HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE:HAR), today announced the availability of new wireless headphones, the K 840 KL, which provide a best-in-class, cordless listening experience for consumers with an on-the-go lifestyle. Audiophiles and music lovers can now lose themselves in rich, pristine sound on the go with a brand-new pair of wireless headphones that can be played further wirelessly and with longer battery power than any other wireless competitors. The K 840 KL feature Kleer^® wireless technology, which streams lossless CD-quality sound over the air from an iPod or iPhone, or any other music player.

The K 840 KL delivers pure, uncompressed 16-bit stereo audio over a robust 2.4 GHz radio link so listeners can hear the intricacies of their music, with virtually no interference. With these wireless mini on-ear headphones, music lovers can move up to 20 metres from the audio source and still have a high-quality sound experience. The K 840 KL also feature an extended battery life that recharges quickly to give listeners more playback time, less downtime and up to two weeks of normal usage.

The K 840 KL is design, sound engineering and wireless technology at its finest’, said Thijs Linthorst, general manager, HARMAN International EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Asia), Russia and India. ’This product is truly the cream of the crop when it comes to a pair of wireless headphones boasting the highest standard of sound quality with the most elegant, intuitive design.

The K 840 KL mini on-ear headphones have a proprietary 3D-Axis² folding headband which doesn’t compromise a comfortable fit for hours of use.

Availability
The AKG K 840 KL mini headphones will be available in October 2010 and will cost: €349. For more information, please visit www.akg.com.

AKG K 840 KL Features

Kleer wireless technology features CD-quality sound with uncompressed 16-bit, 44.1kHz audio reproduction

Extended battery life of up to two weeks between charges with normal use

Extended operating range offers more freedom of movement, working up to 20 metres from the audio source

Comfortable fit allows for hours of continuous use with no pinching or ear fatigue

Passive noise reduction effectively seals out most ambient sounds for undisturbed listening

3D-Axis² headband folds to fit into a compact, hard carrying case for easy portability

Volume controls on ear cup limit the need to interact with the source device

For more information contact:

Susanne Willerup
susanne.willerup@harman.com
+45 26 40 26 41

For product information contact:

Denmark
Søren Majlund
soren.majlund@harman.com
+45 40 63 24 34

Sweden
Joakim Malm
joakim.malm@harman.com
+46 (0)70 430 49 44

Norway
Frank Bruun
Frank@Harman-neby.no
+ 47 90 05 12 26

Finland
Peter Winqvist
peter.winqvist@harman.com
+358 405 371 072