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| 11-18-2016, 10:52 AM | #1 |
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Your HK is now a Samsung
Announced four days ago: Samsung bought Harman Industries, the parent company of Harman Kardon and a raft of other brands, for $6 billion. Yes, that's with a 'b'. See the AutoBlog story here.
So, now HK's parent company has a parent company. (Background, and part of the reason I didn't opt for the HK in my car: Harman Industries is known for watering down the brands it acquires, both in terms of quality and reputation. Even its nascent brand, Harman Kardon, wasn't immune. Samsung, of course, has almost no manufacturing background in audio applications. A marriage made in megacorporate heaven!)
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| 11-18-2016, 05:02 PM | #2 |
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Ah, what's to worry? It's not as if Samsung has designed cell phones that overheat, burst into flames, and cause serious burns. Or that the tops of some of its washing machines fly off causing broken bones, injured shoulders, and fall-related injuries.
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| 11-18-2016, 05:12 PM | #3 | |
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| 11-18-2016, 08:20 PM | #4 |
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Yeah, and in addition to our two Samsung cell phones, we have a Samsung gas range. Talk about playing with fire.
 I have to say, though, I actually like Samsung and LG engineering. Good products at a fair price. Too bad LG hasn't done car audio. ... yet. |
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| 11-19-2016, 07:37 AM | #6 |
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