Name: Aura Studio
Brand: Harman Kardon
SKU: 31833
Rating: 3.9 (69 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

a more immersive and natural-sounding soundstage
wider and more open-sounding soundstage
Wide and natural-sounding soundstage

Voices are perceived as too far away compared with reference
it noticeably struggles to reproduce low-bass
it needs to remain plugged into a power source to work

Bluetooth: yes
Wireless network (wi-fi): yes
Speakerphone: yes
Rms: 30 W

Harman Kardon Aura Studio - Pros & Cons

a more immersive and natural-sounding soundstage
wider and more open-sounding soundstage
Wide and natural-sounding soundstage
stylish interiors the column looks very unusual and attractive
Aura Studio 3 performs marvelously in that regard
Sound Quality Aura Studio 2 sounds amazing
The controls are simple and intuitive
unique
stylish
and great sounding speaker
the overall impression is very good
The Bluetooth streaming works perfectly
The speaker delivers 360-sound which is another great thing
All the buttons are very responsive
impressive design
mids are very detailed and dynamic
Setting up AirPlay is relatively easy
transparent dome design is cool to look at for sure and really catches the eye
balanced mid-range ensures voices and lead instruments are reproduced accurately and with detail
a wider and more open-sounding soundstage thanks
has great directivity thanks to its 360-degree design
wide and open-sounding soundstage thanks
Impressive low-end extension and bass presence
delivers good bass and good meds
Very well written and comprehensive
Highs are clean and clear
Extremely impressive and powerful sound quality
the Aura is more robust and lightweight than appearance suggests
slick
refined surfaces also make it nice to handle
Beautiful dynamic staging and a party machine
the detailing is very impressive
echoey vocal staging is present really well

Voices are perceived as too far away compared with reference
it noticeably struggles to reproduce low-bass
it needs to remain plugged into a power source to work
No sound customization features
it lacks sound customization features like a graphic EQ or presets
lack of lower midrange makes it sound hollow
The volume steps are too far apart
It sounds a bit blurry most of the time
extremely slight pitch variations
audio quality
the design is bottom-heavy
well-constructed model was limited by poor connectivity
Coke cans still look like speakers
albeit unorthodox ones
Very loud and don t loose music quality
lack of insight is where the Aura loses out
Ugly Shoes And Ugly Sweaters
don't look quite as futuristic today
vibration and unpleasant bounce will be provided
a dispersion of buttons is fraught with control problems
it had a small open funnel in the center
the bundled cord was too short
not to place the speaker on an unreliable surface such as a loose shelf
never fades even when I had to give up on my ICE system
placements and/or link insertions
you can only see two volume buttons located at each front sides
The sound does not break at high volumes
There are no options or buttons to tune the equalizer
Dense music recordings expose the first blot on the copybook
heavy bass
without a separate subwoofer
it was reckless and stupid
is no stereo mode the speakers will play the same audio output
there are no dedicated track buttons
not able to connect my speaker to any of the devices
lacks the weight required to stamp authority on Drake's Hold
Lack of clarity and detail make busy compositions congested and messy
feels sloppy and detached from the close-knit midrange and treble
Tech and Healthcare
Awkward touch controls on the speaker itself
The Aura is neither subwoofer nor science project
price tag is pretty steep
doesn't have a bass port tube in the centre as before
The highs can be a little too bright for me
the speaker falls very heavy on the bass
too soft to properly enjoy the music
Aura Studio 3 can only be powered by a power cable
each step up/down in volume is vast
very heavy
change the colors of the light
speaker confined on a shelf or in the corner of a room

Harman Kardon Aura Studio - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Peak power	60 W Best: Devialet Phantom Peak power: 4500 W
Weight	2449.4 g Best: Philips BT2650 Weight: 0.21 g

Harman Kardon - Video Reviews (7)

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 Bluetooth Speaker Unboxing & Bass Test

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 Unboxig and review

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 vs Aura Studio 2 - Sound Quality Comparison

Harman Kardon Aura Studio - Full Specifications

Channels	1.0
Low frequency	50.0 Hz
High frequency	20.0 kHz
RMS	30.0 W
Peak power	60.0 W

Height	10.83 in
Weight	86.4 oz

Docking station for mobile/Tablet	no
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)	no
Streaming standards	AirPlay Spotify Connect
Speakerphone	yes
USB input port	yes

Colour of product	Black Blue White

Aptx Support	no
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth codec	SBC
Bluetooth profile	A2DP
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
DLNA	yes
NFC	yes

Electric (not USB)	yes

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Harman Kardon Aura Studio Harman Kardon - Editorial Reviews (5)

3.9

Based on 5 reviews

Harman Kardon Aura Studio Harman Kardon Aura Review

PCMAG

Published: 14.07.2014

Harman Kardon Aura Review

4.5

The Harman Kardon Aura is a great-looking, great-sounding, one-piece wireless speaker system.

whathifi

Published: 17.04.2014

Home review

3.0

A stunning looking speaker, but one that doesn’t have the ‘wow’ sound or usability to boot

Harman Kardon Aura Studio Harman/Kardon Aura Studio 3 Review

RTINGS.com

Published: 19.11.2021

Harman/Kardon Aura Studio 3 Review

3.6

The Harman/Kardon Aura Studio 3 Bluetooth speaker is a wired dome-shaped speaker with soft pulsing lights. It has a balanced sound profile out-of-the-box, making...

Harman Kardon Aura Studio Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 Speaker review: Strongest in social situations

DXOMARK

Published: 09.09.2021

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 Speaker review: Strongest in social situations

The Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 speaker is a striking and innovative visual presence, with a sound suited for social situations.

Harman Kardon Aura Studio First-Look Review of the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 - Nerd Techy

nerdtechy.com

Published: 09.07.2020

First-Look Review of the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 - Nerd Techy

4.5

If you think Bluetooth speakers aren’t worth owning, you can be forgiven. Not long ago, this was actually true. Bluetooth speakers offered some of the lowest quality of any speaker type. Even an expensive, well-constructed model was limited by poor connectivity. But this has changed in recent years. The invention of True Wireless Stereo and Bluetooth have significantly improved wireless audio quality. Now, you can enjoy high-bitrate audio, even on a wireless connection. As long as the speaker is well-constructed, it’s going to sound just fine. Over the years, we’ve reviewed several Bluetooth speakers, from boom box-sized units to pint-sized