Customer reviews from harmankardon.nl
harman/kardon - SoundSticks Wireless 2.1 Bluetooth Speaker System (3-Piece) - Clear
Average customer rating
4.1
(99 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 99 reviews
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Star
13
79%of customers recommend this product.
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74 out of
94)
Customer Reviews for harman/kardon - SoundSticks Wireless 2.1 Bluetooth Speaker System (3-Piece) - Clear
Customer Rating
5
The best choice
on October 4, 2023
Posted by: Ewa T
Gender:Female
I bought them a couple of years ago and the sound is amazing
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Customer Rating
1
BEWARE! DONT BUY
on November 22, 2020
Posted by: Pureconcept
from Elmhurst NY
Gender:Male
NEVER BUY if you don't live in a rural area. anyone can connect to the Bluetooth and blast music at you and there is no way to restrict or turn off Bluetooth. it scares the hell out of my family at all sorts of hours (like the middle of the night) when someone connects after i forget to turn it off when not in use. it can also play Bluetooth audio and wired at the same time which i thought was great until while using them people connect to the speaker and i hear their music/tv/static. worst part is with no control panel for the Bluetooth once they connect i have to turn them off and hope the stranger connects their media to the proper speakers. if they don't then when i turn them back on it will auto connect to the strangers media again. i called their tech support and they were clueless about the model and after holding for 30 min and talking for another 30 they said they don't know and i would have to email their engineering dept.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from harmankardon.nlBy Jasper at Customer Service, Jasper at Customer Service, November 25, 2020
Thanks for taking the time in providing your feedback with our SoundSticks Wireless. We're always looking for ways to improve. If you need help with our products, kindly reach out to our Customer Support. We're here to help. https://www.harmankardon.com/support-contact.html
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Customer Rating
5
I LOVE this system!!!
on September 12, 2021
Posted by: TAP1
from Miami, FL
Gender:Female
I am in love with this Harman Kardon SoundSticks system!! This system is by far one of the best systems I have ever heard. I am so glad I invested my money in this product. I absolutely love the sound and ease of connecting everything. Love the look of it as well!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
1
One great weakness turns them unusable, if unlucky
on March 7, 2020
Posted by: Simont
from Gothenburg, Sweden
Gender:Male
Exceptional sound and great design!
The range on them is not great, they hold the connection but the music starts getting choppy if you in another room, even when being near them just blocking them with your body. Not okay by todays standard, but these where released 2012 so you can't really blame them for that.
(why Harman Kardon hasn't updated the bluetooth in all these years I don't know, since they still seem to be in production..(?))
(why Harman Kardon hasn't updated the bluetooth in all these years I don't know, since they still seem to be in production..(?))
Now for the big issue that makes these great and beautiful speakers, that could've been perfect, unreliable and a chore to use!
The Bluetooth is not protected via password or has a manually entered pairing mode, in other words, as soon as you turn them on they are in pairing mode (!) which means that anyone in range can connect to them. It's insane how they didn't think of this.
This has happened to me, I disconnected from the speakers and went to bed only to be woken up at 6 am by the neighbors kids blasting russian Spongebob Squarepants through my speakers.
I turns out that their TV automatically connects to available bluetooth sources and since the Soundsticks always is in pairing mode their tv will always connect whenever a spot is open. Sure, I can spend several minutes spamming the on/off button, hoping to connect to it first. Kinda kills the joy of using them. And the Bluetooth has higher priority than the audio jack, so no luck in that compartment. I've thought about opening them up and desolder the BT-module but haven't got around to it.
This has happened to me, I disconnected from the speakers and went to bed only to be woken up at 6 am by the neighbors kids blasting russian Spongebob Squarepants through my speakers.
I turns out that their TV automatically connects to available bluetooth sources and since the Soundsticks always is in pairing mode their tv will always connect whenever a spot is open. Sure, I can spend several minutes spamming the on/off button, hoping to connect to it first. Kinda kills the joy of using them. And the Bluetooth has higher priority than the audio jack, so no luck in that compartment. I've thought about opening them up and desolder the BT-module but haven't got around to it.
So if you live in a house, go for it. Great sound and design...
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from harmankardon.nlBy Mario at Customer Service, Customer Support, March 8, 2020
We appreciate the feedback you've provided to us. We understand that our Harman Kardon Sound Sticks did not meet your expectations. We're always looking for ways to improve so we'll make sure to submit your feedback to the right department.
Written by a customer while visiting harmankardon.nl
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful and great sound
on November 15, 2022
Posted by: Butch
from Tyler, TX
Gender:Male
My wife is a Gospel Singer and we have used the original in small venue performances for years. While visiting in St. Petersburg, Russia in 2019 we purchased another one for our Granddaughter. We are now purchasing a third one her Woman Cave.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting harmankardon.nl
Customer Rating
5
The best
on December 23, 2020
Posted by: Ghost666
from Jor. Amm
Gender:Male
Loud and clear. I love it. I think it should be in every house.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting harmankardon.nl
Customer Rating
3
Marketing "Wireless" was a disappiontment
on September 24, 2016
Posted by: JamesC
from London, United Kingdom
Gender:Male
I recently purchased Soundsticks Wireless. I first want to say that the score for the products sound and actual design is not reflected in this review. I would have give 5 stars in that the speakers produce a rich and great sound and the design is great.
My disappointment is with the company not being clear on it’s marketing collateral which to those less audio tech savvy gives the impression the satellite (stick) speakers are wireless.
My disappointment is with the company not being clear on it’s marketing collateral which to those less audio tech savvy gives the impression the satellite (stick) speakers are wireless.
Part of the decision to buy was also due to the reputation of Harmon Kardon. A name I was familiar with since my youth as my brother was very much into audio equipment. I’m am also into technology but audio/speakers is not the tech I’m hugely familiar with so I initially looked at the Hardon Karman website because I had heard of the company. I also knew they have a good reputation in the market, reinforced by the companies belief in ethics and integrity first. With this being the case for those who are not familiar with tech of this kind I felt that the company could be much clearer in terms of how it marketed this product on its own website.
This is more around the visual marketing around the wording they use and name the product.
This is more around the visual marketing around the wording they use and name the product.
I appreciate wording can be tech specific, but does it also mean that visual marketing also has to show satellite speakers with never any wires connecting them to the sub. Even to the point that the pictures people have sent in sharing their own homes and placement of their speakers remarkably also not showing wires or very well placed which is something I cant believe is purely coincidence. So for those like me who need some clarity on audio terminology I’ve detailed the following to help;
Definition of “Wireless self powered satellite speakers and Subwoofer system” is
Wireless ( Bluetooth wireless connectivity that is paired (pre-associated) with one or more smartphones, tablets, iPods or computers)
Self-powered ( has a built-in amplifier)
Satellite Speakers (Able to be placed in various locations often designed to be used with a matching subwoofer) and subwoofer system.
Self-powered ( has a built-in amplifier)
Satellite Speakers (Able to be placed in various locations often designed to be used with a matching subwoofer) and subwoofer system.
not ….Small speakers which your able to place away from the main sub woofer thanks to being wireless. Finally it would help detail how long the speaker cables are so that people are aware when buying the speakers how much length they can place the speakers away from the sub.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting harmankardon.nl
Customer Rating
5
Sounds amazing
on January 19, 2015
Posted by: Pinksky
from Los Angeles, CA, United States
Gender:Female
I'm happy I found this speaker! Worth every penny ! Looks amazing too
I would recommend this to a friend!
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