harman/kardon Onyx Studio 7 - Portable Bluetooth Speaker Blue

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The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 is a very beautiful, elegant and original wireless speaker. The weight of 3.5 kg does not make it the most comfortable model to carry, but we can easily carry it around the house. Although you can take it outdoors, where we tested it, you have to be aware that it is not waterproof. Connectivity If you’re looking for a portable speaker that’s going to stay at home, the Onyx Studio 7 is a good option. The artistic style means it looks great in any room and it produces good quality audio.

Onyx Studio 6 actually has slightly stronger bass, but this isn’t necessarily a good thing. Some users feel the bass is too “boomy.” But again, this difference is only perceptible if you are testing both speakers alongside one another. The new version received a massive overhaul in terms of design. Whether this is a positive thing depends on personal preference.Also, it’s worth pointing out that yes, this is a portable speaker with a battery and a built-in handle, but it’s on the heavy side, so it’s portable more in the room-to-room sense and less in the throw-it-in-a-bag or take-it-camping sense. Unlike the Onyx Studio 6, the Studio 7 isn’t waterproof and has no IP (ingress protection) rating at all, making it a poor choice for most outdoors scenarios. It should be added that the Bluetooth version has been upgraded to 5.2. Compared to the previous generation, the connection range is greater and in our case we had no interruption until we were more than 10 meters away. There is no official Harman Kardon application, so it is not possible to control additional functions. Battery life

In general, Harman Kardon onyx studio 7 Bluetooth speaker still has unique and innovative craftsmanship in its shape design, and the minimalist style is just right. In addition, the sound quality also performed well. The max volume output is roughly the same, with the slight advantage going to Onyx Studio 7. This difference will only be seen on side-by-side testing. Both speakers have total output wattage of 50 watts, if this metric matters to you. In other words, Onyx Studio 6 isn’t the most waterproof portable speaker on the market — but it is much better than the Onyx Studio 7.The audio capabilities of the Onyx Studio 7 are very good. The 120mm woofer and the two 25mm tweeters produce a well balanced soundstage in which the highs, mids and lows all sound great.

Generally, a bluetooth speaker will score well for battery life or score well for portability. Onyx Studio 6, sadly, doesn’t rate well for either. The combination of a heavy speaker with an unimpressive battery just doesn’t excite many users. In this way, when you and your friends are at the party, everyone can use their mobiles to play songs without reconnecting, which is very convenient. Of course, there must be a first-come-first-served song to play songs. Harman Kardon onyx studio 7 Bluetooth speaker will not have the problem of crosstalk when two mobile devices are playing simultaneously. Conclusion Both devices can pair with another Onyx Studio for wireless sound. But there really aren’t many other features to speak of. These speakers function smoothly and without any interference. But you shouldn’t expect any bells and whistles. In addition to the handle differences, Onyx Studio 6 is also lighter than the 7 (by almost a pound).The timbre of vocals is quite smooth and clear, with a fairly wide soundstage. The reproduction of high frequencies is also very good. With this speaker you will be able to enjoy any kind of music. Onyx Studio 6 has a 3,250 mAh battery that is rated for 8 hours at 50% volume. This battery life doesn’t hold up to competitors like JBL Charge 5 (12+ hours on a 7,500 mAh battery), Soundcore Motion+(12 hours on a 6,700 mAh battery), or even the smaller and more portable JBL Flip 5 & 6 (12 hours on a 4,800 mAh battery). The design is the standout feature here, it’s like nothing else in the market and has a unique look that’s artistic and also functional. The Onyx Studio 7’s design is its best feature. It looks like a planet with a singular ring around it. It’s classy, unique and has an artistic quality to it. With 8 hours of battery life, you are not dependent on cables. Experience the freedom of music anytime, anywhere. Wireless Dual Sound

At normal listening volumes (70-90%), you get about 5 hours of playtime from either speaker. Not terrible, but unspectacular to say the least.The Onyx Studio 7 is compatible with Bluetooth 4.2, which is a bit out of date, and unfortunately only supports the SBC Bluetooth codec—it won’t play AAC or AptX codecs. There's also no companion app with EQ, so you can't adjust the sound signature. The speaker can wirelessly connect with another Onyx Studio 7 to form a pair, at least. Harman Kardon’s Onyx Studio 7 is a capable and stylish portable speaker that works best in the house, not out and about. During our review, we found the Onyx Studio 8 to have a very high sound quality, with well supported highs and excellent bass. If you like deep bass, this speaker is a great choice. You can feel the powerful bass even without turning up the volume, and this Onyx Studio 8 makes the table it is placed on vibrate. The Onyx Studio 8 delivers high power with energetic bass and a sound that spreads well around the room.