Harman-Kardon SB 26

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Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 119 reviews of Harman-Kardon SB 26. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Home Theater Systems for all reviews. People are impressed by the reliability and size. The price and design are also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Home Theater Systems the Harman-Kardon SB 26 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 user reviews of Harman-Kardon SB 26 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Home Theater Systems on Amazon.com. Comments about the reliability and size are overall positive. The design and price also get good opinions.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Harman-Kardon SB 26

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Harman-Kardon SB 26 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Home Theater Systems on Amazon.ca.

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

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Matthew Moskovciak (cnet.com)

Harman Kardon's Sabre gets seriously slim

Harman Kardon announced two new sound bars, one of which is the 1.25-inch thick Sabre SB35, which includes built-in Bluetooth and three HDMI inputs.

Sep, 2013

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

As goog as it gets.

Wall mounting with provided little L bracket was easy and cosmetically its looks truly nice.

I cannot say that I would spend 600.00 for a retail on a soundbar, but for the 230 bucks it was a sweet deal! Just the subwoofer is worth 130.00 anytime a day. It is serving a 50" Sony in a large master bedroom and sound is full bodied, with a nice and...

The HDMI was giving message of unauthorized video transmission, so when I got tired of it I have used a direct Tivo to TV HDMI and Tivo optical to the soundbar. It does not display the speaker status on the screen that way, but Tivo remote works the...

Aug, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Compromise

I bought the SB26 to replace a 5.1 surround system that I loved, but could no longer accommodate in my living room. I was extremely skeptical of sound bars in general. I did a lot of research and found the SB26 to be the right choice. Sounds great,...

No owner's manual was included. Once I downloaded it from the Harman/ Kardon website, I had no problem programming all my remotes to work the SB26 volume control. This also made Bluetooth pairing very easy. The box was gigantic but protected everything...

Dec, 2013

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Consumer review (amazon.in)

A blockbuster!

This beast is so good, it will make your neighbors cry. The sound is exceptionally clear and the bass is deep, punchy and tight. I listened to many good brands like Bose, JBL etc. Harman Kardon beats them hands down! I listen mostly to Progressive...

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Five Stars

Amazing sound.. Though I haven't checked movies on it, but music songs sound awesome,especially bass boosted ones..

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Excellent Quality Sound ! Best audio experience on a soundbar is still by HK

Pros: *** Amazing sound for its price. We can't discuss the quality of a speaker set without price tags on them. Not that it is granted the more expansive will always sound better, but I find the price on SB26 to reasonable price to invest for the...

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