HARMAN’s AKG By TIËSTO Headphones Earn Coveted Red Dot Product Design Award

VIENNA, Austria – Introduced in 2012, HARMAN’s AKG-by-TIËSTO headphones have taken the DJ market by storm. The collaboration between AKG and world-famous DJ and producer TIËSTO brought the popular artist into the design stages of the headphones to specifically map out his perfect piece for sold-out live performances. With TIËSTO’s input and stamp of approval, the full line of TIËSTO headphones recently earned the internationally acclaimed Red Dot-label recognition for product design in 2013.

The internationally recognized Red Dot symbol is awarded to the finest in technology and is only attributed to product from companies that accentuate excellent design and long-term quality.

“The Red Dot recognition for our best-selling AKG-by-TIËSTO headphones underscores the decades of quality and reliability producers, DJs and music enthusiasts expect from our legendary products,” stated Thomas Stubics, Product Marketing Manager, AKG. “Red Dot is synonymous with leading products in numerous industries and to have the AKG-by-TIËSTO headphones marked with its symbol validates our position that our world-class, multi-purpose headphones provide an all-encompassing quality for the music industry.”

K267 TIËSTO offers an over-ear, closed-back design, with an oversized low resonance driver, providing a higher SPL, while still maintaining a matched low frequency bass response. Its user-adjustable bass boost keeps sound neutral or maximizes deeper sub-bass frequencies when prompted. With high-quality materials and superior workmanship, K267’s sound quality raises the bar for the professional DJ with the best performance without compromise. K267’s Dual Plug-In feature allows the user to attach the cable to either side for maximum comfort. In addition, each set boasts 3D-Axis folding mechanisms for optimum fitting and flat storage.

K167 TIËSTO is an over-ear, closed-back design for high comfort and maximum noise rejection. Suitable for multiple applications, from the stage to the studio, DJs and music enthusiasts will enjoy the stunning design and impressive sound quality, even in loud environments. Its 40mm driver allows for higher sound pressure levels, while its roadworthy design provides maximum reliability.

K67 TIËSTO’s on-ear design is ideal for the perfect sound on the go. They are designed for a wide range of applications from live sound to studio work. The compact design delivers convincing and powerful sound wherever necessary, even outdoors.

For more information about AKG, please visit http://www.akg.com and http://www.youtube.com/AKGacoustics. For more information on the reddot design award, please visit en.red-dot.org.

HARMAN (www.HARMAN.com) designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of audio, lighting and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer, and professional markets. It is a recognized world leader across its customer segments with premium brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, and Mark Levinson®, and leading-edge connectivity, safety and audio technologies. The company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with Harman audio and infotainment systems. Harman has a workforce of about 14,300 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $4.4 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.

Tiësto has transcended musical genres to create a global “Tiësto” brand. His achievements include: a Grammy nomination, numerous MTV awards, performing at the opening ceremony of the 2004 Athens Olympic Games to an audience of billions, and even a wax statue at Madame Tussauds. With over 14 million friends on Facebook, 1.6 million followers on Twitter, over 400 million hits on YouTube, a globally syndicated Club Life Radio Show and his Club Life Podcast (#1 music podcast on iTunes globally), not to mention having played to millions live around the world, Tiësto has truly become a universal phenomenon. Tiësto has worked with superstars such as Kanye West, Coldplay, Gotye, Katy Perry, Nelly Furtado, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Goldfrapp and many more. 2012 saw Tiësto achieve new heights in his stellar career - launching his very own Club Life Radio Channel on Sirius XM; performing the first concert live-streamed on Twitter; his 10-part “In the Booth” YouTube documentary series; releasing his AKG by Tiësto headphone range and iPhone app; plus his hugely successful Club Life - Volume Two Miami album and Guess fashion line. Headline performances at festivals around the world, residencies at Pacha in Ibiza and the new Hakkasan in Las Vegas and his forthcoming mix album Club Life – Volume 3 Stockholm all promise to make 2013 even bigger.

http://tiesto.akg.com

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HARMAN’s AKG K612PRO And K712PRO Reference Headphones Provide Ultimate Sound And Comfort

FRANKFURT, Germany – With the success of its K702 headphone line, HARMAN’s AKG proudly introduces the K612PRO reference class and K712PRO reference studio headphones at Prolight and Sound 2013. The Vienna-manufactured headphones with 2-layer diaphragm patented Varimotion^TM technology provide exceptional imaging and distortion elimination. 

The K612PRO is an open-back, circumaural dynamic headphone, delivering brilliant details for a full, spacious sound.  The visual components of the self-adjusting glove-leather headband with aluminum arches and solid rivets not only provide a lightweight, maximum comfort fit, but also reinforce the quality AKG has provided the studio engineer for decades. 

The K712PRO is the new top-of-the-line reference headphone, as the K702 aligns itself in the middle of the two new headphones. Its sophisticated open-back design, 3dB improved low-end performance, revolutionary flat wire voice coil and a detachable professional cable provide mastering and mixing professionals hours of fatigue-free work hours.  K712PRO has a genuine soft leather headband for a lightweight and comfortable fit. Its pre-selected transducers provide consistency and accurate localization. K712PRO comes with an additional coiled cable and a premium carrying bag.

“With the addition of the K612PRO and K712PRO to our line of high quality and reliable reference headphones, AKG has a full-circle solution for any studio’s needs,” stated Thomas Stubics, Product Marketing Manager, Recording and Broadcast, AKG. “Whether mixing a track for a few hours or mastering an album overnight, the wearer will be able to work in comfort with perfect sound.”

For more information about AKG, please visit http://www.akg.com and http://www.youtube.com/AKGacoustics.

HARMAN (www.harman.com) designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets — supported by 15 leading brands, including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® and Mark Levinson®. The Company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of about 13,400 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported net sales of $4.4 billion for year ended June 30, 2012.

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Global superstar DJ and producer TIËSTO launches his ‘AKG by TIËSTO’ headphone range – the first headphones engineered for Electronic Dance Music.

VIENNA, Austria – Playing to millions of fans every year, with close to 13 million fans on Facebook, more than 350 million views on YouTube and 1.35 million followers on Twitter, the global force recognized as the ‘Greatest DJ in the World,’ TIËSTO, is now launching his very own headphone range.

“I’ve been really closely involved with every element of the headphones, from the sound quality to the look and feel,” stated the legendary producer, DJ, and performer. “I’ve been using the headphones when playing around the world over the last 6 months. During that time I’ve worked closely with the AKG technical team to make sure they deliver the perfect sound. The AKG-by-TIËSTO range provides the quality I can really rely on, whether in a club or a stadium, or in the studio. I am proud to work alongside AKG to set a new standard for professional headphones.”

The line of three headphones, K67 (High-Performance), K167 (Professional) and K267 (Reference) all provide users with a sound fitting for the global phenomenon.

K267 TIËSTO offers an over-ear, closed-back design, with an oversized low resonance driver, providing a higher SPL, while still maintaining a matched low frequency bass response.  Its user-adjustable bass boost keeps sound neutral or maximizes deeper sub-bass frequencies when prompted. With high-quality materials and superior workmanship, K267’s sound quality raises the bar for the professional DJ with the best performance without compromise.  K267’s Dual Plug-In feature allows the user to attach the cable to either side for maximum comfort.  In addition, each set boasts 3D-Axis folding mechanisms for optimum fitting and flat storage.

K167 TIËSTO is an over-ear, closed-back design for high comfort and maximum noise rejection.  Suitable for multiple applications, from the stage to the studio, DJs and music enthusiasts will enjoy the stunning design and impressive sound quality, even in loud environments. Its 40mm driver allows for higher sound pressure levels, while its roadworthy design provides maximum reliability.

K67 TIËSTO’s on-ear design is ideal for the perfect sound on the go. They are designed for a wide range of applications from live sound to studio work. The compact design delivers convincing and powerful sound wherever necessary, even outdoors. 

“AKG is synonymous with premium sound quality for musicians, sound engineers and music aficionados all around the globe,” stated Thomas Stubics, Product Marketing Manager, AKG.  “Thanks to TIËSTO himself and his inspiring team, the new AKG-by-TIËSTO Series combines AKG’s heritage with slick design, modern sound tuning, new features and impressive durability, better than ever before.”

AKG happily announces the K67 TIËSTO and K167 TIËSTO models are currently available in stores around the globe.  The top of the line K267 TIËSTO headphones will be available in late October 2012.

For more information about the AKG by TIËSTO headphone range including stockists, please go to www.akg.com/tiesto

For more information on AKG please visit http://www.akg.com and http://www.youtube.com/AKGacoustics.

HARMAN (www.harman.com) designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets – supported by 15 leading brands, including AKG, Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon and Mark Levinson. The company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 20 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of about 13,400 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported sales of $4.4 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. 

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