Big Sound from a
Small Package
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| The stylish Onyx Speaker System |
By Kurt von Behrmann
If you
are looking for maximum sound in a relatively small package, Harmon/Kardon has
a solution to the problem of creating rich sound from a small space. The Bluetooth enable Onyx is their answer to
the dilemma of trying to obtain above average sound from a mobile phone or computer. The device incidentally has a usb port as
well blue tooth.
Measuring
a scant 11 inches in diameter, this is not a huge device. On the other hand it is not diminutive
either. If you are looking for a speaker
system that will fit into a back pocket, you are out of luck here. While it is portable, the makers clearly
intend the device to be in a home setting rather than outdoors. If you are looking for a speaker for the
beach, or total portability anywhere, you may find this may not be the best
solution.
Even
with those limitations, the advantage you gain is a speaker system that
provides rich, deep sound. Throw any
style of music its way and you will find exceptional sound. Accuracy is a high point. Delivering the
subtle nuances of sound comes easily for the Onyx. The details the speaker captures is really
remarkable when you consider all of this emanates from one source.
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| The back view |
Naturally,
the Onyx cannot compete with a dedicated 5.1 system with a big booming box to
handle the bass. But the Onyx does well.
You can reach highs solid enough to rock the house. It is capable handling louder music with
ease. Over all the device is able to do
what you expect it to do.
Not
leaving out aesthetics, Harmon/Kardon has put several speakers together in one
circular enclosure that is not disturbed by buttons. The uninterrupted surface
features glowing icons for volume and on and off as well as a blue tooth
indicator.
Syncing
is a breeze with the Onyx. It manages to
do so quickly and easily. Even a modest
mobile phone can be transformed into a dynamic sound machine with the
Onyx.
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| Side view |
Overall
there is little to find flaw with the Onyx. It delivers powerful sound in a
compact body.
It can
be plugged into a standard outlet or powered by the enclosed chargeable
battery. Battery life is about five hours.
The
only downside to all of this great sound is the price tag. Available at
Sprint.com for a cool $ 399.99 this is not a bargain basement system. Then on the flip side, premium sound always
comes a premium sound. If you are in
the market for exceptional sound in relatively small package, you cannot do
better than the Onyx.
The speaker is available on line at Sprint
For the Video of the Onyx.
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