This speaker is an effective cabinet sound system paired with beautiful ambient lights. The speaker’s overall design and build make it stand out among its competitors as a well-rounded speaker system. Design and Construction But there is no built-in battery inside the speaker, so you must always plug in the power cable when using it. This Bluetooth speaker by Harman Kardon is definitely not used to go out for parties. It is more suitable to enjoy the beauty of music quietly at home! Sound performance The Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 has a bottom-heavy base, where 90% of the speaker’s weight is in the base itself. So even if my cats were to pounce on it, it wouldn’t easily topple, also thanks to the six rubber feets on the bottom of the speaker. The bottom quarter of the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 speaker looks like any other product in the market with a faceplate and speaker grills on the top. The front almost looks like an Alexa speaker.

The speaker is huge and has the capability to disrupt a minimalist lifestyle look in the room. However, the modernist design also makes it an interesting addition to a living space, especially if it is dim-lit. Basic Design The five touch controls can be a bit hard to make out. They are only slightly raised and not illuminated in any way. It is easy to miss the lighting control located in the center on the front of the speaker. Not only that, as the third-generation product, the low-frequency unit of the speaker has been completely upgraded. The low-frequency woofer unit at the bottom of the cabinet has a diameter of 130mm and has a power of 100W, laying an excellent foundation for surging low-frequency performance. The Harmon Kardon Aura Studio 3 is a bit unusual for a Bluetooth speaker. Most Bluetooth speakers have a battery as the primary power source. As a result, they’re generally very portable. You can move them from room to room, or even take them outside without losing power. On the other hand, the Aura Studio 3 supports corded power only. This is a limiting factor, since you’ll only be able to use it within a few feet of a power outlet. On the other hand, you won’t have to worry about your battery running out, either. But since most Bluetooth speakers also have the option for USB power, this isn’t a major benefit. Considering that the Aura Studio 3 is a 130-Watt speaker with a 100-Watt subwoofer, one begins to get an idea of how serious this speaker is about the low-end. The absolute power of the low-end on this speaker results in something that you can feel rather than just hear.

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Most traditional speaker designs include a faceplate featuring grills to filter the sound made through the drivers. Even if you look at 360-degree speakers, they are generally shaped like soft drink cans. However, the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 looks more like a humidifier or an octopus’ head than a speaker.

When you concentrate at the mids, you will hear the same clarity as to the highs. You will not hear any distortion and will be able to differentiate between each sound seamlessly. Each sound is prominent and well-equalized. Whether you look at the highs or the mass, the mids will not merge into them. Having a good quality speaker in your house makes a lot of difference in a lifestyle upgrade. If you’re a fan of good audio equipment, you will appreciate a good speaker with the ability to lighten up the mood in your house. 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.

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This feature is accentuated by the Aura Studio 3’s capacity for very high volumes. In fact, it can produce clear, distortion-free sound at volumes as high as 100dB. This is very loud for a mid-sized Bluetooth speaker. You can easily hear 100dB music on the other end of the house, even if the house is fairly loud. For most people, you’re never going to actually want to use the maximum volume. But that’s a good thing. You can crank up the volume enough for just about any purpose, and not have to worry about audio quality. Along with the speaker and the instruction sheet, you’ll also get a couple of extras. First, you’ll get a power cable with a 2-prong AC plug. Keep in mind that we’re reviewing the American version of this speaker, so it supports 110/120-volt power only. Harman Kardon offers a different version of the AC plug for European customers. You’ll also get a warranty card. Make sure to send this card in as soon as possible to ensure you’re covered by Harmon Kardon’s warranty. Power & Connectivity

The Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 speaker has a medium-size profile at 9.1-inch wide and 11.2-inch high. The speaker weighs only seven pounds, which is exceptionally low for its size profile. From EDM to heavy metal epics, this speaker will produce a low-end that is solid enough to build anything on. So, if you want the best bass Bluetooth speaker, look no further.

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Since the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 is a true 360-degree speaker, the sound it produces projects throughout the room. You don’t have to worry about the speaker not producing sound at one specific corner since the sound projection is even and thorough. However, you might not utilize the speaker’s exceptional power if you simply place it in a corner in your room. Being a 360-degree omnidirectional speaker, you may expect to be wowed by the sense of stereo width and directionality. And I am happy to say that you will be when listening to Dark Side of the Moonby Pink Floyd.

Sound quality is where the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 sweeps the floor of its competition. However, that is subjective as well. If you’re looking forward to using the speaker in a small room, you will probably not want to use this speaker since you’ll hardly use it to its full potential. The Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3 looks nothing like the typical home wireless speaker; in fact if it didn’t have the Harman Kardon label, it would be hard to guess what kind of appliance it is. It’s a translucent bubble set on top of what looks like a stereotypical UFO, and when plugged in and playing, subdued LED lights transform it into something even more ethereal.Like its predecessors, the Aura Studio 3 aims to be a 360-degree omnidirectional speaker that can deliver full surround sound. And it does just that. Making it one of the best surround sound Bluetooth speakerson the market. The control on the front merely turns the lighting on or off. However, it does seem that the higher the volume, the more frequently the speaker will light up. Also, the audio content itself influences the lighting displays. The reason for this design is that the speaker has built-in LED lights. They illuminate the inside of the dome, and move in a rippling pattern along with the music. The light is projected from a series of curved ridges on the top of the base, and reflects on the top of the dome. In a well-lit room, the effect is understated and you’ll barely even notice it. On the other hand, when the room lights are dim, the light effect on the dome is fairly striking. In other words, you’re not just looking at a speaker. You’re looking at a piece of home décor that’s sure to be a conversation piece at your next party. This is the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3. We’ve always loved the design of the Harman Kardon Aura Studio series, so when the third iteration was released, we got one for review. It’s essentially an upgraded version of the Studio 2 in terms of subwoofer size and more detailed and full bass range. And one noticeable difference is the fact that it doesn’t have a bass port tube in the centre as before. After talking about the lighting effects, let’s talk about the sound performance of Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3.