Harman Kardon GO+PLAY Wireless

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 875 reviews of Harman Kardon GO+PLAY Wireless. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the sound and price are on the whole positive. The size and design also get good views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Harman Kardon GO+PLAY Wireless is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 38 user reviews of Harman Kardon GO+PLAY Wireless from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the reliability and size. The usability and design also get good feedback.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 85 user reviews of Harman Kardon GO+PLAY Wireless from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the reliability and design. The size and usability also get good feedback. There are some mixed comments about the price.

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98% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Harman Kardon GO+PLAY Wireless

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Harman Kardon GO+PLAY Wireless from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Donald Bell (cnet.com)

Harman/Kardon Go + Play review: Harman/Kardon Go + Play

Harman/Kardon Go + Play

The Harman/Kardon Go + Play iPod boombox offers full, deep sound, along with an eye-catching design, RF remote control, video output, USB output, and aux input.

The Go + Play isn't yet compatible with the iPhone or many recent models of iPods, the power adapter is bulky, the dock is awkward, there's no EQ, no radio, and the design isn't for everyone.

The Harman/Kardon Go + Play is one of the best-sounding portable iPod speaker systems you can buy, but its high price and lack of compatibility with recent iPod models make it a limited recommendation.

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by : Jeremy Horwitz (ilounge.com)

Harman/Kardon Go + Play Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

Faced with uncertainty over Apple's Lightning connectors and the viability of AirPlay, many speaker developers have opted to update old products with Bluetooth streaming capabilities rather than create entirely new Apple-specific designs. The latest...

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Consumer Guide (howstuffworks.com)

Harman Kardon Go + Play Review and Prices

Few iPod speaker systems on the market today seem to find that perfect balance of features and sound. The Harman Kardon Go + Play, however, combines amazing sound, advanced iPod controls and cool looks in one package. The Go + Play boasts a smart,...

Industrial design, amazing sound, advanced iPod controls

Dec, 2007

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Expert review by : Dr. Macenstein (macenstein.com)

Review: Harman Kardon Go + Play: Form hampers function

Posted by Dr. MacensteinHarman Kardon has made a name for itself producing some of the best sounding (and most expensive) audio devices available. Their Go + Play iPod speakers maintain both of those proud traditions, but regrettably, some poor design...

Sounds great, doesn't distort at loud volumes, can be battery powered, portable

Handle placement makes navigating iPod difficult, cannot watch iPod video directly from the unit, cannot navigate iPod with remote

Harman Kardon designed a great sounding, great-looking portable speaker system with the Go + Play, but unfortunately the form hampers function. For a speaker designed specifically for the iPod (and the video iPod at that) it is a shame that accessing...

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : Jeremy Horwitz (ilounge.com)

Review: Harman Kardon Go + Play High-Performance Portable Loudspeaker Dock for iPod

Whether you'll think Harman Kardon's new Go + Play ($350) is an excellent or merely a very good new iPod speaker system will mainly come down to one question: how many alternatives you've heard. Having tested virtually all of the major brand iPod...

The best-sounding transportable iPod speaker system yet released, with impressive detail across the entire sound spectrum, particularly in the bass department, and capable of doing pretty well at high volumes. Includes a good RF remote control, simple...

Odd iPod dock design makes screen hard to see ; remote's complexity-adding iPod menu navigation features are thereby worthless. Despite boombox functionality, system isn't as ruggedized or iPod-protective as some competing options, and its modern looks...

Listen, i'm musician, i have a music studio! I compared to many others at Bestbuy, the seller played all high power brands, it was not too bad, but the Apples ipod hi-fi had distortion at mid volume and horrible higher volumen, and all frequencies were...

Feb, 2007

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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem (goodgearguide.com.au)

Harman Kardon Go + Play

Great bass, detailed mid-range, rich sound, powerful remote, handle makes for great portability

Dock placement is poor, slightly rolled-off low treble notes, no bass or treble controls

Harmon Kardon's Go + Play is a brilliant high-end iPod dock. Its audio is well balanced and almost flawless. The design has one niggling issue, but the large, sturdy handle certainly adds to the unit's portability

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem (goodgearguide.com.au)