Short answer: the B&O Beosound A5 for the higher ranking, the Harman Kardon Citation 200 for the lower price. The B&O Beosound A5 ranks #12 of 75 large speakers at $1650. The Harman Kardon Citation 200 ranks #13 at $130, $1520 cheaper.
The case for the B&O Beosound A5: Pretty neutral sound.
What the Harman Kardon Citation 200 gets right: Deeper bass than any Onyx. The catch: Overly boomy by default, you can short press the Bluetooth and volume down buttons simultaneously to decrease the bass.
One note: the Harman Kardon Citation 200 is discontinued, but it still ranks #13 of 75 large speakers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the B&O Beosound A5 if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Harman Kardon Citation 200 if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A5 | Harman Kardon Citation 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,650.00 | $130 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #12 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #13 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IPX4 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Mozart 2.0) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Audio | Yes | - |
| Weight | 8.5 lbs / 3.86 kg | 6.3 lbs / 2.85 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | Yes |
| App | No | Yes (Harman Kardon app) |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 11.2" x 7.4" x 5.1" (285 x 187 x 130 mm) | 7.0" x 8.6" x 6.8" (178 x 219 x 172 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.25" woofer, 2x 2" fullrange, 0.8" tweeter | 5" woofer, 1" tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 32Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | 280W | 50W |
| Max Volume | 101dB | - |
| Battery Life | - | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| USB Playback | - | No |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
The Two Speakers In Full
B&O Beosound A5: $1,650.00 Amazon
Pros: Pretty neutral sound. Not enough good sound samples to rank this properly
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 11.2" x 7.4" x 5.1" (285 x 187 x 130 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.25" woofer, 2x 2" fullrange, 0.8" tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 32Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Max Volume | 101dB |
| Output Power | 280W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Mozart 2.0) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Audio | Yes |
| Weight | 8.5 lbs / 3.86 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
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Harman Kardon Citation 200: $130 Discontinued
Pros: Deeper bass than any Onyx.
Cons: Overly boomy by default, you can short press the Bluetooth and volume down buttons simultaneously to decrease the bass, and the Bluetooth and volume up buttons simultaneously to increase it. Discontinued.
| App | Yes (Harman Kardon app) |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 7.0" x 8.6" x 6.8" (178 x 219 x 172 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 5" woofer, 1" tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Output Power | 50W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 6.3 lbs / 2.85 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
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