During the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, Harman Kardon presented three Bluetooth speakers at once, which will be released for the 75th anniversary of the company. The first is Aura Studio 4, which can please not only with sound, but also with light. The Aura Studio 4 is powered by a downward-firing 5.2-inch woofer, complemented by a circular array of six drivers. The color show is created by 324 LEDs with crystals at the base of the transparent top of the case.
All together, according to Christian Schluender, Harman’s senior vice president of global design, “lets the speaker’s charming ambient light dance to the beat of Harman Kardon’s beautiful sound.” Moreover, the backlight works according to several algorithms, or rather, the topics that their names speak of: “Polar light”, “Galaxy”, “Rainy night”, “Cloud” and “Fireplace”.
Harman Kardon to release three Bluetooth speakers Aura Studio 4, Go + Play 3 and Luna for 70th anniversary
Already known in previous iterations, the Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 Bluetooth speaker is now improved externally and internally. Its tempered glass top features built-in touch controls. The fabric grill, plastic speaker frames, and even the aluminum handle are all recycled. It is essentially a three-way stereo system with a common downward facing woofer.
Go + Play 3 is able to adjust the sound to the acoustics of the room, work as a hands free and powerbank, and it is completely autonomous for approximately eight hours.
Another novelty, Harman Kardon Luna, received a soft-touch case under a fabric lining. The top panel is made of anodized aluminium. Inside, these are two-way acoustics, and a pair of Luna will be able to work in full stereo mode. The body is IP67 dust and waterproof, and has a battery life of up to 12 hours. All three new Harman Kardon products will be on sale by mid-September.
In Europe, the price of the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 4 speaker is 330 euros, the Go + Play 3 is 350 euros and the Luna is 180 euros.
