Aura Studio 4

Description

Product Description

Stunning design, along with Brilliant Sound

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4 is uniquely designed to inspire your senses with enchanting lights that dance to the rhythms of beautiful sound.  It is raised on rubber legs. The iconic transparent dome radiates a captivating diamond pattern that glows in all directions. It allows some space for the 4.5–inch bass driver located in the lower parts of the speaker, which runs from a 30W amplifier. Notably, 6*1.5-inch drivers by a 2*15W amplifier help handle the mid and high frequencies. These critical and distinctive units are behind the grille, allowing for omnidirectional 360° sound.

The iconic transparent dome radiates a captivating diamond pattern that glows in all directions. You can match one of its 5 distinct animated themes to the beat of your music. The lush visual atmosphere is as enticing as the speaker’s powerful bass tones and clear, spacious audio.

Superior Sound Performance

Enjoy the best music sound experience with the Aura Studio 4. The music is produced with pinpoint accuracy. Aura Studio 4 speaker’s distinct channels and dedicated amplifiers reproduce every sonic detail with outstanding clarity. Feel every beat from a 5.2-inch down-firing subwoofer powering deep, rich bass tones. The broad soundstage of the 6-speaker array is the next best thing to experiencing your favorite songs live.

Unique Diamond-Effect Lighting That Dances To the Music

Aura Studio 4’s signature transparent dome amplifies and radiates elegant ambient illumination in all directions. Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, the shifting patterns and colors of the diamond-effect lighting bring that same sense of wonder to any space. Choose between 5 distinct animated themes to match the mood of your music—and delight your senses.

DSP Audio Technology

Providing a fully customizable acoustic system, Aura Studio 4 also offers the added customization of Harman stereo-widening DSP technology. This delivers a balanced sound with enhanced equalization to create a complete and more realistic audio experience.

Connectivity and Bluetooth Music Streaming

The connectivity on the speakers is mainly Bluetooth pairing. Aura Studio 4 pairs with any mobile device for seamless wireless streaming. You can now create memorable experiences by pairing the speaker with multiple mobile devices so everyone can share their vibe.

HK App Support

Harman Kardon’s Remote application works very well. It is simple and well-organized to help in maximizing your user experience. The same application can be used to control other Harman Kardon devices.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Excellent, creative design
• Robust and lightweight at 3.6kg
• Great room-filling Sound output
• The speaker supports Bluetooth, DLNA, and AirPlay.
• Harman Kardon Remote application support
• It is tonally balanced

Cons

• No Wi-Fi support.
• It has no NFS
• The touch-sensitive controls are a bit too sensitive. For example, accidentally, you can increase volume without your knowledge.
• Harman Kardon App lacks critical features that could help enhance the sound and listening experience
• Loss bass
• It has no dedicated remote
• Generally, Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4 lacks the finesse, detail, and dynamics of rival brands such as JBL, Bose, and Sony.

Verdict

Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4 scores big regarding looks and aesthetics. The unique creative design scores an A+, a thing in the DNA and philosophy of Harman Kardon. It is a stylish showpiece of art in any room. Combining the unique, original, and creative look with the inspiring, room-filling sound makes the speaker an excellent acquisition for immersive background entertainment. However, the speaker needs more clarity and finesse in the sound detailing, something rival brands such as JBL and Bose have an edge as sound masters in the industry.

What is in the Box

• Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4
• Power cable
• Quick start guide
• Safety sheet
• Warranty card

Alternative Speakers

• Harman Kardon Go + 3
• JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi
• HomePod 2
• Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II