Harman Kardon Aura Airplay Speaker Review/Demo

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Harman Kardon Aura Airplay Speaker Review/Demo

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A look at a Harman Kardon Aura Airplay Speaker.
Purchased from the Outlet/Refurbished store in the UK - link below.
outlet.harmanka... (Refurb speakers won't always be available)
Here's some other links (be very careful you buy the right model).
eBay: goo.gl/PzNnUP
Amazon US: amzn.to/1Tjvks0
Be especially careful with the above Amazon link - the Aura studio model has been listed under the Aura name in error. The refurbished models appear to be the Airplay model.
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@Techmoan 8 жыл бұрын

Just in case anyone is interested: The youtube comment etiquette lesson from the end is also available as a separate video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a52TiLZq1b24iH0.html

@danishrammstein 8 жыл бұрын

+Techmoan That part was fantastic! Must admit it made me laugh quite a bit. Keep up the excellent work, I really enjoy your videos. Best of regards from Denmark :-)

@tinplategeek1058 8 жыл бұрын

+Techmoan Thank you for that etiquette lesson, haven't laughed out loud so much. Glad no-one else was around to see me.

@TherealElliot 8 жыл бұрын

+Techmoan I so glad I had finished drinking my tea before etiquette lesson started, and now I'm trying really hard not to type "lol" at the end of this comment.....................must........... resist...............the urge.............No its is no good LOL.

@MrSlashStudios 8 жыл бұрын

+TherealElliot LOL

@JoelCollier 8 жыл бұрын

+Techmoan That was pretty funny

@nonlegend 8 жыл бұрын

The ending was splendid. Would be great as its own video.

@jaysonfred8313 8 жыл бұрын

It is

@nonlegend 8 жыл бұрын

Yup, i see he just posted it

@jackallen6261 5 жыл бұрын

Oh yes!! I was in tears by the end,

@infinitygenealpa 8 жыл бұрын

That puppet needs his own web series!!

@ChipGuy 8 жыл бұрын

+infinitygenealpa I think those puppet clips are rather hard to make.

@slicedpage 8 жыл бұрын

I wish they were a lot harder then he might stop including them !

@jaffaorange3809 7 жыл бұрын

Having a bad day, but this turned it right on its head. Agree that this puppet needs his own web series regarding web etiquette!

@rustcohle3803 6 жыл бұрын

slicedpage but I like puppets...... =( I wish more youtuber do gaming and electronics reviews with muppets.

@jackallen6261 5 жыл бұрын

LOVE the Muppets!! Bring on the Muppets!!

@fjskffjalsl7838 6 жыл бұрын

i took mine to a pool party and now i have a spider stuck in it that keeps making webs on the inside that i’ll never be able to get out

@olik136 8 жыл бұрын

I really regret living in a hangar right now.... I was almost sold

@jmfred9 6 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate what you do Mr. Techmoan. The bit at the end was priceless!

@ElectrifiedJourneys 8 жыл бұрын

I loved your 10 tips part at the end. I know exactly how you feel as a creator myself. You had my daughter rolling on the floor with the puppet typing. Thank you for your vids!

@ElectrifiedJourneys 8 жыл бұрын

I almost forgot. LOL

@locouk 8 жыл бұрын

It doubles up as a vase too.

@Fishing-xj8gp 3 жыл бұрын

a very expensive one

@RogerAllen 8 жыл бұрын

I am more curious about the globe than the speaker.

@Techmoan 8 жыл бұрын

+Roger Allen kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oNV5ZKWkmZ_KhqM.html

@RogerAllen 8 жыл бұрын

Techmoan Thanks for the link. Such a cool globe. Keep up the awesome videos!

@hemoglobbin 7 жыл бұрын

+Techmoan you're amazing :)

@SlavicUnionGaming 7 жыл бұрын

Roger Allen me toooo!!!

@seydussmen6242 6 жыл бұрын

Susunlan

@philosophicalphil 8 жыл бұрын

I've had this speaker for almost a year also from the outlet store. And I was totally blown away by it. For the price especially one of the best Bluetooth speakers I've heard

@Techmoan 8 жыл бұрын

+philosophicalphil Confirmation that I'm not crazy. Thanks.

@envisionelectronics 8 жыл бұрын

+philosophicalphil Agreed. I first heard one in a noisy Apple store. Its clarity and ability to dig deep with authority was quite impressive. The retail price, however, kept me away from it. I have enough audio equipment already (anathema!).

@silentknights5796 8 жыл бұрын

+Techmoan In my opinion, the Bowers and Wilkins (Go go UK) Zeppelin Air and the A7 are the ones to beat. And to be honest, I have not heard this particular speaker in this review but I recall a similar style of speaker from Harman back around 2008 that came with the MAC desktop, I found it a little under powered. But that could be due to the fact that I'm spoiled by niche audio brands anyhow (as well as some big names, yamaha).

8 жыл бұрын

I get apples at the orchard and it's so peaceful. You must live in they city with your apple store.

@gouie480 8 жыл бұрын

funny I have the speaker to only thing is the mono that it produces is not that good also it has no connectivity with other speakers to stereo for your home is not an option with this this is more of a little radio for your garage or your back porch as for mine it's sat in the closet all year and I'm still on the lookout for a worthy set of speakers that will link together wirelessly

@HartfordHD125 8 жыл бұрын

Just love the little guy at the end...He really is brilliant and brightened up my dreary day no end ! More of him please !! (You are pretty good too....)

@ryandary 8 жыл бұрын

The ending was absolute perfection. LOL

@TheBrokenLife 8 жыл бұрын

I look forward to seeing this reviewed against the Tefifon in 40 years. Save the box!

@392hellscat7 3 жыл бұрын

I gotta say, I really am liking the end credit skits. Whoever thought they were stupid or childish must be great at a party. Keep up the great work!

@tharrels 6 жыл бұрын

I really ENJOYED and laughed at your comment video!! I have watched and really ENJOYED 20+ of your KZfaq videos!! I lived in England, when I was a young man (I'm 75 now). And I was an audio electronic technician for 40+ years. I have learned about items, that I did NOT know, that existed! "THANKS" for these items and the WONDERFUL memories of existing and/or previously-owned items!! BYE FOR NOW!!

@danaross 8 жыл бұрын

I love that you are letting us see and hear all these interesting audio pieces. This puppet show at the end is hilarious. Congrats. You are doing a great show.

@FrontSideBus 8 жыл бұрын

My Dad's old MG ZT-T had a 10 speaker Harman-Kardon system and it sounded bloody good!

@muh1h1 8 жыл бұрын

This video was already worth watching just for the bit in the end, soooo awesome! :D

@Bellinose 3 жыл бұрын

Best publicity stunt ever: never announce end credit skits, make us watch every single video expecting them. I'm liking your channel more and more :)

@colinlark6715 8 жыл бұрын

I am a service engineer and it is gratifying to see someone who not only enjoys these units, but also knows how to set them up. As I am technophobic and belong to an era 50 years previous, it is a struggle keeping up with the latest but you do a great job of simplifying everything!

@Cybernetic_Systems 6 жыл бұрын

Your puppet show is funny as hell, I'm always slightly disappointed when your videos end normally! Brilliant stuff, well done.

@KyleKick909 8 жыл бұрын

i'm not sure about this product. it looks like you can easily drop an egg rollie into that hole. does it come with an egg rollie protective plate? or is there any aftermarket egg rollie protectors available?

@vivanecrosis 4 жыл бұрын

What is an egg rollie? Time for the google! That didn't help much. All it gave me was some kind of omelette thing, and cooking appliances.

@TailsFurse 8 жыл бұрын

I love how you keep using that tefifone music in your vids. It's so happy go lucky! Love the direction your taking with your channel! Keep it up!

@jaffaman99 8 жыл бұрын

I think my favourite part of every video you make, is when you announce the product is 'multi voltage'. Great work, love your videos, keep it up!

@leemilica 6 жыл бұрын

Get a Federal signal Modulator, or a Whelen WPS 2702/2802/2902. It may not be stylish, might not have Airplay and might be oversized, but it has 360° sound, it is loud and can be used as an outdoor warning siren.

@Fekillix 8 жыл бұрын

You are already spoling us with the quality content, and now the muppet shorts!

@valhar2000 8 жыл бұрын

The bit at the end is the funniest thing I've seen in weeks!

@Acidburns82 8 жыл бұрын

I think the downward speaker underneath is projecting the bass upward via a ported enclosure. If you turn it right up and hold your hand over the top, you should feel it! :)

@TheExaminedLifeofGaming 8 жыл бұрын

Your muppet shenanigans leave me in tears every time!

@Neffers_UK 8 жыл бұрын

Nice straight forward review. The audio sounded great. I like how your taste in design isn't restricted across the devices you use. Oh and the KZfaq comment video is priceless, I can see that being posted in reply to other muppets on here quite a lot.

@dionjohnson4376 7 жыл бұрын

Love these videos, those end bits with the muppet could be a series all on their own!

@hybridplc 8 жыл бұрын

You spelled "because" incorrectly @ 10:42 LOL ;) Great video!

@davec2024 8 жыл бұрын

Your Outro cracks me up. It could be a video on its own right.

@danwalker77 8 жыл бұрын

Just picked this unit up today in Sydney - fantastic unit for the price.. perfect for use with my Mac too!

@ikkepic 8 жыл бұрын

A pitty that they got rid of the original design. At had 2 satellite speakers.

@kurtjerichodelacruz2370 8 жыл бұрын

You are referring to the soundsticks

@ikkepic 8 жыл бұрын

+Kurt Dela Cruz Yes you are right. But maybe this even sounds better.

@rlink204 7 жыл бұрын

This sounds better by far IMO but the one with the soundsticks is still available as version III in wired or wireless configurations

@arri275555 6 жыл бұрын

This was given to me as a gift. I must say I am really impressed by the audio quality. I my self am not a fan of HK but I would recommend this speak.

@camerawrecker 6 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy ALL of your videos, even those about stuff that looked dull at first - they prove to be fun too afterwards. Thanks for all of that and keep up the good work.

@ASilentS 8 жыл бұрын

Pair this (bluetooth or wired) with an Amazon Echo Dot... perfection.

@feieralarm 8 жыл бұрын

It's available in the German Harman Kardon Outlet store as well, for only 199 Euros.

@daliberal 8 жыл бұрын

I was curious why the video was wrapping up and still half the video to go. Have to admit I don't normally bother reading any comments, but do notice you mentioning your favorites in other videos. Enjoyed the bit of satire, love the vids.

@dionjohnson4376 8 жыл бұрын

That comedy muppet thing at the end was hilarious!

@Halbmond 8 жыл бұрын

This won't kick the Libratone Loop from my wishlist, but I always wondered about it. So thanks for the review!

@RetroGamerVX 8 жыл бұрын

So, the more expensive speaker is an extra £150, just for wifi? wow, talk about being ripped off!!

@CommodoreFan64 8 жыл бұрын

+RetroGamerVX agreed. Neither of these speakers are worth it in my book though to be honest.

@RetroGamerVX 8 жыл бұрын

+Commodorefan64 yup :(

@CommodoreFan64 8 жыл бұрын

RetroGamerVX I trolled eBay for a while, and was able to find an iLive portable rechargeable boombox speaker with Bluetooth, 3.5mm line in, and FM radio, for a grand total of $7.57US new in the box, and it's been the best speaker I ever bought I can take it with me to the beach, lake, camping etc.., and it still fills any room in my house with rich warm sound, that has plenty of bass.

@iammorbius4925 8 жыл бұрын

+Commodorefan64 You did what on eBay for a while?

@atkin207 8 жыл бұрын

+RetroGamerVX It would probably be best to get a Wifi receiver for £20/£30 instead.

@iammorbius4925 8 жыл бұрын

Cool device. The design gives off that "U.F.O." 1970s vibe and the sound seems to be above average.

@tavitlertritsumpun7160 8 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! As usual you presented a video that is clear precise and with good humour. Love the puppet section at the end. Somehow I think it is aimed directly or indirectly at someone over the pond.

@halsoy 8 жыл бұрын

Techmoan, if you want the wifi capabilites without the 400 pounds (and there's no refurbished models available) it might be a good idea to grab a Google Chromecast Audio. It plugs into the 3.5mm jack (or by toslink) and connects it to wifi for around 30 pounds or so. so that'll add up to under 300 pounds for the Studio+Chromecast Audio. If you haven't tested it or the normal Chromecast (the new one obviously since you've done the old one) I'd recommend it. Works great, much much better than the old one, and supports multiple platforms.

@Techmoan 8 жыл бұрын

+halsoy Chromecast doesn't do Airplay.

@halsoy 8 жыл бұрын

Techmoan No, I was just talking in general. It supports other sources like Spotify or local music on your phone/tablet/pc. I haven't actually tested it from an iDevice yet, but from my understanding apps with native support such as Spotify will work just the same. And it was more a general tip for people that aren't looking specifically for Airplay.

@Techmoan 8 жыл бұрын

+halsoy OK.

@Doggo_Norse 2 жыл бұрын

I wish Harman Kardon still made receivers

@atrafana 6 жыл бұрын

Great content as usual. But the puppet bit at the end is amazing!

@StodaraHodan 8 жыл бұрын

The speaker is also availlable in the German outlet store for 199€. I just bought one from the Amazon Warehouse Deals shop for 160€. You can't have enough speakers xD

@killamist666 7 жыл бұрын

Im new to this channel, So i was caught off guard by the puppet at the end, It made me smile though.

@mikepenny3169 7 жыл бұрын

I have one of these and am very happy with the its sound and looks, but I have not worked out how you clean the dust out after three years. Anyone know? They are sealed shut so you cannot take the clear plastic top off. Sticking a small nozzel vacuum tube down central hole risks damaging the speaker and doesn't get all the dirt out . All sensible suggestions gratefully received

@atilliar 7 жыл бұрын

The skit at the end was awesome! Keep those up, they're great!

@Bounty2223 8 жыл бұрын

I wish this had some fancy blue lights in it, would've made even better.

@ItsaB3AR 3 жыл бұрын

That sketch at the end was brilliant lol

@GavinCallard Жыл бұрын

I pretty much never comment on KZfaq videos - I just don't really engage with anything approaching "Social Media", but I have to say, I found the Muppet/Puppet sketch at the end of this one hilarious. I really liked the typing method and the fact that it was on such an old and (IIRC) hard to come by Mac'. Keep up the good work - also the more audio stuff and tear downs / comparisons the better! Not that it's important, but I'm using a 42 year old Pioneer SA-410 as my main amp, and it's great.

@jgrove197 5 жыл бұрын

seriously, the puppet at the end is freaking great... you need a web series based on him...lmao.. good review on the Aura also.. just ordered mine on Amazon, it will be here on Wednesday

@MethodicalMaker 8 жыл бұрын

looks like they are using a 4th or 6th order bandpass design in order to get the lower frequencies. if that black bottom part is mesh and allows sound though, then yeah, 6th order. probubly sounds good and rich for a stand alone speaker, but i doubt its all that flat of a sound (but, seeing as most people arent after that, thats kind of expected) cheers, and thanks for the review!

@aliabdallah102 8 жыл бұрын

On the Amazon store, it's listed for $200 new but $500 refurbished. DOES THE MUPPET SECRETLY RUN AMAZON?

@nitepeople76 8 жыл бұрын

The puppet typing was the best!!!

@MrKroogur 8 жыл бұрын

This speaker clearly is not compatible with my eight track player, it is as aesthetically pleasing as my 1981 hot air popcorn popper (the only thing this rubbish speaker is missing is the amber colored dome) and i was expecting a review of the Fairchild Channel F. MEGA UNSUBSCRIBED!!! Did i do that right? I watched your comment etiquette lesson and figured I would give it a try! Seriously though that speaker does look amazing, It has a nice clean simple appearance. I am amazed at how far audio technology has come.

@thymark 8 жыл бұрын

+MrKroogur You have forget on LOL

@macnerd93 8 жыл бұрын

I know this is a joke, but if your 8 track players has RCA outputs then very easy to do. I run my 8-track player from my H/K Soundsticks III perfectly fine and sounds great.

@jort93z 6 жыл бұрын

You forgot the insult at the start.

@xavierrodriguez2463 6 жыл бұрын

It has a neat light though.

@Jptg_76 8 жыл бұрын

+Techmoan Massive thumbs up for the ending video, great speaker by the way! Love this channel.

@highscores8593 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing that WiiU Pad in 2021 is great.

@htomerif 5 жыл бұрын

One problem I can see is that you can't easily clean inside it and it makes an excellent bug trap. To avoid making the best YT comment ever, I looked up the manual and theres no procedure for removing the dome. I also looked to see if people actually had this problem and yes they do. It seems it does make an good bug trap.

@ThePoolboy789 8 жыл бұрын

harmon kardon makes some of the best room filling speakers

@gowthamaravind3948 8 жыл бұрын

Just for the sake of curiousity, how did you chance upon that muppet?

@Techmoan 8 жыл бұрын

+Gowtham Arvin We go back a long way - www.techmoan.com/blog/2009/2/26/the-muppet-whatnot-workshop-experience.html

@gowthamaravind3948 8 жыл бұрын

+Techmoan Appreciate that you posted that link. Thanks !

@gowthamaravind3948 8 жыл бұрын

+Gowtham Aravind Sucks that FAO is gone now

@Techmoan 8 жыл бұрын

+Gowtham Arvin Yes - so glad I was there at the right time.

@Lvvcassss 8 жыл бұрын

+Techmoan So now you have a Muppet, Its something you've wanted for more than 30 years and it serves THE most important function: to make you smile every time you see it.

@chachelawson5149 8 жыл бұрын

Globe looks really cool

@ONHARDY 7 жыл бұрын

Best review I have watched on these speakers. Great job.

@legotechnic27 8 жыл бұрын

I maily love how that globe looks on that table!

@chronikuad 8 жыл бұрын

Seems nice. I have SONOS speakers in my house and I really like them.

@justanothernoobe 8 жыл бұрын

Always love the quality and content of your videos - good review of build quality, ease of use and function from a consumer's perspective. Keep up the good work :)

@Sodorii 8 жыл бұрын

That globe is so cool! Remember the day you showed it. Still need to buy me one xD

@Techmoan 8 жыл бұрын

+Sodori yep and lots of people said the globes were unreliable and failed after just a short time. Still working perfectly.

@CEzikMaj 8 жыл бұрын

Love the tutorial at the end xD. I'm asking again, but can you make video about DAT tapes?

@dwoodog 8 жыл бұрын

Always had good luck and good quality sound from HK audio. I was big into their champagne coloured equipment in the 1980's.

@michaeldibb 8 жыл бұрын

All in glorious MONO!! HiFi has come a long way... :D

@michalmichalsk 8 жыл бұрын

That "How to write a youtube commnet" is perfect. LOL :-)

@AnthonyLemma24 8 жыл бұрын

Messed with one of these at the Apple Store here in the U.S, and they do sound amazing.

@MrMasterbiker 8 жыл бұрын

I love the muppet at the end!

@electronicsoldandnew 8 жыл бұрын

Be careful ... Someone may pour a bottle of red wine into this thinking it's a decanter. Nice.

@alienwaregameralx1874 7 жыл бұрын

the last part was an inspiration for most comments here

@geraldhenrickson7472 8 жыл бұрын

I always wondered about these astoundingly terrarium-like, semi trekkie pseudo Dalek-inspired auditory elongated oblique ovoidal masterpieces. I can only dream! Thanks for the review! For all your videos actually.

@CrowaX 7 жыл бұрын

The "how to write a youtube comment" part pretty funny! I understand your frustration

@Moose-ez1oo 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent part 2 of this video !

@EastAngliaUK 8 жыл бұрын

its good you can adjust the bass and treble as many do not have these now days.

@ProProboscis 8 жыл бұрын

I'm not in the UK but as always I enjoy watching your videos. Keep it up :)

@comicmania2008 8 жыл бұрын

When are you going to review that wonderful GLOBE thing you've got there Techmoan? Loved the speaker demo BTW!

@comicmania2008 8 жыл бұрын

WHOOPS! I see you did a review on it LOL.

@iamdarkyoshi 8 жыл бұрын

Loved the tutorial video... I own a couple bluetooth speakers myself, none of them more than 20 USD. I would like to own this thing but I really couldn't justify the price when I already have a shop stereo and homemade 3$ bluetooth guitar amp. Nice review though!

@racheldiscadfael4147 7 жыл бұрын

Harman Kardon always gets Spoonerised in my head as Carmen Hard-on. Let's get Bizet!

@wtfiswiththosehandles 8 жыл бұрын

Wow, twice the price just for wifi? Good thing you got the refurbished one... It looks like an old hair saloon hairdryer though... the stationary one they put over your head :)

@randomsanwhich2 8 жыл бұрын

This appears to be what Apple sold quote some time ago with the Mac Pro desktop ?

@FlyingAero 8 жыл бұрын

+randomsanwhich Those were Harman Kardon Soundsticks, what im listening to this video on now

@krass76 8 жыл бұрын

+randomsanwhich the apple-included ones had a sub in this form, the speakers were separate.

@littlemisssynth 8 жыл бұрын

+randomsanwhich and +FlyingAero it actualy was the harmon/kardon ISUB and was a seperate product that used the usb bus and a usb sound card inside one unit that looked a lot like this, but it only works with power pc macs which were sold before apple switched to intel chips in 2006 which is when the mac pro came out so you are like the average computer noob confusing yourself with the similar design of the powermac g5 which is a power pc mac, the easiest way to tell the difference is weather there are two grey rectangles at the top or one, if it has one it is a powermac g5 which did not come with it just like every other power pc mac as the ISUB was sold seperately but g4 tower systems and the imac g4 included the apple pro speakers which had no sub and were made by harmon/karmon , if it has two it is a 2006 to 2012 mac pro which did not ever come with it either

@FlyingAero 8 жыл бұрын

autistic geek out Ahh yes thats right. I had an iSub with my iMac G3 and switched to the Soundsticks when I stopped using it as my main computer. Nice snag!

@TheCatAteMyShoe 8 жыл бұрын

There's something a lot like this sold here in the USA.

@WindyHillStudio 8 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for you to explain why there is an empty jar on top of the speaker...

@slacksmore 8 жыл бұрын

This may be contender for replacing my aging Apple iPod Hi-Fi and iPod especially at a lower cost of the investment that was. I only have a studio so this might fit my needs for everyday home audio. many thanks!