Harman Kardon - Go + Play 3

You can sometimes find the Harman Kardon Go+Play 3 for 250. I had one till it was stolen. I loved it. Otherwise Brane-X from Brane Audio is my #1 choice.

Jeeeeez that is bonkers! Let me know when that happens if you happen to catch it. That's cheaper than my current Bluetooth speaker which I got at Walmart for 149.99. Soundcore Motion X600. I didn't have the money to get anything more expensive. Soon I'll probably get 2 Go+Play 3's though.

I just ordered mine! They have a few left in stock!!$129 https://ebay.us/m/eje6am

Where the hell do you see it at that price? Excuse my French! I'm only seeing it for $262

I got it on sale for about $399 Canadian

The Go Play is absolutely in a tier of its own Not much of a comparison here

The Go Play 3 attracts major dust. I am constantly dusting mine 3-4 times a day. If you let the dust pile up on the fabric material its not going to be easy to clean since the speaker isnt waterproof.

I've heard both. Go play 3 easily, very highly recommended.

Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 is unmatched in the sound department

Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 would be my pick for this

Where did you hear that? In any case, if they were to be the case, is so easy to unlink the BT of any device to it. The HK is a really well designed device.

The Go play 3's sound very clear with a good button end I've tried many boombox speakers and they all lack a clear mid. It sounds like a veil is out over them... Except the GoPlay 3s. My latest purchase of the WiFi BB3 at Costco had the mid veil problem and I couldn't fix it with the app EQ. Plus the sound wasn't cohesive...the bass felt disjointed....too boomy in some cases. The GoPlay 3 never had this issue....it's the best boombox I've ever tried. ?? (Never heard the uboomX but a YouTuber who compared several top rated boomboxes said the GoPlay was markedly the clearest sounding of his entire lineup. I got 2 Goplay 3s for $81/each this holiday season. Very happy with them! ??

It's a kick ass speaker for home use. If the sub on the bottom had a protective metal grill then I would haul this thing with me on the go. But Ive yet to see another home speaker that sounds as good as the Go Play 3 for the same price.

I would advise getting a pair of quality wired bookshelf active speakers and optionally add a used 200W sub for this budget. Use a simple $30 Bluetooth receiver for a start to connect them to your source, and upgrade to a WiiM Pro / Plus streamer later ($150). Totally possible if you don't need it portable. It would sound way better in your living room than any plastic bluetooth option. And cost less. For exact product names, listen to this guy here: https://youtu.be/fsqklNeZLio?si=hI4cfLwYlnsh70uy If you need it moveable though ( like getting it outside) I would suggest a pair of Harman Go+Play 3. You'll get a pair of 160W true stereo system with deep bass, not very good for Rock music, but adjustable with an EQ until 70% volume. AND excellent for electronic /disco out of the box. I use this so far, but I move them between a few locations frequently.

I don't have any background hiss with my X600, but I can tell you my Harmon Kardon Go + Play 3 is in a different league when it comes to sound quality. Better bass as well. The play 3 is both punchy and chill at low volumes. I can't recomend it enough.

You can sometimes find the Harman Kardon Go+Play 3 for 250. I had one till it was stolen. I loved it. Otherwise Brane-X from Brane Audio is my #1 choice.

If the opportunity presents itself give it a go. Two will blow your mind Enjoy! :)

I bought a refurbished unit for about $30 more. This is an amazing deal. Great speaker at an amazing price. I highly recommend it. [Harman Kardon Go + Play 3, Portable Bluetooth speaker. | eBay](https://www.ebay.com/itm/156428451357)

Literally just get the Go Play 3 It’s superior to the boombox in every way sound quality wise and the only thing you lose is the waterproofing

Get 1-2 pieces of HK Go+Play 3, or HK Onyx. As stated earlier, nothing will beat these at combined indoor+terrace/lawn/outdoor use, with reasonable portability and sound quality. Not even close. Further strengthened by the fact that you can get that set below $300 for a pair. I have 2x GP3 and I took the best sound to places never thought possible. Oh, before that I had 2x Go Play Mini, and before that 2x Go+Play powered by D batteries.

two hk go play 3 in stereo.

To answer your questions: Harmon Kardon GoPlay 3. That's my proudest BT purchase. $83/each for a universally top-of-the-top rated speaker that goes for over $350. I use 2 in stereo when watching movies on the iPad on the deck. Much more satisfying and balanced than even a whopper JBL Boombox 3 WiFi. A total banger of a speaker when you want to rock out! Acton 3 is absolutely amazing! Grabbed 3 for the bedrooms during Target's blowout sale. I listen to it daily. Powerful yet balanced. VERY(!!) satisfying! It's Amazon's highest user rated BT speaker at 4.8/5 for good reason. ?? The WB 4 was a Target pricing mistake. They had the WB3 priced at $29 on supersale, and they mis-ticketed the newly released WB4 at the same price. ?? The WB4 is a great little speaker for the outside deck hung on the pole of the deck umbrella (i.e. podcasts, YouTube/YouTube TV, background music). I'm not left for "wanting" when listening to it. Perfect for car road trips/hotels. There's a reason why the WB4 is NYTimes top rated speaker-- a cheap, supremely portable "do-it-all" device with a 14 hr battery. Hard to argue against it. ???????

Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 (x2)

I hope you DO know that you can raise. the Bass 3 steps OR Treble 3 steps. It really rocks when you do it! An amazing speaker!

This review covers these three models paired in TWS mode: * 2x Earfun UBOOM L ($50 each) * 2x Earfun UBOOM X ($118 each) * 2x Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 (usually $250-$350 each, got them on sale for $128) All have impressive clarity and soundstage when in TWS mode but obviously the UBOOM X and Harman are in a different class than the smaller/cheaper UBOOM L (was initially comparing two UBOOM Ls to one UBOOM X, then ordered a second UBOOM X and had TWS stutter issues, then got the Harmans). # Pros common to UBOOM L and X * iOS and Android app (speaker info, battery status, firmware updates, EQ and other customizations, etc.) * Excellent battery life * USB-C charging * Ruggedized and IP67 waterproof * Regularly available at lower prices than the competition # Cons common to UBOOM L and X * Off-axis sound quality is mediocre. # UBOOM L Pros * Small and light enough for travelling or tossing in a bag * Inexpensive # UBOOM L Cons * Not as much bass and limited volume (to be expected since the other speakers are \~7 times bigger) # UBOOM X Pros * More immersive sound than UBOOM L * Many EQ profiles * Shape, handle, and strap make it somewhat easy to move around for its size/weight * Lighting effects * Huge battery (60 Wh) # UBOOM X Cons * Hefty for traveling, especially if using a pair * When using an EQ (Oluv or custom) while in TWS mode, audio drops intermittently and sometimes frequently (might happen 5 times in 5 minutes, might not happen for hours). Don't have this problem with the other speakers in TWS (edit: this is a known issue; explanation from Earfun [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Bluetooth_Speakers/comments/1htkbxi/comment/m5g0p77/)). # Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 Pros * The best audio quality of all of them * Sounds significantly better off-axis than the UBOOMs. * Though TWS mode is the way to go, a single Go + Play 3 still sounds quite good (while the sound quality of a single UBOOM L or X isn't as impressive). * Upscale aesthetics and clean look * Glass surface with touch-buttons (also a con) # Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 Cons * Normally expensive * Slightly heavier than the UBOOM X * Awkward shape and handle * No app (there is an EQ available via button combinations, though the Harman sounds excellent with the default profile) * Gotta pair in stereo mode every time they're turned on (a minor complaint as it only takes seconds, but don't have to do this with the Earfuns). * Lacks IP67 waterproof rating and isn't ruggedized like the Earfuns. Downward facing sub doesn’t have any protection beyond being recessed (they're meant to be used on a flat surface). * Fabric cover attracts dust/hair and won't be as easy to clean. * Touch-buttons are difficult to see/use in the dark. * Doesn't charge over USB-C (but at least there's no transformer and it uses a standard non-polarized C7 Figure 8 PC cable). * Smaller battery (26 Wh) # Conclusion * Returned the UBOOM Xs. The TWS stuttering issue means no custom/Oluv EQ, which results in sound quality that isn’t nearly as satisfying. * Kept the UBOOM Ls for work and travel. They're very portable, and sound great in a small quiet space when pointed right at you. * Kept the Harmans for use around the house, porch, and backyard. They can't touch my Denon Polk hi-fi setup, but they're still very enjoyable, and being *somewhat* portable makes them far more useful (though they aren't suitable for many situations given the lack of ruggedization or IP67). Edit: Cleaned up wording, added a few details, linked to Earfun's explanation about TWS stutter.

For the price of a max you can just grab a HK Go+ Play 3 for an even bigger jump and bigger “holy shit” factor

Just got one, should have gotten two. Truly a nice surprise.

>only 4 hours of battery. I’m getting more than 4 hours of battery life, but yeah not being ruggedized and lacking IP67 waterproofing is indeed a significant limitation for the Harman.

Harmon Kardon Go + Play 2 might work for you. I'm personally not a fan of the Onyx series. Edit: I meant to say Go + Play 3

I'm with you, and also have two! But really, one should have two of any speaker (given you can pair them in stereo). It's like you should take two beers with you, bit one.

Perhaps a Brane X if your budget allows. I have a Harmon Kardon Go + Play 3, which is superb, but it's not the most portable and doesn't have the longest battery life.

It’s HK Go + Play 3

I own both the Acton 3 and HK Go Play 3. Without a doubt the Acton 3 for the simple fact that it's a plug in. It's the right sweet spot of size with big, full clear sound. Great for movies or music. The BT latency is fantastic but gets even better with the Aux port. The HK Go Play 3 is battery powered, but have no doubt it will be bricked when the battery craps out in a few years. It's also huge and heavy. I use two of these for the deck for movie night in stereo. It's also clear and balanced and since it has a downward firing subwoofer, hits a little lower but not enough for me to care vs the Acton 3. The BT latency and Aux port is also good. Again, horses for courses. I use each for a specific intended use (indoors vs deck). FWIW,they're both about the highest rated speakers in their tiers. I paid $81 for the HK3 during Black Friday (vs $180 for the Acton) so don't care if the GoPlay 3's 8 hr battery craps out down the road--for $350, no way in hell I'd pay that much.....might as well get a uBoom X for $120 if battery powered boomboxes are your thing.

The sound quality blows my mind , somehow even better than the Onyx studio 8 and that thing was something else. Sounds warm which I don’t mind and even though I can’t EQ it much, I don’t need to. And the bass…. No words can describe it. Not as boomy as the Onyx studio but I prefer it on here

Bose Max has parasitic battery drain of 10-20% so you know. Have you considered the Harman Kardon Goplay 3? It has Aux and mains that apparently can bypass its battery. Has a built in subwoofer.

Muddy at low volumes, mass distortion at high vol. Better get hk go play 3

Jeeeeez that is bonkers! Let me know when that happens if you happen to catch it. That's cheaper than my current Bluetooth speaker which I got at Walmart for 149.99. Soundcore Motion X600. I didn't have the money to get anything more expensive. Soon I'll probably get 2 Go+Play 3's though.

UPDATE: Go+Play3 is really good! 8.5. Now I wonder if what I really need is a pair of active bookshelf Bluetooth speakers???