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Harman Kardon CL

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Pros

  • the sibilants on this recording are very strong
  • They feel comfortable
  • with the pressure on your ears judged just nicely

Cons

  • lacking even a little in the low bass will sound
  • sharp metal edges feel unfinished
  • the retro look is unavoidable

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • 16, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired

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Harman Kardon CL - Pros & Cons

Harman Kardon CL

Pros

  • the sibilants on this recording are very strong
  • They feel comfortable
  • with the pressure on your ears judged just nicely
  • Clarity is excellent
  • Vocals are fantastically articulated
  • swiveled clockwise and counter-clockwise for easier transport and carry
  • The soundstage is wide and spacious
  • The comfortable leather pads provide a good seal around your ears
  • excellent clarity is achieved predominantly thanks to fantastic midrange response
  • 5 mm thick and looks fairly durable
  • The mids are very good

Cons

  • lacking even a little in the low bass will sound
  • sharp metal edges feel unfinished
  • the retro look is unavoidable
  • their weight has remained on the low side
  • guitar lack the edge and fall more-or-less flat
  • heavy overdub and will sound a bit muddy on some headphones
  • sound distorted or mushy with some headphones
  • treble which is slightly underwhelming at times for my liking
  • it is never overwhelming or distorted
  • it cannot be easily replaced with another one like it sadly
  • like headband is too small and comes in contact with the inner moving band

Harman Kardon CL - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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Driver size: 400 mm
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32 Ω
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Impedance: 145000 Ω
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198 g
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Harman Kardon CL - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight6.98 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeIn-line microphone
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Features
Buttons
  • Multi-key
  • Volume
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Design
Colour of productWhite
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body materialSteel
CategoryAudiophile
Foldableyes
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Frequency range16 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter1.57 in
Driver size1.57 in
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.4
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableyes
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Power
Battery operatedno

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Harman Kardon CL Harman Kardon - Editorial Reviews (11)

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Harman Kardon CL Headphone review: Harman/Kardon CL
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Published: 16.01.2013
Headphone review: Harman/Kardon CL

The Harman/Kardon CL is among the ones with rare squarish ear cups and a full aluminum headband. - Issue Date: Feb 01, 2013

Harman Kardon CL Home review
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whathifi
Published: 06.07.2012
Home review
4.0

A strong debut for Harman-Kardon's first pair of cans

Harman Kardon CL Harman Kardon Classic
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CNET
Published: 27.08.2012
Harman Kardon Classic

The Harman Kardon Classic on-ear headphones combine an impressive design and excellent sound quality to create a very enticing pair of headphones for a somewhat reasonable price.

Harman Kardon CL Home review
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whathifi
Published: 06.07.2012
Home review
4.0

A strong debut for Harman-Kardon's first pair of cans

Harman Kardon CL Harman Kardon CL headphones review
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PC World
Harman Kardon CL headphones review
4.3

Method is behind the CL's radical styling

Harman Kardon CL Harman Kardon CL review
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T3
Published: 14.08.2012
Harman Kardon CL review
4.0

The Harman Kardon CL headphones offer quality audio with an unusual design

Harman Kardon CL Harman Kardon CL Review
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 31.01.2014
Harman Kardon CL Review
4.0

Read the in depth Review of Harman Kardon CL Audio Video. Know detailed info about Harman Kardon CL configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Harman Kardon CL Harman Kardon CL Review: These Headphones Can Handle All Your Listening Needs
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Gizmodo
Published: 30.07.2012
Harman Kardon CL Review: These Headphones Can Handle All Your Listening Needs

It's not remotely easy to create a pair of headphones that combine awesome audio quality, portability, style, and a favorable price tag. Could Harman Kardon's new CL headphones be the rare pair that does it all?

Harman Kardon CL Harman Kardon Beautiful Sound CL On-Ear Headphones Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 08.09.2012
Harman Kardon Beautiful Sound CL On-Ear Headphones Review

You can teach an old dog some stellar new tricks. It’s true, I’ve seen it and veteran audio giant HarmanKardon hopes to cement this fact with their new and decidedly different Harman/Kardon Beautiful Sound CL on-ear headphones. They support iOS devices and make an eye-catching hands-free solution while, driving, riding, or walking. But can they compete with the mounting army of similar high-end headphones through which we’ve recently cut a scrutinizing swath? Such competitive headphone brands include Fanny Wang 1001, […]

Harman Kardon CL Harman Kardon CL Classic Headphones Review
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Gadgetmac
Published: 21.08.2012
Harman Kardon CL Classic Headphones Review

Harman Kardon, a successful and sought-after name in the audio industry to say the least. The company is better known for having AKG and JBL under its audio belt as well as for its magnitude of outstanding household and desktop speakers, most notably the SoundSticks speakers which are one o

Harman Kardon CL Harman/Kardon CL Stereo Headphone Review by Dale
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Stereophile.com
Published: 23.06.2012
Harman/Kardon CL Stereo Headphone Review by Dale

Gear note: For this review I used an HRT HeadStreamer DAC/Amp connected to a PC using Foobar2000 to play FLAC-format music tracks, and also an iStreamer DAC connected to an iPhone4s and pre-assembled Objective2 by JDS headphone amp to play 320k CBR MP3 conversions of my FLAC tracks. The FLAC tracks range from 44 to 96 khz depending on their source.

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