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Harman Kardon Soundsticks III 2.1 Channel Multimedia Speaker System with Subwoofer

Product Description A 6-inch, 20-watt downward-firing powered subwoofer. Eight 1-inch full-range transducers. Plug-and-play compatibility with virtually any multimedia device. And stunning industrial design that perfectly matches the clarity of the s...

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Reviews around look (4.65 of 5)

  • Great looking speakers with a good sound quality, for the price you can't really beat them.
  • Great sound from the sharpest looking speakers on the market.
  • If you are looking for loud, not muddy, and sick looking speakers, well then, this is perfect for you.
  • I didn't consider them at first because I thought the speakers were weird looking, but they've definitely grown on me a lot.
  • And, like other commentators here, I hated the look of all those wires, even though I was able to conceal most of them
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Reviews around price (4.37 of 5)

  • Also the price is a steal so do not hesitate to pick these up.
  • I do recommend to every one who is looking for a great quality sound and @ affordable price
  • These speakers have amazing sound, awesome style and a great price
  • Ultimately tried to return and received a series of belligerent e-mails from the seller about how "this had never occurred in the history of the company".Unfortunately, when buying anything second hand through Amazon you are rolling the dice
  • Treat yourself to this system for a great price and you will not regret it
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Reviews around set (4.31 of 5)

  • I'd recommend these to everyone looking to buy a good set of speakers for a modest price.
  • They are the best I have ever heard, I would reccomend this product to anyone looking for a great set of computer speakers
  • Would highly recommend to anyone who wants a great set of speakers.
  • I had previously owned the prior generation speaker from Harman Kardon as well, and had issues with the power unit (I had to keep pressure on the volume/ power switch to keep the speakers functioning) but figured maybe it was a fluke that I got a bad speaker set
  • I would recommend them to anyone looking for a good set of speakers
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Reviews around quality (4.30 of 5)

  • However, the sound quality severely lacks for the price
  • The speakers have pretty good sound quality and look very nice.
  • The sound quality from these speakers have been excellent
  • They can get as loud as any TV, and rival the sound quality of a surround sound system
  • First, the sound quality on these speakers are amazing.
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Reviews around bass (4.14 of 5)

  • The bass is very loud but gets very "muddy" and one dimensional when turned up
  • What you can expect from these is a decent clear sound from the LR speakers, but the bass is pretty muddy and doesn't make it down too far
  • The only thing is that the sub speaker is not made for loud bass
  • I prefer this system since the bass is not so overpowering and can be adjusted
  • Good deep bass and great all around sound from these small speakers
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Reviews around design (4.10 of 5)

  • The sounds is really clear and I love the design of the speakers and the subwoofer
  • Seem Harman Kardon is taking cues from Apple in it's simplistic design
  • I love the adjustable bass and the freaking awesome design
  • I would recommend that Harmon Kardon take a look at their connectors, there's one on the subwoofer that the design is very poor
  • I love the design and clean sound of these speakers but after a few weeks the volume control failed to work and i received virtually no support from Harman kardon
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Reviews around system (4.06 of 5)

  • If your looking for a really loud system, don't get it.
  • If neither of those things bother you, this is probably the best 2.1 system you can buy for under $150.
  • Now, why the hell would I buy another system just to last me another 2 years then break again? and 20% at that
  • This is a great speaker system, the sound quality is awesome for its size.
  • I would definitely recommend to anyone who needs a decent sound system
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Reviews around music (3.85 of 5)

  • What a great sound, the music is so much better than before
  • When listening to more intricate music like jazz or classical these speakers are just as incredible
  • You will not be disappointed with the sound, but you may want a little more volume if you're big into loud music
  • The sound is excellent and volume can go as loud as I like.
  • I love rock music, and these speakers do not disappoint
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Reviews around light (3.82 of 5)

  • The sound is excellent and volume can go as loud as I like.
  • I like to keep my room dark at night and the white light that lights up the sub is quite annoying.
  • Think it would be cool if they put a little led light in each of the soundsticks too, like the subwoofer, but other than that, I love them!
  • The light in the sub is dimmer than I thought, it won't be a bother at all
  • Design is very nice, the only thing I did not like was the fact is there is an LED on the sub, just feel I have too many lights on all the time even when you don't want them (did not look to see if there was an option to kill light).
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Reviews around product (3.76 of 5)

  • These speakers are expensive and after being burned twice, I will NEVER buy another product from this company
  • This product is just fantastic both to listen and to look at
  • Great product to enhance sound of an HD flat screen TV.
  • They are not a gimmick to sell an inferior product, these sound BIG, LOUD (if you like) and GREAT
  • Great product sound quality is amazing sub makes pretty good
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Reviews around wall (2.94 of 5)

  • I've been using it for more than two years with my computer as well as with my Large TV.In overall, the music sounds good and the movie dialogue is clearly presented
  • My only complaint is that the rubberized feet of the speakers have a tendency to retain dust, necessitating a through cleaning.
  • The speakers are performing very well on headphone jack of notebook as well as on external DAC/soundcard
  • So M I D D L E, Amazing T R E B L E, Highly Recommended, Love It!!
  • I have never wanted a base that shakes my wall, but the base through the sub-woofer is rich and apparent without rattling my teeth
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Reviews around ear (2.87 of 5)

  • So M I D D L E, Amazing T R E B L E, Highly Recommended, Love It!!
  • And the woofer leaves nothing to be desired: it thumps, hums and bumps exactly as you would want
  • Ultimately tried to return and received a series of belligerent e-mails from the seller about how "this had never occurred in the history of the company".Unfortunately, when buying anything second hand through Amazon you are rolling the dice
  • My only complaint is that the rubberized feet of the speakers have a tendency to retain dust, necessitating a through cleaning.
  • I'd imagine audiophiles would be relatively happy with these, and your average person with a decent ear would think they sound fantastic
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Reviews around lack (2.65 of 5)

  • The biggest flaws are the lack of headphone jack, and the impractical, capacitive touch volume controls
  • I've been using it for more than two years with my computer as well as with my Large TV.In overall, the music sounds good and the movie dialogue is clearly presented
  • My original problem was just a lack of space since my PC was in the bedroom where my wife and I sleep
  • Since most people will be buying this system to use with a computer, the lack of I/O will probably not be an issue, but it's something to be aware of
  • The only issues with this system is the lack of feeback on volume change, as well as the light staying on on the subwoofer even when muted
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Reviews around customer (2.33 of 5)

  • Furthermore, Harman and Kardon has some of the worst customer service that I have experienced in a long while
  • This crack incident might be a rare thing, but two stars down because of their insufficient customer service, and unfortunately I don't think I'll order another one at this point.
  • One customer on here put LED's behind the speakers and they look great
  • Shoddy products + inept customer service = go elsewhere
  • I contacted Customer Support Again but before we could resolve the
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Reviews around service (2.33 of 5)

  • The sound is excellent and volume can go as loud as I like.
  • So M I D D L E, Amazing T R E B L E, Highly Recommended, Love It!!
  • Furthermore, Harman and Kardon has some of the worst customer service that I have experienced in a long while
  • So M I D D L E, Amazing T R E B L E, Highly Recommended, Love It!!
  • This crack incident might be a rare thing, but two stars down because of their insufficient customer service, and unfortunately I don't think I'll order another one at this point.
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Reviews around frequency (2.23 of 5)

  • The only way to alleviate this slightly is to direct the satellites slightly out and not pointing towards the listener.- Lacks any mid frequency
  • So M I D D L E, Amazing T R E B L E, Highly Recommended, Love It!!
  • Others I've tried, with a warmer sound, in this price range, would distort higher frequencies at higher volumes, and I find that intolerably annoying, so I'm staying with these for now.
  • So M I D D L E, Amazing T R E B L E, Highly Recommended, Love It!!
  • Ultimately tried to return and received a series of belligerent e-mails from the seller about how "this had never occurred in the history of the company".Unfortunately, when buying anything second hand through Amazon you are rolling the dice
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Reviews around neighbor (2.09 of 5)

  • Great B A S S
  • Ultimately tried to return and received a series of belligerent e-mails from the seller about how "this had never occurred in the history of the company".Unfortunately, when buying anything second hand through Amazon you are rolling the dice
  • So M I D D L E, Amazing T R E B L E, Highly Recommended, Love It!!
  • Neighbor next door knocked to complain about the loud music.
  • So M I D D L E, Amazing T R E B L E, Highly Recommended, Love It!!
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Reviews around bite (1.88 of 5)

  • When I turn it up really loud and have the base on full it does distort a bit.
  • So M I D D L E, Amazing T R E B L E, Highly Recommended, Love It!!
  • The volume/mute control is a bit awkward to manipulate, so I usually use the PC to control the volume
  • I'm a bit of an audiophile and love the modern look on my dark desk; however the sound is really basic, more like $20 speakers, mostly its the sub vibration and rattle at any descent level
  • is a bit hard to get to depending on where you place the subwoofer
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Reviews around wire (1.85 of 5)

  • Additionally the wiring has been improved with a clear rubbery insulation over a silvery braid
  • So M I D D L E, Amazing T R E B L E, Highly Recommended, Love It!!
  • The cable that is hard wired to the subwoofer is defective so off to the shop they go
  • The bad: speakers are hard wired at back, however cable is supposed to be quite strong and makes set up simpler
  • Mainly a wire that has come loose in the sub woofer and vibrates creating a very loud buzzing noise even on medium volume
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Reviews around connection (1.69 of 5)

  • The connection at the base of the left speaker failed just outside of the 90 day warranty
  • The connection between the left speaker and the cable is loose
  • So M I D D L E, Amazing T R E B L E, Highly Recommended, Love It!!
  • So M I D D L E, Amazing T R E B L E, Highly Recommended, Love It!!
  • Connection to my PC was easy, and the sound in my favorite musical genre (Classical) is crisp and cear
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Reviews around noise (1.63 of 5)

  • They currently make a loud popping/ crackling noise due to a faulty AUX cable or th subwoofer which it plugs into
  • This one i got from the warehouse is a paperweight that make terrible noise if you can get it to do anything
  • Great B A S S
  • These look great in person and do not make any annoying white noise, hum, or crackle like my Bose speakers did
  • So M I D D L E, Amazing T R E B L E, Highly Recommended, Love It!!
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Reviews around mind (1.00 of 5)

  • A good Soundblaster or Asus will blow your mind and you won't ever go back to the stuff you knew before
  • The sound is excellent and volume can go as loud as I like.
  • These speakers will blow your mind.

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More about Harman Kardon Soundsticks III 2.1 Channel Multimedia Speaker System with Subwoofer

  • Product Description A 6-inch, 20-watt downward-firing powered subwoofer
  • Eight 1-inch full-range transducers
  • Plug-and-play compatibility with virtually any multimedia device
  • And stunning industrial design that perfectly matches the clarity of the sound
  • The Harman Kardon SoundSticks III desktop sound system brings a new level of excitement to music, games and movies with a minimum of wiring and looks spectacular doing it. From the Manufacturer Listen to a work of art
  • Praised for its stunning design, the harman kardon® SoundSticks II speakers and subwoofer system became a milestone in harman kardon history when it became part of the permanent collection at New York City's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
  • Improving on its famous sibling's pop-culture appeal, the SoundSticks III system is all that and much more
  • As a three-piece, 2.1-channel multimedia sound system, SoundSticks III brings a new level of excitement to music, games and movies to your home - with its exceptional sound clarity, enhanced color scheme and bare minimum of wiring
  • Beyond its eye-catching appeal, SoundSticks III continues to be incredibly capable - with 40 watts of dazzling amplification, a down-firing powered subwoofer, eight full-range transducers and compatibility with all sorts of multimedia devices
  • As the sublime sequel to a prized performer, SoundSticks III is performance art at its finest
  • Stunning Sound
  • Stunning Looks
  • The harman kardon® SoundSticks III - At a Glance
  • Four, 1" full-range transducers per channel powered by a 10-watt amplifier for room-filling sound One, 6" low-frequency transducer powered by a 20-watt amplifier for outstanding bass performance Compatible with all devices with a stereo mini-jack output Touch volume and mute controls Subwoofer volume control Angle-adjustable satellites Incredible industrial design The full-range transducers fill the room with accurate, detailed sound quality Click here to View Larger Highlights
  • Fill the room with eight full-range transducers The harman kardon brand has a rich history of engineering sound with highly regarded results
  • The SoundSticks III system is no different
  • Powered by a total of 20-watts, eight full-range transducers (four in each speaker) deftly fill your room with great sound, while increasing power handling and audio output
  • With less distortion and better sound quality, SoundSticks III speakers ensure that you'll hear music or video exactly the way the composer intended
  • A powerful 20-watt woofer delivers deep, accurate bass from whatever you happen to be listenting to Click here to View Larger Down-firing subwoofer with volume control For a true audiophile listening experience, the SoundSticks III system also features a six-inch down-firing subwoofer with volume control that is powered by a 20-watt amplifier
  • By aiming sound down instead of at surrounding walls, your subwoofer makes your system less susceptible to adverse room variables - giving you a consistent performance
  • The subwoofer also has a flared port that reduces port noise during high-volume passages
  • This feature helps you tailor sound levels based on your room's specifications as well as your own listening preferences
  • Connect to virtually any media device Other than its stunning good looks, the SoundSticks III system offers excellent compatibility with other audio components
  • Thanks to its 3.5mm stereo audio connection, SoundSticks III speakers can be used with MP3 players, portable CD players, computers and almost anything with stereo line-level outputs
  • By offering you this user-friendly option, SoundSticks III becomes a nimble addition to your desktop, bookshelf or entertainment center, keeping your life simple with a maximum of connection options - and a bare minimum of wiring
  • Touch controls offer elegant ease of use Touch controls for volume and mute The SoundSticks III system makes it easy for you to interact with your subwoofer and "sticks," offering sensitive touch controls for raising, lowering or muting the system volume
  • By responding to the gentle touch of your fingertip, this intuitive design feature makes your SoundSticks III system easy to operate, and keeps this work of audio "art" in the best possible condition
  • The Soundsticks III satellites angle to nearly any direction for the best possible sound Control the angle of your satellite speakers Elegant and easy to use, SoundSticks III satellite speakers are designed to fit exactly where you want them - and maybe even in a few other places
  • As a modern design feature that's adaptable to your environment, the SoundSticks III system has two angle-adjustable satellite speakers that bend from low angle to high
  • Gently push or pull each satellite to the desired position - and you can optimize the angle at which sound enters, and fills, the room around you
  • Attractive, high-quality audio cables Some manufacturers make audio cables a bare-minimum expense, which can compromise the integrity of an audio product and, potentially, the look of it
  • The SoundSticks III system does no such thing
  • SoundSticks III audio cables match the high-quality, transparent modern design of the speakers in terms of quality and visual appeal - and live just underneath the transparent speaker covers as if being showcased
  • Kept in place by black connection beads, these premium audio cables ensure that audio travels from source to speaker, without any sign of degradation or outside interference
  • Their flexible design gives you the freedom to use the Soundsticks III with other devices that use an analog output such as games consoles, DVD/Blu-ray Disc players, and TVs
  • And since they are detachable, they can be easily replaced if they happened to get damaged
  • A sound plan for energy-efficiency The SoundSticks III speaker system is soundly engineered for full compliance with the most demanding energy-efficiency requirements
  • It achieves this "green" standard primarily through incorporating a convenient on/off switch, which is built into the subwoofer volume control
  • This way, you gain more power over your power usage while keeping your satisfaction levels high and your energy bill low
  • Inspiring Industrial Design Few multimedia sound systems can boast that their predecessor was part of the permanent collection at New York City's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), but that's exactly the claim the SoundSticks III speaker system can make
  • Taking its older sibling's celebrated design even further, the SoundSticks III look is cutting-edge with a modern industrial design aesthetic, elegant black accents and a luminescent white LED glow
  • And though the SoundSticks III system may look like a visitor from the future with its transparent speaker covers, its exceptional performance makes it a more-than-worthy encore to its pop-culture predecessor
  • For more than 50 years harman kardon products have delivered great sound and extraordinary design Designed to Entertain
  • For more than 50 years, harman kardon® audio experts have - through extraordinary industrial design, innovative technologies and meticulous engineering - created products to deliver the ultimate listening experience
  • From the world's very first high-fidelity receiver in 1954 to high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design (still used today) to high-performance multimedia speakers that look as good as they sound, the harman kardon brand has led the way to the finest audio and video quality possible
  • With a complete package of performance, design, flexibility and ease of use, harman kardon products are perfect for all the sounds and visuals that modern, high-definition digital content has to offer
  • So treat yourself to the ultimate at-home listening experience - one that only a harman kardon system can provide
  • What's in the Box One pair of Soundsticks III satellites One powered subwoofer module One power cord One set of audio cables Spec Sheet Click here to View Spec Sheet Check out these other great harman kardon multimedia speaker systems   GLA55 Design 2.0 System Power 55-watts per channel Frequency Response 35Hz-20kHz Input 1/8" Stereo mini input