Harman Kardon Soundsticks

286 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 286 reviews of Harman Kardon Soundsticks. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the sound and size. The price and usability are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Harman Kardon Soundsticks is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Harman Kardon Soundsticks

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of Harman Kardon Soundsticks from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the design. Some have doubts about the reliability and size, while there are some mixed views about the price.

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

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Harman Kardon Soundsticks

alaTest has collected and analyzed 120 user reviews of Harman Kardon Soundsticks from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the size and price. The usability and design are also appreciated, but many are negative about the reliability.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Harman Kardon SoundSticks 4 Review

Balanced, powerful 2.1-channel audio performance ; Iconic transparent design ; Long cables for ideal stereo separation

All physical controls are located on the subwoofer ; No adjustable EQ or sub settings

The Harman Kardon SoundSticks 4 are a 20th anniversary, Bluetooth-compatible update to the classic 2.1-channel speakers, and they remain just as compelling as ever.

Aug, 2020

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Expert review by : Gene Steinberg (cnet.com)

Harman Kardon SoundSticks review: Harman Kardon SoundSticks

Harman Kardon SoundSticks

Great sound; great looks; easy setup.

Mac support limited to USB-based systems running Mac OS 9.0.4 or later; limited audio adjustments; limited support for Windows.

SoundSticks sound a lot better than you'd expect, considering the low price.

Oct, 2002

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Expert review by : Gene Steinberg (cnet.com)

Harman Kardon SoundSticks review

Can a jellyfish make music? Yes, if it's the jellyfish-esque SoundSticks from Harman Multimedia . This three-piece system sports a pair of transparent, tubular desktop speakers that mate with a transparent, lamp-shaped woofer to provide room-filling...

Great sound; great looks; easy setup.

Mac support limited to USB-based systems running Mac OS 9.0.4 or later; limited audio adjustments; limited support for Windows.

SoundSticks sound a lot better than you'd expect, considering the low price.

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Expert review by : Alex Hernandez (techaeris.com)

Harman Kardon SoundSticks 4 review: Stylish and good sounding desktop speakers

These days desktop sound is more important than ever and the Harman Kardon SoundSticks 4 deliver in style and impressive sound.

Beautiful and stylish design ; Easy to use and set up ; Really great sound, immersive and good bass

$299 may be a bit much for some users for desktop speakers

The Harman Kardon SoundSticks 4 has the following features and specifications: The Harman Kardon SoundSticks 4 aren’t going to be a must-buy for everyone heck; nothing is a must-buy for everyone. Sure, they are priced really high, which is going to...

Jan, 2021

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Consumer review (play.com)

Fantastic Stuff!!!

I've had these speakers for years now, and i've been blasting music out of them since i got them, and they work fantastically even right now as i write this. These speakers really are brilliant! I may even buy a second pair for when i need them in...

Jun, 2010

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I have had these since 2006 May

I have had these since 2006 and let me tell you that these are fantastic ...

Feb, 2010

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Completely surpassed my expectations!

I ummd and arrrd over getting these speakers for a long time. The reviews saying how good they were, were pretty much balanced with others saying they didnt live up to some peoples expectations.

Jan, 2010

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Good Quality, only 1 let down

I have a set of these and the sound quality is execellent, and they look cool, the only issue i have with them is the blue neon light in the sub woofer, as i have these in my bedroom, it lights up the whole room, unless i turn them off from the main...

Dec, 2009

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SWEET

im used to playing music through JBL speakers with a max output of 1000 watts each, but cant take them to uni. so I got these. couldnt be happier!

Aug, 2009

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Consumer review (play.com)

my sound sticks

i have had my sound sticks for 3 years and i run my tv through them as a mini home cinema system just plug it into the phone jack on the side of the tv and the sound is great and the speackers look cool and different i would highly recomned these.

May, 2009

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