Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 Bluetooth Speaker System
Brand | Harman Kardon |
Model Name | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 |
Speaker Type | Tweeter |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
Special Feature | Radio |
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Sound quality | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Value for money | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.6 | — | 4.6 |
Bluetooth connectivity | — | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.8 |
Battery life | — | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.3 | — |
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speaker size | — | 120 millimeters | — | — | 268 millimeters | 3.5 millimeters |
power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
speaker type | Tweeter | Tweeter | Portable Bluetooth Speakers | — | Tweeter | Bluetooth Speaker |
mounting type | — | Freestanding | Floor Standing | Tabletop | Freestanding | Tabletop |
weight | 7 pounds | 9.75 pounds | 4.5 kilograms | — | 8.5 pounds | 6.3 pounds |
model name | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 | Onyx Studio 7 | Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 | HKOS6BLUAM.5 | 6925281918976 | Acton III |
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Iconic Design
The legendary Harman Kardon Soundsticks design evolves in a premium Aura Studio design that fits any Mac, iPhone, iPad or other smart device.
Bluetooth Wireless Connection with Social Mode
The Aura Studio has a built-in Bluetooth feature to wirelessly stream audio from your Bluetooth devices. Our Bluetooth Social Mode allows you to connect up to 2 playback devices to the speaker and take turns playing music.
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Product Dimensions | 9.8 x 9.8 x 14.2 inches |
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Item Weight | 7 pounds |
ASIN | B073FSM4QR |
Item model number | HKAURASTUDIO2BLKEU |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #208,936 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #4,669 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 29, 2017 |
Manufacturer | Harman Kardon |
Speakers Maximum Output Power | 30 Watts |
Item Weight | 7 Pounds |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Product Description
AMBIENT LIGHTING: Sound looks beautiful thanks to an ambient white light glow from the center turbine and an animated center ring of LEDs. EXTRAORDINARY SOUND EXPERIENCE: Harman Kardon's proprietary stereo-widening DSP technology delivers premium, fully optimized audio. ICONIC DESIGN: The evolved SoundSticks design adds a level of prestige to any interior while also integrating seamlessly with your Mac, iPhone, and other smart devices. Featuring iconic design, ambient lighting and ease of use, the Aura Studio 2 delivers the impeccable, high quality Bluetooth audio streaming you've come to expect from a Harman Kardon product. Equipped with an animated ambient white light that glows up from the center turbine and a sleek, tinted dome, your music has never looked better.
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Customers like the sound quality, value, and ease of use of the speakers. For example, they mention that it has a strong, low bass that rumbles throughout the room, and is well worth the money. That said, some are satisfied with appearance, and quality. That being said, opinions are mixed on wireless connectivity, and performance.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They mention that it has a strong, low bass that rumbles throughout the room. The sound is stellar, and the music is crisp. It's also one of the best balanced audio systems they've ever heard, with clarity of the mids and multiple levels of bass. Customers also say that the speaker is theatrical, with very nice highs, mids, and lows.
"...is not typical bass music but the song, "Thholyghst" has a strong, low bass that rumbles throughout the song and the Aura Studio 2 is shaking..." Read more
"...The Onyx is great, and has decent bass, but compared to the Aura, the Aura just "hits harder." However, if it came down to easily hearing..." Read more
"...Lighting is a great style addition for my bedroom.Great sound for size and paired simply to devices...." Read more
"...Everything about this speaker is theatrical. The design of the speaker, the start-up chime, the LED accents...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the speakers. They mention that it has a cool look, the LED lighting is elegant, and it's modern in design. They also say that it pairs easily, and is a perfect addition to their bedroom. Customers also appreciate the default looping animation that does look nice. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...I also like the darker color than the Soundsticks...." Read more
"...Changing from one phone to another was really nice and hassle free...." Read more
"...The Aura looks amazing with they lights, the base is ridiculous...sitting in the same room with the Aura, you'll feel the base in your chest...." Read more
"...Lighting is a great style addition for my bedroom.Great sound for size and paired simply to devices...." Read more
Customers like the value of the speakers. They say it's well worth the money, one of the best speakers for the price, and easy to use. Some customers also mention that the sound is wonderful and can't believe how good it sounds for the money.
"...pleasing and flows well in almost any setting and is worth the $150.00 price tag...." Read more
"This is by far one of the best speakers for the price I don't think I've ever had a single speaker raddle my basement walls, and the multiple..." Read more
"...Bluetooth connectivity is almost effortless. Great value and really great sound." Read more
"...It is well worth the money and then some." Read more
Customers like the quality of the speakers. They say it's a great HK unit, has strong bass, and is a monster. Some customers also say that the sound is better and doesn't have that piece that broke on the last one.
"...This is not typical bass music but the song, "Thholyghst" has a strong, low bass that rumbles throughout the song and the Aura Studio 2 is shaking..." Read more
"...The Onyx is great, and has decent bass, but compared to the Aura, the Aura just "hits harder." However, if it came down to easily hearing..." Read more
"...This speaker could cost $250 and I'd still be satisfied with the quality of the product for the money." Read more
"...Part if it easily comes apart from the base of the speaker...." Read more
Customers find the speaker easy to connect to and use. They say it works with no hassles, is simple, and has good sound. Customers also mention that the Bluetooth capability is convenient.
"...Changing from one phone to another was really nice and hassle free...." Read more
"...The blue tooth capability is so convenient...." Read more
"...so I can't tell you how great it sounds, but it looks great and connects easily...." Read more
"...This is a good speaker, that was easy to connect to and use. It looks good and sounds great, the quality is apparent when you get it out of the box." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the speakers. Some mention that it works very well with the H/K Onyx Studio 3, while others say that it's useless app and resources that waste time. They also say that the Go + Play does a bad job at phone calls.
"...walls, and the multiple connection option for 2 of them actually works very well with the h/k onyx studio 3 and pairs with no problem I would never..." Read more
"...Easy set up, plugged in and it worked with no hassles. A teenager-type might think it's not loud enough but works fine for an old codger like me." Read more
"...The Go + Play does a bad job at phone calls, the micro phone has a hard time picking my voice clearly...." Read more
"...to some other Bluetooth speakers, but it looks so unique and functions flawlessly." Read more
Customers are mixed about the wireless connectivity of the speakers. Some mention that it has an easy Bluetooth connection, while others say that it can't be paired with a second speaker and has terrible connectivity issues.
"...I have had no problems with the bluetooth connection to my PC or to my phone...." Read more
"...2 and the Studio 6 can pair two speakers BUT the Aura 3 CAN NOT be paired with a second (too Bad)" Read more
"...The bluetooth connection distance was really nice. Changing from one phone to another was really nice and hassle free...." Read more
"...Haven't regretted that decision for a minute. Pairing the two speakers was difficult as the instructions do not explain the process well...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the power of the speakers. Some mention it's small, powerful, and unbelievable for its size. They say it packs a punch. However, others say that it sounds ok but is not very powerful, doesn't work on 220v, and has an app that's completely useless.
"...They have an app but its completely useless if you have the BT model or the wifi model. Apple users have no resources available...." Read more
"...It is the perfect speaker for listening to music. It even has plenty of power to fill the house with sound, all 2600sq ft...." Read more
"Doesn't work on 220v!..." Read more
"...Small, powerful, elegant and will attract plenty of attention...." Read more
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I bought this Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 with the hopes that it would be enough for my home office's PC. I had been using a set of Harman Kardon Soundsticks (wired) for the last 5 years. They stopped working around Christmas. Since then, I've bought a Logitech Z625 2.1 set, an Edifier Prisma 2.1 set and a set of Bose Companion 3s. Needless to say, despite being very impressed with the Edifier, impressed with the power of the Z625 and feeling indifferent to the Bose, have had 3 sets of Companion in the past, I have returned all of them.
I had one major concern with the HK Aura Studio 2, the clarity of vocals. Coming from the Soundsticks, nearly identical subwoofer and design as the Aura Studio 2, I really didn't expect the vocals to be very good since there are no satellites like with the Soundsticks.
There's good news and not the best of news. The bass (especially very low frequencies, say below 40hz) is very strong, deep but the bass does lack punch. The vocals are not as crystal clear as the Bose Companion but the treble isn't as screechy as the Companion either. A word that's not always seen as positive in speakers and audio, "muted" even "muffled" could be used with the Aura Studio 2. Don't take that wrong. This speaker is very loud if you turn it up. I believe it has more bass than the Soundsticks had.
Here's a couple of source songs I use with any new speaker set:
Crosses is the band - songs "Thholyghst", "Trophy", "The Epilogue" and "Bermuda Locket". This is not typical bass music but the song, "Thholyghst" has a strong, low bass that rumbles throughout the song and the Aura Studio 2 is shaking bottles off the desk it's on. The song, "The Epilogue" brings a nice, balanced sound and will show the lack of punchy bass. But overall, on 35% volume master volume, the sound is near perfect to my ears. It's not as lively as some but it's balanced and has a warm feel to it.
Plus, it's one speaker with one wire (power cable). I think everyone knows with this product or the Soundsticks, you're also buying it for the look and design. I have clients that stop by my house to make design changes (new house construction, remodeling, custom designs) and here I have this very unique speaker that's filling the room with sound at a low volume. I prefer the lighting in this one to any I've seen. It's not in-tune with the music, it pulses at times, it goes off and lightly comes back on, there's a rotation to it too but it's not bright at all. It's more of a subtle light. All of the controls (volume, power, bluetooth) are around the base of the Aura Studio 2 and are the light touch buttons where you really just need to move your finger across them.
I also like the darker color than the Soundsticks. This is more of dark, smoky, charcoal color which looks great beside my dark oak office desk.
A few more parts, the 360 sound isn't fully selling me on it. The speaker sits just to the left of me and faces me. I can tell I don't have stereo sound going on. I thought this would be a major problem for me. But here's the trick, don't look at the speaker while testing it. Look straight ahead and really it's going to get as close to stereo sound as I've heard from one speaker. I've read that it might be possible to sync it with another one but I'm happy with the one for now.
I have had no problems with the bluetooth connection to my PC or to my phone. I'm using an Asus gaming PC, about 2 years old and an iPhone 6s (about 3 years old). The power cord does come with a small brick and there are 3-4 plugs you can attach to use it in different countries. Last, an opinion/comparison to the closest speaker I have to the Aura Studio 2:
I have a Bose Soundlink Mini II, it was a little more expensive than this Aura Studio 2. The Bose is almost exclusively used for playing music I listen to while sleeping. Playing it side by side with the Aura Studio 2 really shows how good this Aura Studio 2 sounds. The bass in the Aura Studio 2 is 3-4 levels deeper and lower than the Bose. The Bose also struggles with crisp vocals. It's why I rarely use the Bose except for ambient, instrumental music. This isn't to be negative towards Bose. I have 3 sets of their headphones and generally love Bose but if you put this Aura Studio 2 in a head to head with the Soundlink Mini II, you too will see how good this Aura Studio 2 is. Give it a few days, equalize it, if you're not happy with the initial sound. It took me about 1 night to get it to sound how I prefer and after that there did seem to be a warm-in period where the sound became better than it initially was. Should have mentioned the auto-off feature. I don't like it but I've learned to not let it bother me. It shuts itself off, which disconnects the Bluetooth but all you have to do is touch the power button on the side and it picks up where it left off.
The Go Play seems to have the best of both worlds, in my opinion. Maybe the Aura sounds like it has more bass because of the "rock" setting type sound, whereas if you could have a "rock" setting on the Go Play it would sound just like the Onyx. It's kind of like the bass with the Go Play gets covered by the great mids and highs, but it's still there and you can feel it. One thing I just remembered, with songs with heavy bass, the subwoofer in the Aura has made a clicking sound (clipping) a few times. The Go Play I have has rarely done this, and it's pretty old.
The Go Play does not get the visual attention that the Aura gets. The design of the Aura is quite impressive.
The bluetooth connection distance was really nice. Changing from one phone to another was really nice and hassle free. However, if you are connected via bluetooth and then turn off your bluetooth, or step out for a while, you'll have to press the bluetooth button on the stereo again.
Great stereo, and I'd buy one again, especially since you can get one for only $182 right now. I believe the HK Go Play is quite a bit more right now, but I could be wrong.
I purchased both and they are pretty different in their listening experience. The Aura looks amazing with they lights, the base is ridiculous...sitting in the same room with the Aura, you'll feel the base in your chest. I can't even put into words how the base feels with the Aura, just take my word for it...you will feel the base in your body even while in the other room. The only negative is that the highs aren't as clear as the Go + Play, but isn't a deal breaker. However, once you've listened to both Go + Play and Aura, you'll know what I'm talking about.
The Go + Play also has a lot of base, it will shake the walls on 30% volume. However, the Aura will preposition all your body's internal organs...the feels is so unsettling.
Another thing...internal microphone system. The Go + Play does a bad job at phone calls, the micro phone has a hard time picking my voice clearly. However, the Aura does this seamlessly.
The Aura looks very stylish and space age when the lights are on. So it will definitely get a lot of complements even when it's on and not playing any music. The Go + Play just looks like a speaker with a handle.
As to which one to get...well it all depends on where it will be used. The Aura will be best in a smaller area since you'll be able to feel the base for miles, but the vocals will be drowned out by the base the further you walk away from it. So you won't be able to hear it as clear if you try to listen to it from the second floor of your house.
The Go + Play, you'll hear clear vocals throughout the entire house, it truly is the ultimate sound system. I still can't wrap my head around how the size of the Go + Play and the sound it produces. I have never been able to turn the Go + Play up beyond 50% volume, it's just way too loud.
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After buying this it was clear that for ome use a powered speaker delivers much more than a portable speaker. My daily driver before this was the Bose soundlink mini 2, and HK Aura beats it in sound quality hands down for roughly the same price. So, if portability is not critical for you, i would recommend this piece of beauty! And, within my house it's reasonably portable too.
And, of course this probably the most good looking speaker ever. It comes from the aesthetic lineage of HK soundsticks, designed by John Ive, and which sits proudly in Museum of Modern art in New York. In fact, I picked Aura 2 over 3, as the new model no more has the tunnel look, which i love.
So, in short strongly recommend these speakers for both great sound and as a piece of art!
Reviewed in India on August 21, 2021
After buying this it was clear that for ome use a powered speaker delivers much more than a portable speaker. My daily driver before this was the Bose soundlink mini 2, and HK Aura beats it in sound quality hands down for roughly the same price. So, if portability is not critical for you, i would recommend this piece of beauty! And, within my house it's reasonably portable too.
And, of course this probably the most good looking speaker ever. It comes from the aesthetic lineage of HK soundsticks, designed by John Ive, and which sits proudly in Museum of Modern art in New York. In fact, I picked Aura 2 over 3, as the new model no more has the tunnel look, which i love.
So, in short strongly recommend these speakers for both great sound and as a piece of art!