Prying the speaker screen from the front face reveals an attractive configuration of drivers, including dual 3-inch midrange drivers, dual ¾-inch tweeters – each powered by its own 15-watt channel of digital amplification – and at the top center, a second passive radiator. We were also a little disappointed to discover the speaker can only pair with one device at a time, which can be a bit of a hassle if your music collection is spread across your mobile device arsenal, or if more than one person wants to play DJ.
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As for control, the speaker has four buttons sprinkled along its rubberized circumference, including one for volume, power, and Bluetooth pairing.įor playback, the speaker supports the slightly less efficient Bluetooth version 3.0, which likely cuts into its battery life a bit. Since this device only offers one way to play, there aren’t a whole lot of extra cables or controls to deal with. The Onyx Studio’s minimalist approach extends to both form and function. The speaker stretches 11-inches in diameter, and measures just over 6-inches deep, and 10-inches high. Ostensibly, the speaker is meant to be plugged in for daily use, but it does offer a rechargeable battery for up to five hours of wireless playback. The speaker is relatively easy to cart around thanks to a convenient handle carved into its back, though it’s a little too heavy for carrying long distances. To say this speaker is designed with simplicity in mind would be a gross understatement. At that price, this stylish and capable dish of sound is pretty much a no brainer. However, the speaker is now available for a screaming deal, priced at just $200 on Amazon. Updated 9/25/14: T he Onyx Studio is an excellent speaker at $400, if not a bit spendy. Follow us below to see if HK’s latest audio offering is right for you. While not without its shortcomings, the speaker is a capable sonic companion that’s sure to impress guests with its chic aesthetic. For that price, the Onyx Studio offers powerful sound, five hours of portability, and a sexy form factor that looks good nearly anywhere – from the kitchen counter to the mantle.
The result of the Onyx Studio’s slimming-down from its feature-rich predecessor is a slimmer price point, though the speaker still runs a rather hefty $400 at Sprint retail locations. It also cuts out Airplay and DLNA wireless support, as well as an Aux input, leaving Bluetooth as its sole source. Part of a surprising new partnership between H/K and Sprint, the Studio trades the original Onyx’s Saturn-esque halo stand for a more utilitarian, dual-pronged design. The minimalist saucer of sound is a scaled-down evolution of H/K’s original Onyx speaker, which debuted last September. If you’ve got a funny feeling you may have seen Harman Kardon’s new Onyx Studio Bluetooth speaker before, it’s not Déjà vu.
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