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Harman Kardon SB 26 Powered home theater sound bar with wireless subwoofer and Bluetooth®

Item # 532SB26

"OK, action!" As the actors dive into the scene, the director closely monitors their performance.

"OK, action!" As the actors dive into the scene, the director closely monitors their performance.

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Item # 532SB26

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About the Harman Kardon SB 26

David Brown

Not with a bang, but a whimper

"OK, action!" As the actors dive into the scene, the director closely monitors their performance. Every nuance is carefully examined to make sure nothing betrays the story being told or the characters who tell it. Once filming has wrapped, hours will be spent in post-production tweaking the look and sound of every scene. Eventually, the finished work will play in living rooms across the country, where it will sadly be mangled by those miniscule speakers built into the sides of your HDTV. What a waste.

Not with a bang, but a whimper

"OK, action!" As the actors dive into the scene, the director closely monitors their performance. Every nuance is carefully examined to make sure nothing betrays the story being told or the characters who tell it. Once filming has wrapped, hours will be spent in post-production tweaking the look and sound of every scene. Eventually, the finished work will play in living rooms across the country, where it will sadly be mangled by those miniscule speakers built into the sides of your HDTV. What a waste.

Give this story a happy ending

But you can do something about it. You can get the Harman Kardon SB 26 and recapture the director's original vision. This attractive sound bar and wireless subwoofer work together to bring movies and TV shows into your home the way they were meant to be experienced: with explosive sound effects, clear dialogue, detailed music scores, and enough volume to fill large rooms. Rest the bar on your TV stand or mount it on the wall with the included hardware. A single cable from your TV can get you up and running, so you never have to rely on those underwhelming, overmatched TV speakers again.

Discover the bass you've been missing

Your TV's speakers are not only small, they're ill-equipped to deliver the low frequencies that add depth and power to movie and TV soundtracks. That's where the SB 26's wireless subwoofer comes in. With a 10-inch down-firing driver and wireless connectivity to the bar, you can place it virtually anywhere it your room. Worried about too much bass dominating the sound? Dial down the sub's volume with the included remote.

HDMI and Bluetooth connections

The SB 26 isn't just for movies and shows. Connect your Blu-ray player to one of the sound bar's two HDMI inputs and play your CDs or concert Blu-ray discs through this system. The bar's HDMI output lets you take advantage of this system's on-screen guide, so you can easily view system settings like virtual surround listening mode or Harman Volume to keep commercials from playing too loudly. The SB 26 also features Bluetooth connectivity for wireless music streaming. Pair your smartphone, tablet, or computer to the bar and instantly play music stored on your device or in the cloud.

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Product highlights:

    Sound bar:
    • 30 watts x 2 (RMS power)
    • dual two-way driver system, each with a 1" dome tweeter and two 3" midrange drivers
    • built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from compatible smartphones, tablets, and computers
    • listen in stereo or virtual surround sound mode
    • built-in Dolby Digital decoding
    • Harman Volume helps keep listening levels consistent across drastic volume shifts such as during commercials
    • learns your TV remote's commands for single-remote use
    • EQ switch to optimize bar for wall or table placement
    • wall mounting brackets included
    • includes IR repeater to extend TV's infrared reception for use with TV remote
    • HDMI switching: 2 in, 1 out (one HDMI cable included)
    • optical digital audio input (cable included)
    • analog stereo RCA input (miniplug-to-RCA cable included)
    • 36-3/16"W x 4-5/16"H x 3-1/2"D
    • weight: 7.9 lbs.
    Subwoofer:
    • 100-watt built-in amplifier
    • 10" down-firing woofer
    • connects wirelessly to sound bar for easy placement
    • adjustable crossover for seamless blending with the sound bar
    • volume control via included remote
    • bass-reflex (ported) cabinet design
    • weight: 20.7 lbs.
    • 12-5/8"W x 14-5/16"H x 14-3/8"D
    General:
    • on-screen display allows you to view settings and options on your TV (requires HDMI connection)
    • system frequency response 38-22,000 Hz
    • warranty: 1 year (electronics), 5 years (speakers)
    • MFR # SB26AM

    No A/V receiver required.

    What's in the box:

    • Active soundbar speaker
    • Wireless powered sub
    • AC power adapter (w/ attached 4' DC cord)
    • Two 59" AC power cords
    • Remote control (CR2025 battery installed)
    • 40" HDMI cable
    • 39" Optical digital cable
    • 46" Stereo minijack-to-RCA cable
    • 41" IR repeater cable
    • 2 Wall-brackets
    • 2 Self-adhesive rubber pads
    • Quick-Start Guide
    • Important Safety Instructions

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    More details on the Harman Kardon SB 26

    Stacey B.

    Features & specs

    General
    Design Bar
    Amplification Self-powered
    Separate Subwoofer Yes
    Wireless Surrounds ---
    Number Of Channels 2.1
    Surround Formats
    Dolby Digital Yes
    DTS No
    Dolby Atmos No
    DTS:X No
    Audio Enhancements
    Dialogue Enhancement No
    Auto Volume No
    Night Mode ---
    Virtual Surround Harman Display Surround
    Room Correction No
    Audio Connections
    Optical Digital Inputs 1
    Coaxial Digital Inputs None
    HDMI ARC Input Yes
    HDMI eARC Input No
    3.5mm Stereo Analog Inputs 1
    RCA Stereo Analog Inputs None
    USB Type-A Input No
    Subwoofer Output Wireless
    Audio Specs
    Tweeter 1" Dome (2)
    Midrange 3" Cone (4)
    Woofer None
    Subwoofer Driver 10" cone
    Enclosure Sealed (bar)/Ported (sub)
    System Frequency Response 38-22k Hz
    Sound Bar RMS Power 60
    Subwoofer RMS Power 100
    Video Connections
    HDMI Inputs 2
    HDMI Outputs 1
    Video Specs
    HDMI Version 1.4
    HDMI Video Pass-through Resolution 1080p
    HDR Video Compatible ---
    Control
    Includes Remote Yes
    Voice Control No
    Control by App Apple iOS, Android
    HDMI CEC No
    Remote IR Passthrough Yes
    Learns TV Remote Yes
    Audio Streaming
    Bluetooth Connectivity Built-in
    Bluetooth Audio Playback Yes
    Bluetooth Transmitter Mode No
    Online Music Sources ---
    Apple AirPlay No
    Chromecast built-in No
    Amazon Music ---
    Apple Music ---
    Pandora ---
    SiriusXM ---
    Spotify ---
    TIDAL ---
    TuneIn ---
    YouTube Music ---
    Files on Your Network No
    Wi-Fi Networking
    Built-in Wi-Fi Version None
    Bands N/A
    Other Info
    Wall-mountable Yes
    Mounting Bracket Included Yes
    Sound Bar Size (inches) 4-5/16H x 36-3/16W x 3-1/2D
    Sound Bar Weight 7.9 lbs
    Subwoofer Size (inches) 14-5/16H x 12-5/8W x 14-3/8D
    Subwoofer Weight 20.7 lbs
    Speaker Parts Warranty 5 Years
    Speaker Labor Warranty 5 Years
    Amplifier Parts Warranty 1 Year
    Amplifier Labor Warranty 1 Year
    The Harman Kardon SB 26 replaces these items:

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    Features

    Harman/Kardon Home Theater Soundbar System: The Harman/Kardon SB 26 Home Theater Soundbar System offers a simpler alternative to your typical 5.1ch home theater speaker system. Not every room can accommodate five speakers and a subwoofer; and not everyone wants to deal with hooking up rear surround speakers. The Harman/Kardon SB 26 is a two-piece home theater system with an amplified soundbar speaker that connects directly to your TV/Blu-ray player/Satellite/Cable Box, and a wireless powered subwoofer that can be placed anywhere in your room. The SB 26 Home Theater Soundbar System delivers true Harman/Kardon sound, whether you are listening to music or watching a movie.

    • Active Soundbar Speaker: The Harman/Kardon SB 26 active soundbar speaker houses left & right 2-way speaker modules with a built-in amplifier. The soundbar includes 2-way, dual-driver left & right speaker modules, each with two 3" midrange drivers and a 1" dome-tweeter. The active soundbar is powered by a 30W x 2ch amplifier. Thanks to digital signal processing (DSP) with Harman Display Surround technology, the soundbar works in tandem with the included wireless powered subwoofer to provide a complete surround-sound experience. The SB 16 soundbar speaker is designed to fit elegantly in front of or below your flat-panel TV. The H/K SB 26 simply offers HDMI audio/video, analog audio, and digital audio connectivity.
    • Wireless Powered Subwoofer: The SB 26's wireless powered subwoofer offers you simplicity in terms of hookup & flexibility in terms of placement. The powered subwoofer receives its signal from the soundbar speaker via wireless technology, so you can place it anywhere in your room without having to run any wires. With a 10" woofer and built-in 100W amplifier, the wireless powered subwoofer delivers powerful bass performance when combined with the system's soundbar speaker. And thanks to a bass-reflex enclosure (with rear-firing port), you can also expect more realistic bass performance and higher bass output, since the subwoofer fires downward against the floor instead of against surrounding walls. The following controls are found on the wireless powered subwoofer.
      • Subwoofer Level: Use this level control to balance the subwoofer's volume with that of the soundbar.
      • Low Pass Crossover: An adjustable subwoofer crossover lets you achieve a smooth transition of bass between the subwoofer and the soundbar for a variety of different rooms and subwoofer locations.
      • Phase Switch: The Phase switch lets you fine-tune bass performance to your listening environment and taste.
      • Auto Turn-On/Off: The subwoofer will automatically turn itself on when it receives an audio signal, and it will return to the Standby mode when it has received no audio signal for 15 minutes.

    Harman Display Surround + Dolby Digital Decoding: Drawing from Harman expertise in movie theater audio, the SB 26 lets you add cinema sound without adding multiple speakers. Employing proprietary Harman Display Surround technology, it creates a virtual surround-sound experience for multiple listeners from a two-piece soundbar/sub system. The Harman/Kardon SB 26 can also decode Dolby Digital soundtracks via HDMI and optical digital connectivity, which eliminates conversion stages that reduce sound quality. You can choose from two Harman Display Surround modes.

    • Virtual Surround: The Harman/Kardon SB 26 provides a rich, full-bodied theatrical experience with only two speakers (soundbar & subwoofer). The SB 26 produces a virtual surround-sound experience for anyone sitting in front of the soundbar speaker system, without the need for extra rear surround speakers.
    • Two-Channel Stereo: The two-channel stereo mode is designed for traditional stereo playback when listening to your music or news programs.
    Note: To get the best audio performance out of the SB 26 system, it's recommended that you switch off the sound coming from your TV's loudspeakers.

    Variety of Connection Methods: The Harman/Kardon SB 26 soundbar speaker system offers HDMI (v1.4), analog (3.5mm), digital (optical), and Bluetooth (A2DP) connectivity.

    • HDMI (v1.4) Connectivity: With dual HDMI inputs, the Harman/Kardon SB 26 provides convenient connection for multiple HDMI source components; such as your Satellite/Cable box and Blu-ray player. It also includes one HDMI output with Audio Return Channel (ARC), which sends the TV sound back to the soundbar. This setup simplifies switching and makes the system easier to use.
    • Analog + Digital Audio Inputs: The Harman/Kardon SB 26 features both analog (minijack) & digital (optical) inputs to connect your flat-panel TV and a Blu-ray/DVD player, or satellite/cable box to the system.
    • Bluetooth Audio Streaming: The Harman/Kardon SB 26 soundbar speaker supports Bluetooth (v.2.1+EDR) A2DP wireless audio streaming. This allows you to stream stored music and music apps from your Bluetooth-enabled device (such as your Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/table, or computer/laptop) to the SB 26 soundbar speaker system. You will continue to navigate your music and view song/artist information from your Bluetooth-enabled device. This unit pairs with your Bluetooth-enabled device with a single press of a button. Once paired, the SB 26 will automatically re-connect with your device when in wireless range (up to 33').

    Harman Volume: Harman Volume helps you maintain the same volume level, no matter what you're watching; be it a film, TV show, or TV commercial.

    On-Screen Display: The on-screen display (via HDMI) lets you control functions of the SB 26 soundbar speaker visually on your flat-panel TV. The on-screen display does not support song/artist information.

    Remote Control: The Harman/Kardon SB 26 soundbar speaker system comes with an IR remote control, can be programmed to respond your TV's remote, and offers a free remote app for Apple iOS/Android devices.

    • IR Remote Control: The Harman/Kardon SB 26 comes with a credit card-sized IR remote for wireless operation. However, you can program the soundbar so it will respond to your TV remote's power off, mute, volume up/down, and source commands. This programming lets you control your whole home theater system with a single remote. In case the soundbar is blocking your television's IR receiver, insert the included IR repeater into the back of the soundbar and place it in front of the IR receiver of the television.
    • Harman Kardon Remote App: Downloading the free Harman/Kardon Remote app from the iTunes App store onto your Apple iOS (5.0+) device or from the Google Play Store onto your Android (2.2+) device lets you control the SB 26 soundbar speaker system from your smartphone or tablet device. You'll also be able to control your Apple iOS or Android device's stored music from the Harman/Kardon Remote app.
      • Source Selection: You'll be able to access and select all of the SB 26 speaker system's source inputs (HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI TV, Optical, Aux, or Bluetooth) through your Apple iOS or Android device with the Harmon/Kardon Remote app installed.
      • Audio Settings: You have control of the SB 26 speaker system's Volume, Sub Level, Harman Volume, and Harman Display Surround Modes through the Harman/Kardon Remote app and your Apple iOS/Android device.
      • Music Control: You can control all the music you have stored on your compatible Apple iOS/Android device through the Harman/Kardon Remote app. You'll be able to search your music by Song, Artist, Album, Playlist, and Genre. You also get basic playback functions such as Play/Pause, Previous/Next Track, Fast Forward/Rewind, and Repeat/Random. To access music apps, you'll need to exit the Harman/Kardon Remote app and select your desired music app on your iOS or Android device.

    Mounting Options: You can place the SB 26 soundbar speaker on a shelf or tabletop, or wall-mount it with the included brackets. A dual-position equalization feature optimizes the soundbar's performance for either location, so you can mount it where you choose without compromising sound quality. Because the system's powered subwoofer is wireless, you can position it any where in the room (within 25').

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    Customer Q&A

    1 question already asked

    Q
    How does the SB 26 compare to the SB 30 model?
    jose  Dec 12, 2013
    2 answers
    A
    I haven't sound tested the SB 30, so unknown.
    kevin  Jan 03, 2014
    A
    Thanks for your question Jose. It doesn't look like we've gotten feedback from other customers, so I wanted to let you know that the SB 30 is now discontinued and no longer available. If you would like to get some comparison information on the two units I would recommend contacting an Advisor by phone or online chat. They'll be able to give you information on the differences between the two units.
    jeff  Dec 14, 2013 (Staff)

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