Harman Kardon Aura 4 Review: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - Buyer Beware?

Harman Kardon Aura 4 under the microscope: We strip away the buzz to give you the bare facts. Worth the splurge or a pass? Our review tells all.
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🕒 Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:55 - First impressions
4:21 - Design
5:48 - Specs
8:32 - Aura or HomePod 2?
12:10 - Conclusion
12:58 - Ending Thoughts
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[@scottykilmer3920]

Finally a honest real review of this speaker ! Harman goes downhill fast, because Samsung own Harman now. And now their speakers sounds so terrible, the sound signature is bad. The Go/Play 2 and the new Go/pLay 3 also sounds terrible with weird bass quality and mids, the tuning is just not good. For me no more Harman anymore, Sonos or Bose !

[@phihung2121]

Nice video, but i've a question, Do you know how to adjust EQ for Aura 4? I can't find EQ adjustment in the manufacturer's manual😢

[@ellaesmilena]

Thanks for the review, I'm sorry it doesn't have more up-to-date connectivity. The only thing that caught my attention was the design and the lights, but hey.

[@Decoding_Labs]

Glad you like it! Design is fantastic but don't buy it for the sound

[@adnanm9958]

Thanks for the video! I was looking to get Aura 2.. do you think that’s good move?

[@Decoding_Labs]

Glad you like it! I haven't tested Aura 2 but based on my experience with Aura 4 I would not recommend it

[@nguyentrongnghia2880]

1:49 It's not a glass dome, it's plastic

[@aliibn-muhammadal-sharif8568]

I was thinking of buying this, since I have the HK in my BMW and it sounds amazing. But I am in the Apple Ecosystem. Not too sure what to do

[@sergeybalashov3248]

And to think I was considering that a curious one to research due to catchy name and looks... Such a disappointment... Thanks for saving me from testing it by myself! I tested Harman Kardon Onyx 7 and 8, and was actually impressed with a sound.

[@Decoding_Labs]

Glad I could help my friend. It's not a bad speaker by any means...it's just disappointing. I've only heard good thing about Onyx, I might test it sometime soon

[@alexgr3424]

I just bought it and I’m so disappointed that is not movable. It has to be plug. Every videos of HARMAN hides the électric cable ….

[@Decoding_Labs]

Sorry to hear that mate, will you returning your Aura 4?

[@3ZN357]

What a first world problem bro

[@alexgr3424]

@@3ZN357 yes I’m agree with you thank you

[@I_Komang_Ari_Putra]

Bluetooth still on stone age

[@Decoding_Labs]

😅 yep

[@Wawo-h3i]

I cant figure out if it looks cool or if it looks like something to store cheese in

[@Decoding_Labs]

😆😆😆

[@briomondi]

what about harman kardon onyx studio 7?

[@Decoding_Labs]

haven't tested that one but I heard good things about it

[@YuumChaak]

preñas?

[@RanjakarPatel]

xcelent my dear. great four see one more india four the tube.

[@Decoding_Labs]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@YuumChaak]

hi!, what speaker with google assistant included would you recommend?

[@Decoding_Labs]

hi! Sonos all the way