Harman Kardon vs. Other TV Sound Systems: A Comparative Review

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1 - Brand reputation

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2 - Speaker configuration

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3 - Power output

[{"selector":"#anim-c774d771-dc29-4db7-ac7c-3dbacba60c8a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-079294aa-5e0d-402b-ad1c-ff917949dad2","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a696e55f-e5f9-4016-8242-50363c10d697","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-116.609%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ca684837-e32c-46c8-b7e6-a9de9bad2cb0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7bcbe964-7578-47aa-b29d-2057c8dec55a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.18988%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-789d87ff-02a4-4042-9237-59025563c768","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8679baf9-59ae-4029-8535-37fb08aac48c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 630.15931%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":700,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The 60 Watt output of the Harman Kardon system is significantly higher than many standard TV audio setups. This increased power allows for louder, clearer sound with less distortion at high volumes. Credits: Haier India

4 - Audio technologies

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5 - Audio processing

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6 - Integration

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7 - Price point

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8 - Customization

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