digitalversus.com Updated: 2013-11-01 23:58:47
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Ten years on Harman/kardon started work on the Soundsticks II in 2000. And because the company doesn't do things by half, it went to Apple's design studios to settle the look of its speakers.A decade on, we're hoping that the second generation won't b...
Pluses, Incredible design, Excellent quality, even sound, Clear bass...
Minuses, Too few settings and power button on the subwoofer, Not enough inputs and outputs...
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The original SoundSticks were produced almost a decade ago now, and were specifically designed to match the translucent plastic used in the very first iMac. Nonetheless, the updated SoundSticks II remain one of the top sellers on the Apple Store – and...
Eye-catching design, powerful subwoofer and excellent audio quality...
Expensive, overly sensitive volume controls...
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What you get are a pair of sound sticks each with four speakers and a sub woofer. The first difference is that both the sound sticks and the sub woofer are see through. They look like glass but are plastic. Each sound stick is 25cm tall around 5cm acro...
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channelnews.com.au Updated: 2013-11-01 23:58:47
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Are those Harman/Kardon Soundsticks II in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? Ok, maybe that is the wrong analogy as these speakers will not actually fit into a pocket - not even a really big one.Click to enlargeIn fact, if we want to play wit...
Aesthetically appealing; Good finish...
Sound is ordinary; Too many wires...
A nice looking speakers for your desktop...
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smarthouse.com.au Updated: 2013-11-01 23:58:47
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Are those Harman/Kardon Soundsticks II in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? Ok, maybe that is the wrong analogy as these speakers will not actually fit into a pocket - not even a really big one. Click to enlargeIn fact, if we want to play w...
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devhardware.com Updated: 2013-11-01 23:58:47
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Unless you want to have headphones attached to your head at all times, solid PC speakers are a must to get the most out of your entertainment experience. If you are new to the whole PC audio game, here is a list of some of the top PC speakers on the ma...
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consumersearch.com Updated: 2013-11-01 23:58:47
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Reviewers say the Harman Kardon SoundSticks II 2.1-channel speaker system delivers a sharp performance at a very reasonable price. You can crank these up because you'll get no distortion at high volumes. The 20-watt subwoofer, however, can't match Crea...
Clear, detailed sound, Affordable, No distortion at high volumes, Artistic design...
Bass weak on some tracks, Highs overwhelming on some tracks, No headphones jack, No auxiliary input port...
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Harman Kardon's SoundStick II PC speakers ($169.99 current list) were released back in 2004, but they are one of those rare species of product that, without changing or evolving, lives for several years and still manages to best much of the competit...
Affordable. Excellent sound quality. Unique, attractive design. Satellites are adjustable to nearly any angle.
No remote. Missing aux input and headphone jack. Hardwired cables.
Despite some connectivity oversights, six years later, and Harman Kardon's classic SoundSticks II are still the best 2.1-channel PC speakers you can buy...
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The subject of this review may have some readers double-checking the date of publication. After all, Harman Kardon’s SoundSticks II speaker system, the universally-compatible successor to the original, Mac-only SoundSticks, has been around for a good m...
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about.com/compute Updated: 2013-11-01 23:58:47
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Harman Kardon SoundSticks II 2.1 Speaker SystemHarman Kardon SoundSticks II 2.1 Speaker SystemThe most obvious feature of of the Harman Kardon SoundSticks II 2.1 Speaker System is the clear design of the speaker housings, even if they are rather phal...
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An In-Depth and Critical Review There has been a lot of discussion lately about USB audio and the promise of “audiophile”-caliber sound reproduction. A veritable plethora of new loudspeaker systems have appeared, most of them sporting seriousl...
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schwarztech.us Updated: 2013-11-01 23:58:47
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Back in the old days, Apple used to include speakers with many of their computers. The problem with these, known as the Pro Speakers, was that they required a special jack, since the computer provided the power. Since there were only two satellites, Ha...
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macnews.com Updated: 2013-11-01 23:58:47
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Over the next few days, I’ll be looking at different speaker systems, including DVForge’s Pro Sticks and Harmon Multimedia’s OnStage speaker/docking system for the iPod. As anyone who’s followed my reviews over the years knows, I&r...
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The temptation to fall in love with beautiful products is considerable; that which appeals to your eye is an easier draw on your pocket. While not a new offering, Harmon Multimedia’s transparent Soundstick speaker systems have been drawing stares ev...
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