Harman Kardon Citation Multibeam™ 1100

Harman Kardon Citation Multibeam™ 1100

Premium soundbar with MultiBeam™ and Dolby Atmos®

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Product Specifications

Power supply
100 - 240V AC, ~ 50/60Hz
Networked standby power
< 2.0 W
Operating temperature
0°C - 45 °C
Total speaker power output (Max @THD 1%)
630W
Soundbar output power (Max @THD 1%)
8 x 60W woofer and full-range + 3 x 50W tweeter
Soundbar transducer
6x (55x90)mm racetrack drivers, 3x 1" (25mm) tweeters, 2x 2.75" (70mm) up-firing full-range drivers
Frequency response
52Hz - 20KHz (-6dB)
Audio inputs
1 Optical, Bluetooth, Chromecast built-in, AirPlay, Alexa MRM
Dimensions (W x H x D)
1150 x 65 x 130 mm / 45.2" x 2.6" x 5.1"
Weight
4.6 kg / 10.1 lbs
Packaging dimensions (W x H x D)
1250 x 160 x 190 mm/ 49.2" x 6.3" x 7.5"
Packaging Weight
7.2 kg / 15.9 lbs
USB port
Type A (For Service Only)
USB rating
5V DC, 0.5A
Bluetooth version
5.0
Bluetooth profile
A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.5
Bluetooth transmitter frequency range
2400 MHz – 2483.5 MHz
Bluetooth transmitter power
<13 dBm (EIRP)
Wi-Fi network
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz)
2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range
2412 - 2472 MHz (2.4 GHz ISM Band, USA 11 Channels, Europe and others 13 Channels)
2.4G Wi-Fi transmitter power
<19 dBm (EIRP)
5G Wi-Fi transmitter frequency range
5.15 - 5.35GHz, 5.470-5.725GHz, 5.725 - 5.825GHz
5G Wi-Fi transmitter power
<20 dBm (EIRP)
5G WISA transmitter frequency range
5.15 - 5.35GHz, 5.470 - 5.725GHz, 5.725 - 5.825GHz
5G WISA transmitter power
<14 dBm (EIRP)
HDMI video input
1
HDMI video output (with Enhanced Audio Return Channel, eARC)
1
HDMI HDCP version
2.3
HDR
HDR10, Dolby Vision

Beautiful 3D sound that surrounds you.

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.

Immerse yourself in your favorite music, movies and games with Dolby Atmos® and MultiBeam™ from a beautifully crafted soundbar. Up-firing height channels create a multi-dimensional surround sound experience and MultiBeam™ technology creates a wider soundstage all around you.
Relax, energize, explore. Harman Kardon Citation MultiBeam 1100 gives you access to over 300 online music streaming services through AirPlay, Alexa MRM and Chromecast built-in™. Enjoy all of your favorite audio content, Internet radio, podcasts and multiroom listening in stunning high-definition.
Crafted from quality materials, the signature Harman Kardon aesthetic is evident in every element of design, from Kvadrat fabric made from real wool to striking metallic details. With its timeless design, the Citation MultiBeam 1100 will blend seamlessly with any style of television and complement your home decor.
PureVoice ensures that speech is crystal-clear at any volume, so you can enjoy thunderous action or quiet dramas and still hear the dialogue.
Harman Kardon's world-class audio design ensures the Citation MultiBeam 1100 soundbar delivers deep, rich bass and thrilling acoustic effects from a single elegant unit with no additional components required.
The Citation MultiBeam 1100 will sound its best in any room you place it. Whether mounted on a wall or placed on a shelf, sound calibration balances the audio tuning and 3D surround sound effect for a natural, accurate impression at the sweet spot.
Remember, the Citation MultiBeam 1100's spectacular sound isn't just for movies. Hear your music like never before with convenient wireless streaming from all your Bluetooth devices.
The Citation MultiBeam 1100 is compatible with the latest televisions on the market, providing a direct connection for the highest-quality, uncompressed Dolby Atmos surround sound content.
Get the best possible visual quality with compatible media sources and streaming services. Simply connect via the HDMI input on the connection panel.
Setting up Wi-Fi music is effortless via the Google Home App or Alexa App. The soundbar supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi.
The luminous LCD touch display ensures a seamless user experience, from the intuitive setup to seeing what's playing at a glance. All your media is at your fingertips.
After linking your Citation MultiBeam 1100 soundbar with your compatible Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant-enabled speaker, you can play your favorite song on your soundbar with your voice.
Why stop at perfection? Treat yourself to additional Citation components like the Sub or Sub S subwoofers for thundering bass, and the Surround speakers to create up to a 5.1.2 channel system.

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.

     
  • 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!
  • The Checklist

    Let us walk-through a list of things needed to ensure every requirement is met.

    1. Check your mobile device if that is able to connect to same Wireless network.
    2. Make sure you are within range of your Wireless router.
    3. Check the Wireless signal on your mobile device, does it have a weak signal then move closer to the router.
    4. Try both Wireless network bands 2.4GHz and 5GHz in case one of them are failing.
      1. You will have longer range with 2.4GHz, but less performance and most of the times a crowded network (many devices are using 2.4GHz band).
      2. You will have less interference with 5GHz and higher performance, however, the range of the 5GHz network has shorter range.
    5. Try using a different mobile device, if you have one.
    6. Reboot your Wireless network router and your mobile device.
    Watch the video below for help with setting up your Google Assistant device.

    Wireless Network Extender

    Some houses or apartments can be too big for one Wireless network router to cover it all.
    Let's talk about the issues that might appear with an Extender network.

    1. Network Extenders that will help cover poor signal in your home, often results in poor connection and low speed performance.
    2. Often the Network Extender is a low budget device or not suited for having too many devices attached to it.
    3. Placement of the speaker is crucial as you can put it in a place where it could connect to either main Wireless router or the Extender, that will confuse Wireless network devices.
    4. To solve this issue, try move the speaker closer to main router or have fewer devices attached to your Wireless Extender.
    5. In addition, always use 5GHz connection between your Network extender and main router (best solution and performance).

    One Wireless Network Name (SSID)

    1. You may have set the Wireless Network SSID (Wi-Fi network name) to one big Wireless network (With a main router + Extender(s).
    2. If the Wireless speaker is within range of both Wireless networks (Main router & Extender) then it can get confused with which one to connect to.
    3. To solve this issue, using two different name for your extended network will help with the performance of the Wireless connected speaker and Google Assistant request.

     

  • The Checklist

    Let us walk-through a list of things needed to ensure every requirement is met.

    1. Check your mobile device if that is able to connect to same Wireless network.
    2. Make sure you are within range of your Wireless router.
    3. Check the Wireless signal on your mobile device, does it have a weak signal then move closer to the router.
    4. Try both Wireless network bands 2.4GHz and 5GHz in case one of them are failing.
      1. You will have longer range with 2.4GHz, but less performance and most of the times a crowded network (many devices are using 2.4GHz band).
      2. You will have less interference with 5GHz and higher performance, however, the range of the 5GHz network has shorter range.
    5. Try using a different mobile device, if you have one.
    6. Reboot your Wireless network router and your mobile device.
    Watch the video below for help with setting up your Google Assistant device.

    Wireless Network Extender

    Some houses or apartments can be too big for one Wireless network router to cover it all.
    Let's talk about the issues that might appear with an Extender network.

    1. Network Extenders that will help cover poor signal in your home, often results in poor connection and low speed performance.
    2. Often the Network Extender is a low budget device or not suited for having too many devices attached to it.
    3. Placement of the speaker is crucial as you can put it in a place where it could connect to either main Wireless router or the Extender, that will confuse Wireless network devices.
    4. To solve this issue, try move the speaker closer to main router or have fewer devices attached to your Wireless Extender.
    5. In addition, always use 5GHz connection between your Network extender and main router (best solution and performance).

    One Wireless Network Name (SSID)

    1. You may have set the Wireless Network SSID (Wi-Fi network name) to one big Wireless network (With a main router + Extender(s).
    2. If the JBL LINK device is within range of both Wireless networks (Main router & Extender) then it can get confused with which one to connect to.
    3. To solve this issue, using two different name for your extended network will help with the performance of the JBL LINK Speaker and Google Assistant request.







     

  • What you need first

    Make sure that the device is installed on your Wireless network, by ensuring these steps below:

    1. You have the most recent version of the Google Home app installed 
    2. Your Citation device is powered on
    3. Your Citation device is plugged into a wall outlet.
    4. The Citation device is located near your router 
    5. The white LED lights in front of the Citation device are blinking 
    6. If you are using an Apple iOS device, you need to turn on Bluetooth to installed the device.
      1. On your iOS device Home screen, tap Settings > Bluetooth 

      2. Make sure Bluetooth is on
      3. Return back to the Google Home app 
      4. Your Citation device should appear as "Set up this device"
    7. If you are using an Android device, you need to turn on Bluetooth and Location Services.
      1. On your Android device, tap Settings.
      2. Find Bluetooth settings > Make sure Bluetooth is on
      3. Tap Location Turn on location 
      4. Tap Settings Apps > Google Home app > Permissions.
      5. Next to "Location",  check the slider is on.
      6. Your Citation device should appear as "Set up this device" .
    If you are still having trouble discovering your Citation devices in the Google Home app, follow the steps below for further troubleshooting.


    Troubleshooting

    Step 1. Reboot your Citation device 

    1. Disconnect the power cable from your Citation device 
    2. Reconnect power cable to your Citation device 

    Step 2. Force close and relaunch the Google Home app      

    1. From your Apple iOS device, do the following below:                   
      1. Press the Home button two times quickly. There will be a small preview of your recently used apps.      
      2. Select the app you want to close and swipe up towards the top of the screen.
      3. Launch the Google Home app again.        
    2. From your Android device, do the following below:              
      1. Launch the Recent Applications menu to see small previews of your recently used apps. The Recent Apps button, a square icon, should be accessible at nearly any time along the bottom of the screen along with the other buttons on the virtual task bar.
      2. Select the app you want to close and swipe left or tap the X.
      3. Launch the Google Home app again.
     

    Last thing to try​ 

    If you are still experiencing issues with your Citation device not connecting to your Wireless network, try the following:

    1. Try finding another mobile device to set up your Citation device, sometimes it can help connecting your speaker 

    2. Relocate your Citation device, or try to disable other Wireless network devices that might cause interference for your Citation device.

    3. Perform a factory reset of your device, by holding down the reset button for more than 5 seconds.
    4. Reboot your Wireless router           
    5. Lastly, try turning Wi-Fi off and then back on again on your mobile device. Reopen your Google Home app and try again.
    1. Power on your Harman Kardon Citation speaker.
    2. Verify that you are connected to the right Wi-Fi network on your smartphone.
    3. Open your Google Home app Google Home app.
    4. Enable Bluetooth BT ICON
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    6. Second  option NEXT NEXTTap Disocvery Next topX device found Setup ICON deviceNEXT opSelect Home locationhome icon
    7. Follow the instruction on screen to add your new Harman Kardon Citation speaker.
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    Still not sure how to connect, then watch this video below:

     

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