Harman Kardon "Aura Studio 5 Wi-Fi" Premium Model with Wi-Fi Functionality for a High-Quality Spatial Experience, Newly Released

Harman International Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Takuma Kuwahara) will release the "Aura Studio 5 Wi-Fi," an omnidirectional wireless home speaker with newly built-in Wi-Fi functionality, on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from the audio brand "Harman Kardon," beloved by music fans worldwide for its fusion of superior acoustic technology and sophisticated design. Harman Kardon is a premium audio brand that achieves exquisite sound experiences through 50 years of accumulated acoustic technology, while realizing simple, uncluttered aesthetics with carefully selected materials. Its consistent high design quality has earned it world-class acclaim, including its iconic speaker system "SoundSticks" series being selected as a permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. This model is a premium version of the popular "Aura Studio" series' "Aura Studio 5," now equipped with Wi-Fi wireless functionality, enabling even higher quality sound and a superior spatial experience. The base model "Aura Studio 5" adopted the unique "Constant Sound Field" technology, allowing users to enjoy high-quality sound anywhere in the room by spreading sound throughout. It also features a new dedicated tweeter for the center channel, enhancing clarity and sound dispersion for superior sound performance. Furthermore, by incorporating Wi-Fi functionality, this model now supports high-resolution streaming, enabling even higher quality music playback. In addition, the existing popular lighting themes are augmented with a new "Nebula" pattern unique to this model. With seven lighting themes, you can create a comfortable atmosphere to match your room or mood. The "Harman Kardon ONE" app allows for easy operation of detailed settings such as brightness and lighting patterns. Ambient sounds tailored to the themes can also be played. **Product Highlights** ● Built-in Wi-Fi enables high-resolution streaming playback for even higher quality music enjoyment. ● Expansive sound through unique "Constant Sound Field" technology. ● Newly equipped tweeter for the center channel enhances sound clarity and provides 360-degree sound design that spreads sound in all directions. ● A new "Nebula" pattern, inspired by nebulae, has been added to the six existing lighting patterns, exclusive to this model. ● Abundant ambient sounds can be freely customized and played via the app. ● Can be linked with AuracastTM-compatible Harman Kardon products and JBL speakers for simultaneous multi-speaker music playback. ● Audio and lighting settings can be easily operated from the "Harman Kardon ONE" app. **Product Appearance**