- 3-piece plug and play multimedia speaker system
- Stunning, original design with great sound
- Features computer-optimized multi-band parametric equalization
- Capacitance touch control buttons provide direct access to volume control
- 20 Watts RMS subwoofer power output
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Harman Kardon's SoundSticks II three-piece speaker system produces high-quality stereo sound for Music, MP3's, movies and gaming experiences. SoundSticks II encourages consumers to step out of the ordinary speaker world and offers sound in an original and unique package. The system, described as curvy, sleek and sexy, provides consumers with sound that is loud and clear.
SoundSticks II employs a new computer-optimized multi-band parametric equalization and Harman's unique capacitance touch control buttons on the right satellite allow for direct access to volume control
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83 of 85 people found the following review helpful
The first thing you notice about these speakers when removing from the box is the feeling of weight and quality. As they are transparent, even the insides have to be very neat and well put together. Set up is a doddle, plug the sub into the PC and the satellites into the sub. The cables are all quite thick and seem to be better quality than the average bell-wire you normally find with PC stuff.
The sub has its own volume control (a turn dial) and the speakers have fancy touch sensitive buttons. There is no on/off switch; they stay on the whole time with the sub giving off a lovely pale blue glow at night.
Playing MP3's over the speakers they sound very punchy and lively, much better than anything else I have had. I bought these speakers after becoming tired of replacing burnt out cheap and even not-so-cheap ones from other well known brands and I am very glad I did. They look as good as they sound!
There is no headphone socket but this is not an issue for me. the touch buttons, although very cool can catch you out as there is no visual reference of where the sound is as you power up so remember to have your finger on the 'volume down' button late at night just in case.
Don't buy ugly black or beige speakers, buy these or the surround sound equivalent from Harman / Kardon...............they are in a different league to anything else I have heard.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Wow!!! What can I say, these little speakers are not only as funky as anything you are likely to see on the market, but produce an amazing high quality, rich, bassy sound, when attached to my PC. The bass may be a bit much for some people, but I love a big bassy sound so they are perfect for my requirements. To think such an amazing sound comes out of speakers 10" tall and 2.5" wide is phenomenal. I am totally blown away. I can use them with my iPod as well as my PC. OK they are not really portable, as the alienesque subwoofer certainly doesn't fit into your pocket, but if you wish to listen to music on your iPod in your room, then these are ideal. The subwoofer has a funky blue light, which makes it look as though it is from outer space. If you are looking for excellent speakers at a medium price, then these are for you - don't think twice - BUY THEM!
101 of 107 people found the following review helpful
These speakers get such rave reviews wherever you look that you’ll expect them to be pretty amazing.
In many ways they are. They look amazing, for a start, all transparent and space age, and nicely built. The satellites look particularly good, and you can angle them easily. It’s odd that the little blue globules inside the satellites don’t light up like the ones in the subwoofer though.
The subwoofer is too good-looking to be hidden under a desk, but that’s where the instructions recommend you put it.
There are rather a lot of wires: one for the power cord, one to your computer, another to the satellite connector, and then cables from that to the satellites themselves.
But it all worked once I plugged it in, and my immediate feeling was disappointment. I thought they sounded quite ragged. But… taking note of something I read, I let them play to themselves for a few hours. I also fiddled a lot with the volume controls (a knob on the subwoofer and a pair of annoying touch sensors on the base of one of the satellites).
Turn the volume on the sub above about ten percent and you get lots of bass, but none of it very nice. The resonances drown out bits of the music and sound awful. This may vary depending on your room and particularly your floor of course.
I’m used to a carefully set up, neutral-sounding hi-fi separates system. Some people suggest these speakers sound as good as a hi-fi – they don’t. Nowhere near.
But once I’d set the sub and satellite volumes to my liking (the sub volume way, way down) they sounded pretty good.
Vocals are projected very strongly by the four drivers in the satellites, and for a lot of music this is quite a good thing. With the bass turned down, the sound is solid and focussed, and you’re not too aware of the gap in the mid range. You do have to crank up the volume to get them to sound good though. At lower volumes they are quite weak. I suppose you could up the sub volume to compensate, but you really won’t want to be crawling under your desk to do this all the time.
The last thing to mention is that the position and angle of the satellites is annoyingly critical. Even leaning to one side in your chair spoils the effect somewhat.
I’m not sure I totally recommend them, but they’re not bad, and sometimes they’re great. Because they’re self powered, you can always take them elsewhere with your iPod so that adds versatility.
Try to listen before you buy.
In many ways they are. They look amazing, for a start, all transparent and space age, and nicely built. The satellites look particularly good, and you can angle them easily. It’s odd that the little blue globules inside the satellites don’t light up like the ones in the subwoofer though.
The subwoofer is too good-looking to be hidden under a desk, but that’s where the instructions recommend you put it.
There are rather a lot of wires: one for the power cord, one to your computer, another to the satellite connector, and then cables from that to the satellites themselves.
But it all worked once I plugged it in, and my immediate feeling was disappointment. I thought they sounded quite ragged. But… taking note of something I read, I let them play to themselves for a few hours. I also fiddled a lot with the volume controls (a knob on the subwoofer and a pair of annoying touch sensors on the base of one of the satellites).
Turn the volume on the sub above about ten percent and you get lots of bass, but none of it very nice. The resonances drown out bits of the music and sound awful. This may vary depending on your room and particularly your floor of course.
I’m used to a carefully set up, neutral-sounding hi-fi separates system. Some people suggest these speakers sound as good as a hi-fi – they don’t. Nowhere near.
But once I’d set the sub and satellite volumes to my liking (the sub volume way, way down) they sounded pretty good.
Vocals are projected very strongly by the four drivers in the satellites, and for a lot of music this is quite a good thing. With the bass turned down, the sound is solid and focussed, and you’re not too aware of the gap in the mid range. You do have to crank up the volume to get them to sound good though. At lower volumes they are quite weak. I suppose you could up the sub volume to compensate, but you really won’t want to be crawling under your desk to do this all the time.
The last thing to mention is that the position and angle of the satellites is annoyingly critical. Even leaning to one side in your chair spoils the effect somewhat.
I’m not sure I totally recommend them, but they’re not bad, and sometimes they’re great. Because they’re self powered, you can always take them elsewhere with your iPod so that adds versatility.
Try to listen before you buy.
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