Harman Kardon GLA-55 speakers

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Anyone in the know (or even the average clueless Joe on the street) will definitely rate Harman Kardon as above average compared to the other speaker solutions out there in the market, and they have good reason to believe so. Harman Kardon’s latest foray into the world of speakers would comprise of the GLA-55 – a stylized multimedia focal point that boasts breathtaking beauty, impeccable sound technology and functionality. Anyone who brings a pair of this home won’t be disappointed, seeing that it comes with numerous proprietary technologies which will deliver the highest audio quality, featuring astonishing bass and clear accurate sound regardless of the direction. Touted to be the top of the class where 2.0 speaker systems are concerned, the GLA-55 will fit in nicely with home and office décor regardless of your home design.

The Harman Kardon GLA-55 speakers are more or less compatible with virtually all audio device which comes with an analog output, where these will include (but are not limited to) MP3 and CD players, desktop and laptop computers, satellite radio, portable media players and other home audio systems. The GLA-55 is able to handle just about any tune with aplomb while looking good doing it, featuring a bass reflex enclosure and custom copper tubing, Atlas woofers and the CMMD tweeters for that ear shattering experience. In order to keep up with the times, the GLA-55 also comes with DSP (digital signal processing) equalization, touch-sensitive volume controls and a fully visible audio engine and port that ought to set pulses racing.

Among the features available on the Harman Kardon GLA-55 include the following :-

  • Atlas AL and CMMD Transducers
  • Slipstream Port Design
  • COE (Computer Optimized Equalization)
  • OCT (Optimized Compression Topology)

There is only one ‘color’ so to speak to choose from, where it will be available in clear with chrome accents. Expect to fork out a cool $999.99 to have this thing of beauty in your living room this Christmas.

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Harman Kardon Has the Balls to Charge $1,000 for 2.0 Computer Speaker [Speakers] | TechBlogs Today Says: December 7, 2009 at 10:53 am

[...] Look, it’s nice and all that you’ve got Atlas woofers and CMMD tweeters and DSP equalization, but seriously, Harman Kardon? You’re going to charge a thousand dollars for speakers with no subwoofer? To you I say good day, sir! [BusinessWire via Coolest Gadgets] [...]

Harman Kardon Has the Balls to Charge $1,000 for 2.0 Computer Speakers [Speakers] « Gadgets Club Says: December 7, 2009 at 12:12 pm

[...] Look, it’s nice and all that you’ve got Atlas woofers and CMMD tweeters and DSP equalization, but seriously, Harman Kardon? You’re going to charge a thousand dollars for speakers with no subwoofer? To you I say good day, sir! [BusinessWire via Coolest Gadgets] [...]

Harman Kardon Has The Balls To Charge $US1,000 For 2.0 Computer Speaker | Gizmodo Australia Says: December 7, 2009 at 1:17 pm

[...] a thousand dollars for speakers with no subwoofer? To you I say good day, sir! [BusinessWire via Coolest Gadgets] [...]

Greenhoof » Blog Archive » I promise you no set of subwooferless speakers is worth $1,000 Says: December 7, 2009 at 1:46 pm

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Woot Says: December 7, 2009 at 6:51 pm

It’s funny because they are called GLA55 speakers and they look like GLASS speakers. The creators are looking out for 1337s everywhere. Nice.

Harman Kardon GLA-55 Speakers | Geeky Gadgets Says: December 8, 2009 at 3:26 am

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Glass Speakers : Harman Kardon GLA-55 Speakers | Interior Design, Decorating, Furniture, Architecture, Home & House Design Magazine Says: December 9, 2009 at 10:09 am

[...] Glass Speakers : Harman Kardon GLA-55 Speakers Share | If you are looking for a pair of multimedia speakers to complement a modern & minimalist decor then the Harman Kardon GLA-55 2.0-Powered Loudspeaker System is aiming for both style and quality. The Harman Kardon GLA-55 provides the highest audio quality, with smooth bass and clear sound in any direction, ideal for desktop computers, MP3 players, and even some home entertainment systems. The crystal-clear, diamond-like GLA-55 consists of a pair of 2.0 speakers with bass reflex enclosure, Atlas woofers, and CMMD tweeters, delivering a powerfully tuned digital audio.  Its volume controls are touch-sensitive for an easy user experience. The speakers emit 110 Watts of sound with a tweeter that provides a silky smooth sound up to 20kHz. You can have this amazing crystal design in your living room this Christmas from Amazon. – Via – CG [...]

Shag Carpet of Pearls » Blog Archive » Glass Speakers : Harman Kardon GLA-55 Speakers Says: December 9, 2009 at 11:05 am

[...] If you are looking for a pair of multimedia speakers to complement a modern & minimalist decor then the Harman Kardon GLA-55 2.0-Powered Loudspeaker System is aiming for both style and quality. The Harman Kardon GLA-55 provides the highest audio quality, with smooth bass and clear sound in any direction, ideal for desktop computers, MP3 players, and even some home entertainment systems. The crystal-clear, diamond-like GLA-55 consists of a pair of 2.0 speakers with bass reflex enclosure, Atlas woofers, and CMMD tweeters, delivering a powerfully tuned digital audio.  Its volume controls are touch-sensitive for an easy user experience. The speakers emit 110 Watts of sound with a tweeter that provides a silky smooth sound up to 20kHz. You can have this amazing crystal design in your living room this Christmas from Amazon. – Via – CG [...]

Glass Speakers : Harman Kardon GLA-55 Speakers | Tekno Home Design and Decoration Says: December 9, 2009 at 2:08 pm

[...] If you are looking for a pair of multimedia speakers to complement a modern & minimalist decor then the Harman Kardon GLA-55 2.0-Powered Loudspeaker System is aiming for both style and quality. The Harman Kardon GLA-55 provides the highest audio quality, with smooth bass and clear sound in any direction, ideal for desktop computers, MP3 players, and even some home entertainment systems. The crystal-clear, diamond-like GLA-55 consists of a pair of 2.0 speakers with bass reflex enclosure, Atlas woofers, and CMMD tweeters, delivering a powerfully tuned digital audio.  Its volume controls are touch-sensitive for an easy user experience. The speakers emit 110 Watts of sound with a tweeter that provides a silky smooth sound up to 20kHz. You can have this amazing crystal design in your living room this Christmas from Amazon. – Via – CG [...]

Have to get these! Harman Kardon GLA-55 Speakers! | Steven Macintyre Says: January 10, 2010 at 10:00 am

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