They are a 2.1 system with a pair of satellite speakers and a subwoofer called the iSub, which was originally available first in October 1999 as a standalone product.They were designed by Jony Ive and have received numerous accolades for their industrial design. SoundSticks are multimedia speakers sold by Harman Kardon, originally co-developed with Apple Inc.“Harman Kardon’s Soundsticks are so well designed that they have permanent residence in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.”. Incredible industrial design, compatible with all devices with a stereo mini jack output, realistic, room-filling sound and outstanding, bass performance, touch-volume and mute controls, subwoofer volume control, angle-adjustable satellites.The Harman Kardon model 330 series (330, 330A, B and C) from 1968-1979 is an example of the company's design philosophy, a basic no frills stereo transistor receiver but with excellent performance in its class. Harman Kardon's design goal is to have the highest possible design quality for the price, rather than unnecessary features.