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Harman Kardon SoundSticks II 2.1 Plug and Play Multimedia Speaker System | 
 enlarge | Brand: JBL
Category: CE
List Price: $169.99
Buy New: $89.45
You Save: $80.54 (47%)
New (2) from $89.45
Avg. Customer Rating:  341 reviews
Sales Rank: 158
Color: Clear
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 16 x 20 x 12
MPN: SoundSticks II
Model: SoundSticks II
UPC: 028292501807
EAN: 0028292501807
ASIN: B0001DBEM4
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 3-piece plug and play multimedia speaker system | | • | Stunning, original design with great sound | | • | Features computer-optimized multi-band parametric equalization | | • | Capacitance touch control buttons provide direct access to volume control | | • | 20 Watts RMS subwoofer power output |
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Product Description
2 Satellite Speakers and Subwoofer for Stereo Sound / For use with a PC, Mac, MP3 Player, or any device with a standard 3.5mm headphone output Includes AC Adapter with USA plug Volume control on right satellite speaker Compatible with a PC, Mac, MP3 Player, or any device with a standard 3.5mm headphone output
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| Customer Reviews: Read 336 more reviews...
 Phenomenal January 5, 2009
Was looking for a small set of speakers for the office, and these are far better than anything I expected to get. The quality, the look and even the brand name are far more than I would imagine for the $110 price I paid.
After reading some of the reviews, anyone considering these needs to be aware that they're not Bose 901s: they're not intended to fill an auditorium with sound. They're designed for an office or room, and they excel in that role. The sound quality is far beyond what their small size would lead you to believe. Perhaps the best testament is that three others with whom I work have since ordered these! (And for those that move around a lot like I do, the power supply takes 100-240v.)
I'd rather have a more conservative look (hey! I'm old!), but I have absolutely no regrets: the great sound I'm getting for the money paid is a great deal.
Simply Great Speakers January 4, 2009
I love these speakers, they look wonderful and sound great. I'm not an audiophile and I'm sure you can go and buy more expensive, better quality speakers but for the price these definitely stand out. They can get surprisingly loud, much louder than I would prefer to listen to any music (and I do like loud music).
There are only two minor downsides: First off there is no volume level indicator on the speakers, so you don't know how loud or soft the volume is until you play something. The second thing is the subwoofer has a blue light (which does look cool) that gets annoying if it's in the same room you sleep in. I live in a dorm so I have a small room and it can be obnoxious at times.
Overall the downsides are insignificant compared to how nice the speakers are.
Random note: You can mute the speakers by pushing both the up and down volume control at the same time.
Service January 3, 2009
I bought from Amazon.com this speakers.
I used with my Ipod and I like the sound,and over all the service of Harman Kardon. I lost the cable conexion and
I send a E mail to Harman Kardon to buy it, they send me
free of charge.
The speakers have a great sound for price and size.
The next speaker I will buy will be a JBL or Harman Kardon
A.Jacobo
the best speakers for mac January 1, 2009
Love these!! This is the new model, which costs less (yet same quality) and has the volume control on the right speaker.
Can't comment on the longevity of the new model, but the old ones I have have been going strong for 6-7 years. That's with daily use and 2-3 moves.
These are the best speakers I have ever had for a computer. Volume control on right is a nice touch.
These things are loud. Could provide music for a party, if needed.
You can't go wrong for $100 or so. I think I paid $200-300 for my first pair.
Can't say enough about these awesome speakers! December 29, 2008
Read about these in Wired or Fast Company or some such current business-n-lifestyles mag that was featuring products with good design, and knew I had to have these, even just for the sake of aesthetics. But the sound they put out is amazing! I am no expert on stereo technology, but I know excellent sound output when I hear it, and this plug + play speaker system seems to put out better sound than my Bose iPod Sound Dock... I suspect the speakers use a similar system of magnets (their weight is substantial in comparison to their size) and, of course, the sub-woofer is the icing on the cake (LOVE!). The speakers themselves take up almost zero real estate on my desk, and I really like the subtle volume control touch buttons at the base of one of the speakers - nicely camouflaged! If you love good sound as much as good design, these are for you (at a non-anxiety-inducing price, too!).
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