Lexicon

What Lexicon does

Lexicon operates a tightly controlled, dealer-exclusive go-to-market model: products are sold exclusively through an authorized dealer network, regional international distributors (covering the USA, Canada, the UK, Germany, Austria, and Denmark), and four named authorized online resellers (World Wide Stereo, Listen Up, Audiolab, Audio Advice), with warranty validity contingent on authorized-channel purchase. End customers are professional custom-installation integrators building multi-zone residential and light-commercial audio systems, and high-net-worth residential consumers seeking audiophile-grade distributed audio. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, but products are positioned at the premium end of the CI amplifier category. Lexicon's amplifier line is certified for native integration with the three dominant home-automation platforms — Crestron, AMX, and Control 4 — via dedicated drivers and control modules, which anchors the brand within the professional CI channel. Revenue, headcount, and growth data for the Lexicon brand specifically are not publicly disclosed; firmographics indicate a small organization of 11–50 employees.

Name

Lexicon

Legal name

Harman International Industries, Incorporated

Website

https://lexicon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lexicon, a Harman-owned premium audio brand founded in 1971, designs and sells multi-channel network amplifiers (DD-8 and DD-8+) for custom installation professionals and luxury residential consumers, distributed exclusively through authorized dealers and international distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Audio Amplifiers

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)

akta.pro primary industry

AV Receivers, Amplifiers & Hi‑Fi Components Retail (CRACAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Theater Audio Systems (AV Receivers, Speaker Packages) (CRACANAH), Multiroom / Whole‑Home Audio Systems (CRACANAJ)

Keywords

• Audio amplifiers
• Multi-channel amplifiers
• Custom installation audio
• Digital signal processing
• Luxury home audio

Headquarters

HQ city

Northridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Amplifiers: Lexicon generates revenue through the sale of multi-channel network amplifiers including the DD-8 and DD-8+ models. Products are sold exclusively through authorized dealers, international distributors, and authorized online resellers. Professional installation is typically required for these premium audio components.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Lexicon manufactures premium multi-channel network amplifiers (DD-8 and DD-8+) designed for residential and commercial custom audio installations. The amplifiers feature proprietary DriveCore amplifier technology, integrated multi-channel DSP with matrix routing, audiophile-grade DACs, and IP-based control for compatibility with major home automation systems, targeting custom installers, home theater integrators, and luxury residential audio consumers.

Product overview

Lexicon manufactures high-end audio amplifiers for residential and commercial audio installations. The product portfolio consists of two multi-channel network amplifiers: the DD-8 and DD-8+. Both products feature network-controlled matrix routing, multi-channel digital signal processing (DSP), IP control capabilities, and HARMAN's proprietary DriveCore amplifier technology. The amplifiers target custom installation, multi-room audio, and home theater applications, with the DD-8+ representing the higher-specification model featuring enhanced DSP capabilities and higher resolution DAC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DD-8: 8-Channel Network Amplifier with DriveCore amplifier technology, 8 x 125W output, matrix routing, and multi-channel DSP
• DD-8+

Products and services

• DD-8+ Multi-channel Network Amplifier The DD-8+ is Lexicon's flagship 8-channel network amplifier delivering 125W RMS per channel at 8 ohms (20Hz-20kHz across all 8 channels driven simultaneously). It features IP-controlled matrix routing, multi-channel DSP (10-band parametric EQ, limiter, delay, high-pass/low-pass filters), DriveCore amplifier technology (HARMAN/TI joint venture), 10 analog and 4 stereo digital inputs, an ESS Sabre32 32-bit Hyperstream DAC, and compatibility with Crestron, AMX, and Control 4 home automation systems. It is intended for custom installers, home theater integrators, and luxury residential distributed-audio installations, and is sold exclusively through authorized dealers.
• DD-8 Multi-channel Network Amplifier The DD-8 is Lexicon's standard 8-channel network amplifier with IP-controlled matrix routing, multi-channel DSP, sound-shaping controls, and system configuration tools. It provides eight powered channels for distributed audio installations in residential and commercial properties and is sold exclusively through Lexicon's authorized dealer network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000W total power output from a compact 1U chassis weighing less than 10 lbs
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Texas InstrumentscoreTechnology or IntegrationJoint venture partner in developing DriveCore amplifier technology. Texas Instruments collaborated with HARMAN to create the proprietary silicon-based amplifier technology that replaces traditional Class D designs.
• CrestroncoreTechnology or IntegrationCrestron home automation platform compatibility certified with dedicated drivers and control modules available for DD-8+ amplifier.
• Control 4coreTechnology or IntegrationControl 4 home automation platform compatibility certified with dedicated drivers available for DD-8+ amplifier.
• AMXcoreTechnology or IntegrationAMX home automation platform compatibility certified for DD-8+ amplifier integration.
• Harman International IndustriesflagshipOthersLexicon is a premium brand under HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. HARMAN is a global leader in connected car technology, lifestyle audio, and enterprise automation solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• McIntosh Laboratory: McIntosh manufactures luxury high-power amplifiers for premium home audio — directly comparable to Lexicon in channel (specialty dealers), price band, and audiophile positioning.
• Wisdom Audio: Wisdom Audio designs high-end amplifiers and architectural loudspeakers for premium custom installation — directly comparable in target integrator and high-net-worth residential customer base.
• AudioControl: AudioControl designs and manufactures high-performance amplifiers, DSP processors and matrix switchers specifically for the custom installation channel — the same buyer segment and use cases as Lexicon's DD-8/8+.
• Anthem (Paradigm): Anthem builds high-end AV receivers, processors and amplifiers with integrated room correction/DSP for custom install and audiophile home theater — a direct competitor to Lexicon's amplifier+DSP value proposition.
• Crestron: Beyond home automation, Crestron produces its own AMP-series amplifiers and DSP products targeting the same custom install integrators that Lexicon serves with Crestron-certified DD-8+ units.
• Rotel: Rotel manufactures high-current multi-channel amplifiers and AV receivers distributed through specialty dealers — directly comparable product category and channel overlap with Lexicon.
• Marantz: Marantz is a longstanding premium audio brand producing AV receivers, amplifiers and processors sold through specialty dealers — directly comparable to Lexicon in product mix and custom install channel.
• NAD Electronics: NAD produces high-performance Class-D amplifiers (Masters series) with integrated streaming and modular amplification — overlapping in amplifier technology, custom install channel, and audiophile segment.
• Sonance: Sonance is a leading provider of architectural and multi-room audio amplification and speakers for residential and commercial custom installation — directly comparable to Lexicon's multi-zone amplifier offering.
• Mark Levinson: HARMAN's sister luxury audio brand, Mark Levinson produces high-end amplifiers and source components — directly overlapping Lexicon in premium positioning, channel, and product category within the same corporate portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LexiconHomeElectronics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lexicon-construction

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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