{"id":2782,"date":"2018-10-12T00:25:40","date_gmt":"2018-10-12T00:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/?p=2782"},"modified":"2023-09-14T08:22:22","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T08:22:22","slug":"harman-kardon-aura-studio-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/harman-kardon-aura-studio-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 Bluetooth Speaker System Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 is unlike any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/best-bluetooth-speakers-under-100\/\">other Bluetooth speaker you can find on the market<\/a>. Now, you probably already know that Harman Kardon makes stylish, visually appealing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/category\/speakers\/\">speakers<\/a> but this one is unique and looks better than any other Harman Kardon Bluetooth speaker we\u2019ve reviewed in the past. When it comes to design, it can\u2019t get much better than this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aura 2 should not be mistaken for similar versions <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/ejajk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aura<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/D5WJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aura+<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (they support wi-fi, AirPlay, and come with an app) which are more expensive but look pretty much the same. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides the impressive design, there are a few more great things about Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2. The most interesting feature is the ambient lighting. That&#8217;s the first thing you are going to notice when you turn on the speaker. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/dancing-water-speakers\/\">lights<\/a> are truly magical. We were impressed by the Bluetooth connection and sound quality, too (balanced sound with a punchy bass). The speaker delivers 360-sound which is another great thing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to things we didn\u2019t like, you should know that Aura Studio 2 has to be plugged in all the time (no battery) and it\u2019s not portable. Also, it\u2019s mostly made of plastic so you should take good care of this speaker.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2783 size-medium\" title=\"Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Harman-Kardon-Aura-Studio-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Harman-Kardon-Aura-Studio-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Harman-Kardon-Aura-Studio-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Harman-Kardon-Aura-Studio-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Harman-Kardon-Aura-Studio-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Harman-Kardon-Aura-Studio-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Harman-Kardon-Aura-Studio-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-arrow-right\" style=\"background-color: #049bd6; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/xuPJ0D\">Check Price on Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium fasc-ico-before dashicons-arrow-up-alt fasc-style-bold\" style=\"background-color: #00c728; color: #ffffff;\">UPSIDES<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique design <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ambient lighting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surprisingly good sound quality (very balanced with a present and punchy bass)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">360-sound<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bluetooth connection + AUX input<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium fasc-ico-before dashicons-arrow-down-alt fasc-style-bold\" style=\"background-color: #eb0037; color: #ffffff;\">DOWNSIDES<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not portable (no battery &#8211; has to be plugged in all the time) <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has to be placed up against the wall, near the wall socket (which kind of ruins the 360-sound experience)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-gavel fasc-style-bold\" style=\"background-color: #75716c; color: #ffffff;\">VERDICT<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/speakers-with-long-battery-life\/\">Bluetooth speaker<\/a> to sound great but also to look great, speakers made by Harman Kardon are always a great choice. If you want your speaker to be truly unique, Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 is, without any doubt, one of the best options you will find. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What\u2019s in the box?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As always, Harman Kardon takes presentation seriously. Your Aura Studio 2 Bluetooth speaker will be nicely packed and protected inside a premium-looking box. Besides the speaker, you will get one power adapter with 4 regional power cables (US included), user manual, and 1-year warranty sheet. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2786\" title=\"The contents of the box\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/The-contents-of-the-box.jpg\" alt=\"The contents of the box\" width=\"300\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/The-contents-of-the-box.jpg 327w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/The-contents-of-the-box-168x300.jpg 168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Picture 1<\/strong> \u2013 The contents of the box<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Specs\"><strong>Specs<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-48\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-48\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 Specifications<\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>DIMENSIONS<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Width<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">9.8 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Height<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">14.2 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Depth<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">9.8 inches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Weight<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">5.4lb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>DRIVERS<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Woofers<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">4.5-inch x1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Tweeters<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.5-inch x6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>ENCLOSURE TYPE<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Ported (bass reflex port on the top)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>BATTERY<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">No battery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>OTHER POWERING OPTIONS<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">DC input<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>CONNECTIONS<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bluetooth, AUX<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>BLUETOOTH DETAILS<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Supported Bluetooth profiles<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">A2DP, HFP, AVRCP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>NFC<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Bluetooth range<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">33ft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Daisy chaining<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes (Up to 2 Aura Studio 2 speakers)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>OTHER TECHNICAL DETAILS<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Frequency response<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">50Hz-20,000Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Peak output power<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">60W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-22 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">SNR<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">80dB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-23 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>ADDITIONAL FEATURES<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Ambient lighting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2><b><br \/>\nDesign<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the speakers made by <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Harman_Kardon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harman Kardon<\/a> look elegant but this one is truly amazing. It\u2019s probably the most unique. If you want something with ambient lighting that looks stylish, Aura Studio is the right choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aura Studio 2 is not as big and bulky as we have expected. Pictures can be deceiving. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing that makes this speaker stand out is the transparent dome. It looks like it\u2019s made of glass but it\u2019s actually transparent plastic and it doesn\u2019t look very durable. The base of the speaker is made of hard plastic and covered with a nice protective fabric. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside the dome, there&#8217;s an LED ring, lighted turbine, and a tube with a bass reflex port on the top.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2790\" title=\"Aura Studio 2 front and back\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Harman-Kardon-Aura-Studio-2-front-and-back.jpg\" alt=\"Aura Studio 2 front and back\" width=\"430\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Harman-Kardon-Aura-Studio-2-front-and-back.jpg 618w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Harman-Kardon-Aura-Studio-2-front-and-back-300x153.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Picture 2<\/strong> \u2013 Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 (front and back)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The speaker features one bass reflex port (for improved bass response). It doesn\u2019t have passive bass radiators like most of today\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/best-sounding-bluetooth-speakers\/\">portable Bluetooth speakers<\/a>. This port is located on the top.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2791\" title=\"Bass reflex port\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bass-reflex.jpg\" alt=\"Bass reflex port\" width=\"450\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bass-reflex.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Bass-reflex-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Picture 3<\/strong> \u2013 Bass reflex port on the top<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the bottom, you will see one large 4.5-inch down-firing woofer and three plastic feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2792\" title=\"Down-firing woofer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Down-firing-woofer-1024x389.jpg\" alt=\"Down-firing woofer\" width=\"500\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Down-firing-woofer-1024x389.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Down-firing-woofer-300x114.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Down-firing-woofer-768x291.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Down-firing-woofer.jpg 1083w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Picture 4<\/strong> \u2013 Down-firing woofer on the bottom<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Control buttons are located along the black (or grayish) rubberized strip between the dome and the base. There are 6 buttons and they are all backlit. You can use these controls to adjust the brightness of the lights, adjust the volume, answer\/end calls (speakerphone button can be used to play\/pause the music, too), initiate pairing, and power on\/off the speaker.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2793\" title=\"Control buttons\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Control-buttons.jpg\" alt=\"Control buttons\" width=\"450\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Control-buttons.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Control-buttons-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Picture 5<\/strong> \u2013 C<\/span><\/i><i>ontrol b<\/i><i>uttons<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the rear panel of the speaker, you will find 3 input ports \u2013 AUX input (AUX cable is not included), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/speakers-with-usb-ports\/\">micro USB port<\/a> (for firmware updates), and DC power input.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2794\" title=\"Rear panel inputs\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Rear-panel-inputs-1.jpg\" alt=\"Rear panel inputs\" width=\"470\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Rear-panel-inputs-1.jpg 536w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Rear-panel-inputs-1-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Picture 6<\/strong> \u2013 Rear panel inputs<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b>Features<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing you are going to notice when you turn on the speaker are those beautiful ambient lights reflecting around the dome. Harman Kardon claims that your music is going to look better than ever and we couldn\u2019t agree more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2795\" title=\"Ambient lights (1)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ambient-lights.jpg\" alt=\"Ambient lights (1)\" width=\"450\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ambient-lights.jpg 605w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ambient-lights-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Picture 7<\/strong> \u2013 Ambient lights (1)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The speaker features <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bluetooth#Bluetooth_4.1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bluetooth 4.1<\/a> and it supports A2DP (<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/List_of_Bluetooth_profiles#Advanced_Audio_Distribution_Profile_(A2DP)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Advanced Audio Distribution Profile<\/a>), HFP (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluetooth.com\/specifications\/assigned-numbers\/hands-free-profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hands-Free Profile<\/a>), and AVRCP (Audio\/Video Remote Control Profile). Aptx low latency codec is not supported so you can\u2019t pair wirelessly this speaker to your Bluetooth-enabled TV or phone and watch movies \u2013 you will experience noticeable and very annoying sound delay. If you want to connect them to the speaker and watch movies or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">YouTube<\/a> videos without sound delay, you will have to use the AUX input and 3.5mm audio cable. You can pair two Aura Studio 2 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wireless-outdoor-speakers\/\">wireless speakers<\/a> together and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/loudest-bluetooth-speakers\/\">get louder sound<\/a> (Dual sound feature).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside the speaker\u2019s base, there are six 1.5- inch tweeters arranged in a way that enables 360-degree sound dispersion. Inside the base, there\u2019s 4.5-inch down-firing woofer. The plastic tube is positioned right above the woofer and it directs the air pushed by the woofer towards the bass reflex port on the top of the transparent dome. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the control buttons are located on the speaker. You won\u2019t get any remote and there is also no app that you can use to control the playback. We didn\u2019t like the fact that there are no dedicated track buttons. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The speaker has a built-in mic so you can use Aura Studio 2 to answer phone calls (speakerphone feature).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2796\" title=\"Ambient lights (2)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ambient-lights-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ambient lights (2)\" width=\"430\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ambient-lights-2.jpg 471w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ambient-lights-2-242x300.jpg 242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Picture 8<\/strong> \u2013Ambient lights (2)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out our article on &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/harman-kardon-citation-one\/\">Harman Kardon Citation ONE Review<\/a>&#8216;.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Performance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have some minor complaints regarding the performance but the overall impression is very good. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bluetooth streaming works perfectly. Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2 features Bluetooth 4.1. We haven\u2019t experienced any signal loss or any other streaming-related issue within the advertised 33ft. Compatibility is not an issue \u2013 the speaker works with both Android and Apple devices. The pairing is quick and simple but there\u2019s no NFC quick pairing feature. In order to pair your phone with the speaker, you have to press the Bluetooth button on the speaker (initiate pairing), find the speaker in the list of available Bluetooth devices, and pair with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The speaker has no source button or switch and Bluetooth connection is prioritized. So, if you are streaming some music from your phone via Bluetooth and connect some other audio source through the AUX input and try to play some music, the speaker will play the audio that\u2019s being streamed via Bluetooth. In order to play the music via AUX input, you have to pause the Bluetooth connection. If you are playing the music through the AUX input and pair the speaker with your phone, audio that\u2019s being streamed via AUX cable will be paused. The Bluetooth connection always has priority over the AUX connection. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The controls are simple and intuitive (you don\u2019t need to read the manual to learn how to use them). All the buttons are very responsive. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pairing two speakers together can be tricky but it\u2019s actually very simple. If you want to pair two Aura Studio 2 speakers and get a louder sound, you should turn on both speakers, press and hold the Bluetooth button on the first speaker for more than 5s, and then press and hold the same button on the other speaker. There is no stereo mode \u2013 the speakers will play the same audio output.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We didn\u2019t want to talk about that ambient lighting again but we couldn\u2019t resist since there is one really interesting detail. That LED ring inside the dome gets brighter when you turn up the volume and gives you the info about the sound volume.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Sound Quality<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aura Studio 2 sounds amazing. This speaker, just like many other Harman Kardon speakers we have reviewed in the past has relatively neutral (balanced) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/sound-signatures\/\">sound signature<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bass is present and punchy but not too bassy or boomy. If you are into bass-heavy sound, this speaker might not be the best choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mids are very detailed and dynamic while all the voices are clear and crisp (slightly pushed forward). Highs are quite clear but can be a little bit harsh at high volumes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The distortion kicks in at 90% volume but it\u2019s barely noticeable. The bass doesn\u2019t affect the mid-range even at full volume. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The soundstage is surprisingly wide for the speaker of this size but the stereo separation doesn\u2019t exist. Even if you pair two Aura Studio 2 you won\u2019t get better separation since there is no stereo mode (only dual sound, which means both speakers play the same audio output).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two more issues we would like to discuss. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first issue is related to 360-sound and to the fact that Aura Studio 2 speaker has to be plugged in all the time. Since it has to be plugged in, it has to be near the socket (against the wall) and not in the middle of the room which kind of ruins the whole 360-sound experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing you should be aware of is that this speaker has one down-firing woofer. When there are down-firing woofers, the sound depends a lot on the surface the speaker is placed on. You should be placing the speaker on some hard and flat surface (like a wooden table). Placing it on some other surfaces (like glass table) will cause some odd vibrations, especially at high volumes and it could ruin your listening experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Competition<\/b><\/h2>\n<hr>\n<h4><b>Edifier USA Prisma Encore 2.1<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2797 size-medium\" title=\"Edifier USA Prisma Encore 2.1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Edifier-USA-Prisma-Encore-2.1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Edifier USA Prisma Encore 2.1\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Edifier-USA-Prisma-Encore-2.1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Edifier-USA-Prisma-Encore-2.1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Edifier-USA-Prisma-Encore-2.1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Edifier-USA-Prisma-Encore-2.1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edifier is well known for their affordable and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/best-bookshelf-speakers\/\">great sounding bookshelf speakers<\/a> but we have decided to present to you a modern and futuristic 2.1 speaker system called Prisma Encore. It&#8217;s slightly cheaper than Aura Studio 2. We can&#8217;t really say that it looks better or worse since it&#8217;s all the matter of taste. They both have Bluetooth and AUX inputs and they both have to be plugged in all the time. Edifier Prisma Encore is slightly louder but we like more the sound coming from the Aura Studio 2 (more balanced). Still, Edifier\u2019s speaker system sounds really good. Prisma Encore comes with a wireless remote while there\u2019s no remote for Aura Studio 2. Prisma Encore offers much better stereo separation.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h4><b>Harman Kardon SoundSticks 2.1<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2798 size-medium\" title=\"Harman Kardon SoundSticks 2.1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Harman-Kardon-SoundSticks-2.1-300x172.jpg\" alt=\"Harman Kardon SoundSticks 2.1\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Harman-Kardon-SoundSticks-2.1-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Harman-Kardon-SoundSticks-2.1.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SoundSticks 2.1 speaker system looks similar to Aura Studio 2 but it doesn\u2019t have the ambient lights which makes Aura Studio 2 so much better. SoundSticks 2.1 is not as loud but delivers better bass response, much better stereo separation, and wider soundstage. They both have Bluetooth and AUX inputs. Just like Aura Studio 2, Soundsticks 2.1 has to be plugged in all the time (no battery).<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h4><b>COMISO HomeAudio<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2799\" title=\"COMISO HomeAudio\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/COMISO-HomeAudio-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"COMISO HomeAudio\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/COMISO-HomeAudio-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/COMISO-HomeAudio-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/COMISO-HomeAudio-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/COMISO-HomeAudio-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/COMISO-HomeAudio-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/COMISO-HomeAudio.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COMISO HomeAudio is, just like Aura Studio 2 very elegant but Aura Studio 2 still looks much better. COMISO is much cheaper than Aura Studio 2 and it\u2019s inferior when it comes to sound quality and loudness. COMISO has a bassy sound signature, while the midrange and voices are not perfectly clear and detailed. On the other hand, COMISO is portable (battery-operated) and delivers up to 12 hours of playtime. You can pair two COMISO speakers together just like you can pair two HK Aura Studio 2 speakers.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2><b>Comparison Table <\/b><\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-49\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-49\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Speaker<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Connectivity<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Power<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/xuPJ0D\" rel=\"nofollow\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Harman Kardon Aura Studio 2<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bluetooth 4.1, AUX<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">60W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/kGEsy\" rel=\"nofollow\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Edifier Prisma Encore 2.1<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bluetooth, AUX<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">64W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/ng7B5\" rel=\"nofollow\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Harman Kardon SoundSticks<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bluetooth, AUX<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">40W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/wZBh\" rel=\"nofollow\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">COMISO HomeAudio<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Bluetooth 4.2, AUX<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">30W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aura Studio 2 is a unique, stylish, and great sounding speaker. If you don&#8217;t need your speaker to be portable, you will be very happy with Aura Studio 2. It&#8217;s on a pricey side but the performance completely justifies the price tag.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Reading :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/harman-kardon-onyx-studio-5\/\">Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/harman-kardon-onyx-studio-6\/\">Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/harman-kardon-onyx-studio-4\/\">Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/harman-kardon-onyx-studio-3\/\">Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 3 Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/harman-kardon-onyx-studio-2\/\">Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need a wi-fi speaker that looks equally good, you can buy much more expensive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aura<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aura+<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> speakers. 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