Bruh, seriously the way you tested speaker was underrated. Best method to tell which one is best for everyone tastes. Keep up the good work and I'll see you at the top!
Thanks for our awesome comment, I really appreciate it. people like you keep me going, working on a new video, hope to share it soon, please stay tuned and thanks for the amazing support.
@@OCMANMEDIA very welcome, man. If I can ask, which one you think better for singing? HK Onyx Studio 4 or Sony SRS XB40? I have a microphone that plug into 3.5mm AUX. Today I'm thinking to purchase 1 of them, please help me to make decision.
@@Ellias31773 Honestly When it comes to serious live singing I would say neither of the two speakers are good for that, and thats because the loudness dynamics of live singing is very different from a mastered music which has a fixed loudness dynamics. because of this you will find that when you sing loudly the speakers drivers will start to distort which might give you a bad experience with your singing performance. another thing you might notice is that you will need to turn up the volume of the speaker excessively to hear yourself enough, unless of course you first connect the mic to a preamp and possibly a compressor before plugging into the Bluetooth speaker and at this stage you are better off buying a portable PA speaker with proper mic inputs. However if you just want to have a bit of personal fun and dont mind the results of the sound then I would go with the Onyx 5 because it has a bigger woofer and might handle a bit more pressure from singing if at all it picks up any signal. I hope this helps
@@OCMANMEDIA got to report to you this. I went to JBL showroom with $300 in pocket ready to get Harman Kardon 4,5 or JBL Boombox. I tried them with my mini microphone with AUX cable and surprisingly they didn't work well. JBL Charge and Boombox doubled my voice. Harman Kardon 5 responded slowly to my voice so I walked out with nothing. But, I went to random store that sells Anker and Tronsmart brand so I tried Tronsmart Element Force+ and surprisingly it worked out great with my mini microphone ! So I bought them for $59 with 1 year warranty, and I am so happy with my purchase! The JBL sound quality is slightly better than this a little but the powerful 40w is no kidding, the bass I can say deeper than JBL Charge 4. Now my family can enjoy singing on the go, they bring the speaker and microphone with other friends to singing. With $59 I can go wrong with this. Sorry for my messy english.
Oni My Man I'll just say one thing, You are an artist! This is the one and the only good review of these two speakers on the internet right now. I'll just give you one little tip, at the end of the video try to give everyone your opinion on how both the speakers sound in real life. Trust me your opinion matters to us! In my opinion studio 5 sounds much better despite being a mono speaker it has a wider reach on the sound chart, it has a deeper bass with higher and more fine treble which I personally prefer, Plus it has that Smile EQ by default so thats something Bass heads like me always prefer. And no doubt studio 4 is an amazing more flat sounding speaker but that harsh treble on high volume is unbearable! I believe Quality of sound is more important than loudness so for me Onyx Studio 5 is the Winner!
Hey, Thanks for your comment! I greatly appreciate it, and I must say huge thanks for your advice, I will take that on board and find a way to incorporate it into future videos moving forward.
@@OCMANMEDIA My Pleasure man! And now we wait for the Aura Studio 2 vs Onyx Studio 5. Btw make a comparison video of studio 5 vs 4 outdoors as well. because both of these speakers can be used in little BBQ party in the backyard or a rooftop party so you can make a short comparison video and let us know how they sound in open spaces. 😊
I got two studios 2 over here too, I can only agree! Unfortunately one of mine broke down, the warranty is offering me an Onyx 5 but since it cannot pair with the Onyx 4 and my Flip 4 (connect+ unavailable) I'll try to get a Xtreme 2. But damn, these Onyx 4 are great, I got them for a really awesome price and now they are offering me a more expensive option
@@upscross Are you having any issues with the HKconnect app? It doesnt get very good reviews so I am considering purchasing a studio 3 if that one plays in stereo.
Bro what I think that your channel is best for review , especially for sound test of speakers . I can't imagine how can someone make such good sound test videos really love your videos and keep doing your work like this. I wish your channel will grow fast.
I couldn't tell you which one sounds better between these two because I haven't heard the studio 5 in-person but I can tell you that I have the onyx studio 4 and I could not be happier. It looks great and sounds even better. If you can get this speaker on sale like I did, its a no-brainer.
Thank you for producing this comparison. It looks like it took a lot of work and it really paid off. I have the S4's and while I like the S5's better in most ways, I think I can wait for the next iteration. Again, Many Thanks!
OCM, te felicito por tu comparación, extraordinaria y muy útil. Un enorme esfuerzo que se ve retribuido en los comentarios de todos quienes escuchamos tu trabajo. Para mí, el ganador es el Onyx 4, precisamente por la definición y belleza que logra en los rangos medios, sin exagerar los bajos y agudos. Sin embargo, al final, estos dos parlantes son increíbles y creo que más que decir cuál es mejor, la cuestión es qué sonido te gusta a ti. Un abrazo.
Awesome video. Best head-to-head comparison I've ever watched. Amazing. Got the Onyx5 after hearing the difference in the vid. Hard thing to capture sounds, that you can actually hear the difference , others tried, but you did IT. Thanks a bunch from Sweden
thats normal, the Onyx 5 only has one tweeter and one bigger woofer, the 4 and older have 2 tweeters and 2 smaller woofers, which is why the bass of the Studio 5 is so much deeper and louder, but overall sounds better too in real life though, although i personally do think stereo separation is overrated in such a small speaker as they're packed really close together
Dude best speaker review channel on TH-cam. So refreshing to find this page after watching videos for hours. Wish all TH-cam reviewers used this format for their reviews. Subscribed. Great job! I was looking for home theater speakers and I think the studio 4's are a clear winner for what I'm looking for. P.S. I'd love to see you review the Nyne Rock
Thanks for your comment, I greatly appreciate it 😀. the Onyx 4 is an awesome speaker, but as you mentioned home theater, if you are going to be using the Onyx to watch movies then make sure to buy an Aux cable for connection, because movies go out of sync with audio when watching it via Bluetooth connection. its worst on some video services like youtube / netflix etc, also on IOS devices, android is not too bad. but if you use an Aux connection you will be fine all round. I just did some researching on the Nyne Rock speaker, really love the design! sadly its not easily available in the UK, hope to get my hands on one, would like to see how it matches with my current lineup.
Randy Kern Lool, yeah they really do, the speaker is really awesome sounding, however the next thing kicking might be your neighbors at your front door! 😂. Merry Christmas bro!
Thanks for the comment. Yeah the Onyx 5 was a huge shift in design, it wasn't everyones favorite but at least they made up a bit with the sound, though its now a mono.
This was awesome, I've been wanting the Onyx 4 for 3 years now and there are other options as well and you can't go wrong with any, but styling an sound I still like the Onyx 4, thanks bruh!
Good review. The problem with youtube reviews is that you actually can't test sound compared to listening in person. I would have to have them side by side in front of me to actually hear the sound. I am sure that the onyx 5 sounds better and it should it's an improved speaker. I have the onyx 4 and it sounds great I am very satisfied. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for your comment. You are right, no one can really reproduce true 1:1 of a speakers behaviour, would be equal to having them right in front of you and testing it as you said, however if you don't have the ability to get the two speakers and try them back to back in reality then this recordings (if done properly with some level of accuracy and consistency) can get you very close to the speakers true sound character, and this can help you to reference two or multiple speakers quickly and make the best decision for your purchase.
The HK 4 definitely stands out in the higher-mid range, you can really hear the different in the guitar solo part. But overall the HK 5 give a thicker, deeper bass, snare sound, vocal are clear too. So if you are into classical, jazz then the HK 4, if you're into pop, hip hop, rock then the HK 5 is the way to go. I personally would choose the HK 5 for overall listening.
joey baksh very well said I totally agree with that too, I think Harman Kardon managed to craft out a decent successor tho it’s now in mono, it sounds great. thanks for your feedback really appreciate it.
I bought the studio 5 just waiting on it to arrive ...already thinking about buying another but they dont connect in studio with both but well still might sounds great still
It all depends on what kind of speakers are you hearing these tests on, I have a "creative sound blaster xfi titanium HD" audio card and THX 5.1 speakers via SPDIF(optical output) and I can tell you Studio 5 has massacred Studio 4 in quality and cleaning of the sounds
The studio 5 sounds a bit better but there was a, to me, critical feature take away and that is HK CONNECT that allows you to connect up to 100 studio 4 speakers. It's a sweet feature for the 6 HK studio 4 I have and makes my house sound in stereo.
Very good video comparison. Can hear the difference really. Thnx! 😀 Plus, the video itself is done in an awesome way! Trust me, I've seen a few other comparisons... 😀
with only 9 videos you have 3.6k subscribers,,, please think about it. thats because you provides the one of the best in comparison videos + top notch video editing and presenting in whole youtube. Please make more videos and comparisons you gonna easily get million subscribers. thank you.
Thanks for such and encouraging comment and feedback, I really appreciate it. Yes many more videos to come soon, I just finished testing a new speaker now I'm currently editing the video, cant wait to finish it and share with you guys. I'm so grateful for all 3.6k subscribers I have and I am working on new ideas to help me make more quick and consistent videos for you guys. I hope to achieve that soon. But in the mean time thank you for your support 🙏
I like the onyx 5 more though the Onyx 4 is more detailed but in not so well recorded music it may sound harsh. The Onyx 5 sound smoother though midrange or voices seems a bit muffled and soundstage is narrower being mono but I still prefer it over the Onyx 4 . The Onyx 5 just seems more focused and refined.
Amazing video. I found this after I had already ordered the 5 (not here yet). I left it playing and walked into another room to do something else and i could here the switches. The 5 definitely sounds clearer. Like, I could hear the individual instruments more clearly. In the other room, when the 4 would play, it would sound like something was covering it slightly. Oddly, though, classical and cinematic sounded better on the 4?
I have 2 Onyx studio 4s,and in this comparison it's not a question of which is better, they just have different sound signatures, one has two tweeters, two drivers, while the 5 has a bigger wooffer . I wish HK would stay CONSISTENT the studio 5s you can't play in stereo mode, only "party mode" there's a big difference between the sound.. Deal breaker for me..
Its hard to judge from a youtube video, but it seems to me like the Studio 5 has more bass, and a generally deeper tone, and the Studio 4 handles vocals better and sounds clearer, dunno if its just me though. Ill be keeping my Studio 4, i fucking love it
I have a total of six HK Onyx Studio 4 speakers now (four black and two white to give some contrast) and I've found that the Studio 4 is slightly compromised when it comes to directional sound. The "sweet spot" is quite narrow. But I actually prefer to have mine lying down on a flat surface when playing. To me they sound better that way, especially if I pair them up in party mode. Of course I would expect nothing less than the Onyx Studio 5 being an improvement on its previous version, but I'm quite happy with the Onyx Studio 4 for now. I brought one of them to a small gathering prior to a workplace event and it played LOUD and proud without the sound becoming distorted. I like both dance, rhythm and blues, hard rock and metal, folk music, orchestral movie scores and the occasional catchy pop song, so I get to find out what's the strong suits of this speaker and what's not.
Due to the sound design of a lot of my music, I think the Stereo setup of the 4 will suit me better. Not to mention a little touch up on source EQ can fix the 'flat' sound issue.
@@OCMANMEDIA Just got my Studio 4 yesterday, and I'm still cackling like a madman everytime I turn it on. In person, I can't even hear the 'flatness' that comes across in the video. Fantastic speaker.
Thank you for making this concise and comprehensive review for us! Top quality right here. Whichever speaker I choose, I will be sure to buy through your affiliate links. :)
Its tough. For one I'm listening to a recording that has been compressed and streamed over wifi to my laptop speakers. So I know right of the bat this is not an ideal comparison. And each SEEMS to play better than the other on different types of music. The 5 does seem more balanced. But almost too balanced. Muffled in many cases. I enjoy the more lively 4. Right now we have a 1 that is on its way out. Cuts out pretty often on its own. We are looking to replace it. Can't find much that compares to these Harman Kardons. The Studio 4 seems to be a bit more my style. I prefer the more raw sound of bright highs.
For exercise and moving the speaker around my place, Onyx 5. I take it outside and the heavy bass is great to listen to when I'm working out. Also easy to take my 5 on trips. So for portability, Onyx 5.
To me, even though the Onyx Studio 4 doesn't have a strong bass as the 5 does, it returns a crisper and 'real' voice, which makes it a better choice personally, as I will use it for both listening music and watching movies
Very well said! both of them are really good speakers, but if you plan to use it for movies then make sure to use an aux cable, because the audio will go out of sync when watching movies over bluthoot, Especially worst on IOS devices.
I have a Studio Series 4 that I cannot connect to. The power turns on and the "wake up" sounds chimes; however non of the other buttons light up, pressed or not. I have tried pressing the bluetooth + volume up (and then down additionally) for factory reset but that did nothing. I opened it up and all the connections are secure. Does anyone know how to reset or troubleshoot this issue?
@@Brothe90s stereo is part of the speakers sound and you can change it. Unless you use a mono aux cable to connect your device, but doing this will loose a channel (L or R) on the speaker.
Kim Lind Studio 4 is also great, you will be happy with your purchase, 999kr is a great price! About £113 here in the Uk, never seen it that low. Hope you enjoy it when it comes, and have a awesome Christmas.
FIRST listen to them both in a store! After watching this video I was 99% sure I would buy Studio 5 but when I heard it live it sounded so "mono", as only half of it was playing and other produced some bass. When I was switching from 4 to 5 on the same track it seemed like on 5 sound was concentrating at one spot while 4 was filling the room + it has nicer high range.
very good point, hearing a speaker Live will always sound different depending on the listening distance and environment that the speaker is placed in, and the sound can change from place to place. These recordings are mostly targeted to hear the relative difference in tonal and frequency reproduction between the two speakers. You cant always use it to judge between stereo and mono although I try to capture a little of that also in the recordings.
Did you notice the lack in volume. I own the 3 and the 5 and ive tried them side by side plugged with there ac adapter and the 3 almost sounds twise as loud. The five sounds like a subwoofer up to 75% volume. Go up from there and bass dies off which i hate.
This was a good video comparing both I own one Onyx studio 4 which I love and was thinking the second one now made my decision to go for 2nd onyx studio 4 at least can also connect both when needed.
@@OCMANMEDIA Thanks :-) well my neighbours are daily blown away anyway but the of connecting two is really interesting and I can also use it for small outdoor events we organize. Appreciate your time and for the great video. I may also get a 5 later for summer holidays since it is like a handbag :-) easy to move around. Cheers.
@@jhona23b are you asking about the Onyx 4? If yes, then I would say that the loudness is about the same on both speakers but the bass is a fuller on the Onyx 5. but having said that the bass on the Onyx 4 is still fantastic. No matter which one you go for you will be very happy with your purchase. and yes it is worth it.
I can't decide. I don't like the 5 purse look. I like the look of the 5. I like both sounds they vary depending on the genre of music. What other upgrades with the 5?
Great video man! i got HK Studio 5, i tried Onyx studio 4 before, just like most of the people say, if you are looking for a powerful bass Studio 5 is the winner, however if you are looking for a clear sound HK4 is your option, personally i fell in love with HK5 (i don't like its design though)
Hey thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it and yeah that is correct the HK5 has the fuller sound and hk4 clearer. Suppringly I really like the desing of the hk5 though it reminds me of some designer bag 😂, it actually looks cool if you have a qurky minimalist style interior home.
What song did you use for the beginning (before the test)? Btw. 5:05-5:12 of the video should show everyone the difference in the two speakers. While the 5 is bassier it doesn’t separate the sound as well or hit the high notes. I think if you like hip hop or very bass thumping music the 5 is your speaker but if you want better (cleaner) highs the 4 is your choice. Both sounds great but for me the 5 sounds more amplified as if intended as an outside device. the 4 is nicer looking for a living room. Nice video though. btw Used apple ear buds to listen.
Can hear a quite obvious difference when comes to cinematic sound~ Probably that would be easier for movie lover to decide which one to purchase.. In overall, amazing audio comparison video! I’m subscribing! =)
I like both 😅, the 5 got a little more softer but richer sounds to the lower end, but the 4 has nice air in the higher end, and I kinda like that. Thanks for uploading 🙏🙏🙏
@@markpaulson1346 Totally amazing!!! I got 5 of these in my house and let me tell you that they are incredible speakers. Crystal clear highs, deep bass, really loud even unplugged. Easily one of the best speakers I’ve ever heard.
with Onyx 4, am I the only one having troubles using it with aux input ? If there is no sound in 4 seconds, the onyx 4 goes silent, kinda in waiting for BT connection probably, and it resumes the sound after 2 seconds of activity
I've been loving my h/k Onyx Studio 2 for years now, but after hearing a bit of the 5, I'm thinking some new Onyx speakers are a must on my shopping list now!
I know they are for music but has anyone paired it up with a iPad or Samsung tab? Would like to have in my bedroom while watching a film or programme on a tablet? Excellent video by the way...
thanks for the comment. It doesn't really matter what device you pair it up with, the speaker itself doesn't have a good bluetooth codec that enables low latency, so the audio in the movie have a bit delay, you will have to test it and see if you can tolerate the delay.
Hola, yo tengo dos "harman kardon studio 4", y a parte que ya individualmente suenan muy bien (uso aplicacion de equalizacion poweramp) con canciones grabadas a flac, con la aplicacion harman kardon, en modo estereo, suenan muy bien, de lujo. Creo que depende del gusto de cada persona. Harman kardon 4, tiene un sonido mas frio que el 5, graves profundos pero mas frios en el golpe final que la version 5. Esta muy equilibrado la version 4, pero mas frio en sonido. Dependera del gusto de cada persona. Si quiere un sonido un poco mas extenso pero que pierda un poco de nitidez, ira por el harman 5. Mas nitidez fria ira por el harman 4. Por mi experiencia y gusto, los karman 4, suenan con un buen equalizador y grabacion flac, muy muy bien. Saludos, buena review.
Sí !!, interesante comentario, estoy totalmente de acuerdo con su análisis. El Onyx 5 tiene un bajo más resonante que el Onyx 4, pero el sonido del Onyx 4 es más limpio, fresco y equilibrado, aún con un gran bajo. Sospecho que los amantes del bajo irán hacia el Onyx 5, pero los audiófilos apreciarán mejor el sonido del Onyx 4. Ecualización Poweramp con audio flac!👌👌 ¡Gracias!
@@eduardoaguilar1864 Absolutamente, sí, puedes comprar tantos onyx 4 como puedas y conectarlos, de esta manera puedes llenar un gran espacio con música, el único problema es que cada vez que enciendas los parlantes, necesitarás volver a conectarlos.
@@eduardoaguilar1864 de hecho presionando el botón de Bluetooth y el de volumen menos ➖ al mismo tiempo por aproximadamente unos 10 segundos, la ecualización cambia ofreciendote más potencia de sonido 🔊; eso si, esta función te será muy útil para uso en exterior por ejemplo en alguna reunión en tu jardín o terraza ya qué los bajos disminuyen y se escuchan más los medios y agudos. Es una opción a tener en cuenta si en determinando momento Buscas más potencia sonora, puedes volver al modo de fabrica de la misma manera o simplemente reiniciando la Bocina. Saludos
¡Ayuda! ¿Alguien sabe que Codecs tiene la Studio 4? Tengo una y mi celular tiene desde LDAC, APTX y APTX HD, etc, quisiera saber cuál es más conveniente pero no encuentro la información de los códecs de la bocina. Les agradecería si alguien sabe decirme.
I just sold my Onyx 5 and bought the Onyx 4 because all this Stereo/Mono thing but now I think I'm selling this one too and wait till they come out with a speaker that has the best of both. I hate all this marketing stuff
Both speakers sounds really good, in reality once room echo is fully introduced you wouldn't easily feel much of a difference in the bass response. but overall the bass on the 5 hits deeper, the 5 also lacks stereo sound if you are into that, other than that it's a worthy purchase.
I switched to harman kardon 2 for harman kardon 4 and was disappointed by the sound of harman 4, can't handle as much bass as harman 2.harman kardon 5 seems to have good bass. thanks for the video
nice review.. for me onyx 5 win worth buying with sound clear n crisp have punchy bass you can feel your lung vibrate, while onyx 4 sound muddy and flat.
Gotta agree with a previous comment- add your opinion since you get the real life listen. For example... I have the onyx studio 1st version, and it's incredible. I heard a friend's Onyx 5 and thought "man mine is way better." But I didn't have the benefit of the side-by-side.
Damn that onyx5 looks gorgeous. Seems to have a bit more headroom to it than the 4 does. However there is definitely a wider soundscape and better highs coming out of the 4. Both sound great but I prefer the 4 for most genres demonstrated here mostly because of that stereo separation that you cant get from a mono speaker...(jazz demo made it very evident) ...but damn that 5 looks so good...and that counts alot and it did sound equal or better on a couple of those tracks. Great direct comparison. I already have an onyx 2 and it sounds just like the 4 does...still love it...but I expect there will be a onyx 5 in my near future too. Harmon K does it best at this price point.
joe monroe yeah absolutely right, I love how they innovate with beautiful shaped designs and also focus a lot on their sound quality, then they present it all at a competitive price point. good biz tactics. Lol. You mentioned having the Onyx 2, and moving from 2 to the 5 you might find it sounds a little flat of course with bit more punch, and if you like a stereo sound stage like the studio 2 or 4 then I would hold off from getting the 5 just yet, Hopefully they will release a stereo version of the studio 5 as a new studio 6, and that would be worth upgrading to. I’m looking forward to what they would come up with next in the Onyx series.😀
Amazing job! Thanks. Btw, are you playing these songs in any DTS mode? In my opinion, Onyx 4 best setting is DTS traditional stereo and Onyx 5 is DTS front stereo. Anyway, only HK can compete with HK, best in class!
Thanks for the comment, really appreciate it. I played both speakers at their normal mode just to keep things as even as possible. and yes HK makes some really great sounding speakers in the portable audio game.
Studio 5 has a modern signature, punchy. Studio 4 is more neutral, traditional, more hifi. I prefer Studio 4 sound, it´s more musical for my ears, but Studio 5 is nicer for parties, and more relaxed listening and It´s very impressive for edm, cinematic music and drum bass are very pleasant. Both Studio´s have a very good bass response. I didn´t test it but i think they are very easy to equalize. Someone said here, that Studio 4 is better stereo and Studio 5 better mono, so i´m curious to know how it sound a paired stereo comparison ;-) The design?! Harman Kardon is top! The look and feel?! Studio 4, more desktop; Studio 5 more portable, at least easier to carry :-) Nice presentation, thanks OCMAN MEDIA!
Yeah absolutely the Onyx 5 will rock a party. Sadly the Onyx 5 can only pair as a dual mono, so it will not separate the channel across both speakers, you will get a doubling of the mono sound, but on the onyx 4 you can set it to pair as a L/R stereo. so it can fairly be compared between the two.
The Studio 4 is very detailed sounding due to the stereo sound output but I gotta say, the Studio 5 is easily the best portable mono speaker Ive ever heard. Im planning on getting the Studio 5 over the Bang and Olufsen A1 for portable use.
Overall the listening pleasure is from 5 even though a little muddy comparatively.. separation of sound clarity is better in 4. General public will always go for plesure.
Yeah true, the missing stereo in the 5 is a bit surprising, I guess its a sales strategy, adding stereo to the 5 will Kill the 4, people really love the 4, like you said it sounds good
I have both speakers but I must say I feel the 4 was just a more complete speaker overall. The 5 does not have a microphone which I never knew I loved until I didn’t have it. However I like the richer sound the 5 produces. Another thing I like more about the 5 is that there are no pegs holding it up which did get annoying and took away from the sleek design. I haven’t had any problems with the 5 falling/getting knocked over. I do prefer the 4 more just because it seems like a more finished speaker while the 5 still needed a little more work. I can’t wait for the 6 I know that will be the best.
Anyone know if the onyx 4 has latency when connected via aux cable? My goal is to buy 4 of them, install them in each corner of my room, and connect my $2000 Kawai ES8 digital piano to them.I currently own the Onyx 5 but I’m having latency issues and can’t play like this. Or if anyone knows how I can fix the latency issue that would be cool too.
Nicely done video! I'm surprised so many seem to prefer the Onyx 4, though. Based on purely this video, it sounds so thin and tinny, even hollow compared to the 5. And I don't mean just the bass extension, but the entire sound signature. I was looking at them as both are currently deeply discounted here, 4 for 100€ and 5 for 200€. I was hoping the 4 would win out as I don't think I can justify 200€ for a speaker right now, but based on this video hard justify the 4's price either, as low as it is. On a side note it would've been useful to have examples with vocals, but I guess it's a matter of finding suitable royalty-free music at that point.
Thanks for your comment, Really appreciate it. The recordings in the video are not meant to represent true 1:1 of the speakers sound but it really comes close. chances are if you hear these speakers in real time it may sound a bit different from this recording, and this is because of room interaction and speaker positioning, different rooms will make a speaker sound differently even when using exactly the same recording technique . So Instead, the recordings are best used to accurately judge tonal and sound stage differences between two or more speaker recordings made in exactly the same conditions. So in short, if speaker A sounds more bassy than speaker B in the recording it will most likely be true even in 1:1 real-time listening, however, it doesn't mean that speaker B's bass is bad or lacking. just like in this video the Onyx 5 might sound fuller than the 4 but it doesn't mean the 4's sound is hollow in reality, In fact, the 4 is a great sounding speaker, but once you put a recording against another the "better" [subjective] sound will come through making the other sound inferior. hope I didn't bore you. lol I would say give the 4 a try you won't regret it, the bass is really good and clean, however, if you want that bit more punch in the bass and don't mind mono sound then it's definitely 5. about the vocal samples: that's a great suggestion, and I plan to add more vocal references in future work, have to build a new playlist.
Bruh, seriously the way you tested speaker was underrated. Best method to tell which one is best for everyone tastes. Keep up the good work and I'll see you at the top!
Thanks for our awesome comment, I really appreciate it. people like you keep me going, working on a new video, hope to share it soon, please stay tuned and thanks for the amazing support.
@@OCMANMEDIA very welcome, man. If I can ask, which one you think better for singing? HK Onyx Studio 4 or Sony SRS XB40? I have a microphone that plug into 3.5mm AUX. Today I'm thinking to purchase 1 of them, please help me to make decision.
@@Ellias31773 Honestly When it comes to serious live singing I would say neither of the two speakers are good for that, and thats because the loudness dynamics of live singing is very different from a mastered music which has a fixed loudness dynamics. because of this you will find that when you sing loudly the speakers drivers will start to distort which might give you a bad experience with your singing performance.
another thing you might notice is that you will need to turn up the volume of the speaker excessively to hear yourself enough, unless of course you first connect the mic to a preamp and possibly a compressor before plugging into the Bluetooth speaker and at this stage you are better off buying a portable PA speaker with proper mic inputs.
However if you just want to have a bit of personal fun and dont mind the results of the sound then I would go with the Onyx 5 because it has a bigger woofer and might handle a bit more pressure from singing if at all it picks up any signal. I hope this helps
@@OCMANMEDIA millions thanks, man. Really appreciate your detail information.
@@OCMANMEDIA got to report to you this. I went to JBL showroom with $300 in pocket ready to get Harman Kardon 4,5 or JBL Boombox. I tried them with my mini microphone with AUX cable and surprisingly they didn't work well. JBL Charge and Boombox doubled my voice. Harman Kardon 5 responded slowly to my voice so I walked out with nothing. But, I went to random store that sells Anker and Tronsmart brand so I tried Tronsmart Element Force+ and surprisingly it worked out great with my mini microphone ! So I bought them for $59 with 1 year warranty, and I am so happy with my purchase! The JBL sound quality is slightly better than this a little but the powerful 40w is no kidding, the bass I can say deeper than JBL Charge 4. Now my family can enjoy singing on the go, they bring the speaker and microphone with other friends to singing. With $59 I can go wrong with this. Sorry for my messy english.
This is the best style of comparison I have seen anywhere. Excellent work!
Thanks for the comment i really appreciate it. Thank you 🙏
Listening to this on my Onyx Studio 2 lol.
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MY ONIX STUDIO 2 SOUNDS ALMOST THE SAME,, JE JE JE BUT ONIX 5 ITS THE BEST HERE .
onyx 5 sounds amazing for its size. the bass is wow
Oni My Man I'll just say one thing, You are an artist! This is the one and the only good review of these two speakers on the internet right now. I'll just give you one little tip, at the end of the video try to give everyone your opinion on how both the speakers sound in real life. Trust me your opinion matters to us!
In my opinion studio 5 sounds much better despite being a mono speaker it has a wider reach on the sound chart, it has a deeper bass with higher and more fine treble which I personally prefer, Plus it has that Smile EQ by default so thats something Bass heads like me always prefer. And no doubt studio 4 is an amazing more flat sounding speaker but that harsh treble on high volume is unbearable! I believe Quality of sound is more important than loudness so for me Onyx Studio 5 is the Winner!
I think your suggestions are absolutely correct.
Hey, Thanks for your comment! I greatly appreciate it, and I must say huge thanks for your advice, I will take that on board and find a way to incorporate it into future videos moving forward.
@@OCMANMEDIA My Pleasure man! And now we wait for the Aura Studio 2 vs Onyx Studio 5.
Btw make a comparison video of studio 5 vs 4 outdoors as well. because both of these speakers can be used in little BBQ party in the backyard or a rooftop party so you can make a short comparison video and let us know how they sound in open spaces. 😊
@@enigmaticmoni yes make a outdoor video as well please
Sub on both speakers is the same !!! only a big difference in hights!
Your recording is excellent. I have a pair of Onyx 4s and can confirm that you manage to capture sound signature realistically.
astralink080 thanks for your comment and feedback, I really appreciate it. Thank you!
I got two studios 2 over here too, I can only agree! Unfortunately one of mine broke down, the warranty is offering me an Onyx 5 but since it cannot pair with the Onyx 4 and my Flip 4 (connect+ unavailable) I'll try to get a Xtreme 2. But damn, these Onyx 4 are great, I got them for a really awesome price and now they are offering me a more expensive option
Hey, can you play both at once or do you need to hook up separately? Just wondering if you can link bluetooth speakers?
Thanks
@@upscross Are you having any issues with the HKconnect app? It doesnt get very good reviews so I am considering purchasing a studio 3 if that one plays in stereo.
Bro what I think that your channel is best for review , especially for sound test of speakers . I can't imagine how can someone make such good sound test videos really love your videos and keep doing your work like this. I wish your channel will grow fast.
I couldn't tell you which one sounds better between these two because I haven't heard the studio 5 in-person but I can tell you that I have the onyx studio 4 and I could not be happier. It looks great and sounds even better. If you can get this speaker on sale like I did, its a no-brainer.
Thank you for producing this comparison. It looks like it took a lot of work and it really paid off. I have the S4's and while I like the S5's better in most ways, I think I can wait for the next iteration. Again, Many Thanks!
😀, great decision! Hopfully they will impress us on the next version.
You can't go wrong with any of these two.
Yep absolutely right, they both sound good.
Ive got a grey 5.... It sound really good- and good deep base🔌😎🥁🎸🎤
Yeah just like comparing of mid to treble or bass.the same at same note.
OCM, te felicito por tu comparación, extraordinaria y muy útil. Un enorme esfuerzo que se ve retribuido en los comentarios de todos quienes escuchamos tu trabajo. Para mí, el ganador es el Onyx 4, precisamente por la definición y belleza que logra en los rangos medios, sin exagerar los bajos y agudos. Sin embargo, al final, estos dos parlantes son increíbles y creo que más que decir cuál es mejor, la cuestión es qué sonido te gusta a ti. Un abrazo.
Speaking of 4, it sounds like the room response is convoluted.
On the other hand, 5 is a clean sound.
The sound selections for every genres were phenomenal and oh yea, i went with Onyx 5. Thank you
Thanks for your comment, I'm glad you liked it. Thank you!
Awesome video. Best head-to-head comparison I've ever watched. Amazing. Got the Onyx5 after hearing the difference in the vid. Hard thing to capture sounds, that you can actually hear the difference , others tried, but you did IT. Thanks a bunch from Sweden
Keeping up the good work man. So far, this is the most useful speaker test video I have ever watched.
Thanks for the feedback and support, much appreciated.
Onix 4 separates sounds better, sometimes new does not mean better.! Good video!
Thanks for your sharing your thoughts, I appreciate it.
thats normal, the Onyx 5 only has one tweeter and one bigger woofer, the 4 and older have 2 tweeters and 2 smaller woofers, which is why the bass of the Studio 5 is so much deeper and louder, but overall sounds better too in real life though, although i personally do think stereo separation is overrated in such a small speaker as they're packed really close together
Boi hell nah , im listening it through my sound bose sport n onyx 5 is way better
Nah man,the Onix5 has more details and the soundstage is way more better than the Onix4, the 5 is way better than the 4, no cap.
no need separation. my music needs lows which onyx 4 cant plays
Dude best speaker review channel on TH-cam. So refreshing to find this page after watching videos for hours. Wish all TH-cam reviewers used this format for their reviews. Subscribed. Great job! I was looking for home theater speakers and I think the studio 4's are a clear winner for what I'm looking for. P.S. I'd love to see you review the Nyne Rock
Thanks for your comment, I greatly appreciate it 😀. the Onyx 4 is an awesome speaker, but as you mentioned home theater, if you are going to be using the Onyx to watch movies then make sure to buy an Aux cable for connection, because movies go out of sync with audio when watching it via Bluetooth connection. its worst on some video services like youtube / netflix etc, also on IOS devices, android is not too bad. but if you use an Aux connection you will be fine all round. I just did some researching on the Nyne Rock speaker, really love the design! sadly its not easily available in the UK, hope to get my hands on one, would like to see how it matches with my current lineup.
I got the 5 for Christmas yesterday and HOLY SHIT does that thing kick
Randy Kern Lool, yeah they really do, the speaker is really awesome sounding, however the next thing kicking might be your neighbors at your front door! 😂. Merry Christmas bro!
@@OCMANMEDIA need more videos asap! Your content is amazingly done!!
@@raphaelbarbosa7721 Thanks for the comment, Yes more content is coming soon.
Only signed in to like the video. This is the Best review. I love the 4
Emma Nector thanks for the amazing support, really appreciate it. Thank you🙏
Definitely getting 2 of the onyx 5... Thank you for the very detailed review... Best I've seen so far...
Thanks for the comments, really appreciate it.
Thanks for the comparison clip video. Am glad I ordered onyx 5 more good reviews. I don't like it's basket-shaped though.
Thanks for the comment. Yeah the Onyx 5 was a huge shift in design, it wasn't everyones favorite but at least they made up a bit with the sound, though its now a mono.
Amazing comparison. You put a lot of work into this and it shows. Subscribed. look forward to a Onyx 5 to Onyx 6 comparison. Cheers.
This was awesome, I've been wanting the Onyx 4 for 3 years now and there are other options as well and you can't go wrong with any, but styling an sound I still like the Onyx 4, thanks bruh!
Good choice!
Good review. The problem with youtube reviews is that you actually can't test sound compared to listening in person. I would have to have them side by side in front of me to actually hear the sound. I am sure that the onyx 5 sounds better and it should it's an improved speaker. I have the onyx 4 and it sounds great I am very satisfied. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for your comment. You are right, no one can really reproduce true 1:1 of a speakers behaviour, would be equal to having them right in front of you and testing it as you said, however if you don't have the ability to get the two speakers and try them back to back in reality then this recordings (if done properly with some level of accuracy and consistency) can get you very close to the speakers true sound character, and this can help you to reference two or multiple speakers quickly and make the best decision for your purchase.
Very comprehensive and an on point review ! Exactly what I was looking for before purchasing one of these models ! Keep up the good work.
Savindu Dasun thank you so much for the comment & feedback, I greatly appreciate your support. Thank you🙏
Thumbs up Bro, and great review.
Thanks for your comment bro, really appreciate it.
OCM Reviews what is difrend studio 5 and 6 ?? Which is better?? 5 or 6?
The HK 4 definitely stands out in the higher-mid range, you can really hear the different in the guitar solo part. But overall the HK 5 give a thicker, deeper bass, snare sound, vocal are clear too. So if you are into classical, jazz then the HK 4, if you're into pop, hip hop, rock then the HK 5 is the way to go. I personally would choose the HK 5 for overall listening.
spot on
wow you dont even know what a gigantic genre is. EDM.
Another fantastic review didn't even know there was a Harman kardon 5
Thanks for your comment! I appreciate the support.
There's a Onyx 6 out now! Same basic look and features as the 5, but IXP7 rated now. Totally waterproof.
Wow this the review im looking for so long, nice job man
Thanks! I hope it helps.
Studio 4 plays better sterio sound clear crisp sound but the studio 5 has a fuller more bassy sound altho its a mono speaker it wins
joey baksh very well said I totally agree with that too, I think Harman Kardon managed to craft out a decent successor tho it’s now in mono, it sounds great. thanks for your feedback really appreciate it.
I bought the studio 5 just waiting on it to arrive ...already thinking about buying another but they dont connect in studio with both but well still might sounds great still
It all depends on what kind of speakers are you hearing these tests on, I have a "creative sound blaster xfi titanium HD" audio card and THX 5.1 speakers via SPDIF(optical output) and I can tell you Studio 5 has massacred Studio 4 in quality and cleaning of the sounds
The studio 5 sounds a bit better but there was a, to me, critical feature take away and that is HK CONNECT that allows you to connect up to 100 studio 4 speakers. It's a sweet feature for the 6 HK studio 4 I have and makes my house sound in stereo.
@@joeybaksh539 Too bad they don't. If Bose can do it why not other companies?
Man... you just got yourself a new subscriber. This is quality here.
Kaibil Balam thanks for the comment and support, I greatly appreciate it.
Very good video comparison. Can hear the difference really. Thnx! 😀 Plus, the video itself is done in an awesome way! Trust me, I've seen a few other comparisons... 😀
with only 9 videos you have 3.6k subscribers,,, please think about it. thats because you provides the one of the best in comparison videos + top notch video editing and presenting in whole youtube. Please make more videos and comparisons you gonna easily get million subscribers. thank you.
Thanks for such and encouraging comment and feedback, I really appreciate it. Yes many more videos to come soon, I just finished testing a new speaker now I'm currently editing the video, cant wait to finish it and share with you guys. I'm so grateful for all 3.6k subscribers I have and I am working on new ideas to help me make more quick and consistent videos for you guys. I hope to achieve that soon. But in the mean time thank you for your support 🙏
I like the onyx 5 more though the Onyx 4 is more detailed but in not so well recorded music it may sound harsh. The Onyx 5 sound smoother though midrange or voices seems a bit muffled and soundstage is narrower being mono but I still prefer it over the Onyx 4 . The Onyx 5 just seems more focused and refined.
Very nice Review! Can’t wait for the Harman Kardon Citation 500 review.. looks like a beast.
Thanks for the comment. Yeah me too, the citation series looks great. Hopfully I can find one soon.
Amazing video. I found this after I had already ordered the 5 (not here yet). I left it playing and walked into another room to do something else and i could here the switches. The 5 definitely sounds clearer. Like, I could hear the individual instruments more clearly. In the other room, when the 4 would play, it would sound like something was covering it slightly. Oddly, though, classical and cinematic sounded better on the 4?
harmon/kardon have really engineered an amazing speaker with the onyx studio 5. it sounds so full and a lot less tinny than its predecessors.
Neil Mohammed yes it is a really good speaker. Most people will be satisfied and happy with the decision to buy one.
Awesome work dude!
Keep going. You are not far to shake review channels.
Thanks for the comment I really appreciate it.
I have 2 Onyx studio 4s,and in this comparison it's not a question of which is better, they just have different sound signatures, one has two tweeters, two drivers, while the 5 has a bigger wooffer . I wish HK would stay CONSISTENT the studio 5s you can't play in stereo mode, only "party mode" there's a big difference between the sound.. Deal breaker for me..
Its hard to judge from a youtube video, but it seems to me like the Studio 5 has more bass, and a generally deeper tone, and the Studio 4 handles vocals better and sounds clearer, dunno if its just me though. Ill be keeping my Studio 4, i fucking love it
5 is a more beautiful and convenient product, but I prefer the sound of the 4. Have both. The battery in the 4 went out, though.
I love the much more improved sound of the Onyx 5, but will always love the look of the Onyx 4.
Maria Servi Funny. I like the look of the 5 but the sound from the 4 is much more dynamic. The 5 is just a bit too flat.
Agree, onyx 4 more better look than 5..
WHAT!!! Who likes ugly vs refined? The 4 's legs are like pinnochio's nose.
I have a total of six HK Onyx Studio 4 speakers now (four black and two white to give some contrast) and I've found that the Studio 4 is slightly compromised when it comes to directional sound. The "sweet spot" is quite narrow. But I actually prefer to have mine lying down on a flat surface when playing. To me they sound better that way, especially if I pair them up in party mode. Of course I would expect nothing less than the Onyx Studio 5 being an improvement on its previous version, but I'm quite happy with the Onyx Studio 4 for now. I brought one of them to a small gathering prior to a workplace event and it played LOUD and proud without the sound becoming distorted. I like both dance, rhythm and blues, hard rock and metal, folk music, orchestral movie scores and the occasional catchy pop song, so I get to find out what's the strong suits of this speaker and what's not.
Best bluetooth speaker test yet! keep up the good work.
Studio 5 has more bass and much more deeper than 4, while studio 4 has wider and clearer sound~ For me a bass lover, I would go for Onyx Studio 5 ^^
Good choice!
Due to the sound design of a lot of my music, I think the Stereo setup of the 4 will suit me better. Not to mention a little touch up on source EQ can fix the 'flat' sound issue.
Yeap! Absolutly, eq on a source device can really make difference.
@@OCMANMEDIA
Just got my Studio 4 yesterday, and I'm still cackling like a madman everytime I turn it on. In person, I can't even hear the 'flatness' that comes across in the video. Fantastic speaker.
i love this video comparison, everything straight foward...
Thanks for your comment, really appreciate it.
Thank you for making this concise and comprehensive review for us! Top quality right here. Whichever speaker I choose, I will be sure to buy through your affiliate links. :)
Thank you so much, greatly appreciate the comments and support. thank you! 😀
Its tough. For one I'm listening to a recording that has been compressed and streamed over wifi to my laptop speakers. So I know right of the bat this is not an ideal comparison. And each SEEMS to play better than the other on different types of music. The 5 does seem more balanced. But almost too balanced. Muffled in many cases. I enjoy the more lively 4.
Right now we have a 1 that is on its way out. Cuts out pretty often on its own. We are looking to replace it. Can't find much that compares to these Harman Kardons. The Studio 4 seems to be a bit more my style. I prefer the more raw sound of bright highs.
For exercise and moving the speaker around my place, Onyx 5. I take it outside and the heavy bass is great to listen to when I'm working out. Also easy to take my 5 on trips. So for portability, Onyx 5.
How long does the battery last?
To me, even though the Onyx Studio 4 doesn't have a strong bass as the 5 does, it returns a crisper and 'real' voice, which makes it a better choice personally, as I will use it for both listening music and watching movies
Very well said! both of them are really good speakers, but if you plan to use it for movies then make sure to use an aux cable, because the audio will go out of sync when watching movies over bluthoot, Especially worst on IOS devices.
Excelente seu teste, muito obrigado 🙌. Tenho tres S4 uma S7 e na boa qualquer uma que você comprar estará acertando, pois são excelentes 😊
I have a Studio Series 4 that I cannot connect to. The power turns on and the "wake up" sounds chimes; however non of the other buttons light up, pressed or not. I have tried pressing the bluetooth + volume up (and then down additionally) for factory reset but that did nothing. I opened it up and all the connections are secure. Does anyone know how to reset or troubleshoot this issue?
Mehnnnnnn guyyyyyyyy, your sound comparison is the best I have seen on youtube so far, like dayummm , maddo ...suscribed immediately
bright Kevin thanks for the support! Really appreciate.
Onyx Studio 4 has nice stereo but the Onyx Studio 5 has overall better balanced sound and very nice deep bass
Yes the Onyx 4 sounds more wider than the 5.
OCMAN MEDIA I think I’m going to go with 4 as well. 5 is too flat.
Stereo is part of the onyx studio 4 or is it a mode?
Big Meme Boy onyx 4 hat more speakers so it sounds stereo, I’m getting 4.
@@Brothe90s stereo is part of the speakers sound and you can change it. Unless you use a mono aux cable to connect your device, but doing this will loose a channel (L or R) on the speaker.
Really good video. Was out after more about - Onyx Studio 4 , down to 999 kr swedish crowns here in Sweden for xmas
Kim Lind Studio 4 is also great, you will be happy with your purchase, 999kr is a great price! About £113 here in the Uk, never seen it that low. Hope you enjoy it when it comes, and have a awesome Christmas.
FIRST listen to them both in a store! After watching this video I was 99% sure I would buy Studio 5 but when I heard it live it sounded so "mono", as only half of it was playing and other produced some bass. When I was switching from 4 to 5 on the same track it seemed like on 5 sound was concentrating at one spot while 4 was filling the room + it has nicer high range.
very good point, hearing a speaker Live will always sound different depending on the listening distance and environment that the speaker is placed in, and the sound can change from place to place.
These recordings are mostly targeted to hear the relative difference in tonal and frequency reproduction between the two speakers. You cant always use it to judge between stereo and mono although I try to capture a little of that also in the recordings.
Did you notice the lack in volume. I own the 3 and the 5 and ive tried them side by side plugged with there ac adapter and the 3 almost sounds twise as loud. The five sounds like a subwoofer up to 75% volume. Go up from there and bass dies off which i hate.
Perfect comparison/sound check video style. Awesome video will be picking up Studio 5
Awesome! hope you enjoy it when it comes😀
This was a good video comparing both I own one Onyx studio 4 which I love and was thinking the second one now made my decision to go for 2nd onyx studio 4 at least can also connect both when needed.
Y. Murat Ozguc 👍👍 Awesome decision, 2 is always better than one. Now it’s time to blow your neighbours away!😎
@@OCMANMEDIA Thanks :-) well my neighbours are daily blown away anyway but the of connecting two is really interesting and I can also use it for small outdoor events we organize. Appreciate your time and for the great video. I may also get a 5 later for summer holidays since it is like a handbag :-) easy to move around. Cheers.
I have two onyx 4 in stereo there great.
yeah thats an awesome setup you got there.
help me decide please... besides the stereo mode does lounes and bass sound better? is it worth it?
@@jhona23b are you asking about the Onyx 4? If yes, then I would say that the loudness is about the same on both speakers but the bass is a fuller on the Onyx 5. but having said that the bass on the Onyx 4 is still fantastic. No matter which one you go for you will be very happy with your purchase. and yes it is worth it.
So what about having one of each and pairing them together. Or is it better to have both onyx 4's
@@jhona23b let's try stereo with 2 HK Onyx 4. Super great. Do you want to hear 20 HK Onyx one time ? I have video for you.
Very good review!
Thank you! I appreciate your comment.
I can't decide. I don't like the 5 purse look. I like the look of the 5. I like both sounds they vary depending on the genre of music. What other upgrades with the 5?
Im in the same problem ! Wich one you take ?
Great video man! i got HK Studio 5, i tried Onyx studio 4 before, just like most of the people say, if you are looking for a powerful bass Studio 5 is the winner, however if you are looking for a clear sound HK4 is your option, personally i fell in love with HK5 (i don't like its design though)
Hey thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it and yeah that is correct the HK5 has the fuller sound and hk4 clearer. Suppringly I really like the desing of the hk5 though it reminds me of some designer bag 😂, it actually looks cool if you have a qurky minimalist style interior home.
Design is sooo ugly lmao
What song did you use for the beginning (before the test)?
Btw. 5:05-5:12 of the video should show everyone the difference in the two speakers. While the 5 is bassier it doesn’t separate the sound as well or hit the high notes. I think if you like hip hop or very bass thumping music the 5 is your speaker but if you want better (cleaner) highs the 4 is your choice. Both sounds great but for me the 5 sounds more amplified as if intended as an outside device. the 4 is nicer looking for a living room. Nice video though. btw Used apple ear buds to listen.
Can hear a quite obvious difference when comes to cinematic sound~ Probably that would be easier for movie lover to decide which one to purchase.. In overall, amazing audio comparison video! I’m subscribing! =)
Cheng SNSD hey thanks for your comment and feedback and support!, I really appreciate it, made me happy 😃😃.
I like both 😅, the 5 got a little more softer but richer sounds to the lower end, but the 4 has nice air in the higher end, and I kinda like that. Thanks for uploading 🙏🙏🙏
I love sound from 5, thank u.. this is the best review i ever watch
Thanks for the comment and feedback, really appreciate it.
The Video is really well done and helped a lot. Thank you so much!
Frank H. Thanks for the comment, I’m glad the video helped.
Does anyone else agree that the 5 sounds better with every genre except for Rock? The guitar has a bit more of a punch with the 4.
Also the acoustic
Excellent comparison!
14:47 name this beat pls
Only this channel and Jim's review I trust. New subscriber here. Good job man.
My pleasure. I appreciate the comment.
I got my onyx studio 4 this pass Sunday , and I love it.
How's the sound quality and volume?
@@markpaulson1346 Totally amazing!!! I got 5 of these in my house and let me tell you that they are incredible speakers. Crystal clear highs, deep bass, really loud even unplugged. Easily one of the best speakers I’ve ever heard.
with Onyx 4, am I the only one having troubles using it with aux input ? If there is no sound in 4 seconds, the onyx 4 goes silent, kinda in waiting for BT connection probably, and it resumes the sound after 2 seconds of activity
I've been loving my h/k Onyx Studio 2 for years now, but after hearing a bit of the 5, I'm thinking some new Onyx speakers are a must on my shopping list now!
I know they are for music but has anyone paired it up with a iPad or Samsung tab? Would like to have in my bedroom while watching a film or programme on a tablet? Excellent video by the way...
thanks for the comment. It doesn't really matter what device you pair it up with, the speaker itself doesn't have a good bluetooth codec that enables low latency, so the audio in the movie have a bit delay, you will have to test it and see if you can tolerate the delay.
Hola, yo tengo dos "harman kardon studio 4", y a parte que ya individualmente suenan muy bien (uso aplicacion de equalizacion poweramp) con canciones grabadas a flac, con la aplicacion harman kardon, en modo estereo, suenan muy bien, de lujo. Creo que depende del gusto de cada persona. Harman kardon 4, tiene un sonido mas frio que el 5, graves profundos pero mas frios en el golpe final que la version 5. Esta muy equilibrado la version 4, pero mas frio en sonido. Dependera del gusto de cada persona. Si quiere un sonido un poco mas extenso pero que pierda un poco de nitidez, ira por el harman 5. Mas nitidez fria ira por el harman 4. Por mi experiencia y gusto, los karman 4, suenan con un buen equalizador y grabacion flac, muy muy bien. Saludos, buena review.
Sí !!, interesante comentario, estoy totalmente de acuerdo con su análisis. El Onyx 5 tiene un bajo más resonante que el Onyx 4, pero el sonido del Onyx 4 es más limpio, fresco y equilibrado, aún con un gran bajo. Sospecho que los amantes del bajo irán hacia el Onyx 5, pero los audiófilos apreciarán mejor el sonido del Onyx 4.
Ecualización Poweramp con audio flac!👌👌
¡Gracias!
Hola tengo la 4 y no sé si comprar otra, por que siento que el sonido es bajo para ciertas ocasiones que me recomiendas?
@@eduardoaguilar1864 Absolutamente, sí, puedes comprar tantos onyx 4 como puedas y conectarlos, de esta manera puedes llenar un gran espacio con música, el único problema es que cada vez que enciendas los parlantes, necesitarás volver a conectarlos.
@@eduardoaguilar1864 de hecho presionando el botón de Bluetooth y el de volumen menos ➖ al mismo tiempo por aproximadamente unos 10 segundos, la ecualización cambia ofreciendote más potencia de sonido 🔊; eso si, esta función te será muy útil para uso en exterior por ejemplo en alguna reunión en tu jardín o terraza ya qué los bajos disminuyen y se escuchan más los medios y agudos. Es una opción a tener en cuenta si en determinando momento Buscas más potencia sonora, puedes volver al modo de fabrica de la misma manera o simplemente reiniciando la Bocina. Saludos
¡Ayuda! ¿Alguien sabe que Codecs tiene la Studio 4? Tengo una y mi celular tiene desde LDAC, APTX y APTX HD, etc, quisiera saber cuál es más conveniente pero no encuentro la información de los códecs de la bocina. Les agradecería si alguien sabe decirme.
14:47 name song?
The 5 sounds fuller, richer and more present and I own (motherfuxking shit) the 4, damn it. Still love my 4... it’s a damn fine speaker.
Yeah the 5 has an edge on the bass response over the 4. But no doubts the 4 is still a great speaker tho.
I just sold my Onyx 5 and bought the Onyx 4 because all this Stereo/Mono thing but now I think I'm selling this one too and wait till they come out with a speaker that has the best of both. I hate all this marketing stuff
Yes I hope the next speaker is going to be best of both.
Onyx 6 still the same. Not stereo mode
Onyx studio 5 wins , thank you, I can make my purchase now
Nelson De Paz awesome! enjoy your purchase! 😀
Me too :)
Nooo the onyx 4 sin search videos of bass test
onyx 5 is better than onyx 4
Godfre Obrien i have both a 4 and 5 and i like the 4 better , the 5 has more base and isn’t as loud , in my opion , what do u like better about it ?
I was set on the 4’s but the 5’s bass sounds so much better. Any advice before I make a final choice on the 5?
Both speakers sounds really good, in reality once room echo is fully introduced you wouldn't easily feel much of a difference in the bass response. but overall the bass on the 5 hits deeper, the 5 also lacks stereo sound if you are into that, other than that it's a worthy purchase.
Get the 5, thank us later lol. I LOVE mine SO MUCH.
anywhere where i can find the 4:44 beat ??
I switched to harman kardon 2 for harman kardon 4 and was disappointed by the sound of harman 4, can't handle as much bass as harman 2.harman kardon 5 seems to have good bass. thanks for the video
nice review.. for me onyx 5 win worth buying with sound clear n crisp have punchy bass you can feel your lung vibrate, while onyx 4 sound muddy and flat.
Vibrating lungs! 🤣 that was funny but wiredly true. thanks for your comment, appreciate it.
Gotta agree with a previous comment- add your opinion since you get the real life listen. For example... I have the onyx studio 1st version, and it's incredible. I heard a friend's Onyx 5 and thought "man mine is way better." But I didn't have the benefit of the side-by-side.
Damn that onyx5 looks gorgeous. Seems to have a bit more headroom to it than the 4 does. However there is definitely a wider soundscape and better highs coming out of the 4. Both sound great but I prefer the 4 for most genres demonstrated here mostly because of that stereo separation that you cant get from a mono speaker...(jazz demo made it very evident)
...but damn that 5 looks so good...and that counts alot and it did sound equal or better on a couple of those tracks. Great direct comparison. I already have an onyx 2 and it sounds just like the 4 does...still love it...but I expect there will be a onyx 5 in my near future too. Harmon K does it best at this price point.
joe monroe yeah absolutely right, I love how they innovate with beautiful shaped designs and also focus a lot on their sound quality, then they present it all at a competitive price point. good biz tactics. Lol.
You mentioned having the Onyx 2, and moving from 2 to the 5 you might find it sounds a little flat of course with bit more punch, and if you like a stereo sound stage like the studio 2 or 4 then I would hold off from getting the 5 just yet, Hopefully they will release a stereo version of the studio 5 as a new studio 6, and that would be worth upgrading to. I’m looking forward to what they would come up with next in the Onyx series.😀
Could you please share the playlist that was used to the test? That one on the melody test was amazing. Great comparison btw! Congrats!
Amazing job! Thanks.
Btw, are you playing these songs in any DTS mode? In my opinion, Onyx 4 best setting is DTS traditional stereo and Onyx 5 is DTS front stereo. Anyway, only HK can compete with HK, best in class!
Thanks for the comment, really appreciate it. I played both speakers at their normal mode just to keep things as even as possible. and yes HK makes some really great sounding speakers in the portable audio game.
I have onix 3 and im very happy
Awesome! I heard it is a great speaker too
Why weren't these connected to the mains?
Subscribed! Great comparison
Studio 5 has a modern signature, punchy. Studio 4 is more neutral, traditional, more hifi. I prefer Studio 4 sound, it´s more musical for my ears, but Studio 5 is nicer for parties, and more relaxed listening and It´s very impressive for edm, cinematic music and drum bass are very pleasant. Both Studio´s have a very good bass response. I didn´t test it but i think they are very easy to equalize. Someone said here, that Studio 4 is better stereo and Studio 5 better mono, so i´m curious to know how it sound a paired stereo comparison ;-)
The design?! Harman Kardon is top! The look and feel?! Studio 4, more desktop; Studio 5 more portable, at least easier to carry :-)
Nice presentation, thanks OCMAN MEDIA!
Yeah absolutely the Onyx 5 will rock a party. Sadly the Onyx 5 can only pair as a dual mono, so it will not separate the channel across both speakers, you will get a doubling of the mono sound, but on the onyx 4 you can set it to pair as a L/R stereo. so it can fairly be compared between the two.
@@OCMANMEDIA good info 👍
I think HK 5 is very best and I like it, thanks for your review. 👍👍👍
The Studio 4 is very detailed sounding due to the stereo sound output but I gotta say, the Studio 5 is easily the best portable mono speaker Ive ever heard. Im planning on getting the Studio 5 over the Bang and Olufsen A1 for portable use.
B&O makes some really nice designs, I heard they sound good too, would really love to try them myself. But yeah the HK 5 is 💥🔥🔥🔥
Overall the listening pleasure is from 5 even though a little muddy comparatively.. separation of sound clarity is better in 4. General public will always go for plesure.
Only thing stopping me from getting the 5 is lack of stereo. Why would they leave that out? I'll stick to the 4 as the sound is very good.
Yeah true, the missing stereo in the 5 is a bit surprising, I guess its a sales strategy, adding stereo to the 5 will Kill the 4, people really love the 4, like you said it sounds good
I have both speakers but I must say I feel the 4 was just a more complete speaker overall. The 5 does not have a microphone which I never knew I loved until I didn’t have it. However I like the richer sound the 5 produces. Another thing I like more about the 5 is that there are no pegs holding it up which did get annoying and took away from the sleek design. I haven’t had any problems with the 5 falling/getting knocked over. I do prefer the 4 more just because it seems like a more finished speaker while the 5 still needed a little more work. I can’t wait for the 6 I know that will be the best.
Anyone know if the onyx 4 has latency when connected via aux cable? My goal is to buy 4 of them, install them in each corner of my room, and connect my $2000 Kawai ES8 digital piano to them.I currently own the Onyx 5 but I’m having latency issues and can’t play like this. Or if anyone knows how I can fix the latency issue that would be cool too.
Nicely done video! I'm surprised so many seem to prefer the Onyx 4, though. Based on purely this video, it sounds so thin and tinny, even hollow compared to the 5. And I don't mean just the bass extension, but the entire sound signature. I was looking at them as both are currently deeply discounted here, 4 for 100€ and 5 for 200€. I was hoping the 4 would win out as I don't think I can justify 200€ for a speaker right now, but based on this video hard justify the 4's price either, as low as it is.
On a side note it would've been useful to have examples with vocals, but I guess it's a matter of finding suitable royalty-free music at that point.
Thanks for your comment, Really appreciate it.
The recordings in the video are not meant to represent true 1:1 of the speakers sound but it really comes close. chances are if you hear these speakers in real time it may sound a bit different from this recording, and this is because of room interaction and speaker positioning, different rooms will make a speaker sound differently even when using exactly the same recording technique .
So Instead, the recordings are best used to accurately judge tonal and sound stage differences between two or more speaker recordings made in exactly the same conditions.
So in short, if speaker A sounds more bassy than speaker B in the recording it will most likely be true even in 1:1 real-time listening, however, it doesn't mean that speaker B's bass is bad or lacking.
just like in this video the Onyx 5 might sound fuller than the 4 but it doesn't mean the 4's sound is hollow in reality, In fact, the 4 is a great sounding speaker, but once you put a recording against another the "better" [subjective] sound will come through making the other sound inferior.
hope I didn't bore you. lol
I would say give the 4 a try you won't regret it, the bass is really good and clean, however, if you want that bit more punch in the bass and don't mind mono sound then it's definitely 5.
about the vocal samples: that's a great suggestion, and I plan to add more vocal references in future work, have to build a new playlist.