Volume
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
10,578.43cm³
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 12,930.67cm³
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space taken up by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product fills. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 takes up 12,930.67cm³, it is important to know the space that the speaker takes up just so as to ensure that it will fit with ease into the available space next to your other gadgets.
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5's volume is 10,578.43cm³ meaning it
occupies lesser space than the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 with a difference cm³
Weight
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
2,980g
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 3,295g
We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5, at 2,980g
weigh less than the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 by g.
Most of the time a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you will need to change the position of the soundbar often, then you should opt to purchase a lighter soundbar.
Height
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
284mm
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 302.5mm
The height represents the vertical dimension of a device, Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 has a height of 302.5mm.
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5, at 284mm
is shorter than the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 with a difference -18.5mm
Width
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
291mm
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 268mm
This represents the horizontal dimension of a device, Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 has a width of 268mm.
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5, at 291mm
is wider than the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 by 23mm
Thickness
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
128mm
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 159.5mm
The thickness (or depth) of Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 is 159.5mm, to know the thickness of the speaker you divide its volume(space occupied) by the surface area( length by width)
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 has a thickness of 128mm,
meaning that it is less thicker than the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 with a difference -31.5mm
Has A Subwoofer
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✓
A subwoofer is a speaker that delivers lower frequencies in the range of 20 -200Hz, the low frequencies are produced by instruments such as pipe organs, bass guitars, even the kick drums, and any explosive sound effects say in a movie. Devices that have a subwoofer inbuilt give a richer bass sound when listening to bass-heavy music like hip hop.
Both the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 and Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 have a subwoofer
Size Of Subwoofer
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
120mm
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 120mm
Bigger subwoofers are capable of producing deeper bass sounds. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 has a 120 mm subwoofer
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 has a 120 mm subwoofer
Has Stereo Speakers
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
✗
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 has stereo speakers, what this means is that Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Driver Unit Size
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
120mm
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 25mm
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the headphone. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 driver unit is 25mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 driver unit is 120mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 by 95mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty reproducing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better sound.
Drivers Count
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
1only
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 3only
A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. Drivers come in different sizes and modes, but generally, you'll find three types: tweeter driver, which handles the high-frequency treble range (above 2,000 Hz), and midrange driver: which handles the midrange frequencies (200 Hz to 2,000 Hz). Woofer driver: handles the low-frequency bass range (below 200 Hz).
Based on the frequencies they handle more drivers may result in better sound quality, Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 has 3 only.
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 has 1 only
Has A Passive Radiator
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✓
A passive radiator is a type of driver in speakers that can get extra power and resonance from a speaker system, usually used in smaller speaker systems. This radiator is called passive because it is not powered by electricity but by air pressure found in speaker cones.
The sound vibrations produced by a passive radiator depend on its mass and the size of its enclosure. It is usually used in combination with a woofer to produce deep, resonant tones that would normally be produced by speakers in large boxes powered by AC.
The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 and Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 both have a passive radiator
Snr - Signal To Noise Ratio
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
80dB
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 80dB
The signal-to-noise ratio is a measure that compares the meaningful sound a speaker produces to the level of noise produced by internal components of that speaker, the higher the number the less perceived noise. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 has an audio signal level of 80 dB higher than the level of noise.
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5, at 80dB
has the same audio signal as the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7.
Audio Output Power
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
50W
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✗
The audio output power of a device is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 has 50W, this is the amount of power the speakers can be loaded with "comfortably".
A higher audio output power results in louder, clearer sounds though this is not the sole factor determining the device's loudness. To get a better understanding of how loud any speaker can get, there are other aspects to look at such as sensitivity, sound pressure, etc.
Lowest Frequency
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
50Hz
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✗
Low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5's lowest frequency is at 50Hz, the lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
Highest Frequency
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
20,000Hz
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✗
High frequency response measures if and how well an audio device reproduces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, the higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
Battery Life
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
8hours
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 8hours
Your speaker's battery life will reduce over time while in use, the battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7's battery life is 8 hours
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5's battery life is 8 hours. Each time you recharge your device, it gets a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first. But over a few years, you may find that your speaker, no longer plays for long like it used to.
Charge Time
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
5hours
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 5hours
It takes 5 hours to fully charge the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using it for the first time or when they have been unused for extended periods.
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 takes 5 hours to fully charge the battery
Has A Battery Level Indicator
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✗
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 has a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your speaker.
Multipoint Count
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
2only
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✗
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 support multipoint, which allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Can Be Used Wirelessly
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
✗
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 can be used wirelessly, wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
Has An Aux Input
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✓
An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack
Has A Socket For A 3.5 Mm Audio Jack
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✓
Being an industry-standard audio plug, a standard 3.5mm male connector is suitable for use with all MP3 players and computer sound cards. This means that it is commonly used in stereo headphones to your phone or connecting your phone to an external amplifier, sound bars, your car radio, etc.
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 has this connector giving it a wider range of connectivity with most of the sound devices out there. All plugs have at least a tip and sleeve with the number of rings that stand as a differentiating factor.
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 too has this kind of connector
Has Bluetooth
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✗
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers.
Bluetooth Version
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
v4.2
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 v4.2
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 has a v4.2
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 has a Bluetooth version of v4.2. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Supports Wi-Fi
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
✗
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✓
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows devices such as computers, and mobile devices .i.e smartphones and wearables to connect and interact with other devices on the internet, the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 can connect to Wi-Fi.
Usb Ports
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
1only
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✗
With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices, like those you save your music on, Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 has 1 only
Has A Mobile App
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✓
You can use your smartphone as a remote control for the device through a dedicated app. By this, you can alter settings, unlock features, and get timely updates so you can always listen to your music the best way you see fit.
Control Panel Placed On A Device
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5
✓
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 ✓
There is a control panel on the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 too have a control panel on them.
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