Harman Kardon Acoustically Enhanced In-Ear Headphones

Sophistication, simplicity and cutting-edge design.

Harman Kardon's Acoustically Enhanced (AE) in-ear headphones are lightweight and feature aluminum-alloy housing for extended bass and true low-frequency reproduction of all the sound on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod. The customizable AEs include silicone sleeves in three sizes for optimum comfort. Plus there's a three-button remote with built-in microphone.
  • Sophisticated, modern design
  • Sonic clarity and extended bass response
  • Accuracy even at low volume levels
  • Apple three-button remote with built-in microphone
  • Stylish carrying case
  • One of Harman Kardon's first-ever headphones
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Features

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Improve your listening experience for movies and music from your iPad, iPhone or iPod.

Harman Kardon Acoustically Enhanced in-ear headphones deliver extended bass response, wide dynamic range, high sound-pressure and sonic clarity at all volume levels. From high-quality materials to exceptional acoustic performance, these headphones reflect Harman Kardon's commitment to innovative industrial design and uncompromising sound quality.

Sophisticated, modern design

High-tech performance is wrapped in an elegant package and interface.

Customizable comfort

Three pairs of silicone sleeves and a one-size-fits-all Comply moldable foam provide a comfortable fit as well as noise reduction.

Highlights

  • Apple three-button remote with built-in microphone
  • Elastomer-coated cable and durable plug
  • Aluminum alloy housing reduces unwanted resonances that can compromise sound quality
  • Optimized driver system produces a wide dynamic range

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Exceptional acoustic performance and superb comfort deliver hours of stress-free use.

Technical Specs

General

  • Other Features: With Remote and Mic,Stereo
  • Music Profile: Pop / Rock / Alternative / Country,Classical & Jazz,Hip Hop / R&B / Rap
  • Inline Controls: Play,Mute,Next Track,Pause,Previous Track,Volume,Answer/End Call
  • Usage: Working Out,Travel

Connections

  • Jack Type: Straight,Gold Plated

Fit

  • Open & Closed Back: Open
  • Form Factor: In Ear

Driver

  • Frequency Response: 16 Hz - 20,000 Hz
  • Impedance: 28 ohms
  • Driver Type: Armature
  • Driver Size: 9 mm
  • Sound Pressure Level: 120 dB

Dimension

  • Cable Length: 4 ft./1.22m

Compatibility

  • iPhone 4S

  • iPhone 4

  • iPhone 3GS

  • iPhone 3G

What's in the Box?

  • Harman Kardon Acoustically Enhanced in-ear headphones
  • Three pairs of silicone sleeves (small, medium, large)
  • Pair of one-size Comply foam sleeves
  • Acoustic cable (4 ft./1.22m)
  • Premium carrying case
  • Owner’s manual

Manufacturer Information

Warranty

  • Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
  • Warranty: Two years

Part Number

  • UPC or EAN No.: 885038033585
  • Mfr. Part Number: HAR/KAR-AE
 

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Worth the extra $$$

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    I was in an Apple store and the associate was nice enough to take both of $99 and these out of the box to let me listen. The acoustically enhanced are very good and worth the extra money. You get a little bit nicer finish, better sound quality and an overall better body of work with these. The sound is great as I mentioned and the fit, controls, everything about these is fantastic. Very pleased. …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommended

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    I love the Apple three button remote. It's so easy to adjust the volume and say, listen to what the captain or flight attendants are saying mid-flight, rather than fumble for your phone, enter the password, and hit pause (that takes forever). The sound and fit are awesome. I really like these …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Best out there at the price point

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    I've compared headphones extensively, comparing these to Sony, Bose, Klipsch, Skullcandy and more and I can tell you that with the features you get, the sound quality, crisp highs and boom-boom bass, these are the best in price point. Sure you can go up and spend $300 and get slightly better sound, but audio is all about the law of diminishing returns. These are a great set that will suffice, more than suffice for 95% of the population. …More

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    muddy and over-compressed for the price

    • Written by from Portland

    these earbuds look and feel great, and are built to be very sturdy. unfortunately, that's where the benefits end. i use a lot of different mid- and high-end earbuds to check mixes of recordings i've produced to get an idea of how most people will be hearing my tunes, and these just sound like garbage. very muddy low-mids, muffled highs and some sort of internal compression that absolutely kills the dynamics of any music (not just mine). they sound like my skull candy buds. for the price, don't buy these. the apple in-ears are much more realistic (though build quality isn't great; same thin cabling and joinders as ipod earbuds), and the shures are breathtaking. …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Amazingly! Perfect!

    • Written by from mississauga

    I first bought the HK CL. Amazing set of cans. Sound is perfect. Unfortunately i had to return it as it was overly uncomfortable. I tried to adapt for a week as i really didn't want to return but it became unbearable.

    I then exchanged it for the bowers & wilkins c5. Nothing compared to the HL. Burned them in for a couple of days, still didn't sound half as good. For the price tag,i found it so disappointing.

    Came back a third time to the store & took the HK AE. Fell in love the moment i tried them on. I used comfy tips & sounded heavenly right off the box. Sound is crisp & balanced. Bass doesn't explode in your ears but doesn't sound flat either. I highly recommend. HK sound rules! Perfectly priced too.     …More

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Good and bad

    • Written by from Brea

    I purchased these to replace a pair of Klipsch that had failed for the second time. I like the way they fit and acoustically, they're very good.

    The bad part is that after less than 4 months, the volume control's failed. I've requested a replacement, but it hasn't arrived yet.     …More

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  • Is this compatible with IPad 3?
    • Asked by Barbara L from New York
    • Aug 8, 2012

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    Yes.

    • Answered by Henry P from Madison
    • Sep 19, 2012
  • What are these in comparison to Harman's NI headphones?
    • Asked by Cory T from Bethesda
    • Jun 22, 2012

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    From the spec sheet, it looks like these headphones have a longer cable, come with foam tips in addition to the standard silicone tips, and most importantly, use balanced armature drivers compared to dynamic ones in the NI's. I'm assuming there's just one driver per ear, but so far, that's been more than adequate for producing a nice, full sound unlike the bass-lacking apple in-ears I traded up from. …More

    • Answered by Derek C from Redwood City
    • Jun 26, 2012
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