

You can switch it to the low setting, but the brand does not recommend this over a long period for the Harman Kardon speakers because they weren’t designed to be set at this mode for regular playing. High bass, which is the factory setting when you receive your Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5, is the setting that really propels the bass.
#Harman onyx 5 pro
This is a definite pro for lovers of bass, but it can affect the mids and the highs since the low notes can be a little overpowering at times.Ī way to compensate for this fact is the bass controls featured in the Bluetooth speaker.

In fact, it even has a bass boost to increase the quality of the low tones. Our audio engineers are always honest in our reviews, which is why they said the Harmon Kardon Onyx Studio 5 is very bass-heavy. This rings true for all speakers, because let’s face it, it’s all about the sound. Now for the part of our Onyx Studio review you have all been waiting for: the sound quality. Luckily, the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 has a high RMS rating. Our audio engineers caution readers to not just focus on the peak or max output power, because that rating is only for short bursts and could blow out your Bluetooth speaker if you play it at that level over long periods.
#Harman onyx 5 portable
As portable speakers, the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5s can bring the bass with that amount of power. With double the amount of wattage, it’s very easy to get louder sound in bigger rooms or even outdoors. Just to give you an idea of how the HK Onyx Studio 5 performs, our experts say average listeners find 20 watts to be sufficient power in a regular room. The RMS of the Harman Kardon Onyx is a little lower than the 50-watt total power at 40 watts. The RMS power, or root mean square, is the rating for continuous output. If you have read our loud Bluetooth speakers review, then you will know that 50 watts packs quite a punch, especially in a speaker that has a small profile. As listed in the pros section, the small Bluetooth speaker has a total system power of 50 watts, which is quite a bit. Let’s start with the power rating of the Onyx Studio 5, as it’s one of the most important aspects to get louder sound from your portable Bluetooth speaker. You will see the Harman Kardon logo on the button on the front side, but it is also understated and not so in-your-face, which our audio team also appreciated.

You have a total of 4 buttons – Bluetooth pairing, volume up and down, the power button, and play. Some people may not like the semi-hidden buttons, because you would need to get a little more up close and personal to see the settings.

You will also see an LED indicator light peeking through the grille on the portable Bluetooth speaker. It’s elegant and sophisticated because the fabrile grille obscures the buttons, which can sometimes take away from the overall aesthetic. The grille takes up most of the surface area on the Bluetooth speakers, but it only adds to the overall elegance of the Onyx Studio 5. We had all three colors in our possession during the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 assessment, and our team was really captivated by the light gold hardware on the navy blue design, which really gave it an edge. You may have to pay a little extra for the different colors, but the blue or grayish silver colors are beautiful as well.
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There is an integrated aluminum handle that makes it a very portable speaker, plus it is very lightweight at only 6.6 pounds. The round silhouette somehow makes it easier to transport and is less cumbersome. The design of the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 is perhaps the most appealing aspect of the compact Bluetooth speaker.
