGE, California — HARMAN JBL Synthesis today announced it is now shipping its ARCOS Adaptive Room Correction and Optimization System, an integrated software and hardware package that provides a new level of calibration accuracy in setting up a JBL Synthesis multichannel audio system. ARCOS utilizes a number of newly developed DSP algorithms, measurement and analysis techniques to achieve unprecedented frequency response correction and system performance in any room.ARCOS represents the evolution of 20 years of room measurement and auto frequency response correction for use within (More)
3/16/2011
HARMAN High Performance A/V Mobile Showcase Returns to the Architectural Digest Home Design Show in New York
ELKHART, Indiana — The HARMAN Mobile Showcase, a 7,500 square-foot truck that houses a fully functioning surround sound home theater and an audiophile demo room, will be returning to the Architectural Digest Home Design Show this year. The show will take place March 17 – 20, 2011 in New York and will be open to the public.The Mobile Showcase will give attendees a chance to experience a wide range of HARMAN High Performance A/V home entertainment components from JBL® Synthesis®, Revel®, Mark Levinson® and Lexicon® in an at-home setting. In creating the Mobile Sho (More)
1/28/2011
HARMAN High Performance AV Teams With Netsertive to Launch Local Extend™ Online Marketing Program Supporting Local Dealers
ELKHART, Indiana — HARMAN High Performance AV (HPAV) today announced that is has partnered with online marketing specialist Netsertive to support HPAV dealers with a new online local marketing program. The Netsertive Local Extend™ program is an exclusive service that places co-branded online advertising into local markets throughout the U.S. and connects consumers to their local HPAV dealers for Mark Levinson®, Revel®, JBL® Synthesis® and Lexicon®.Netsertive’s Local Extend uses proprietary “learning-engine” technology to direct online consumers (More)
12/17/2010
HARMAN High Performance A/V Continues Strong Market Momentum With Aggressive Dealer Support Strategy
ELKHART, Indiana – Continuing its strategic initiative to make dealer support a central element to its long –term growth strategy, HARMAN High Performance A/V (HPAV) has built momentum through a series of major marketing programs designed to directly enhance its dealer level success. HPAV is continuing a comprehensive advertising program with national publications that reach an affluent readership, including Architectural Digest, Cigar Aficionado, duPont Registry, Departures, Financial Times, Guitar Aficionado, Luxe, and Robb Report. Additionally, HPAV has engaged in a direct (More)
11/10/2010
HARMAN High Performance A/V Appoints Ron Rouse To Global Vertical Market Manager, Home Theater and Adds Todd Westfall to Position of Western Sales Manager
ELKHART, Indiana – HARMAN High Performance A/V today announced the appointment of Ron Rouse to the position of Global Vertical Market Manager, Home Theater, and Todd Westfall to the position of Western Sales Manager. The appointments immediately strengthen the sales team of HARMAN’s Revel, Mark Levinson, JBL Synthesis, and Lexicon brands. Rouse and Westfall will both report to John Batliner, Vice President of Sales for HPAV. Rouse, a 15-year veteran of HARMAN, will be responsible for overseeing global sales initiatives for the JBL Synthesis and Lexicon product lines and increasing (More)
10/1/2010
JBL® Synthesis® Introduces Top-of-the-Line SK2-3300 LCR Loudspeaker
ELKHART, Indiana – JBL Synthesis today introduced its SK2-3300 LCR loudspeaker, incorporating driver technologies directly derived from the company’s flagship Project Everest DD66000 speaker to deliver exceptional musical accuracy and fidelity in custom-installation multichannel home theaters and music systems.The 3-way, THX® Ultra2-certified SK2-3300 utilizes JBL’s most sophisticated driver technologies. Compression drivers are used for the ultra-high and high frequencies for their superlative dynamic range, transient response and resolution. The ultra-high-frequency dri (More)
9/23/2010
HARMAN High Performance A/V’s Mobile Showcase Builds On 22,000 Miles Of Dealer Support With Product Demonstrations At CEDIA 2010
ATLANTA, Georgia – Since launching at CEDIA 2009, HARMAN High Performance A/V’s Mobile Showcase has been on a nationwide tour, bringing state-of-the-art product demonstrations and on-site training sessions to dealers, integrators and consumers at tradeshows, exhibitions and various dealer locations. Now, having traveled more than 22,000 miles, the Mobile Showcase is returning to Atlanta for CEDIA 2010 to highlight a series of groundbreaking product introductions from Revel, Lexicon and JBL Synthesis and also to highlight Mark Levinson’s relationship with Lexus.The Mobile Show (More)
9/23/2010
HARMAN High Performance A/V Couples Dealer Support With Winning New Product Introductions At CEDIA 2010
ATLANTA, Georgia – Having set the benchmark for dealer support last year with a touring mobile showroom, an aggressive marketing campaign and appearances at a number of important trade-shows and exhibitions, HARMAN High Performance A/V is accelerating its approach to its dealer-centric growth strategy for the 2011 fiscal year. This year, the company is aiming to provide its dealers with the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market as it prepares to launch multiple leading edge speakers and a new DriveCore™ powered amplifier at CEDIA 2010.Three of the company’s f (More)
9/3/2010
HARMAN High Performance A/V Brings Improved Service And Technical Expertise To Dealers Throughout The Continental U.S. With Four New Manufacturer’s Representatives
ELKHART, Indiana – In a move that increases the support and services offered to its dealers around the country, HARMAN High Performance A/V has recently appointed four new representative firms to serve customers throughout the eastern and western United States. Together, the new representatives – which include Colorado-based PMP Marketing, New Jersey-based Audio Associates, Massachusetts-based Bishop Audio Services and Florida-based AMI Sales – will provide HARMAN’s dealers with unprecedented access to technical support and will help drive sales for each of the company& (More)
5/17/2010
HARMAN Appoints Audio Industry Veteran Jim Garrett To The New Role Of Market Manager For Its High Performance A/V Brands
ATLANTA, Georgia –HARMAN recently announced the appointment of audio industry veteran Jim Garrett to the position of Market Manager for the HPAV brands – Mark Levinson, Lexicon, Revel, and JBL Synthesis. Garrett brings over eighteen years of industry experience in both research-and-development for audio-engineering and high-end home audio marketing, and will use this experience to continue the expansion of HARMAN’s Revel, Mark Levinson, JBL Synthesis, and Lexicon brands.Before joining the HARMAN team, Garrett worked at CEDIA where he was the Director of Technical Training for (More)
5/10/2010
New JBL Performance LS Series Loudspeaker Couple Aesthetic Form With Premium Sonic Function
ELKHART, Indiana — In what is now the custom home integration market’s most comprehensive line of high-performing, aesthetically pleasing and remarkably accessible loudspeakers, JBL today introduced the new JBL Performance LS Series of loudspeakers. The LS Series loudspeakers utilize state-of-the-art engineering and materials to deliver extraordinary sound quality, wrapped in an elegant, refined package with curved contours and tapered wood side panels, and beautifully crafted in a stunning high-gloss finish. The JBL LS Series is designed to give the home entertainment (More)
3/9/2010
Keith Yates Shares Nearly 30 Years Of Theater Design Experience At His Architectural Digest Home Design Show Seminar
ELKHART, Indiana – With nearly 30 years of experience as a theater designer and consultant, Keith Yates has earned a reputation as one of the most creative and technically sophisticated theater designers in the world. He’s designed some of the world’s best known media rooms and concert halls, he has taught classes on psychoacoustics, and he has written dozens of magazine feature articles on how to optimize a media room’s immersive powers. Next week, at the Architectural Digest Home Design Show, Yates will be hosting an educational seminar on how to design a room to achi (More)
11/1/2009
New Amplifiers From JBL Synthesis Home Theater Deliver Lower Distortion, Better Transient Response And Wider Dynamic Range
ELKHART, Indiana — As part of its expanding JBL Synthesis® Home Theater System, JBL today introduced the new JBL Synthesis S7165, S5160 and S820 amplifiers. These new amplifiers represent intensely refined engineering and design, purposely crafted to minimize the number of components in the audio signal path. The result is lower distortion, better transient response and wider dynamic range than ever before, keeping the JBL Synthesis Home Theater System the reference standard of home theater performance.As with all Synthesis series amplifiers, the new S7165, S5160 and S820 (More)
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