Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 116,164		$ 71,629		$ 199,098		$ 118,081
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(71)		0		(110)		0
Net income attributable to Harman International Industries, Incorporated	116,235		71,629		199,208		118,081
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes (1):
Foreign currency translation	(46,260)	[1]	8,096	[1]	(127,675)	[1]	42,181	[1]
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging derivatives, net of taxes	36,302	[1]	(13,771)	[1]	118,166	[1]	(29,107)	[1]
Pension liability adjustment, net of taxes	2,291	[1]	391	[1]	3,268	[1]	329	[1]
Unrealized gains on available for sale securities	13	[1]	104	[1]	52	[1]	111	[1]
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	(7,654)	[1]	(5,180)	[1]	(6,189)	[1]	13,514	[1]
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes attributable to noncontrolling interest	(4)		0		0		0
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes attributable to Harman International Industries, Incorporated	(7,650)		(5,180)		(6,189)		13,514
Comprehensive income, net of taxes	108,510		66,449		192,909		131,595
Comprehensive loss, net of taxes attributable to noncontrolling interest	(75)		0		(110)		0
Comprehensive income, net of taxes attributable to Harman International Industries, Incorporated	$ 108,585		$ 66,449		$ 193,019		$ 131,595

[1] Refer to Note 15 - Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) for more information.