I am trying to decide between the Fluance Fi30 and Harman Kardon Onyx Studio for my living room. I do not need it to be portable.
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Hi. I was exactly where you are about 9 months ago. The onyx has 2x3" woofers and 2x3/4" tweeters while the Fi30 has 2x3" drivers with a total output of 12W, but don't be fooled by what seems like low power, the Fluance can get loud enough for small to medium sized rooms. Both look really good. The Onyx has more connectivity with Bluetooth, DLNA, line in and Airplay while the Fi30 is only Bluetooth and line in. I heard the Onyx at a store (not the best setting) end the sound was good but not impressive IMO, I though the bluetooth only HK Go+Play sounded better. The Onyx is about $500 and the Fi30 about $150. The fluance is a gorgeous wood enclosure with no frills (no remote and no wall wart which is good IMO) and great sound for its size and price. We move ours around the house for small parties and reunions and have received only compliments and disbelief when I tell my friends about the price. Hope this helps.
1995527
If you don't need it to be portable, why not get a T-amp along with a set of bookshelf speaker and a bluetooth reciever?
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The krk 5s are best suit for you. Small studio= small monitors. But trust me, the sound from these aren't small!
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I'm a fellow electronic music junky. I'm an audiophile with basshead tendancies. I would say its above neutral. depending on budget, I'd go with one of the following: KEF-M200 for good clarity and thunderous bass, DN-1000 for near perfection and great bass, and/or Fischer Amps 4A XB (hefty price tag, but the all-around winner). These have the remote/mic and aethetically look cool, but sound isn't kick-a** like I think you're looking for.
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The Klipsch SW-350 works well for me. There are bigger ones available but this should suffice for most rooms.
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Don't know about the Bose system, but the Boston Acoustics has a good bass sound without distortion. I use it in my bedroom, mostly to listen to jazz and it has a good balanced sound throughout the ranges. I'm quite pleases with it.
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I agree that you "could" get cheaper speakers that are laughter, but that does not mean the sound quality is better. Harman Kardon is one of the BEST brands when it comes to sound purity and quality. Plus others may sound good at first, but they will ruin in one year. These may last at least three to five years. Not for nothing these guys make the sound systems for most of the top-of-the-line Mercedez Benz cars
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The Onyx Studio is a slightly older version lacking a 3.5mm input jack. Otherwise it appears that they are assembled with the same components as far as the sound producing parts are concerned. I purchased it to use with bluetooth devices so the missing jack is not an issue. The sound is INSANE and clear.
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If you are talking about Bose small speakers, my opinion is that there are lots of difference. Those small speakers are good for your living room etc. But Klipsch RB41 series and the center channel is very good for an entry level media room. Excellent sound and compact. Also the subwoofer is great. These speakers can be compared with Boston, Polk and Infinity book shelf speakers.
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I would think so! The sound quality is quite good. The rectangular shaped ear pieces are a bit uncomfortable, in my opinion. I have Harmon Kardon speakers for my desktop and I've always loved them. This is a good company!
2017955
What they said. Aura has better sound quality, if you'll be using near an outlet, it is the better choice. If you need battery operation, portability go with Onyx.
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Onyx Studio has the following specs: * Both are Premium Harman Kardon Designs * Onyx Studio has Bluetooth Wireless Connection; Onyx has numerous wireless connectivity options including Bluetooth with NFC, AirPlay for Apple and DLNA for Android and Windows * Onyx Studio has Built-in rechargeable battery upto 5 hours; Onyx has 6hrs; of playtime and gives you the convenience of playing music anywhere at your home * Onyx has Four drivers and dual passive radiators deliver incredible sound * Both have optional Harman Kardon Remote app making connecting your device easy while giving you complete control over the audio settings; * Both experience deep bass from dual passive radiators, amazing audio performance delivering authentic sound. * Both have following speaker specs; 4x15w Frequency response60hz-20khz * Sophisticated and elegant design uses premium materials like stainless steel and real leather
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The JBL is awesome. The Klipsch is very good. Neither is a loser. I thought the JBL sound was richer and recharges the ipad/phone while is plays. The Klipsch is portable but a battery hog. If you NEED wireless then the Klipsch but if you are looking for great sound go with JBL
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No. The Beoplay H6 sounds tinny, and would not be a good choice for professional studio work. Sorry.
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Both have the EXACT same dimensions so one must assume the speakers inside are exactly the same; both have 4 drivers. I haven't compared side-by-side but the Studio sounds awesome and costs less than half as much. The costlier Onyx merely has additional ways of wireless input than the Studio (which has only Bluetooth) plus fancier "package" like leather and SS handle/stand. The net weight of both is almost identical so that's another reason to assume the "hardware insides" are basically the same. The Studio was released a year later (2014) than the Onyx (2013).
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Yes, I have compared the two. I returned the Fluance SX6's, and kept the Pioneer BS22's. The Fluance's were very dynamic, and sounded great playing trance or other electronic music, but the Pioneers have a warmer mellower sound that I really like for the long haul.
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I use mainly the 5.1 mode, and switch to stereo 2 channel if I lis to music. of course they sound less complete than my big infinity boxes, but that's expected. The argument for the Yamaha is space and sound. We found it a serious improvement to the setup before with tv speakers only.
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I think the ES series would work well with the studio series, especially when using for surrounds. I am currently using the ES10BK for my surrounds and am very satisfied. The highs are very clear and sound great for home theater use or music.