Harman Kardon BDS 635 Home Theater System

Experience 4K Home Theater Performance Beyond Your Budget

The new Harman Kardon BDS 635 is the perfect 5.1-channel, 350-watt, 4K-upscaling 3D Blu-ray Disc™ system with Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® technologies. It offers the acclaimed Harman Kardon design and performance in a slim, integrated 5.1-channel sound system, featuring up-to-date wireless streaming technology. Scale your Blu-Ray discs to 4K resolution for your UHD TV and stream music via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi from built-in apps like YouTube. Linking it to a wireless Harman Kardon HD Audio system is easy – choose Harman Kardon Adapt and let music fill every room.

Key Features

• Five 50W amplifier channels
• Space-saving 100W subwoofer
• Fully integrated 4K upscaling 3D Blu-ray Home Theater System
• Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi® and DLNA 1.5 technology
• Easy access to online services
• Two HDMI® inputs with 3D and Audio Return Channel (ARC)
• Front-panel USB port
• Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Digital Surround decoding
• Built-in FM tuner with 30 presets and vTuner Internet radio
• High-definition user interface
• Remote control applications for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets
• Enable wireless multi-room audio by selecting Harman Kardon Adapt

System Overview

A visual representation of the Harman Kardon BDS 635 Home Theater System. It shows a sleek, dark-colored main unit (likely the Blu-ray receiver/amplifier) with a front-panel display and ports. Connected to it are two compact, cylindrical satellite speakers, and a larger, rectangular subwoofer. The overall aesthetic is modern and minimalist, typical of Harman Kardon products.

Detailed Features

Five 50W Amplifier Channels

The BDS 635's five amplifiers, each delivering 50W per channel, drive speakers featuring dual mid-range drivers and dome tweeters for unified sound reproduction. This amplifier-speaker combination significantly enhances the clarity and realism of direct sound, even at high listening levels.

Space-Saving 100W Subwoofer

Unlike conventional front-firing subwoofers, the BDS 635's 100W, 8-inch (200mm) bass driver is designed to fire downwards, directing sound pressure towards the floor for more efficient bass response. Volume, phase, and bass-boost controls allow for easy synchronization of bass output with the satellites and fine-tuning system performance to room acoustics.

Fully Integrated 4K Upscaling 3D Blu-ray Home Theater System

The BDS 635 is an all-encompassing entertainment solution, featuring two matching satellite speakers and a down-firing 100W subwoofer. It includes everything you need for brilliant video and surround sound from virtually any movie or music source. It combines the performance of separate components with the ease of use of a single, fully integrated home theater. Additionally, if you have a UHD TV, the BDS 635 can upscale your Blu-ray discs to 4K resolution, optimizing your viewing experience.

Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi® and DLNA 1.5 Technology

The BDS 635 streams audio from virtually any device with its integrated Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies, along with the MultiConnect feature, enabling connectivity with almost any tablet, smartphone, or laptop. MultiConnect allows you to stream from one device without interrupting playback from another. The BDS 635 also includes DLNA 1.5 functionality for music, photos, and videos, offering multiple options for delivering content over your home network.

Easy Access to Online Services

Full network connectivity allows quick access to your favorite content from built-in apps such as YouTube™ (where available).

Two HDMI® Inputs with 3D and Audio Return Channel (ARC)

Two HDMI inputs, featuring 3D and 30/36-bit Deep Color, provide full high-definition digital video up to 1080p resolution and full-resolution audio over a single cable. This means no video or audio quality loss from format conversion – just the complete Hollywood experience as intended. You can send audio from your TV to the BDS 635 without extra cables using the HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC).

Front-Panel USB Port

The front-panel USB port allows you to browse photos, music, and movies directly from a USB drive without an external adapter or wireless connection. Simply plug in a USB stick to play a full range of video and image formats from compatible USB drives, including MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MP3, WMA, and JPEG.

Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Digital Surround Decoding

HD-quality audio that matches the digital video quality of Blu-ray Disc™ formats, Dolby TrueHD and DTS Digital Surround deliver the full potential of movie soundtracks. Regardless of the selected mode, you can enjoy superior sound quality from the BDS 635, utilizing the entire system.

Built-in FM Tuner with 30 Presets and vTuner Internet Radio

The BDS 635 plays all your favorite FM radio stations, displaying your chosen music on its stylish front-panel display. Save your favorite stations to its 30 presets or use the auto-preset function to find and store available stations. Enjoy internet radio in your home theater easily using the built-in vTuner application.

High-Definition User Interface

The BDS 635 features an intelligent new user interface that optimizes your experience by simplifying the setup process and content access. Designed with a home screen, the music system offers immediate audio control, displaying album art and metadata during playback. The high-definition display on the BDS 635's front panel allows instant access to content without needing to turn on your TV or use the remote control.

Remote Control Applications for iOS and Android

The Harman Kardon Remote app, available from the iTunes App Store for iOS® devices and Google™ Play for compatible Android products, extends the system's functionality by allowing you to control the BDS 635 with a compatible smartphone or tablet without needing a remote control. It's also the perfect tool for organizing and playing music from your mobile device and home network.

Enable Wireless Multi-Room Audio with Harman Kardon Adapt

If you own wireless Harman Kardon speakers like the Omni 10 or Omni 20, you can easily have your music follow you throughout your home. Harman Kardon Adapt is the only accessory you need – connect it directly to the BDS audio output and link your home theater to the Harman Kardon Wireless HD Audio system instantly.

Package Contents

• 1 Harman Kardon BDS 535
• 1 HKTS 635 Speaker System
• 1 Remote Control with batteries
• 1 FM Antenna
• 2 Wireless Network Antennas
• 1 6' (1.8 m) Region-specific IEC Power Cord
• 1 3' (0.9 m) HDMI Cable
• 5 Speaker Cables
• 1 Subwoofer Cable
• 5 Satellite Speaker Wall Mounts

Technical Specifications

Physical Connections

• HDMI Inputs: 2
• HDMI Outputs: 1 (with HDMI ARC)
• Digital Audio Inputs: 2
• Analog Audio Inputs: 2
• USB Input: 2
• Digital Audio Outputs: 1
• Analog Audio Outputs: 1

Audio Section

• Total Output Power: 350 Watts
• Continuous Average Power, Stereo Mode: 50W per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz, @ <1% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms
• Subwoofer Power: 100 Watts
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A): –90 dB
• Frequency Response @ 1W (±0.5dB): 20Hz – 20kHz

FM Tuner Section

• Frequency Range: 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (USA and EU models)
• Usable Sensitivity IHF: >14 dBf
• Distortion (mono/stereo): 0.3%/0.5%

Disc Player Section

• Supported Disc Formats: 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) BD-Video (single- or double-layer), DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CDDA (CD audio), CD-R/RW discs
• Video Upscaling: 4K UHD
• Audio Formats: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, PCM, WMA, WAV, AAC, MP3, FLAC
• Still-Image Formats: JPEG
• Video Signal System: PAL
• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz, ±0.5dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: –90 dB (A-weighted)
• Dynamic Range: 90 dB (16-bit)
• THD @ 1kHz (DVD/CD): 0.1%
• Wow and Flutter: Below measurable limits

Video Section

• Television Format: PAL
• HDMI™ Version: 1.4b with 3-D and 30/36-bit Deep Color

General Specifications

• Power Requirement: 101 – 240V AC, 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption: <0.5W standby, 90W maximum
• Dimensions (W x H x D) - Main Unit: 400mm x 80mm x 301mm (15.7 in x 3.1 in x 11.9 in)
• Weight - Main Unit: 3.5kg (7.7 lb)
• Dimensions (W x H x D) - Satellite: 92mm x 167mm x 100mm (3.6 in x 6.6 in x 3.9 in)
• Weight - Satellite: 0.7kg (1.5 lb)
• Dimensions (W x H x D) - Subwoofer: 267mm x 353mm x 267mm (10.5 in x 13.9 in x 10.5 in)
• Weight - Subwoofer: 7kg (15.4 lb)

About Harman Kardon

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