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The Sound of Efficiency

It’s called GreenEdgeIn an effort to reduce the environmental impact of professional sound systems, HARMAN has pioneered a new concept in energy-efficient audio and infotainment design – it’s called GreenEdge.

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The solution goes beyond power consumption and considers items such as total weight, material used, and product size. HARMAN GreenEdge systems provide environmentally-friendly solutions while delivering substantial increases in performance and system efficiency.

Environmental friendly solutions

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Increased: • Power • Energy efficiency† • Audio performance‡ • Acoustic transparency and dynamic response

Decreased: • Weight / size • Power consumption • Heat†Amplifier efficiency up to 90%‡High sound pressure levels (SPL)

GreenEdge audio solutions

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Overall GreenEdge automotive solutions require far less input power – contributing significantly to energy savings.

GreenEdge automotive solutions(in-vehicle infotainment)

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Increased:• Energy efficiency – allowing electric cars to travel further between each charge• Efficiency in amplifiers and speakers

Decreased:• Carbon emissions• Weight

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HARMAN GreenEdgeDSP amplifiers

• Almost no waste heat is emitted, effectively eliminating the need for a classic cooling system

• GreenEdge amps achieve efficiency of more than 90% (compared to previous models with 35-50%)

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GreenEdge Professional Applications(stadiums and rock concerts)

HARMAN offers audio solutions that reduce energy use, heat and overall ecological footprints, while maintaining a best-in-class acoustical experience.

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Increased:• Operating efficiency (leading to huge energy savings for stadiums)• Operating ability• Reliability

Decreased:• Resources needed in manufacturing• Weight (making it easier to transport)• Electrical requirements• Heat production

By reducing 500 parts to a single chip, the Crown XLS DriveCore series requires less energy consumption while delivering unsurpassed performance and legendary Crown reliability.

Crown XLS DriveCore Series

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• Less energy to build• Lighter to carry and transport

The JBL PRX600 Series represents an evolutionary step in the efficient use of amplifier power.

GreenEdge Applications

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The HARMAN GreenEdge systems combine new environmentally friendly design with dramatic energy savings, while staying true to HARMAN’s signature premium performance.

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Keywords: GreenEdge, innovation, sustainable, sustainability, green technology, sound system, infotainment, energy, energy efficiency, ecological footprint

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