Harman Kardon

Onyx Studio 4

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4

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Sentiment score60% positive
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Last updated: Jul 27, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Icon1racooninatrenchcoat
7 months ago

I've got 3 - a clip on my small disc golf go-bag, a flip (canister) on my main disc golf bag, and (not quite what is pictured here but) a Harman/Kardon Onyx 4 for home listening

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9 months ago

i bought the onyx studio 4 for \~160 usd, about 8 years back and its still going strong, no need to replace. but i wouldnt recommend buying a 5 for 180, if you can hagle i down to like 120-130, might be worth it. try looking for newer models, you might find 7 or 8 or even 9 for around 180-200, and that will last you much longer with better battery and audio quality.

Reddit Iconradiantburner88
4 months ago

my Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 is my baby. got it for like what.. $52 due to it having some paint marks on it (assuming doing remodeling and white paint dripped on it) plus missing charger.. got one for $10. so altogether $62 for an absolute gem, regardless of the weight or size, it is what it is. have yet to find a speaker that competes with it unless someone wheels in a fkn pa system lol.

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Reddit Icon5kilanutele
3 months ago

Harman kardons onyx studio series are made exactly for that

Reddit Iconavilae89
10 months ago

Harmon Kardon Onyx Studio the original one. Bought mine 2013 refurbished on eBay and it’s still going. Bought a replacement battery and it was super easy to replace.

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