Harman Kardon MaestroKitchen™ 100 Sound System
A fully integrated FM stereo, CD player
and speaker system for your kitchen
The Harman Kardon MaestroKitchen™ 100 has all the
right ingredients if you want a truly great sound system
in your kitchen – a system that won’t take up any extra
space. Fitting seamlessly within your kitchen-cabinet
panels, the Harman Kardon MaestroKitchen 100 lets
you listen to all your favorite music while preparing food
and drinks. And you won’t have to hook into your main
audio system to do it, since it’s a fully integrated,
high-fidelity system with an FM stereo, a slot-loaded
CD player and a USB port that works effortlessly with
your iPod® or iPhone® device. With most Harman Kardon
products, great audio performance is often accompanied
by a décor-friendly design. The Harman Kardon
MaestroKitchen 100 is no different, offering a modern,
black-glass finish and a colorful, touch-sensitive screen
display. Expect no visible loudspeakers, no cables and
no mess – just a cutting-edge sound system that makes
the kitchen your new favorite room in the house.
CD
USB
iPod/iPHONE
FM radio
AUX
SettingS
Technical information
Key Features
Power/Technology
30W x 2 into 4 ohms, 30W x 1 for the subwoofer
Superb, 30W-per-channel loudspeakers produce great
sound all across the kitchen
Stylish, modern, décor-complementing design
Space-saving dimensions with full-size performance
Slot-loaded CD player with CD, CD-R and CD-RW playback
Compact subwoofer fits seamlessly behind the cabinet
toe-kick, increasing overall bass performance from a
hidden location
FM stereo tuner with RDS, auto preset and six presets
Fully integrated amplifier unit is compatible with standard
kitchen-cabinet dimensions
High-efficiency Class D amplifier lets audio signals remain
in the digital domain from source to output, reducing
conversion artifacts for improved quality
NXT® technology transforms kitchen-cabinet panels into
great-sounding loudspeakers that preserve countertop
space in the cooking area
Lets you supply musical ambience or atmosphere from
inside the kitchen
Digital signal processing (DSP) ensures that the
amplifier and loudspeakers work in sync to deliver
optimal system performance
Detachable IEC power cord simplifies system installation
Connectivity
System connects to a USB direct input for audio playback,
control and charging of an iPod or iPhone device (or other
compatible USB devices)
One auxiliary audio input allows you to listen to a variety of
sources, including music from portable, non-Apple® devices
Subwoofer speaker-level output allows for a direct
connection to the included subwoofer
All components are engineered to work together as a
system, ensuring optimal performance
Ease of Use
Fully integrated audio system provides everything you
need for great sound from virtually any music source
Décor-friendly design keeps speakers and cables
out of sight
Capacitive, touch-sensitive control technology on
the front panel – with reliable “buttons” that are
easy to operate and clean
Stand-alone system is fully dedicated to the kitchen
area – so you need not hook into your main audio
system to hear music in the kitchen
Colorful LCD screen ensures clear visibility and
integrates a cover-art function for displaying audio
files with ID3 tags
Software can be upgraded using a CD-R or a USB
thumb device
Wide range of playback modes, including shuffle
and repeat
All mounting hardware, cables and cable-management
hardware included
Intuitive, activity-based RF remote control that’s
simple to clean
Features
Advantages
Benefits
Complete, fully integrated sound system
for your kitchen
Plays music from sources including FM stereo, CD player,
MP3/WMA files and your iPod or iPhone device (through
the USB port)
– Plays multiple audio sources
– Big performance in a space-saving form
No visible speakers or cables
Fits seamlessly into kitchen cabinets, turning them into
high-performance speaker panels – with no bulky audio
equipment or wiring in sight
– Exactly zero intrusion into the kitchen
countertop space
– Design-friendly
Stylish design with black glass finish
Modern appearance with capacitive touch-sensitive control
buttons on the front panel
– Décor-friendly
– Easy to clean and operate
Compact subwoofer
Improves overall bass performance from a hidden location –
behind the cabinet toe-kick
– Better-sounding music
– Works within nearly any design scheme
Slot-loaded CD player
Allows for CD, CD-R and CD-RW playback
– Plays multiple audio sources
Playback from USB devices
Enables audio playback, control and charging of an iPod or
iPhone device – or other compatible, portable devices
– Seamlessly imports external media
Plays back multimedia files
Lets you bring MP3 and WMA files from your computer
to your kitchen
– Expands your home entertainment options
– Achieves greater sound than is possible on
your computer
iPod and iPhone compatibility
Lets you transport music and other media from your iPod or
iPhone device (not included)
– Flexibility
– Convenience
Digital signal processing (DSP)
Ensures a perfect match between the amplifier and
loudspeakers, regardless of where you install them
– Optimal system performance
Capacitive touch-sensitive controls
Reliable, easy operation from the front panel, without any
knobs or buttons to collect moisture or residue
– Easy to use
– Easy to clean
Upgradeable firmware via USB port
Keeps your receiver’s performance up to date
– Easily upgrades your receiver for
improved operation
FM stereo tuner with RDS
Automatic preset stations, radio text data broadcast by station
(RDS), which enables CD-like audio quality from the FM tuner
– Expands your system easily, without requiring
you to buy more components
Compact RF remote control
Allows you to control the system from afar conveniently
– Simplifies your life
Colorful LCD display with cover-art support
Integrates a cover-art function for displaying audio files
with ID3 tags
– Clear visibility and vibrant communication
Key Specifications
Audio
section – continuous average power
(FTC), (stereo mode):
30 watts per channel into 4 ohms plus 30 watts
for the subwoofer
Dimensions
(H x W x D):
amplifier:
80 mm x 596 mm x 215 mm
subwoofer:
95 mm x 280 mm x 400 mm
cabinet speaker system:
381 mm x 332 mm x 9 mm
Depth measurement includes terminal connections,
unless stated otherwise. Height measurement includes
feet and chassis, unless stated otherwise.
Weight:
amplifier:
8.38 lb
subwoofer:
0.7716 lb
Harman Consumer, Inc.
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA www.harmankardon.com
Harman Kardon is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries.
Harman Kardon MaestroKitchen is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. Apple, iPod and iPhone are trademarks of
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod/iPhone not included. NXT is a registered trademark of New Transducers Limited.
Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
All other trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners.
For more information contact:
Dave Weinstein
david.weinstein@harman.com
(888) 805-1746
Harman Kardon MaestroKitchen™ 100 Sound System
WE bring music inTO your kitchen