Harman/Kardon All in one soundbar

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplay 2

Product details

Your music. Your movies. Your games. Now elevated to a whole new level. With MultiBeam technology and 11 drivers including 2 up-firing height channels for Dolby Atmos, the Harman Kardon Citation MultiBeam
1100 soundbar delivers rich bass and immersive, cinematic 3D surround sound. The elegant design perfectly complements the beautiful sound. Intuitive controls, an HDMI eARC connection and automatic room calibration make set-up seamless. Enjoy HD-quality music from over 300 streaming services with AirPlay, Alexa Multi-Room Music and Chromecast built-in. The soundbar is compatible with voice assistant-enabled speakers, allowing you to control your music with your voice. The Harman Kardon Citation MultiBeam 1100. It's not just sound. It's an experience.

Key specifications

Wireless transmission
Airplay 2
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Power supply
Electrical connection
Smart home ecosystem
Amazon Alexa
Apple Siri
Google Assistant
Item number
24871007

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
HKCITAMB1100BLKEP
Release date
7.7.2022

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Multi-room system properties

Multiroom component
Multiroom soundbar
Audio channel
5.1.2 Channel
Nominal power
480 W
Equipment + functions
Multiroom
Remote control

Playback sources

Playback source
Bluetooth
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos

Wireless transmission

Wireless transmission
Airplay 2
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP
AVRCP

Connections

Audio Connections
HDMI (1x)
USB-A
Data ports
USB (1x)

Power supply

Power supply
Electrical connection
Power consumption
60 W
Power consumption (standby)
2 W

Smart home features

Smart Home
Compatible
Smart home ecosystem
Amazon Alexa
Apple Siri
Google Assistant

Origin

Country of origin
China

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
AC Cables
HDMI cable

Product dimensions

Length
130 mm
Width
1150 mm
Height
65 mm
Weight
4600 g

Package dimensions

Length
125.50 cm
Width
22 cm
Height
21.50 cm
Weight
8.69 kg

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Multiroom systems» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • Harman/Kardon
    Not enough data
  • 1.Sonos
    0,6 %
  • 2.Denon
    0,9 %
  • Eve
    Not enough data

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • Harman/Kardon
    Not enough data
  • 1.Sonos
    11 days
  • Denon
    Not enough data
  • Eve
    Not enough data

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Multiroom systems» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • Harman/Kardon
    Not enough data
  • 1.Sonos
    2,3 %
  • 2.Denon
    4,8 %
  • 3.Eve
    7,4 %
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good88/100
Very good85/100
MAC LIFE Logo
Rank 3 out of 6MAC LIFESoundbars mit AirplayReleaseJanuary 2024
  • PositiveHigh-quality fabric coating
  • PositiveBest surround sound
  • NegativeAirPlay can only be set up via the Google Home app

If you're really prepared to spend €10,000, our clear recommendation is the Beosound Theatre. Although it doesn't take first place in every category, it does impress on the most important level - sound. For those who are not prepared to spend such a sum, the best choice will ultimately depend on individual preference...

Very good94/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseJanuary 2023
  • PositiveFull, spatial sound
  • PositiveHDMI input with 4K passthrough
  • PositiveBluetooth, AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify
  • PositiveHigh-quality workmanship with a beautiful display
  • NegativeFew analogue interfaces
  • NegativeQuite expensive
Good76/100
ImTest Logo
Rank 4 out of 5ImTestExtra Sound für den TV - Soundbars ab 500 EuroReleaseDecember 2022

If you are prepared to pay a lot of money for optimal all-round sound for blockbuster and television enjoyment in your living room, the LG DS95QR for 1,799 euros is a really good-sounding soundbar for connection to the TV at home. It comes with an additional subwoofer and two satellite speakers...

Without ratingNo rating
HDTV Magazin Logo
HDTV MagazinSingle testReleaseOctober 2022

If you want to celebrate impressive cinema sound and expect a dazzling dynamic sound image from a soundbar, the Multibeam 1100 is the right choice. The sound concept only reaches its limits when particularly harmonious and neutral music reproduction or effective dynamic compression independent of Dolby sound formats are required...

Very good95/100
AV Magazin.de Logo
AV Magazin.deSingle testReleaseSeptember 2022

With the Citation Multibeam 1100, Harman Kardon presents a living room-friendly soundbar that scores with powerful, dynamic sound. Thanks to wireless music streaming via Chromecast or AirPlay, sound calibration and Multibeam technology, this sound solution is recommended for all music and movie lovers who want state-of-the-art technology and top sound with minimal space requirements.