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Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5
KSh 49,000
- Three-way 2.1-channel design with two satellite speakers
- 190 W RMS total output
- Bluetooth 5.4 streaming supports two paired mobile devices
- HDMI ARC connects to compatible televisions
- Integrated lighting offers adjustable lightshow effects
- Harman Kardon One app customizes EQ and lighting
Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 Highlights
- 190W rated output
- 40 mm drivers
- Bluetooth 5.4 wireless connection
- 2.1 channel sound
- A2DP 1.4 Bluetooth profiles
- 40 Hz–20 kHz frequency response
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| Specification | Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 | JBL PartyBox On The Go | JBL Boombox 3 | JBL PartyBox On the Go 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Harman Kardon | JBL | JBL | JBL |
| Model | SoundSticks 5 | PartyBox On The Go | Boombox 3 | PartyBox On the Go 2 |
| Type | Desktop Speaker | Portable Party Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker | Portable Party Speaker |
Audio
| Specification | Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 | JBL PartyBox On The Go | JBL Boombox 3 | JBL PartyBox On the Go 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | Two satellite speakers and down-firing subwoofer | Woofer and dual tweeters | Three-way system with subwoofer, dual midrange drivers and dual tweeters | Not specified |
| Drivers | Six 40 mm midrange drivers; two 25 mm tweeters; one 5.25-inch subwoofer | 133 mm woofer; two 44 mm tweeters | 189 × 114 mm subwoofer; two 80.9 × 80.9 mm midrange drivers; two 20 mm tweeters | 135 mm woofer; two 20 mm dome tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 40 Hz–20 kHz (-6 dB) | 50 Hz–20 kHz (-6 dB) | 40 Hz–20 kHz | 40 Hz–20 kHz (-6 dB) |
| Total Power Output | 190 W RMS | 100 W RMS | 180 W RMS on AC; 136 W RMS on battery | 100 W RMS |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 80 dB A-weighted | >80 dB | >80 dB | >80 dB |
| Audio Channels | 2.1 | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Harman Kardon One app EQ | Bass Boost; bass, treble and echo controls | Not specified | Not specified |
| Audio Features | Three-way stereo design; Dolby audio over HDMI ARC | Not specified | Not specified | Microphone system: 2x Wireless Digital Mics (Included) |
Connectivity
| Specification | Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 | JBL PartyBox On The Go | JBL Boombox 3 | JBL PartyBox On the Go 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 4.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP 1.4; AVRCP 1.6.2 | A2DP 1.3; AVRCP 1.6 | A2DP 1.3; AVRCP 1.6 | A2DP 1.4; AVRCP 1.6; TMAP 1.0; PBP 1.0 |
| Wired Inputs | HDMI ARC | Not specified | AUX input | USB, Aux (3.5mm), Mic/Guitar Input (6.3mm) |
| HDMI | One HDMI ARC; HDCP 1.4 | Portable speaker design | Portable speaker design | Portable speaker design |
| USB | USB-C service port, 5 V / 0.5 A | USB playback of MP3, WMA and WAV; 5 V / 2.1 A charge output | USB-A power-bank output, 5 V / 2 A | USB charge output up to 11 V / 2 A with speaker off |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | Auracast multi-speaker connection | Not specified | PartyBoost stereo and multi-speaker connection | Auracast™ Support |
| App Support | Harman Kardon One | Not specified | JBL Portable app | JBL PartyBox App Compatible |
| Bluetooth Range | Not specified | Approximately 10 m | Not specified | Not specified |
| Wi-Fi | Not specified | Bluetooth-only portable speaker | Bluetooth-only portable speaker | Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | Not specified | Microphone and guitar inputs | No microphone or guitar input | Not specified |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 | JBL PartyBox On The Go | JBL Boombox 3 | JBL PartyBox On the Go 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Source | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz | Rechargeable battery; 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz | Rechargeable battery; 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz | Rechargeable battery; 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Battery Life | Not applicable | Up to 6 hours | Up to 24 hours | Up to 15 hours |
| Charging Time | Not applicable | Under 3.5 hours | 6.5 hours | Under 3.5 hours with speaker off |
| Fast Charging | Not applicable | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Charging Port | Not applicable | AC mains input | AC mains input | AC mains input |
| Power Consumption | Not specified | Standby: under 2 W with Bluetooth connected; under 0.5 W disconnected | Not specified | Not specified |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 | JBL PartyBox On The Go | JBL Boombox 3 | JBL PartyBox On the Go 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls on right satellite base; app controls | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Materials | Transparent dome; recycled plastic and recycled aluminum | Not specified | Metal handle; silicone grip | Not specified |
| Placement / Mounting | Desktop placement | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing portable placement | Free-standing portable placement |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Not specified | IPX4 | IP67 | IPX4 (Splashproof) |
Features
| Specification | Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 | JBL PartyBox On The Go | JBL Boombox 3 | JBL PartyBox On the Go 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightshow | Adjustable multicolour lightshow | Yes — integrated party lightshow | No party lightshow | Yes — integrated party lightshow |
| Party Features | Auracast multi-speaker playback | Not specified | Not a party-speaker product | Not specified |
| Home Cinema Features | HDMI ARC TV connection; Dolby audio | Not a home-cinema speaker | Not a home-cinema speaker | Not a home-cinema speaker |
| Special Features | App-controlled EQ and lightshow; firmware updates | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Voice Assistant | Not specified | No built-in voice assistant | No built-in voice assistant | No built-in voice assistant |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 | JBL PartyBox On The Go | JBL Boombox 3 | JBL PartyBox On the Go 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Two SoundSticks 5 satellite speakers | PartyBox On The Go | Boombox 3 | PartyBox On the Go 2 |
| Subwoofer | SoundSticks 5 subwoofer | No subwoofer supplied | No subwoofer supplied | No subwoofer supplied |
| Power Cable | AC power cable | AC power cable | 2 m AC power cord | 2 m AC power cord |
| Documentation | Quick-start guide; safety instructions and warranty card | Quick-start guide; safety and warranty information | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick-start guide; warranty and safety information |
| Remote Control | Not specified | No remote control supplied | No remote control supplied | No remote control supplied |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | Not specified | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Mounting Accessories | Not specified | Portable design | Portable design | Shoulder strap |
| Other Accessories | Not specified | Wireless microphone; shoulder strap with bottle opener | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Design
| Specification | Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 | JBL PartyBox On The Go | JBL Boombox 3 | JBL PartyBox On the Go 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Each satellite 95.5 x 281.1 x 95.5 mm; subwoofer 237.5 x 283.4 x 237.5 mm | 489 × 244.5 × 224 mm (W × H × D) | 482.4 × 256.9 × 199.7 mm (W × H × D) | 501 × 258 × 221 mm (W × H × D) |
| Weight | Each satellite 0.8 kg; subwoofer 3.7 kg | 6.5 kg | 6.7 kg | 6.36 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 | JBL PartyBox On The Go | JBL Boombox 3 | JBL PartyBox On the Go 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A; AC-powered | 18 Wh lithium-ion (7.2 V / 2500 mAh) | 72.6 Wh lithium-ion polymer (7.26 V / 10000 mAh) | 34 Wh lithium-ion polymer (7.2 V / 4722 mAh) |
Specs
Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 specifications
General
| Brand | Harman Kardon |
|---|---|
| Model | SoundSticks 5 |
| Type | Desktop Speaker |
Audio
| Speaker Configuration | Two satellite speakers and down-firing subwoofer |
|---|---|
| Drivers | Six 40 mm midrange drivers; two 25 mm tweeters; one 5.25-inch subwoofer |
| Frequency Response | 40 Hz–20 kHz (-6 dB) |
| Total Power Output | 190 W RMS |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 80 dB A-weighted |
| Audio Channels | 2.1 |
| Sound Modes / EQ | Harman Kardon One app EQ |
| Audio Features | Three-way stereo design; Dolby audio over HDMI ARC |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP 1.4; AVRCP 1.6.2 |
| Wired Inputs | HDMI ARC |
| HDMI | One HDMI ARC; HDCP 1.4 |
| USB | USB-C service port, 5 V / 0.5 A |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | Auracast multi-speaker connection |
| App Support | Harman Kardon One |
Power & Battery
| Power Source | 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
|---|
Design & Controls
| Controls | Touch controls on right satellite base; app controls |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Each satellite 95.5 x 281.1 x 95.5 mm; subwoofer 237.5 x 283.4 x 237.5 mm |
| Weight | Each satellite 0.8 kg; subwoofer 3.7 kg |
| Materials | Transparent dome; recycled plastic and recycled aluminum |
| Placement / Mounting | Desktop placement |
Features
| Lightshow | Adjustable multicolour lightshow |
|---|---|
| Party Features | Auracast multi-speaker playback |
| Home Cinema Features | HDMI ARC TV connection; Dolby audio |
| Special Features | App-controlled EQ and lightshow; firmware updates |
What's in the Box
| Speaker / Soundbar | Two SoundSticks 5 satellite speakers |
|---|---|
| Subwoofer | SoundSticks 5 subwoofer |
| Power Cable | AC power cable |
| Documentation | Quick-start guide; safety instructions and warranty card |