Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 2.1-Channel Bluetooth Speaker System — White | 190W RMS | 3-Way Design (6 Mid-Range + 2 Silk Dome Tweeters + 5.25" Down-Firing Subwoofer) | 40Hz–20kHz | Bluetooth 5.4 | HDMI ARC | Dolby Audio | Dynamic Lightshow | Auracast | HK One App | Recycled Materials | TÜV Rheinland 2026

The Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 in Black is the most iconic and most capable desktop speaker system Harman Kardon has ever made — a 2.1-channel audio sculpture that has defined what premium desktop audio looks like for more than two decades, now elevated with 190 watts of RMS output power, a three-way speaker design with nine individual drivers, a dynamic LED lightshow built into both the satellite speakers and the subwoofer, single-cable HDMI ARC TV connectivity and Auracast multi-speaker linking in a transparent dome and clear satellite design that remains the most visually distinctive speaker system available at any price. The SoundSticks 5's three-way acoustic architecture is the engineering foundation of its exceptional sound — six 40mm mid-range drivers across the two transparent satellite speakers reproduce the full mid-frequency range where voices, guitars, pianos and the majority of musical content live with the detail, presence and tonal accuracy that two-way designs cannot fully deliver, while two 25mm silk dome tweeters extend the high-frequency response with the smooth, natural character that silk dome technology is preferred for above all other tweeter materials. The 5.25-inch down-firing subwoofer fires acoustically downward from the transparent dome, coupling its bass output with the room surface below to produce a deep, room-filling low-frequency foundation that reaches down to 40Hz — covering the full range of bass guitar, kick drum, orchestral bass and synthesiser sub-frequencies that give music its physical weight and emotional impact. TÜV Rheinland Sound Quality certification for 2026 validates that the SoundSticks 5's acoustic performance meets independently verified standards for sound quality at the highest level.

The dynamic lightshow is the feature that transforms the SoundSticks 5 from a speaker system into a room experience — the satellite speakers and subwoofer produce vibrant, colour-rich LED illumination that responds to and moves with the music in real time, with colour themes and motion patterns selectable through the Harman Kardon One app to match any mood, any genre and any occasion. The Harman Kardon One app provides the complete management interface for the SoundSticks 5 — EQ customisation across the full frequency range, lightshow colour and motion pattern selection, multi-speaker connection management via Auracast and firmware update installation, all from a phone or tablet without needing to approach the speaker system physically. Auracast connects multiple Harman Kardon speakers wirelessly for synchronised, room-filling sound across an unlimited number of connected units — expanding the acoustic coverage of the SoundSticks 5 from its immediate placement zone to the entire home. The single-cable HDMI ARC connection integrates the SoundSticks 5 with any modern television in seconds — one HDMI cable carries audio from the TV to the speakers and carries control signals from the TV remote to the speaker system, enabling volume adjustment, mute and power synchronisation through the TV remote without needing to manage the speaker separately.

Bluetooth 5.4 with multi-device pairing connects the SoundSticks 5 to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously — allowing two users to be connected at the same time and take turns sharing audio without disconnecting and reconnecting between plays. The AUX input provides a wired analogue connection for sources without Bluetooth or HDMI, and the USB-C port provides power delivery for charging connected devices. Touch controls on the base of the right satellite speaker provide physical volume, source and lightshow control without reaching for a phone — with responsive, intuitive operation that requires no visual confirmation. The transparent dome subwoofer with its polished metallic ring, the fully transparent satellite speakers and the premium black finish of this variant create a visual statement that complements any desk, living room credenza or audio furniture without competing with the room's existing aesthetic — the SoundSticks design being as much an object of admiration as a functional audio device. Built in part from post-consumer recycled plastic and recycled aluminium, packaged in FSC-certified paper printed with soy ink, and available in Black and White, the Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 is the definitive expression of what the world's most recognised desktop speaker looks like at the peak of its development.