Harman Kardon ONYX Wireless Speaker System User Manual

Harman Kardon ONYX Wireless Speaker System

Introduction

The Harman Kardon ONYX Wireless Speaker System is the first of its kind from the brand renowned for acoustic innovation. Combining power, precision, and style, this system stands out like a piece of art in any room it’s placed in. With built-in Bluetooth®, AirPlay®, and DLNA®, it connects seamlessly to all your home and mobile devices.

The Harman Kardon Remote app simplifies setup and lets you stream all your content. For a complete step-by-step guide, see the Harman Kardon ONYX Studio 9 Bluetooth Speaker Manual. Harman Kardon Onyx gives you total control to enjoy best-in-class sound, anywhere you need it. Its 4-speaker, advanced acoustic platform, and dual passive radiators deliver a truly fantastic sound experience with a balanced and powerful soundstage. Audition the Harman Kardon Onyx — soon to be your newest must-have home audio component, if quality sound and ease of access is critical to your lifestyle.

Features

• Premium materials with steel and leather
• Deep bass from dual passive radiators
• Wireless Bluetooth® with NFC, aptX and AAC, DLNA® and AirPlay®
• Harman Kardon Remote app is compatible
• Built-in rechargeable battery with up to 6 hours of play time

Key Features

Sophisticated design

Form meets function as the Harman Kardon ONYX Wireless Speaker System’s stylish, stainless steel handle connects you to its cloth grill and real leather finish, paired with intuitive touch controls for a clean, wireless setup.

Exceptional performance

Harman Kardon’s legendary name in quality sound performance stands tall behind Harman Kardon Onyx’s quality acoustics. Four drivers and dual passive radiators create a classic sound with crisp highs and deep lows that’s every bit as distinctive as its iconic shape.

Absolute connectivity

Choose from a wealth of device-friendly connection options – from Bluetooth® with NFC to AirPlay® for Apple®; DLNA® for Android, WindowsTM and Harman Kardon ecosystems, as well as its rear 3.5mm auxiliary mini-jack input. Realize the ease of total access from the moment you connect your first device wirelessly, to the first time you audition your favorite MP3s.

Works with Harman Kardon Remote App

Set up the Harmon Kardon Onyx’s Bluetooth®, DLNA®, or Airplay® via the Remote app for a quick, wireless connection and begin streaming music from any mobile device, computer, or NAS on your home network; plus discover total control over Harman Kardon Onyx’s audio settings directly from the app. Simply sensational connectivity like nothing you’ve experienced.

Incredible Convenience

A built-in, rechargeable battery lets you enjoy your music cable-free, and its wireless design lets you control playback and stream from any room in the house – or the backyard, for that matter. Harman Kardon Onyx brings you the sound Harman Kardon is famous for in a smart-looking, portable speaker system.

Includes TrueStream™ Technology

The Harman TrueStream™ technology is our guarantee that you will enjoy the best possible listening experience when you’re streaming audio wirelessly, via Bluetooth® technology. Because you have many options for Bluetooth® connectivity, our products always use the most current and most advanced option to ensure the highest quality sound, no matter what application or source device you use. Harman Kardon Onyx uses AAC, aptX, and high-bit rate SBC codecs for the best Bluetooth® audio from any device.

What’s in the Box

• 1 Harman Kardon Onyx portable wireless speaker system
• 1 removable grill (pre-installed)
• 1 power supply unit
• Regional power cable
• Quick Start Guide

Specifications

• No. of channels: 4
• Transducers: 2 x 3” woofers, 2 x ¾” tweeters, 2 x passive radiators
• Bi-amplification: 4 x 15W
• Maximum SPL: 95dB @1m
• Power requirement: 100 – 240V AC, 50/60Hz
• Power adaptor: 19V, 3.0A
• Built-in battery: 11.1V, 2500mA Lithium
• Power consumption: 120W maximum <0.5W standby
• Speaker impedance: 4 ohm per speaker
• Frequency response: 60Hz – 20kHz
• Frequency range: 2402MHz ~ 2480MHz
• Transmitter power: <4dBm
• Modulation: GFSK, π /4 DQPSK/8 DPSK
• Wireless: DLNA®, AirPlay®, Bluetooth® 3.0, A2DP v1.6,
• AVRCP v1.4, AAC & aptX
• Dimensions (Dia x W x H): 300mm X 164mm x 275mm

FCC Statements

The SAR limit of FCC and lSED is 1g 1.6 W/kg. The device has also been tested against this SAR limit according to this standard. The SAR limit of CE and UKCA is 10g 2.0 W/kg. The device has also been tested against this SAR limit according to this standard. The highest SAR value reported during product certification for body use is 10g 0.02 W/kg. The device was tested for typical bodily operations where the product was kept with 0mm distance away from the body.

One App

With the Harman Kardon One app on your Android™ or iOS device, you can set up a multi-channel sound system by wirelessly pairing your Enchant Sub with:

• Enchant 900 / 1100 (soundbar, sold separately): to enhance the bass performance.
• For more information, see “5 SETUP”.

Customer Service

• Address: Open Source, Gregor Krapf-Gunther, Parking 3, 85748 Garching bei Munchen, Germany.
• Website: www.harmankardon.com.
• Tel: (800) 422-8027
• Timings: Mon – Fri – 9:00 am 11:00 pm (ET) Sat – Sun – 9:00 am 5:00 pm

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FAQs

Q: What is the Harman Kardon Onyx Wireless Speaker System?

With Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and DLNA connectivity, the Harman Kardon Onyx is a high-end wireless speaker system that produces strong, well-balanced sound. Its distinctive Harman Kardon sound performance and attractive appearance make it ideal for both home and workplace use.

Q: Can I connect multiple Onyx speakers?

Indeed. Multiple compatible Onyx speakers can be linked for synchronised playback in different rooms or as a stereo pair using Wireless Dual Sound or the Harman Kardon Controller App.

Q: How long does the battery last on a full charge?

The built-in rechargeable battery typically gives up to 6–8 hours of gameplay, depending on volume level and connection method.

Q: Can I use the speaker while charging?

Indeed. When the Onyx is plugged in and charging, it can play music.

Q: Does the Onyx speaker support voice assistants?

Certain Onyx series models allow you to use your smartphone’s Bluetooth to access voice assistants like Google Assistant or Siri.

Q: Can I use the Onyx speaker outdoors?

The Onyx is not weather-resistant or waterproof, despite its portability.

Q: Can I connect the speaker to my TV?

Indeed. Use a wired connection for optimal audio synchronisation.