CES 2019: Harman Kardon Debuts 'Citation Series' of Speakers With Upcoming AirPlay 2 Support

[MacRumors]

Harman Kardon has announced its latest series of smart home speakers, the "Citation Series," which combine various hardware designs with Google Assistant, an LCD touch screen, and Chromecast. Sometime in early 2019, the speakers will be updated with AirPlay 2 support, allowing users to wirelessly stream music from an iOS device, Apple TV, or HomePod by asking Siri.

Each speaker in the Citation Series has aluminum detailing paired with wool fabric that's available in Winter Grey or Classic Black color options. Customers can use the speakers individually or build a 5.1-channel surround sound system with multi-channel and multi-room abilities.

The Citation Series has Google Assistant built in, so users can stream music and ask questions by saying "Hey Google" nearby. This will also let them control Android-connected smart home products.

“Consumers increasingly look to their home entertainment systems to do more than just play music,” said Michael Mauser, President, Lifestyle Audio at HARMAN. “While features like voice control and multi-room streaming are becoming standard, the Harman Kardon Citation Series is anything but. The pairing of our unprecedented audio legacy and premium design with smart features and ease of use gives Citation the opportunity to truly transform the listening experience.”

There are numerous speakers in the Citation Series, including multiple countertop speakers, a soundbar, a subwoofer, a tower speaker, and more. These speakers are available to purchase now on Harman Kardon's website, starting at a price of $199.95 for a countertop speaker and rising to $2,499.95 for a pair of tower speakers.

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[DrJohnnyN]

Not as attractive as their clear speakers.

 

[Kanyay]

im prolly the only one who can afford these, and ill play my own music on them.

lit.

 

[ipedro]

I have a Harman Kardon Aura. It’s out away in storage since I got the HomePod. I’m still waiting for HK to update their firmware so that their AirPlay speakers can be updated to AirPlay 2.

 

[nutmac]

Not adding Dolby Atmos is a dealbreaker to me.