All of these buttons are located on a narrow band between the base and the top dome. On the back, there’s a power button, as well as a button to turn the Bluetooth on and off. You get a simple volume up and volume down button, along with an on/off button for the LED lights. These are relatively simple and easy to understand, so the learning curve is very shallow. On the front of the base, just under the dome, you’ll see a three different control buttons. The second is a 3.5mm aux jack, which we’ll talk about more in a minute. The first is a simple 2-prong power port, which connects to the AC power adapter. On the back of the speaker, you’ll find a couple of different ports. Unless you need to have the firmware updated, it’s never going to see any use. This port is for service use only, and doesn’t actually serve as an audio input. There’s also a USB port, which is covered by a rubber plug. These feet are anti-skid, and prevent slipping, even on a wet or slippery surface. On the bottom of the speaker, you’ll find a set of three rubber feet. Even a hard bump will not cause it to fall over like some other Bluetooth speaker models. 90 percent of the weight is located in the bottom third of the unit. As a result, it’s just about impossible to knock over by accident. Not only that, but by its very nature, the design is bottom-heavy. And at 7 pounds, it’s relatively light for the size. You can set it on a table, a shelf, a desk, or just about anywhere it’s suitable to place a speaker. This lends it a medium-sized profile, which is suitable for most locations. The overall dimensions of the speaker are 9.1 inches in diameter and 11.2 inches in height. You’re looking at a piece of home décor that’s sure to be a conversation piece at your next party. In other words, you’re not just looking at a speaker. On the other hand, when the room lights are dim, the light effect on the dome is fairly striking. In a well-lit room, the effect is understated and you’ll barely even notice it. The light is projected from a series of curved ridges on the top of the base, and reflects on the top of the dome. They illuminate the inside of the dome, and move in a rippling pattern along with the music. The reason for this design is that the speaker has built-in LED lights. If you’ve ever played the board game “Trouble”, you’ll be tempted to press down on the lid. It’s all black, with a round, solid base and a smoky bubble lid that arches over the top. On the other hand, the Aura Studio 3 looks more like a humidifier than a speaker. Even 360-degree speakers that look like Coke cans still look like speakers, albeit unorthodox ones. They have a faceplate with a grill or screen, just like traditional wired speakers. Most Bluetooth speakers look like, well, speakers. The first thing we noticed about the Aura Studio 3 is its unusual design. Let’s dig in, and see what it brings to the table! Has Harman Kardon lived up to their international reputation for high quality? Or is this one Bluetooth speaker you should give a hard pass. Once we fully understand all the features, we’ll be prepared to render a final verdict. Finally, we’ll look at the most important feature the sound quality. Next, we’ll talk about the power supply and the connectivity of the unit. We’ll start with the physical design, including the attractive LED lights. We’re going to examine the speaker thoroughly, from top to bottom. Because of this, we were excited to see what the Aura Studio 3 has to offer. Nonetheless, they have a longstanding reputation for building quality, well-engineered speakers. Harman Kardon is a well-known European manufacturer, but might be unfamiliar to some American consumers. We’re about to review the Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3. In general, we’ve stuck with the same few tried and true manufacturers, but today, we opted for something different. Over the years, we’ve reviewed several Bluetooth speakers, from boom box-sized units to pint-sized speakers. As long as the speaker is well-constructed, it’s going to sound just fine. Now, you can enjoy high-bitrate audio, even on a wireless connection. The invention of True Wireless Stereo and Bluetooth have significantly improved wireless audio quality. Even an expensive, well-constructed model was limited by poor connectivity. Bluetooth speakers offered some of the lowest quality of any speaker type. If you think Bluetooth speakers aren’t worth owning, you can be forgiven.
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