I have the original Harmon Kardon Onyx studio speaker that's been doing great work for over 12 years and it's finally on its last leg.
We regularly host parties for music lovers and while it's not a crazy expensive audiophile level speaker, everyone has loved it and asks us to bring it when we visit them. We're ready to upgrade and invest in another 10+ year quality speaker.
EDIT: I've decided to go with the HK Go + Play 3, thanks for the info!
To the request.
I'm looking for a daily driver replacement that is loud, with strong bass and mobile to some extent. Waterproof ratings would be nice but generally we're indoors and have speakers like the Bose SoundLink for things like that. I'd prefer something decent sized but small enough to fit in an entertainment center vs a large outdoor party speaker if you know what I mean.
I have a max budget of around $400/$500. The Boom 2 Plus is recommended a lot and it's quite inexpensive overall. I'm sure it would do the job but I'd guess there are some better options that are a tad bit more efficient, professional, and less tacky looking.
What would you recommend?
Thanks!
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.
Yeah, both the HK Go+Play and Onyx Studio series would blow away the Max. They are my go-to speakers when I want the music to really shine through. Incredibly deep bass and crystal clear mids and highs. None of my other 5 portable Bluetooth speakers come close.
Edit - Just saw someone post the HK Go+Play 3 is selling on ebay for $132 right now. At that price, it's a no brainer.
The Onyx Studio series is in a class of its own. It’s the loudest most clear sounding bass portable Bluetooth speaker you can get at that price. I sold all my other “boombox” speakers and kept the Onyx. The Luna is nice, but it’s not in the same category. You’d need like 4 of them to match the Onyx.
My Onyx Studio is the best sounding speaker I have. Guarantee it blows away the JBL. You won’t find a better speaker than the Onyx unless you get something in the $600+ range.
If you're "upgrading", go to the next level.. not the same speaker in a different housing. Look for a used HK Studio Onyx. Pick the style you like the look of and hear your music in a truly upgraded fashion. Even the 10-15 year old ones still sound awesome. The HK Go+Play series is just as good too. Either one will blow you away over what you had.
I constantly see the HK G+P recommended here and after using one, I understand why. It’s a beast. Only matched by their Onyx Studio series. I hardly ever see any Sony recommendations.
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