Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 vs Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass
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| Feature |  Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 |  Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 36,000.00 | KSh 36,000.00 |
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | Built-in, rechargeable Li-ion battery |
| Weight | 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) | 1.8 kg |
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General
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Harman Kardon | Marshall |
| Model | Aura Studio 5 | MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
| Type | Home Speaker | Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Color | — | Black & Brass |
Design
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 284 x 232 x 232 mm | 230 x 109 x 95 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) | 1.8 kg |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | N/A — mains-powered product | Built-in, rechargeable Li-ion battery |
Connectivity
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles / Codecs | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6.2 | — |
| USB | Type-C (Service / 5V 0.5A) | USB-C charging and power-bank port |
| Multi-Speaker / Stereo Pairing | Auracast™ Support | Stack Mode available (multi-speaker pairing) |
| App Support | Harman Kardon One App | Marshall Bluetooth App |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Wi-Fi | — | N/A — Bluetooth-only portable speaker |
| Wired Inputs | — | 3.5 mm input |
| HDMI | — | N/A — portable speaker design |
| Microphone / Guitar Inputs | — | N/A — no microphone or guitar input |
Features
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Lightshow | 5 Animated Themes (Customizable via App) | N/A — no party lightshow |
| Party Features | N/A — not a party-speaker product | N/A — not a party-speaker product |
| Home Cinema Features | N/A — not a home-cinema product | N/A — not a home-cinema speaker |
| Special Features | 360° Ambient Lightshow, Recycled Materials | True Stereophonic 360° sound; Stack Mode; Dynamic Loudness; power bank capability; detachable carry strap; IP67 |
| Voice Assistant | — | N/A — no built-in voice assistant |
Audio
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | • 1 x 143mm (Subwoofer) \n• 6 x 40mm (Mid-high range) \n• 1 x 25mm (Tweeter) | 2 x 3-inch 15 W woofers; 2 x 3/5-inch 10 W tweeters; 2 passive radiators |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz – 20kHz | 50 Hz-20 kHz |
| Total Power Output | 160W RMS | 80 W total amplification (2 x 20 W woofers + 2 x 10 W tweeters) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 80 dB A-weighted | — |
| Speaker Configuration | — | Quad-speaker set-up; sealed with passive radiators; True Stereophonic 360° sound |
| Maximum SPL | — | 87 dB SPL @ 1 m |
| Amplifier | — | 2 x 20 W Class D woofer amplifiers; 2 x 10 W Class D tweeter amplifiers |
| Audio Channels | — | Stereo |
| Sound Modes / EQ | — | Dynamic Loudness; analogue bass and treble controls |
| Audio Features | — | Marshall Signature Sound; True Stereophonic 360° sound; sealed cabinet with passive radiators; power bank capability |
Power & Battery
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Power Source | AC Power (Not portable/No Battery) | Rechargeable battery / USB charging |
| Battery Life | N/A — mains-powered product | 20+ hours |
| Charging Time | N/A — mains-powered product | 4.5 hours |
| Fast Charging | N/A — mains-powered product | 20 minutes gives 2 hours of playtime |
| Charging Port | N/A — mains-powered product | USB-C |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker / Soundbar | Aura Studio 5 | MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
| Subwoofer | N/A — no subwoofer supplied | N/A — no subwoofer supplied |
| Remote Control | N/A — no remote control supplied | N/A — no remote control supplied |
| Other Accessories | N/A | N/A |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide and safety documentation |
| Power Cable | — | USB charging cable |
| Audio / HDMI Cable | — | N/A |
| Mounting Accessories | — | N/A — portable design |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 | Marshall BT Speaker MIDDLETON Black & Brass |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | — | Multi-directional control knob: play/pause, skip track, volume, on/off; Bluetooth pairing button; battery and volume indicator; treble and bass controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP67 |
| Placement / Mounting | — | Free-standing portable placement |
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