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title: "Harman Kardon HK SoundSticks 4-2.1 Bluetooth Speaker System with Deep Bass and Inspiring Industrial Design (White)"
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# LED-illuminated transparent dome 10m Bluetooth wireless range 140W max output power Harman Kardon HK SoundSticks 4-2.1 Bluetooth Speaker System with Deep Bass and Inspiring Industrial Design (White)

**Brand:** harman kardon
**Price:** £381.09
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## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your space with sound that’s as iconic as your vibe.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Harman Kardon HK SoundSticks 4-2.1 Bluetooth Speaker System with Deep Bass and Inspiring Industrial Design (White) by harman kardon
- **How much does it cost?** £381.09 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- harman kardon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted harman kardon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Dynamic LED Ambience:** Set the mood with captivating LED lights that pulse in sync with your music’s rhythm.
- • **Iconic Transparent Design:** Make a bold style statement with the sleek, rippled dome that blends art and tech seamlessly.
- • **Touch-Controlled Precision:** Adjust volume and playback with intuitive touch controls on the subwoofer for a clutter-free setup.
- • **Room-Filling 2.1 Audio Power:** Experience rich, vibrant sound with dual satellite speakers and a deep bass subwoofer delivering 140W peak power.
- • **Seamless Bluetooth Streaming:** Cut the cords and stream effortlessly from any device within 10 meters for ultimate convenience.

## Overview

The Harman Kardon SoundSticks 4 is a 2.1 Bluetooth speaker system featuring a visually stunning transparent dome design with LED lighting, delivering 140 watts of rich, room-filling sound through dual satellite speakers and a powerful subwoofer. With a 10-meter wireless range and touch controls, it combines cutting-edge audio performance with sleek, modern aesthetics perfect for any contemporary home or office.

## Description

Inspire your senses with enchanting lights that dance to the rhythms of beautiful Harman Kardon sound. The iconic transparent dome of the Aura Studio 4 radiates a captivating diamond pattern that glows in all directions. Match one of its 5 distinct animated themes to the beat of your music. The lush visual atmosphere is as enticing as the speaker's powerful bass tones and clear, spacious audio. Create memorable experiences by pairing the speaker with more than one mobile device, so everyone can share their own vibe.

Review: Mostly pros, but some minor cons - I freelanced for Harman in the 90s and they were a great client for about 20 years. Over that time I got to experience all of the wonderful sound systems from the various Harman brands. I'm still a Harman fan even though I no longer work for the company, but this iteration of the Soundsticks didn't wow me like I hoped. First the cons: - Out of the box, the sound is flat (note that I said "out of the box"). This will bum out anyone that expects plug-and-play convenience. - Previous Soundsticks that had a nice mid and high range with bass that you could adjust in just the way you liked it. I find that every other song that I listen to requires adjusting the EQ. This is especially aggravating if you listen to a wide variety of music. If you're a whole album type, then you'll find that the speakers are great once you get them dialed in. - The cable length from the sub to the satellites is very short compared to old models. I was really surprised at how short they are and how annoying this was when setting the system up. - The satellites are fixed in the angle they point as opposed to the old models that were adjustable. If you want the sound pointed in your face, you're good. If you have a high ceiling and want to bounce the sound upward, you're stuck. A minor complaint, but I felt it worth mentioning. - At lower volumes the sound is noticeably flat... The pros: - ... but at loud volume, these speakers thunder like speakers three times their size - and they maintain their warmth and brightness without getting tinny. The flatness of the audio goes away and you will get room shaking power. If you love it loud, just hit that add to cart button and get your credit card out now. - The sound fills my office nicely and can be heard on the other end of my house at even a moderate volume. While this is a good thing, I'm not always cranking music when I'm at my computer. Sometimes I just want some light ambience and that's where these Soundsticks fall a bit short. - The design is nothing short of outstanding and they look great on my desk. Being able to get the satellites away from the sub is worth the price alone. And since the sub is so gorgeous, putting it on the floor under your desk would deprive you of seeing how cool it looks every time you walk in the room. I keep mine at desk level. And since all the buttons are on the sub, keeping it on the floor is simply not an option. A control dial would be nice for future models, but that kind of thing isn't Harman's style. - The sub can be very powerful if you're into that sort of thing. Oh, and the sub has a nice LED light. It's too bad that it's only one color and doesn't do anything but illuminate. - Others are complaining about the Bluetooth connectivity for some reason. It works fine for me. And you can connect with cables if you're old school. Of all the speakers I have in my house, I rank the Soundsticks at or near the top. Only my old Design Acoustics floor standing speakers can compete. The Soundsticks beat my Pioneer towers and trounce my JBL and Bose bookshelf speakers. If you're the type that doesn't consider yourself an audiophile, but also take music seriously and know good speakers when you hear them, the Soundsticks are tough to beat. Vastly superior to the all-in-one options.
Review: When Great Design and Sound Meet - These are a great entry into the SoundSticks line of speakers. As my title states, these were originally designed by Apple for Mac back in 2000, with subsequent iterations in the last 21 years. I love that these harken back to Apple's product design of the first half of the 2000s with the clear high quality plastic encasing a nice design internally with white accents; very Apple-like! I use these everyday with my Mac mini and they haven't disappointed: just like with Apple's products, they "just work" where Harman Kardon has factory-tuned the sound profile for what they think is the best experience that you can get with these. Now, if you want to customize the sound to your liking, you can search for and install an app that lets you do so. The unit is made up of two satellite speakers with built-in left and right RCA cables, the subwoofer, and power cable, which are all connected to the subwoofer. Although not included, if you're like me and plan to use this with a stationary source (Mac mini), I purchased a simple white-colored 3.5 mm audio cable to plug in and have lag-free audio. These speakers also have the option for bluetooth so, if you have an iPhone or any other bluetooth-enabled device that you want to stream audio from, you're covered. As for the most important aspect (the sound), these sound AWESOME! Very clean with no emphasis on any one aspect of sound: simply well-rounded. The bass on these sound REALLY GOOD as well: you can FEEL the bass whenever you listen to a bass-heavy sound effect or song. Speaking of sound, in order to adjust the volume, the subwoofer has touch-sensitive buttons on the front face towards the bottom; a departure from previous generations that had the volume control on one of the speakers itself. However, as with all external speakers, since I set the speaker volume on the physical unit itself to around halfway and then adjust on my Mac itself, this is a non-issue for me. What's also cool is that, if you do decide to adjust the volume, the center of the subwoofer's interior lights up in a number of rings: when you lower the volume, the number of rings decreases towards the center; when raised, the number of rings increases radiating out from the center. What a nice touch! You never have to worry about turning these speakers off as they have an auto standby feature that kicks in when there's no sound after a few minutes. Whenever it does go to sleep, you'll know by the subwoofer's center light inside the dome lighting up and staying lit for a few minutes finally turning off. The only downside about this is that they don't always wake up right away when sound starts to play; I've had these wait as long as around 20 seconds on occasion before finally hearing what I want! However, this was with the previous unit that I replaced with the one that I'm reviewing now, so it may have been just a quirk with that particular unit (one of the reasons why I returned the old one, just in case). Overall, I would DEFINITELY recommend these beauties to anyone who wants the combination of great aesthetics and sound, with that Apple-like ease of use and "just works" balanced sound.

## Features

- Iconic design: Harman Kardon SoundSticks 4 make a statement in any contemporary home. The groundbreaking transparent dome design and sleek silhouette blend in seamlessly with your decor. The two satellite speakers and subwoofer cover look stunning with an inner rippled surface design reflecting the beauty of music.
- Extraordinary sound: Backed by decades of engineering expertise, discover the perfect combination of iconic design and exceptional audio. Enjoy consistently rich bass from the impressive dome subwoofer. And the two satellite speakers each have four drivers, for room-filling, clear, vibrant sound.
- Wireless Bluetooth streaming: Stream music wirelessly via Bluetooth to enjoy room-filling sound.
- Rich Bass from Powered Subwoofer

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08GY8QW6X |
| Additional Features | Bluetooth, Subwoofer |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | For Music Players |
| Audio Driver Size | 5.25 Inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Surround |
| Battery Average Life | 8 Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #57,980 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1,499 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
| Brand | Harman Kardon |
| Built-In Media | SoundSticks 4, Power cable, Quick start guide, Safety sheet, Warranty card |
| Color | White |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Gaming Console, Home Theater, Laptop, MP3 Player, Projector, Smartphone, Tablet, Television |
| Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth |
| Connectivity Technology | wired, wireless |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | Button |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 563 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Frequency Response | 40 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 16925281967693 |
| Input Voltage | 24 Volts |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 11.3"D x 14.53"W x 12.72"H |
| Item Type Name | Parents |
| Item Weight | 9.8 Pounds |
| MP3 player | No |
| Manufacturer | Harman Kardon |
| Model Name | Harman Kardon Soundsticks 4 – White |
| Model Number | HKSOUNDSTICK4WHTAM |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop Mount |
| Number of Audio Channels | 2.1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Series Number | 4 |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 80 dB |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 140 Watts |
| Speaker Size | 5.25 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Satellite, Subwoofer |
| Specific Uses For Product | home entertainment, music playback, movies and gaming, indoor parties |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 5.25 Inches |
| Tweeter Diameter | 1.4 Inches |
| UPC | 028292287442 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth |
| Woofer Diameter | 5.25 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Surround
- **Brand:** Harman Kardon
- **Connectivity Technology:** wired, wireless
- **Frequency Response:** 40 Hz
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 140 Watts

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this be used with my smart tv?**
A: These can be used with your smart TV. You'd just have to get the right cable to run from the TV to the speakers. Usually it's an RCA male to 3.5mm male jack cable.

**Q: Is there a way to turn down the bass?**
A: Thanks for your question. There is no way to control the bass of our Harman Kardon Soundsticks 4. You may try to use a third-party EQ app to control the treble and bass.

**Q: This speaker constantly turns off when connected to my computer and not generating sound. Is there a way to keep it on or extend the sleep timer?**
A: Thanks for your question. The standby feature of the SoundSticks 4 can't be disabled. This is mandatory within EuP regulations to reduce power consumption. The unit will go into standby when there is no audio or very low audio after about 10 minutes. If you wake the computer up, it doesn't wake the SoundSticks 4 unless there is music or audio playing from the soundcard.

In summary, the SoundSticks 4 should come out of standby if there is an audio signal sent to it. Just waking up the computer does not send an audio signal. In some instances, there are system sounds, but there is a delay so the soundcard may not catch that sound. When the computer is out of standby, please play audio (moderate volume), the SoundSticks 4 should come out of standby.

**Q: Can anyone please reply if there is an equalizer app for this system and where do I find it? Thank you.**
A: Unfortunately, our Harman Kardon HK SoundSticks 4 does not have an official EQ app. You may download for any 3rd party EQ App you may use with your source device for these speakers.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mostly pros, but some minor cons
*by S***Z on July 12, 2024*

I freelanced for Harman in the 90s and they were a great client for about 20 years. Over that time I got to experience all of the wonderful sound systems from the various Harman brands. I'm still a Harman fan even though I no longer work for the company, but this iteration of the Soundsticks didn't wow me like I hoped. First the cons: - Out of the box, the sound is flat (note that I said "out of the box"). This will bum out anyone that expects plug-and-play convenience. - Previous Soundsticks that had a nice mid and high range with bass that you could adjust in just the way you liked it. I find that every other song that I listen to requires adjusting the EQ. This is especially aggravating if you listen to a wide variety of music. If you're a whole album type, then you'll find that the speakers are great once you get them dialed in. - The cable length from the sub to the satellites is very short compared to old models. I was really surprised at how short they are and how annoying this was when setting the system up. - The satellites are fixed in the angle they point as opposed to the old models that were adjustable. If you want the sound pointed in your face, you're good. If you have a high ceiling and want to bounce the sound upward, you're stuck. A minor complaint, but I felt it worth mentioning. - At lower volumes the sound is noticeably flat... The pros: - ... but at loud volume, these speakers thunder like speakers three times their size - and they maintain their warmth and brightness without getting tinny. The flatness of the audio goes away and you will get room shaking power. If you love it loud, just hit that add to cart button and get your credit card out now. - The sound fills my office nicely and can be heard on the other end of my house at even a moderate volume. While this is a good thing, I'm not always cranking music when I'm at my computer. Sometimes I just want some light ambience and that's where these Soundsticks fall a bit short. - The design is nothing short of outstanding and they look great on my desk. Being able to get the satellites away from the sub is worth the price alone. And since the sub is so gorgeous, putting it on the floor under your desk would deprive you of seeing how cool it looks every time you walk in the room. I keep mine at desk level. And since all the buttons are on the sub, keeping it on the floor is simply not an option. A control dial would be nice for future models, but that kind of thing isn't Harman's style. - The sub can be very powerful if you're into that sort of thing. Oh, and the sub has a nice LED light. It's too bad that it's only one color and doesn't do anything but illuminate. - Others are complaining about the Bluetooth connectivity for some reason. It works fine for me. And you can connect with cables if you're old school. Of all the speakers I have in my house, I rank the Soundsticks at or near the top. Only my old Design Acoustics floor standing speakers can compete. The Soundsticks beat my Pioneer towers and trounce my JBL and Bose bookshelf speakers. If you're the type that doesn't consider yourself an audiophile, but also take music seriously and know good speakers when you hear them, the Soundsticks are tough to beat. Vastly superior to the all-in-one options.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When Great Design and Sound Meet
*by K***S on February 17, 2021*

These are a great entry into the SoundSticks line of speakers. As my title states, these were originally designed by Apple for Mac back in 2000, with subsequent iterations in the last 21 years. I love that these harken back to Apple's product design of the first half of the 2000s with the clear high quality plastic encasing a nice design internally with white accents; very Apple-like! I use these everyday with my Mac mini and they haven't disappointed: just like with Apple's products, they "just work" where Harman Kardon has factory-tuned the sound profile for what they think is the best experience that you can get with these. Now, if you want to customize the sound to your liking, you can search for and install an app that lets you do so. The unit is made up of two satellite speakers with built-in left and right RCA cables, the subwoofer, and power cable, which are all connected to the subwoofer. Although not included, if you're like me and plan to use this with a stationary source (Mac mini), I purchased a simple white-colored 3.5 mm audio cable to plug in and have lag-free audio. These speakers also have the option for bluetooth so, if you have an iPhone or any other bluetooth-enabled device that you want to stream audio from, you're covered. As for the most important aspect (the sound), these sound AWESOME! Very clean with no emphasis on any one aspect of sound: simply well-rounded. The bass on these sound REALLY GOOD as well: you can FEEL the bass whenever you listen to a bass-heavy sound effect or song. Speaking of sound, in order to adjust the volume, the subwoofer has touch-sensitive buttons on the front face towards the bottom; a departure from previous generations that had the volume control on one of the speakers itself. However, as with all external speakers, since I set the speaker volume on the physical unit itself to around halfway and then adjust on my Mac itself, this is a non-issue for me. What's also cool is that, if you do decide to adjust the volume, the center of the subwoofer's interior lights up in a number of rings: when you lower the volume, the number of rings decreases towards the center; when raised, the number of rings increases radiating out from the center. What a nice touch! You never have to worry about turning these speakers off as they have an auto standby feature that kicks in when there's no sound after a few minutes. Whenever it does go to sleep, you'll know by the subwoofer's center light inside the dome lighting up and staying lit for a few minutes finally turning off. The only downside about this is that they don't always wake up right away when sound starts to play; I've had these wait as long as around 20 seconds on occasion before finally hearing what I want! However, this was with the previous unit that I replaced with the one that I'm reviewing now, so it may have been just a quirk with that particular unit (one of the reasons why I returned the old one, just in case). Overall, I would DEFINITELY recommend these beauties to anyone who wants the combination of great aesthetics and sound, with that Apple-like ease of use and "just works" balanced sound.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR! *EDITED!*
*by E***E on August 15, 2023*

I'm one of those types of amazon shoppers who looks at and compares a lot of products when I want to buy something, look at a lot of the reviews, I often times ask Customer Questions, and I look at a lot of YouTube videos about the product. Or in other words, I spend a lot of time trying to choose the best product that works for me, and this product is EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR! 😄 Also, the PROs are... 1) Originally, I was looking for two portable Bluetooth speakers that I could pair together to produce right-left real stereo sound, but this is exactly what the two satellite speakers on this unit do. 2) These speakers get really loud, although, I can't imagine a situation where I would be turning them up to full volume. 3) I personally think that the speaker cords are long enough, even though I've read some reviews where some customers didn't think that they were long enough. However, when I extended them out, they look like they are around 3 feet long. Therefore, that's a 6-foot spread between each of the two satellite speakers. 4) The bass is great. However, of course they're not going to sound as good as my Polk Audio PSW505 12" 460-Watt Powered Subwoofer that I keep in my living room or something comparable, however, for a portable Bluetooth speaker, the sound of the bass is excellent! 5) Even though this is technically a desktop computer speaker, I think that this works great or even better than the average Bluetooth speaker. 6) It's very easy to use, and I don't think that the manual had instructions in it, but just pictures of the various parts of this speaker system and how those parts fit together. However, everything is very self-explanatory. 7) And I find it very beautiful and very unique looking. Also, I like the way the lights come on when you turn on the power, and how the light changes when you adjust the volume from your phone. But as far as the CONs go, for me there are no cons, however, maybe it would be for someone who likes to take their speaker on the go with them. Although, I don't think that an on-the-go Bluetooth speaker would have all these features in it, and probably wouldn't sound as good. However, if you're looking for a speaker that you would use for an indoor party or get-together, then I can't think of a better Bluetooth speaker. *EDITED!* Here are some additional pictures of the HK SoundSticks in my apartment building's Community Room.

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