Harman Kardon Nova

63 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 63 reviews of Harman Kardon Nova. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the size and reliability are overall positive. The usability and design are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the price.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Harman Kardon Nova from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Harman Kardon Nova

alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 user reviews of Harman Kardon Nova from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size and price. The usability and design are also appreciated, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the reliability.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Kat Orphanides (expertreviews.co.uk)

Harman Kardon Nova review

They're expensive, but these are the best compact PC speakers we've heard

The speakers are a real pleasure to listen to, with a sound that has personality without being unbalanced, and we're delighted by the power and quality they produce for their size. The Harmon Kardon Novas are great if you've got £260 to spend on a set...

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Ryan Waniata (digitaltrends.com)

Harman Kardon Nova 2.0 review

Harman Kardon's new Nova speakers are unlike any we've seen in the desktop genre. Molded into clear plastic globes, the Nova pack a potent arsenal of sonic hardware. We take a closer look to see if they accomplish their goal of marrying form and...

Clear, powerful sound ; Good bass response ; Cool form factor ; Solid wireless performance

Design comes at a price ; Lack fine-point precision ; Sound stage comes off as closed-in.

Residing in one of the most competitive genres in audio, Harman Kardon’s new Nova 2.0 have their work cut out for them. Those looking for top-shelf precision in a stylized desktop can find it elsewhere for less cash, including the aforementioned Luna...

Mar, 2014

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Harman Kardon Nova

The Harman Kardon Nova is a visually appealing desktop speaker pair that delivers audio performance to match its looks, though it runs into some deep bass trouble at high volumes.

Powerful audio performance with excellent clarity and rich lows. Can stream wireless Bluetooth audio in addition to wired digital and analog connections. Attractive design.

Distorts with deep bass at top volumes. Physical controls can be annoying to operate.

If you need both big bass and Bluetooth audio, consider the Marshall Stanmore, though it's an all-in-one system without individual speakers you can separate. For Bluetooth desktop speakers that don't offer quite the clarity of the Nova, but retail for...

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Clint DeBoer (audioholics.com)

Harman Kardon Nova Bluetooth Speakers Video Review

Review: The Harman Kardon Nova Bluetooth Speakers feature fantastic aesthetics, NFC Bluetooth pairing, and a passive radiator for additional bass. At $300/pair, these are recommended.

Mar, 2014

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Expert review by : Joe Wilcox (betanews.com)

Harman/Kardon Nova is bright [Review]

My daughter's cat

May, 2015

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Expert review by : S.Aadeetya (gizmodo.in)

Harman Kardon Nova review: Just one Drum is good enough for the punch

Bulky speakers were supposed to be replaced by the next-gen Bluetooth portable speakers but that hasn't really been the case, has it? The portable speakers

If your taste in the Bose-segment has left you wanting, then Nova is just the right option for you. You can be anyone with genuine taste for music (all genres), but then consider the not-so-portable part very seriously before falling for the Nova. It's...

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : gadgetmac.com (gadgetmac.com)

Harman Kardon Nova Review

Feb, 2014

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Harman Kardon Nova Review: The Perfect Companion for Movies

Priced at Rs. 24,990 (Harmon Kardon's official website is selling the Nova for Rs. 19,990), the Harman Kardon Nova is an expensive proposition. Its own sister company JBL offers the

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Expert review by (pcquest.com)

harman kardon nova

The Harman Kardon Nova is a visually appealing and high performance music streaming system

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Consumer review (amazon.in)

No Good.

Not good at this price. Did not suit the purpose for which I purchased. Bluetooth connectivity and connection with both speakers was troublesome. Had to retirn the product.