Harman Kardon has also changed the driver configuration. The previous models had four drivers (2 woofers + 2 tweeters) and two passive radiators but Onyx 5 has one large 5-inch woofer (compared to 3-inch woofers inside Onyx Studio 4), one tweeter, and (probably) two passive radiators. Based on the driver configuration and size, you can conclude that Onyx Studio 5 delivers much deeper bass and that’s the greatest difference between Onyx Studio 5 and previous Onyx Studio versions. This speaker is meant for bass lovers and really performs the best when some bass heavy music is being played. If you are a bass fan, you are going to love this speaker. The IP rating is definitely something good to have, but our experts brought our Onyx Studio 5s out and about, and it didn’t affect their performance. The Bluetooth was stable, and even exceeded 33 feet in some cases, much to our surprise. But this really depended on the streaming location. You definitely do not want any obstacles between the two devices. The worst thing about the sound is the fact that there is practically no stereo separation. Even if you connect two Onyx Studio 5 speakers together, you won’t get stereo experience since there is no stereo mode (only dual sound). The Competition Now press and release the Bluetooth button (don’t hold it down), and you should see the LED indicator light begin to flash – the Bluetooth button is also located on the front of the speaker, to the left of the power button

The speaker you press and hold the play button on first will be the right speaker, and the second one will be the left speaker. Like all the Onyx Studio speakers and all the other Harman Kardon speakers, Onyx Studio 5 is made of premium materials and looks stunning. The JBL Xtreme 2 has a longer battery life than the Studio 5, is splash-proof, and has NFC. However, it is more expensive than the Studio 5 (up to 50% more), so they’re not really in the same league. What is the difference between the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 and Studio Onyx 4?

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 is a sophisticated portable Bluetooth speaker. It sounds even better than it looks. Compared to older Onyx Studio speakers, Studio 5 delivers much stronger and punchier bass. If you are a bass fan but you care about mids and highs, too and you don’t want them distorted or muffled, Onyx Studio 5 is a great choice. You should be aware that Studio 5 is not very rugged, it’s not waterproof, and it looks too precious for outdoor use. PROFESSIONAL CHOICES เลือกสินค้ามืออาชีพ สำหรับงานระดับมืออาชีพ กับสินค้าระดับ Professional เพื่อทุกระดับงาน ทั้งเบื้องหน้าและเบื้องหลัง พร้อมมอบระบบเสียง แสง ภาพ มีคุณภาพ ที่มือโปรมั่นใจและเลือกใช้ Tip: The Onyx Studio 5 will turn itself off after 30 minutes if it doesn’t detect a Bluetooth device to pair with. If it is already paired with a device and the device has an auto shut off, then it will disconnect from that device 30 minutes after it shuts off, so you’ll need to pair your device again . Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 vs 4 Models like the Charge 4 are nearer the Studio 5’s price, but usually have fewer watts (30 less in the case of the Charge 4) and to my mind, don’t have the cool design on the Studio 5, but that’s obviously subjective. Well, as mentioned before, the Studio 5 still has the same disc-like design, but unlike the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4, it doesn’t have what, for me, were rather crude legs for stability. Instead, it has a slightly flattened and rubberized base to keep it steady. And it works fine.

An AUX input. This is a feature that is fast disappearing from many Bluetooth speakers, so it’s nice to see it still included on the Studio 5.Press the power button and hold it until you hear a tone – the power button is located on the front of the speaker, just below the handle Step 4 The Onyx Studio 7 is compatible with Bluetooth 4.2, which is a bit out of date, and unfortunately only supports the SBC Bluetooth codec—it won’t play AAC or AptX codecs. There's also no companion app with EQ, so you can't adjust the sound signature. The speaker can wirelessly connect with another Onyx Studio 7 to form a pair, at least. There are three input ports (AUX input, charging port, and service port for firmware updates). They look exactly the same as the inputs on previous HK Onyx Studio speakers.

The speaker only supports SBC encoding meaning it isn’t compatible with higher-fidelity codecs like AAC or AptX which is significant for a speaker at this price. It’s also only compatible with Bluetooth 4.2 which is a bit behind the times with Bluetooth 5.2 releasing in 2020. Battery/Features Always ensure the speakers are within ten meters of each other and that the secondary speaker is not connected to another source device to avoid issues like audio lagging.If you are going to carry your speaker around and are into any kind of music that would benefit from some seriously heavy bass, then I’d go for the Studio 5. Model The nearest rivals to the Onyx Studio 5 in my opinion are its predecessor, the Studio 4, and its successor, the Studio 6, both dealt with in this article. It has the same battery but increased from 3,000mAh to 3,280mAh and it no longer has a built-in microphone. Also, the speaker doesn’t have a real battery status indicator. That LED light will only blink red when the battery is low but there is no way to know the exact percentage.