{"id":136044,"date":"2021-09-06T14:15:52","date_gmt":"2021-09-06T13:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=136044"},"modified":"2021-09-06T14:15:52","modified_gmt":"2021-09-06T13:15:52","slug":"harman-kardon-radiance-2400-constant-beamwidth-sound-chromecast-and-airplay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/speakers\/harman-kardon-radiance-2400-constant-beamwidth-sound-chromecast-and-airplay\/","title":{"rendered":"Harman Kardon Radiance 2400: Constant Beamwidth sound, Chromecast and AirPlay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Harman Kardon Radiance 2400 &#8211; system in 2.1 configuration or just trifonik.\u00a0A pair of ultra-thin (5 cm wide and 6 cm deep) floor speakers with a height of 1.8 m are used as front satellites. Inside each there is a row of specially calibrated 1.25-inch broadband speakers &#8211; that's where such dimensions come from.<\/p>\n<p>The system supports Constant Beamwidth technology, originally patented by Harman for professional equipment.\u00a0This is a special radiation pattern setting designed to provide the same sound to all listeners in the room.\u00a0Harman claims that Radiance 2400 owners will no longer have to search for the \u201clistening sweet spot\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/fb3ad7a-12d8-4ed6-8f7e-de74cb4f5738.jpg\" width=\"824\" height=\"1082\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the base of each satellite are wireless receivers, digital converters and amplifiers, complemented by Harman Digital Loop Amplifier technology.\u00a0It is designed to compensate for the disadvantages of class D amplification. At low frequencies, an active 200-watt 10-inch subwoofer operates.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The signals for the acoustics are generated by the Harman Kardon Radiance digital hub.\u00a0In fact, it is a wireless preamplifier with connectors for connecting audio sources.\u00a0In addition, it supports Chromecast and AirPlay, that is, it is capable of being completely independent.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/9badd68-546f-4a46-b04e-b006a404ae78.jpg\" width=\"648\" height=\"1600\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In addition to applications for streaming audio, the digital hub can be controlled via a built-in LCD display, a complete remote control with a Bluetooth connection, or from a smartphone.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this year, the Radiance 2400 was awarded Best of Innovation at CES 2021 in the High-Performance Home Audio or Video category, but will be available from October.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/81a7ff0-6059-46e9-880e-c9fd8c1c291a.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"828\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Harman Kardon Radiance kit will cost \u00a3 4,000 in the UK.<\/p>\n<!-- FeedbackWP Plugin --><div        class=\"rmp-widgets-container rmp-wp-plugin rmp-main-container js-rmp-widgets-container js-rmp-widgets-container--136044 \"        data-post-id=\"136044\">        <!-- Rating widget -->    <div class=\"rmp-rating-widget js-rmp-rating-widget\" role=\"group\" aria-labelledby=\"rmp-title-136044\">                    <p class=\"rmp-heading rmp-heading--title\" id=\"rmp-title-136044\">                Rate this product            <\/p>                        <div class=\"rmp-rating-widget__icons\">            <ul class=\"rmp-rating-widget__icons-list js-rmp-rating-icons-list\" 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