The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio line on Speaker Ranking spans 6 generations and 6 models, from the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 to the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 9. Ratings run from 3.3/5 to 4.1/5. Of these, 2 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
Onyx Studio 4 to Onyx Studio 5
The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 replaced the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4. It rates higher, 3.9/5 against 3.3/5.
| Spec | Onyx Studio 4 | Onyx Studio 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 60W | 50W |
| IP Rating | None | IPX7 |
| Weight | 4.5 lbs (2.06 kg) | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) |
Full Onyx Studio 4 vs Onyx Studio 5 comparison
Onyx Studio 5 to Onyx Studio 6
The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 replaced the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5. It rates higher, 4.1/5 against 3.9/5.
| Spec | Onyx Studio 5 | Onyx Studio 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 50W RMS |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) | 6.5 lbs (2.94 kg) |
Full Onyx Studio 5 vs Onyx Studio 6 comparison
Onyx Studio 6 to Onyx Studio 7
The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 replaced the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6. Both rate 4.1/5.
| Spec | Onyx Studio 6 | Onyx Studio 7 |
|---|---|---|
| IP Rating | IPX7 | None |
| Weight | 6.5 lbs (2.94 kg) | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) |
Full Onyx Studio 6 vs Onyx Studio 7 comparison
Onyx Studio 7 to Onyx Studio 8
The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 replaced the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7. Both rate 4.1/5.
| Spec | Onyx Studio 7 | Onyx Studio 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| Weight | 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) |
Full Onyx Studio 7 vs Onyx Studio 8 comparison
Onyx Studio 8 to Onyx Studio 9
The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 9 replaced the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8. Both rate 4.1/5.
| Spec | Onyx Studio 8 | Onyx Studio 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) | 9.3 lbs (4.2 kg) |
Full Onyx Studio 8 vs Onyx Studio 9 comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 6 generations of the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio, from the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 to the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 9.
What replaced the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4?
The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5 replaced the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4. It is rated 3.9/5, against 3.3/5 for the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4.
What replaced the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5?
The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6 replaced the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5. It is rated 4.1/5, against 3.9/5 for the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 5.
What replaced the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6?
The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7 replaced the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 6. Both are rated 4.1/5.
What replaced the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7?
The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8 replaced the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 7. Both are rated 4.1/5.
What replaced the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8?
The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 9 replaced the Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 8. Both are rated 4.1/5.