Harman Kardon Soundsticks II - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The temptation to fall in love with beautiful products is considerable; that which appeals to your eye is an easier draw on your pocket. While not a new offering, Harmon Multimedia's transparent Soundstick speaker systems have been drawing stares ever ...

Pros: A step above our top-rated Creature stationary speakers in overall performance and style, comparing favorably (on sound and looks) with certain more expensive offerings

Cons: Trumped modestly in certain audio categories by specific competing speaker systems - generally at slightly or considerably higher prices. No treble control or power switch

Verdict: Hey guys i just discovered these speakers and are seriously considering buying them ($110 on Amazon). I was just wondering what kind of cords and stuff does this come with to connect ipods to. I was thinkin auxillary but i am not shure

Review summary: harman kardon soundsticks ii review: Some minor usability flaws keep these beauty queens from winning the high-end 2.1-speaker crown, but their audio quality is hard to match.

Pros: Ultraclear sound quality, Unique design, Platform-neutral minijack connector

Cons: No headphone jack, No visual indicator of volume level

Verdict: The Harman Kardon SoundSticks II match performance with attractive visual design, a combination that always makes our hearts beat a little faster. They're nearly perfect, save for a few design flaws.

Pros: Ultraclear sound quality ; unique design ; platform-neutral minijack connector

Cons: No headphone jack ; no visual indicator of volume level

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