Harman Kardon BT

59 reviews

Nov, 2024

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design (13)
sound (9)
comfort (4)
durability (4)
usability (3)

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portability (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 59 reviews of Harman Kardon BT. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Views about the comfort and usability are on the whole positive. The durability and sound also get good feedback. There are some mixed comments about the bass quality, while some have doubts about the portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Harman Kardon BT is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Harman Kardon BT from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com.

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

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (whathifi.com)

Harman-Kardon BT

Excellent: owners of aptX-enabled Bluetooth devices should give these a listen

Good clarity ; Neutral performance ; Lovely design ; Great battery life

Sound could be punchier ; Fiddly power button ; Wired sound still sounds better ; Not exactly portable

All in all, there are many reasons to like the Harman Kardon BTs. They can't quite face up to similarly priced wired-only rivals such as the AKG 550, but then again the Bluetooth headphone market is still relatively young. For what they are, the...

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Expert review by : melvin (headphone.ph)

Harman Kardon BT Headphone Review

Comfort is the weakest point of this headphone. I mentioned earlier that it's a little bit heavy due to its construction materials. Another is that it has a strong clamping force and this makes the headphones hug your head tightly. The headphone itself...

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (itproportal.com)

Harman Kardon BT review

With metallic and leather accents, Harman Kardon's latest headphones have a distinct look that practically screams luxury. The good news is that the £195 price tag for the Bluetooth streaming Harman Kardon BT is not nearly as sky-high as a lot of...

At £195, the Harman Kardon BT is a good looking, well-built, strong performing pair of Bluetooth headphones. It'll appeal more to those who favour bass than to those who want something a bit brighter or flatter, but its sound signature is exciting and...

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by (avforums.com)

Harman Kardon BT Bluetooth Headphone Review

APT-X capable Bluetooth headphone

Superb industrial design ; Accurate and revealing sound ; Comfortable and convenient to use

Not quite as accomplished over Bluetooth ; Slight lack of bass depth ; No noise cancelling

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Harman Kardon's BT headphones deliver clean sound

While its design may not be for everyone, the $250 Harman Kardon BT is one of the best-sounding Bluetooth headphones available.

Unique design; excellent fit and finish; impressive sound quality for Bluetooth headphones; built-in rechargeable battery offers decent battery life (12 hours); the ; fold flat (a nice carrying case is included); works well as cellphone headset; can...

A bit bulky for mobile headphones; the battery charging cable is not a standard Micro-USB cable.

While its design may not be for everyone, the Harman Kardon BT is one of the best-sounding Bluetooth headphones available.

Mar, 2014

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Harman Kardon BT

The cool design of the Harman Kardon BT is paired with excellent performance, making it a compelling addition to the crowded Bluetooth headphone field.

Powerful Bluetooth wireless audio performance is clean, with rich lows. Comfortable fit. Beautiful leather carrying pouch, extra headband, and an audio cable for wired listening are included. Includes microphone and on-ear controls for mobile devices.

Could use a bit more high-mid presence, and the bass-heavy sound signature isn't for purists.

At $250, the Harman Kardon BT is a good-looking, well-built, strong-performing pair of Bluetooth headphones—it'll appeal more to those who favor bass than to those who want something a bit brighter or flatter, but its sound signature is exciting and...

May, 2013

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Harman Kardon BT review

Harman Kardon makes a few different full-size headphones, including the Classic (CL) , Noise Canceling (NC) , and Bluetooth (BT). They all offer excellent sound quality and have very distinct designs, with a modern take on an old-school double headband...

Unique design; excellent fit and finish; impressive sound quality for Bluetooth headphones; built-in rechargeable battery offers decent battery life (12 hours); the Harman Kardon BT fold flat (a nice carrying case is included); works well as cellphone...

A bit bulky for mobile headphones; the battery charging cable is not a standard Micro-USB cable.

While its design may not be for everyone, the Harman Kardon BT is one of the best-sounding Bluetooth headphones available.

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : ConsumerSearch (consumersearch.com)

Harman Kardon BT

Not as sturdy as they look. While many professional reviewers comment on the Harman Kardon BT's solid build quality, user reviews at Amazon indicate that the headphones aren't as durable as they look. We saw several complaints about product failures,...

Good sound quality for Bluetooth Long battery life Comfortable for most users Passive noise reduction

Some connectivity problems Heavy and bulky

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Showpiece (gstylemag.com)

Harman/Kardon BT Headphones: Beautiful/Sound Over-Ear Headphones [Review]

Looks like the flood gates have opened on headphones to be wireless and Bluetooth compatible. So why not look at, I mean listen to the luxury sound of Harman/Kardon's Beautiful/Sound BT premium wireless over-ear headphones. I must admit I was...

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : YUDHANJAYA WIJERATNE (c3magazine.com)

Harman Kardon BT

Sound quality is exceptional. The BT has arguably the best Bluetooth streaming quality in its class. Balanced lows and mids make everything from Swedish House Mafia to Lindsey Stirling to Apocalyptica sound simply fantastic: you get a crisp punch with...

Dec, 2013

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