Beauty, in its finest key
A striking combination of power, precision and style. Jennifer Lopez and Harman Kardon present the new BDS home audio entertainment system with 3D Blu-ray™ Disk playback and wireless streaming technology. Bring your home entertainment experience to a higher level.
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WHY HARMAN KARDON BDS?
The new BDS series provides uncompromised performance without all the clutter of components and cables. The compact, all-in-one systems seamlessly integrate with your flat-panel video display and thoroughly transform your home entertainment experience.The systems include a flexible 3D Blu-ray Disc™ player for playback of 3-D Blu-ray Disc, DVD, CD-R and MP3 formats, and an FM radio tuner, all easily controlled with a single remote control. Bluetooth® wireless streaming, USB front-panel input, access to online streaming services, combined with award-winning, powerful Harman Kardon loudspeakers deliver a riveting, fully immersive soundscape. Equipped with Dolby® Digital and DTS® audio decoding, the system reproduces movies and music from online sources, Apple mobile devices, and virtually any other source. It also has an intuitive on-screen menu to make setting up and using the system easy – even for novices. What’s more, its high-tech HDMI Audio Return Channel feature simplifies the delivery of sound from your TV to the speakers.
BDS TECHNOLOGY
Think of the BDS as small but mighty. This powerful home theatre system won’t take up much space in your home but will deliver room–filling surround sound and enchanting visuals.
BDS systems let you stream entertainment from the YouTube and Picasa on-line services. Enjoy movies, videos and music from the cloud with audio quality that computers and portable devices can’t touch.
The system’s EzSet/EQ technology automatically calibrates audio signals for the best audio performance in your living room.
The three HDMI 1.4a inputs and one HDMI 1.4a output act as multimedia hub, minimizing the cables leading to your TV to one. The Audio Return Channel let’s you listen to your TV audio through the home theatre speakers instead of the TV speakers, enjoying great sound.
The subwoofer trigger makes the BDS more eco–friendly. Once the BDS unit is being turned on the subwoofer also switches on automatically. Once turned off the subwoofer switches into sleeping mode.
3D Blu-Ray Home Theatre Specification overview
| Model | BDS 375 | BDS 477 | BDS 775 | BDS 773 | BDS 877 |
| Description | 2.1-channel integrated home theatre system | 2.1-channel integrated home theatre system | 3.1-channel integrated home theatre system |
5.1-channel integrated home theatre system | 5.1-channel integrated home theatre system |
Audio Features
| Channel configuration | 2.1 | 2.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Continuous average power (stereo) | 65W x 2 | 65W x 2 | 65W x 2 | 65W x 2 | 65W x 2 |
| Multichannel power | — | — | 65W per channel |
65W per channel |
65W per channel |
| Amplifier type | Digital | Digital | Digital | Digital | Digital |
| THD @ impedance | 0.1% @ 6 ohms | 0.1% @ 6 ohms | 0.1% @ 6 ohms | 0.1% @ 6 ohms | 0.1% @ 6 ohms |
| Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A) | 90dB | 90dB | 90dB | 90dB | 90dB |
| Audio modes | Dolby Virtual Stereo, Stereo | Dolby Virtual Stereo, Stereo | Original*, Dolby Virtual Stereo, Dolby PLII, Stereo | Original*, Dolby Virtual Stereo, Dolby PLII, Stereo | Original*, Dolby Virtual Stereo, Dolby PLII, Stereo |
| Headphone modes | Harman headphone, Stereo | Harman headphone, Stereo | Harman headphone, Stereo | Harman headphone, Stereo | Harman headphone, Stereo |
| Lip-sync delay (for analogue inputs) |
Connection Features
| Analogue audio inputs | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Digital audio inputs (coaxial/optical) | 1 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 / 0 |
| HDMI output | v.1.4a with 3-D and 30/36-bit Deep Colour, Audio Return Channel (ARC) |
v.1.4a with 3-D and 30/36-bit Deep Colour, Audio Return Channel (ARC) |
v.1.4a with 3-D and 30/36-bit Deep Colour, Audio Return Channel (ARC) |
v.1.4a with 3-D and 30/36-bit Deep Colour, Audio Return Channel (ARC) |
v.1.4a with 3-D and 30/36-bit Deep Colour, Audio Return Channel (ARC) |
| HDMI inputs | 3 (v.1.4a with 3-D) | 3 (v.1.4a with 3-D) | 3 (v.1.4a with 3-D) | 3 (v.1.4a with 3-D) | 3 (v.1.4a with 3-D) |
| Component video input | |||||
| BD-Live™ connection | |||||
| Front-panel USB port | |||||
| The Bridge IIIP connection | via front-panel USB | via front-panel USB | < via front-panel USB | via front-panel USB | via front-panel USB |
| Headphone connection | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Speaker connectors | Heavy-duty, gold-plated | Heavy-duty, gold-plated | Heavy-duty, gold-plated | Heavy-duty, gold-plated | Heavy-duty, gold-plated |
| Built-in Bluetooth | |||||
| Access to YouTube | |||||
| Access to Picasa | |||||
| Play local content through DLNA | |||||
| Built-in AirPlay | |||||
| iOS Direct via USB | |||||
| Companion app for control through smart devices |
Disc Player Features
| Supported disc sizes | 5" (12cm), 3" (8cm) | 5" (12cm), 3" (8cm) | 5" (12cm), 3" (8cm) | 5" (12cm), 3" (8cm) | 5" (12cm), 3" (8cm) |
| Supported disc formats | BD-Video, DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CDDA, CD-R/RW | BD-Video, DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CDDA, CD-R/RW | BD-Video, DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CDDA, CD-R/RW | BD-Video, DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CDDA, CD-R/RW | BD-Video, DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CDDA, CD-R/RW |
| Supported original audio formats | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Digital, DTS-HD™ High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Digital, DTS-HD™ High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Digital, DTS-HD™ High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Digital, DTS-HD™ High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Digital, DTS-HD™ High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio |
| Plays MP3 and WMA files | |||||
| Still-image format | JPEG | JPEG | JPEG | JPEG | JPEG |
| Frequency response | 20Hz – 20kHz ±0.5dB | 20Hz – 20kHz ±0.5dB | 20Hz – 20kHz ±0.5dB | 20Hz – 20kHz ±0.5dB | 20Hz – 20kHz ±0.5dB |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | –90dB (A-weighted) | –90dB (A-weighted) | –90dB (A-weighted) | –90dB (A-weighted) | –90dB (A-weighted) |
| Dynamic range (16-bit) | 90dB | 90dB | 90dB | 90dB | 90dB |
General features
| Remote control type | Pre-programmed/learning | Pre-programmed/learning | Pre-programmed/learning | Pre-programmed/learning | Pre-programmed/learning |
| On-screen menu w/screen saver | |||||
| Information display | Dot matrix | Dot matrix | Dot matrix | Dot matrix | Dot matrix |
| Playlist function | |||||
| 12V trigger output | |||||
| IR input | |||||
| Detachable IEC power cord | |||||
| Upgradable firmware | Internet, disc, usb | Internet, disc, usb | Internet, disc, usb | Internet, disc, usb | Internet, disc, usb |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 80mm x 400mm x 310mm |
80mm x 400mm x 310mm |
80mm x 400mm x 310mm |
80mm x 400mm x 310mm |
80mm x 400mm x 310mm |
| Weight | 3.5kg |
3.5kg |
3.5kg |
3.5kg |
3.5kg |
Satellite-Speaker Features
| Low-frequency transducer | 2 x 75mm cones | 2 x 75mm fat-panel | — | 75mm cone | 2 x 75mm fat-panel |
| High-frequency transducer | 13mm dome | 19mm CMMD Lite dome | — | 13mm dome | 19mm CMMD® Lite dome |
| Recommended power | 10 – 120 watts | 20 – 150 watts | — | 10 – 80 watts | 20 – 150 watts |
| Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 86dB | 83dB | — | 86dB | 83dB |
| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms | — | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 243mm x 100mm x 92mm | 299mm x 110mm x 88mm | — | 167mm x 100mm x 92mm | 299mm x 110mm x 88mm |
| Weight | 1kg | 1.5kg | — |
0.6kg | 1.5kg |
Centre-Speaker Features
| Low-frequency transducer | — | — | — | 2 x 75mm cones | 2 x 75mm fat-panel |
| High-frequency transducer | — | — | — | 13mm dome | 19mm CMMD® Lite dome |
| Recommended power | — | — | — | 10 – 120 watts | 20 – 150 watts |
| Impedance | — | — | — | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
| Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | — | — | — | 86dB | 83dB |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | — | — | — | 102mm x 241mm x 92mm | 110mm x 272mm x 88mm |
| Weight | — | — | — | 1kg | 1.5kg |
Soundbar Features
| Low-frequency transducers | |||||
| Left | — | — | 75mm cone | — | — |
| Right | — | — | 75mm cone | — | — |
| Centre | — | — | 2 x 75mm cones | — | — |
| High-frequency transducers | |||||
| Left | — | — | 19mm silk dome | — | — |
| Right | — | — | 19mm silk dome | — | — |
| Centre | — | — | 19mm silk dome | — | — |
| Recommended power | |||||
| Left and right | — | — | 60 watts (each) | — | — |
| Centre | — | — | 100 watts | — | — |
| Impedance | — | — | 8 ohms (each channel) | — | — |
| Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | — | — | 84dB (each channel) | — | — |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | — | — | 110mm x 920mm x 89mm | — | — |
| Weight | — | — | 3.67kg | — |
— |
Subwoofer features
| Low-frequency transducer | 200mm down-firing cone | 200mm down-firing cone | 200mm down-firing cone | 200mm down-firing cone | 200mm down-firing cone |
| Amplifier power | 200 watts | 200 watts | 200 watts | 200 watts | 200 watts |
| Frequency response | 45Hz – 200Hz (–6dB) | 45Hz – 200Hz (–6dB) | 45Hz – 200Hz (–6dB) | 45Hz – 200Hz (–6dB) | 45Hz – 200Hz (–6dB) |
| Controls | Volume, phase, bass boost | Volume, phase, bass boost | Volume, phase, bass boost | Volume, phase, bass boost | Volume, phase, bass boost |
| Auto turn-on and turn-off | |||||
| Power consumption | <0,5W (standby); 200W (max) | <1W (standby); 200W (max) | <0,5W (standby); 200W (max) | <1W (standby); 200W (max) | <1W (standby); 200W (max) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 353mm x 267mm x 267mm | 353mm x 267mm x 267mm | 353mm x 267mm x 267mm | 353mm x 267mm x 267mm | 353mm x 267mm x 267mm |
| Weight | 9kg | 9kg | 9kg | 9kg | 9kg |
| Model | BDS 370 | BDS 470 | BDS 670 | BDS 770 | BDS 870 |
| Description | 2.1-channel integrated home theatre system | 2.1-channel integrated home theatre system | 3.1-channel integrated home theatre system |
5.1-channel integrated home theatre system | 5.1-channel integrated home theatre system |
Audio Features
| Channel configuration | 2.1 | 2.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Continuous average power (stereo) | 65W x 2 | 65W x 2 | 65W x 2 | 65W x 2 | 65W x 2 |
| Multichannel power | — | — | 65W per channel |
65W per channel |
65W per channel |
| Amplifier type | Digital | Digital | Digital | Digital | Digital |
| THD @ impedance | 0.1% @ 6 ohms | 0.1% @ 6 ohms | 0.1% @ 6 ohms | 0.1% @ 6 ohms | 0.1% @ 6 ohms |
| Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A) | 90dB | 90dB | 90dB | 90dB | 90dB |
| Audio modes | Dolby Virtual Stereo, Stereo | Dolby Virtual Stereo, Stereo | Original*, Dolby Virtual Stereo, Dolby PLII, Stereo | Original*, Dolby Virtual Stereo, Dolby PLII, Stereo | Original*, Dolby Virtual Stereo, Dolby PLII, Stereo |
| Headphone modes | Harman headphone, Stereo | Harman headphone, Stereo | Harman headphone, Stereo | Harman headphone, Stereo | Harman headphone, Stereo |
| Lip-sync delay (for analogue inputs) |
Connection Features
| Analogue audio inputs | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Digital audio inputs (coaxial/optical) | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 |
| HDMI output | v.1.4a with 3-D and 30/36-bit Deep Colour | v.1.4a with 3-D and 30/36-bit Deep Colour | v.1.4a with 3-D and 30/36-bit Deep Colour | v.1.4a with 3-D and 30/36-bit Deep Colour | v.1.4a with 3-D and 30/36-bit Deep Colour |
| HDMI inputs | 3 (v.1.4a with 3-D) | 3 (v.1.4a with 3-D) | 3 (v.1.4a with 3-D) | 3 (v.1.4a with 3-D) | 3 (v.1.4a with 3-D) |
| Component video input | |||||
| BD-Live™ connection | |||||
| Front-panel USB port | |||||
| The Bridge IIIP connection | |||||
| Headphone connection | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Speaker connectors | Heavy-duty, gold-plated | Heavy-duty, gold-plated | Heavy-duty, gold-plated | Heavy-duty, gold-plated | Heavy-duty, gold-plated |
Disc Player Features
| Supported disc sizes | 5" (12cm), 3" (8cm) | 5" (12cm), 3" (8cm) | 5" (12cm), 3" (8cm) | 5" (12cm), 3" (8cm) | 5" (12cm), 3" (8cm) |
| Supported disc formats | BD-Video, DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CDDA, CD-R/RW | BD-Video, DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CDDA, CD-R/RW | BD-Video, DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CDDA, CD-R/RW | BD-Video, DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CDDA, CD-R/RW | BD-Video, DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CDDA, CD-R/RW |
| Supported original audio formats | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Digital, DTS-HD™ High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Digital, DTS-HD™ High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Digital, DTS-HD™ High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Digital, DTS-HD™ High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Digital, DTS-HD™ High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio |
| Plays MP3 and WMA files | |||||
| Still-image format | JPEG | JPEG | JPEG | JPEG | JPEG |
| Frequency response | 20Hz – 20kHz ±0.5dB | 20Hz – 20kHz ±0.5dB | 20Hz – 20kHz ±0.5dB | 20Hz – 20kHz ±0.5dB | 20Hz – 20kHz ±0.5dB |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | –90dB (A-weighted) | –90dB (A-weighted) | –90dB (A-weighted) | –90dB (A-weighted) | –90dB (A-weighted) |
| Dynamic range (16-bit) | 90dB | 90dB | 90dB | 90dB | 90dB |
General features
| Remote control type | Pre-programmed/learning | Pre-programmed/learning | Pre-programmed/learning | Pre-programmed/learning | Pre-programmed/learning |
| On-screen menu w/screen saver | |||||
| Information display | Dot matrix | Dot matrix | Dot matrix | Dot matrix | Dot matrix |
| Playlist function | |||||
| 12V trigger output | |||||
| IR input | |||||
| Detachable IEC power cord | |||||
| Upgradable firmware | |||||
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 102mm x 401mm x 260mm | 102mm x 401mm x 260mm | 102mm x 401mm x 260mm | 102mm x 401mm x 260mm | 102mm x 401mm x 260mm |
| Weight | 6.4kg | 6.4kg | 6.5kg | 6.5kg | 6.5kg |
Satellite-Speaker Features
| Low-frequency transducer | 2 x 75mm cones | 2 x 75mm fat-panel | — | 75mm cone | 2 x 75mm fat-panel |
| High-frequency transducer | 13mm dome | 19mm CMMD Lite dome | — | 13mm dome | 19mm CMMD® Lite dome |
| Recommended power | 10 – 120 watts | 20 – 150 watts | — | 10 – 80 watts | 20 – 150 watts |
| Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 86dB | 83dB | — | 86dB | 83dB |
| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms | — | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 243mm x 100mm x 92mm | 299mm x 110mm x 88mm | — | 167mm x 100mm x 92mm | 299mm x 110mm x 88mm |
| Weight | 1kg | 1.5kg | — |
0.6kg | 1.5kg |
Centre-Speaker Features
| Low-frequency transducer | — | — | — | 2 x 75mm cones | 2 x 75mm fat-panel |
| High-frequency transducer | — | — | — | 13mm dome | 19mm CMMD® Lite dome |
| Recommended power | — | — | — | 10 – 120 watts | 20 – 150 watts |
| Impedance | — | — | — | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
| Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | — | — | — | 86dB | 83dB |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | — | — | — | 102mm x 241mm x 92mm | 110mm x 272mm x 88mm |
| Weight | — | — | — | 1kg | 1.5kg |
Soundbar Features
| Low-frequency transducers | |||||
| Left | — | — | 75mm cone | — | — |
| Right | — | — | 75mm cone | — | — |
| Centre | — | — | 2 x 75mm cones | — | — |
| High-frequency transducers | |||||
| Left | — | — | 19mm silk dome | — | — |
| Right | — | — | 19mm silk dome | — | — |
| Centre | — | — | 19mm silk dome | — | — |
| Recommended power | |||||
| Left and right | — | — | 60 watts (each) | — | — |
| Centre | — | — | 100 watts | — | — |
| Impedance | — | — | 8 ohms (each channel) | — | — |
| Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | — | — | 84dB (each channel) | — | — |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | — | — | 110mm x 920mm x 89mm | — | — |
| Weight | — | — | 3.67kg | — |
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Subwoofer features
| Low-frequency transducer | 200mm down-firing cone | 200mm down-firing cone | 200mm down-firing cone | 200mm down-firing cone | 200mm down-firing cone |
| Amplifier power | 200 watts | 200 watts | 200 watts | 200 watts | 200 watts |
| Frequency response | 45Hz – 200Hz (–6dB) | 45Hz – 200Hz (–6dB) | 45Hz – 200Hz (–6dB) | 45Hz – 200Hz (–6dB) | 45Hz – 200Hz (–6dB) |
| Controls | Volume, phase, bass boost | Volume, phase, bass boost | Volume, phase, bass boost | Volume, phase, bass boost | Volume, phase, bass boost |
| Auto turn-on and turn-off | |||||
| Power consumption | <1W (standby); 200W (max) | <1W (standby); 200W (max) | <1W (standby); 200W (max) | <1W (standby); 200W (max) | <1W (standby); 200W (max) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 353mm x 267mm x 267mm | 353mm x 267mm x 267mm | 353mm x 267mm x 267mm | 353mm x 267mm x 267mm | 353mm x 267mm x 267mm |
| Weight | 9kg | 9kg | 9kg | 9kg | 9kg |