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Harman Kardon Nova

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User ratings:
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36 user ratings
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3 stars
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5 editorial reviews
The Harman Kardon Nova is a visually appealing desktop speaker pair that delivers audio performance to match its looks, though it runs into some deep bass trouble at high volumes.Read more
The latest in the Harman Kardon line of aesthetically pleasing home electronics, the Nova are small, powered 2.0 desktop speakers designed for flexibility of use. Each about the size of a cantaloupe, they have 2.5” drivers,1.25” tweeters, and a passive bass radiator. Not only can you connect with an ⅛” jack and optical line, but with Bluetooth and NFC; so no matter what you want to hear, they can connect to it.Read more
Harman Kardon is a company that is in absolute no need for any introduction – has a new speaker system it wants to share with the world. Putting its interior on display using Harman Kardon's signature see-through speaker enclosure design sense, the  Nova  is a new triple-driver wiRead more
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Pros

  • are stylish and unobtrusive enough to fit in with any decor
  • Nova sounds crisp and beautiful
  • excellent clarity and rich lows

Cons

  • less expensive wireless speakers
  • Open-box items are always risky
  • Physical controls can be annoying to operate

Key specs

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  • no

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Harman Kardon Nova - Pros & Cons

Harman Kardon Nova

Pros

  • are stylish and unobtrusive enough to fit in with any decor
  • Nova sounds crisp and beautiful
  • excellent clarity and rich lows
  • Powerful audio performance with excellent clarity and rich lows
  • terrifically clean
  • clear and balanced sound quality
  • Very nice packaging from Harman Kardon
  • original
  • cutting-edge styling that is both elegant and flamboyant
  • crystal clear and clean of interference and static distortion within
  • the Nova sound way better than the average 2

Cons

  • less expensive wireless speakers
  • Open-box items are always risky
  • Physical controls can be annoying to operate
  • it lacks a subwoofer
  • Distorts with deep bass at top volumes
  • the Source button on the other side of the speaker is quite sensitive
  • small
  • you will see a few wires running into the Nova speakers
  • intrusive yet still legible
  • Nova are actually not that interesting to look at head on
  • Touch response requires too much learning curve

Harman Kardon Nova - Technical Overview

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40 W
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Harman Kardon Nova - Full Specifications

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Sound
Peak power40.0 W
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Dimensions
Height6.5 in
Width6.3 in
Depth4.92 in
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiverno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
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Connectivity
USBno
Other connectors
  • Digital optical input
  • Headphone output
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth codecSBC
Bluetooth profileA2DP
Bluetooth version3.0
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
DLNAyes
NFCyes
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Power
Battery operatedno
Electric (not USB)yes

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Harman Kardon Nova Harman Kardon - Editorial Reviews (5)

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Harman Kardon Nova Harman Kardon Nova Review
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PCMAG
Published: 18.04.2014
Harman Kardon Nova Review
4.0

The Harman Kardon Nova is a visually appealing desktop speaker pair that delivers audio performance to match its looks, though it runs into some deep bass trouble at high volumes.

Harman Kardon Nova Review: Harman Kardon Nova Wireless Desktop Speakers
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Sound & Vision
Published: 06.12.2013
Review: Harman Kardon Nova Wireless Desktop Speakers

The latest in the Harman Kardon line of aesthetically pleasing home electronics, the Nova are small, powered 2.0 desktop speakers designed for flexibility of use. Each about the size of a cantaloupe, they have 2.5” drivers,1.25” tweeters, and a passive bass radiator. Not only can you connect with an ⅛” jack and optical line, but with Bluetooth and NFC; so no matter what you want to hear, they can connect to it.

Harman Kardon Nova Harman Kardon Nova Review
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Gadgetmac
Published: 14.02.2014
Harman Kardon Nova Review

Harman Kardon is a company that is in absolute no need for any introduction – has a new speaker system it wants to share with the world. Putting its interior on display using Harman Kardon's signature see-through speaker enclosure design sense, the  Nova  is a new triple-driver wi

Harman Kardon Nova Harman/Kardon Nova is bright [Review]
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BetaNews
Published: 11.05.2015
Harman/Kardon Nova is bright [Review]

My daughter's cat Cali loves to chew cords—a habit we will eventually break. Meanwhile, it's good excuse to invest in new wireless speakers that diminish some of the cord clutter. Our 20 year-old also is moving home for the summer, putting more wires at risk and necessitating some speaker swaps. She takes my Harman/Kardon SoundSticks, which subwoofer meets her requirement for thumping bass; I don't need it and switched to a space-saving, cord-reducing duo set.

Harman Kardon Nova Harman Kardon Nova Bluetooth Speakers Video Review
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Audioholics Home Theater, HDTV, Receivers, Speakers, Blu-ray Reviews and News
Published: 13.03.2014
Harman Kardon Nova Bluetooth Speakers Video Review

Review: The Harman Kardon Nova Bluetooth Speakers feature fantastic aesthetics, NFC Bluetooth pairing, and a passive radiator for additional bass. At $300/pair, these are recommended.