Harman Kardon SB 16

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 96 reviews of Harman Kardon SB 16. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the sound and size. The design and price also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the reliability.

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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 SB 16 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 70 user reviews of Harman Kardon SB 16 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size and price. The design and usability also get good views. There are some mixed opinions about the reliability.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Harman Kardon SB 16 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. People really like the price. The size also gets good feedback.

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

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Matthew Moskovciak Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Harman/Kardon SB 16 review: Harman/Kardon SB 16

Harman/Kardon SB 16

The ; has excellent sound quality for a sound bar. Its exterior design is also a cut above budget sound bars, and its two digital audio inputs should be enough for basic home theaters.

The subwoofer's giant footprint may be too much for some buyers. The SB 16 also relies on your TV's remote to adjust volume, which may result in annoying onscreen messages on some HDTVs. And $600 for a sound bar is more than many are willing to spend.

The Harman Kardon SB 16 features a premium price tag and some remote control quirks, but its excellent sound quality and exterior design make it worth the extra cash.

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Clint DeBoer (audioholics.com)

harman/kardon SB16 Sound Bar & Wireless Sub Video Review

So, I hear your wife won't let you install a real 5.1 system in her living room... Wait, let me try that again. So you're in an apartment and can't hang those surround speakers on your ceiling... Whatever the reason, soundbars are a viable alternative...

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Clint DeBoer (audioholics.com)

harman/kardon SB16 Sound Bar & Wireless Sub Review

We were kinda excited about the harman/kardon SB 16 Active Speaker Soundbar because it's from guys know speakers. It didn't mean that this one had to sound great, but it was a great indicator.

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Tom Andry (audioholics.com)

Harman Kardon SB 16 Surround Bar First Look

The Harman Kardon SB 16 seems to have it all from looks to features. But it also seems to perform really well sonically. The wireless sub is a plus and three inputs a definite bonus to consumers.

Harman Kardon rates the SB 16 surround bar solution down to 50Hz which, while not an impressive stat for bass freaks, is probably one of the most honest we've seen. We can't help but respect that. How many surround bar solutions have we seen that rate...

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Vincent Nguyen (slashgear.com)

Harman Kardon SB 16 Review

Home speaker systems can be a complicated matter. Even with wireless speakers, surround sound setups usually involve bulky hardware spread across your living room. Harman Kardon believes it has the answer, though, with the SB 16: a $599.99 soundbar...

Performance for movies and TV is stronger than for music, though the SB 16 does a good job holding its end up there too. A separates system might deliver more authentic surround sound or better music performance, though at the price of more complex...

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Chip Chick (chipchick.com)

Harman Kardon SB 16 Speaker Package Review

Clean and sophisticated design that is not obtrusive to a home, simple installation, wireless from soundbar to subwoofer, warm bass and crisps highs provide a balanced listening experience.

Positioning of the sound bar and subwoofer is key – or you won’t get the full effect of the SB 16 experience, lack of remote, not particularly NYC apartment friendly because of the subwoofer’s size.

Oct, 2011

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Harman Kardon SB 16 – Awesome quality

Harman Kardon SB 16 might look like just another sound bar but take a look at the quality and you will be astonished. The cost of this system is a bit high at $600 but it is totally worth the money. The system has a big bulky subwoofer which...

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Expert review by : Aaron Pereira (tech.firstpost.com)

Harman Kardon SB 16 Review

Gone are the days where the concept of a sound bar was alien to the masses and restricted only to audiophiles. The reason why many people are acquainted with

The Harman Kardon SB 16 is available in India at a MRP of Rs. 34,990. This is a speaker system that is designed primarily for those willing to own a speaker system from a big brand that is at a somewhat affordable price. The SB 16 is not highly priced...

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Matthew Moskovciak (cnet.com.au)

Harman Kardon SB 16

The Harman Kardon SB 16 features a premium price tag, a huge Aussie mark up and some remote control quirks, but its excellent sound quality and exterior design make it worth the extra cash.

Excellent sound quality for a sound bar ; Exterior design a cut above budget sound bars ; Two digital audio inputs should be enough for basic home theatres

Subwoofer's giant footprint may be too much for some ; Relying on TV remote to adjust volume may result in annoying on-screen messages ; Price ; Mark up over US price is steep

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Nov, 2011

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Expert review by : Matthew Moskovciak Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com.au)

Harman/Kardon SB 16 review: Harman/Kardon SB 16

Harman/Kardon SB 16

The ; has excellent sound quality for a sound bar. Its exterior design is also a cut above budget sound bars, and its two digital audio inputs should be enough for basic home theaters.

The Harman Kardon SB 16 features a premium price tag and some remote control quirks, but its excellent sound quality and exterior design make it worth the extra cash.

Mar, 2011

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