Harman Kardon Citation Tower

Harman Kardon Citation Tower

Smart Premium Floorstanding Speaker that delivers an impactful performance

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Product Specifications

Model Name
Citation Tower
Power Supply
100-240V – 50/60Hz
Power consumption in sleep mode
<2.0 Watts
Bluetooth® version
4.2
Bluetooth transmitter frequency range
2402 – 2480MHz
Bluetooth transmitter power
<10dBm
Bluetooth transmitter modulation
GFSK,π/4 DQPSK, 8DPSK
Wireless network
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz)
2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range
2412 – 2472MHz (2.4GHzISM Band, USA 11 Channels, Europe and others 13 Channels)
2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter power
<20dBm
2.4G Wi-Fi modulation
DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, QPSK, BPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM
5G Wi-Fi transmitter power
<23dBm
5G Wi-Fi modulation
QPSK, BPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, 256QAM
5G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range
5.15 - 5.35GHz, 5.470 - 5.725GHz, 5.725 - 5.825GHz
Note
CITATION TOWER is intended to be used for streaming music. A consumer can stream Bluetooth audio to the speaker. A consumer can connect their speaker to the localWi-Fi Network and stream music with Google Chromecast. In addition, the speaker will work with Google Home. This product is designed to be instantly on and ready to play music at a moment's notice, therefore, the Bluetooth andWi-Fi connection must remain active at all times to ensure proper operation. CITATION TOWER is in compliance with the European Union energy legislation. CITATION TOWER will enter into sleep mode (networked standby) after 20 minutes without operation, after which it can be re-activated via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
Signal-to-noise ratio
>80dB
Output power
2x200W RMS
Transducer
1 x 25mm tweeter, 2 x 4” woofer, 1 x 8”subwoofer per speaker
Supported audio formats
HE-AAC, LC-AAC, MP3, Vorbis, WAV (LPCM), FLAC, Opus
Dimensions (W x H x D)
347x 1160 x 347 mm per speaker
Weight
19 kg per speaker (42lb)

Beautiful Sound That Speaks To You

The Harman Kardon Citation Towers are premium hi-fi smart speakers with the audiophile in mind. Citation Towers provide the best 2-channel stereo listening experience with crisp highs and deep bass. Easy to use with its full-color LCD touch screen, Citation Towers blend innovation in home audio with attention to detail in design, allowing for sophisticated looks and authentic concert-quality sound. Music lovers will love access to over 300 music services and high-definition streaming through Chromecast built-in. The Google Assistant brings convenient voice control to your Citation Tower for hands-free help around the home. Get answers, play music, organize your day, control your smart home, enjoy your entertainment and more, just with your voice!

Citation Towers blend innovation in home audio entertainment with a sophisticated and beautiful design. The premium blended wool fabric, made by Kvadrat, is dirt repellent and flame retardant.
For over 65 years for Harman Kardon has been dedicated to delivering luxurious audio experiences that allow the listener to feel the music and immerse them in the moment. Citation is the ultimate expression and is the worlds first truly premium product of its kind.
The Citation Towers deliver multi-room capablity by adding additional Citation speakers to create the ultimate whole house audio experience. You can play the same music or different music in different rooms and control it from a tablet or smartphone.
The Google Assistant brings convenient voice control to your Citation wireless home sound system. Get answers, play music, tackle your day, enjoy your entertainment and control your smart home with just your voice.
Get the full home theater surround sound experience, without all the cables. Setup a 5.1 system for the ultimate movie, sport and gaming experience by adding a Citation Bar, Citation Sub and Citation Surround speakers.
Use your voice to ask for your favorite songs and enjoy high-definition music streaming, powered by the cloud.
Listen to your favorite audio content, Internet radio and podcasts, all in high-definition through Chromecast built-in.
Add a Citation Subwoofer for deep, rich bass, a Citation Bar for crisp dialogs and a pair of Citation Surrounds for an impressive, multi-channel home theater surround sound experience.
For additional security and privacy, the speaker's microphones can be switched off. Multi-color LED indicators show the current state of these microphones.
With automatic software updates for new features and services, your music and voice options will always be up to date and at its best.
With the free Google Home app for iOS and Android, you can easily setup and manage any of the Citation speakers. All speakers support both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi connections.
Get complementary information from your audio content or control your music with your fingertips using the intuitive touch panel color display.
Wirelessly stream your music from your smartphone or tablet.

FAQs & How-Tos

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  • Getting started with the checklist

    • A Harman Kardon Citation device(s).ONE
    • Latest version of the Google Home app installed on your mobile device.GH app 
    • Latest version of the Google app  (Android only) installed on your mobile device
    • A Google Account (you can create one online via Google).
    • A mobile device with either iOS or Android support.
      • ​Must have iOS 10 or higher
      • Must have Android 5.0 and higher
      • There is no support for PC set up.
    • Your mobile device must support 5 GHz Wireless Network connection in order to set up our Harman Kardon Citation device. Note: Wireless Network with WPA2-Enterprise encryption is not supported.
    • An internet connection from your local ISP (Internet Service Provider).
    • Your Wireless Network must secured with WPA2 Encryption (Enterprise mode NOT supported). 
    • Availability and performance of certain features, services and applications are device- and network-dependent and may not be available in all areas; subscription(s) may be required, and additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply.
    Once you have all requirement and what is needed then follow the video below that shows you how to install your device.

     
  • It is not possible to connect the Citation Multibeam 1100 to the Citation Towers.
     
  • Citation will work with any smart home or iOT device labeled Works with Google Assistant. Visit http://assistant.google.com to learn more.
  • JBL Playlist: Yes, it can be used with Bluetooth out of the box, and also Chromecast (setup is done via Google Home, but speaker does not have Google Assistant built-in) JBL Link Bar: Yes, it can be used with Bluetooth and Chromecast after setting the bar up with a Google account - choosing not to activate the Google Assistant. JBL Link Music: No, this speaker requires setup via Google Home JBL Link Portable: No, this speaker requires setup via Google Home JBL Link 10, 20 and Link View: No, these speakers requires setup via Google Home Harman Kardon Citation series: No, this speaker requires setup via Google Home Harman Kardon Allure: Yes, Bluetooth is available from factory settings. Every time it is powered on and off, the speaker will say "Now in setup mode, follow the instructions in the Harman Kardon Alexa App." Harman Kardon Allure Portable: Yes, Bluetooth will be available after initial setup in the Harman Kardon Alexa App. This means that you have to log in with your Amazon account at first, and if you do not want to use the Alexa assistant, log out of you Amazon account afterwards. Harman Kardon Astra: Yes, Bluetooth will be available after initial setup in the Harman Kardon Alexa App. This means that you have to log in with your Amazon account at first, and if you do not want to use the Alexa assistant, log out of you Amazon account afterwards.
  • General information about WiSA:

    WiSA is a wireless system designed specifically for audio and speakers. An audio system that incorporates WiSA technology has it's own internal wireless system. It is capable of doing 96kHz/24bit audio with an audio latency of only 5ms, virtually undetectable by the human ear.

    For more information on WiSA technology, please go to the official WiSA website.

    If a product is WiSA Certified, it can be used with any other WiSA certified product. For example a WiSA Ready TV with at transmitter.
    Note: The overall sound quality is dependent on the processing and setup in the WiSA TV & transmitter, and may result in a performance (EQ, crossover and levels) not intended by the speaker manufacturer. To be sure that the Citation products sound the best, use a Citation Bar product as the main "hub".


    WiSA Certified products:

    Citation Surrounds
    Citation Sub
    Citation Sub S
    Citation Towers


    Products making use of WiSA technology (not certified):

    Citation Bar
    Citation Multibeam 700
    HK surround


    Limitations:

    WiSA does not offer 3D audio formats like Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X yet, so at the moment it is limited to 5.1 or 7.1 Dolby Digital. So regardless of which brand of WiSA speaker you choose, Dolby Atmos will not be available yet.
  • CITATION TOWER

    Software Update Release Notes

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    Version:  94384

    Release Date: June 24, 2024

    Release Media: OTA (over the air) Automatic Update

     

    What’s New

    1. Security improvements
    2. Performance improvements


  • No, the Citation speaker does not store any conversations, it listens only for a few seconds and then deletes the file. Only when using "OK, Google" or "Hey, Google" will it start recording your question in order for Google Assistant to fulfill your request. You can always delete all your recordings via "My activity" settings under your Google Account.
  • As of December 1, 2022, Google Assistant on third party smart displays, soundbars, and speakers are no longer able to make a voice call to a landline or mobile number on the carrier network. Voice-over-IP calls continue to work. This is due to the ongoing infrastructure improvements.

     

    Please click here to see Google’s official statement/article explaining this.

  • For Citation ONE, Citation 100, Citation Sub and Citation Surround, Press and hold the RESET button on the speaker for 5 seconds. For Citation 300, Citation 500, Citation Bar and Citation Tower, Press and hold the RESET button on the speaker for 5 seconds, or select the Factory Reset option in the touch screen settings menu.
  • Citation One and Citation 100

    1. Press the Bluetooth BT Cwe icon. Located on the top panel. On top panel BT
    2. Go to Settings icon-menuNEXTMake sure Bluetooth is  ON BT
    3. Find your Citation speaker and connect.
              Connect
    1. You are now connected and ready to play music over Bluetooth, Enjoy!

    Citation 300, 500, Bar and Towers

    1. Swipe upFINGER on the display to find Bluetooth icon.
    2. Tap Citation OFFNEXTIcon will light up BT screen panelNEXTGo to Settings icon-menu NEXTMake sure Bluetooth is ON BT
    3. Find your Citation speaker.
             BT ON CONTING
    1. You are now connected and ready to play music over Bluetooth, Enjoy!
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