Questions & Answers for Harman Kardon SoundSticks III 2.1 Channel Sound System
Harman Kardon SoundSticks III 2.1 Channel Sound System
76 Questions + 100 Answers
76 Questions from the Community
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Can the speakers be used on a 2009 iMac 24 inch?
- Asked by Jeffrey W from Milwaukie
- May 13, 2013
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AnswerYes, they have a standard 1/8" minijack plug, so they can be used on almost any device (Macs, PCs, iPhone, iPad, etc).
- Answered by Brian R from Califon
- May 22, 2013
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Can I connect my HARMAN KARDON SOUNDSTICKS III, to the Apple TV?
And if so, what cables do I need?
I ask the question because I want to connect my Apple TV to my beamer. In that case, my sound system should preferably be connected to my sound-system directly.- Asked by Aart V
- Mar 24, 2013
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my macbook pro has a built-in subwoofer, so there's no need for an external one, right?
- Asked by Renee S from Woodland Hills
- Nov 7, 2011
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Best AnswerThere is no sub-woofer that can compare to these fabulous 'speakers. Separate Bass volume control allows various combinations of flat playing or equalizer. Works with Airport ot Apple TV brilliantly.
- Answered by Paul K
- Dec 5, 2011
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Does it come with 2.5 mm connector which I understand is needed for Mac mini
- Asked by Estill E from Kelso
- Mar 13, 2013
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Where do you put the subwoofer? Behind your iMac?
Was just wondering cause the picture you show and other websites show with the computers and the speakers doesn't show the subwoofer so I was wondering where I should put it if I get one.
- Asked by Chris S from Lewes
- Feb 5, 2013
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AnswerI have a corner desk and place the speaker on the floor. The subwoofer is not directional so it can be anywhere. Unless you have a lot of room behind your monitor, I would say ten inches, it won't fit on your desk. Its not gigantic but it is large.
- Answered by David S from Pine Bluff
- Feb 15, 2013
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Is it bad or harmful to leave them on 24/7?
Is it bad to leave the subwoofer on and connected to a power source at all times?
- Asked by Frederico T
- Feb 24, 2013
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Can you use the internal iMac speakers with this sub-woofer at the same time since they cut off when you use the headphone port.
- Asked by Arron J from Nottingham
- Oct 30, 2011
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Best AnswerYes, the settings can be adjusted in the System Preferences under "Sound".
- Answered by Jon M from Wentworth Falls
- Oct 26, 2012
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It really depends these will work with any thing that has a 3.5 millimetre headphone port..... but if not you might have to find a converter or something similar to do the job. But short answer yes it will work with most desktops
- Answered by Callum L from Mel
- Nov 27, 2012
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Are any other cords required for hooking these up to my 24" iMac?
- Asked by Mark W from Muskegon
- Apr 12, 2011
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Best Answernope, its really simple, just plug and play.
- Answered by Sergio L from San Diego
- Apr 18, 2011
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I currently own an ihome Ih52 system, could I hook up the harman's with the ihome? If so, how?
Only reason why I would wanna do this is so that I can still have a dock to charge my iPod, and an alarm clock (Which the Ih52 has)
- Asked by Adrian L from East Aurora
- Dec 29, 2012
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Comparison between Sounsticks III and it's predecessor.
I'd like to know what are the differences between Soundsticks 3 and Soundsticks 2.
My Soundsticks 2 in their 2nd year of use, stared falling apart. The satellite speakers would split open along the seams. The guys that chose the glue that holds it together did not factor in, the humidity levels in asia.
Thus far, all I noticed were
1. different coloured bases for the satellite speakers.
2. White LED light on the SoundSticks 3 as opposed to the blue LED found on the predecessor.
3. Different wires(though this may merely be a cosmetic change)
Are there any real improvements in terms of sound reproduction quality- Asked by Gt O from Georgetown
- Apr 15, 2011
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AnswerThe original was a USB based system not a mini-hifi plug. Original was blue to kinda-sorta match some of the original blue colored plastic monitors. The original SoundSticks were designed by Apple with HK and were only sold through Apple for a while. Since Lion, the USB's stopped working and were made obsolete. They will work with Windoze with the appropriate driver. The sound is actually better to my ears. I used the Original until about a year ago when I finally switched to Snow Leopard on my Mini. Since the input signal uses a normal 3.5mm stereo plug the SoundSticks can be used with ANY device that has a mini output including your iPod and iPad.
- Answered by David S from Pine Bluff
- Feb 15, 2013
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Yes, simply plug them in via the tower
- Answered by Troy B from Colfax
- Jan 21, 2011
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Can I connect to the new ipad and if so what do I need to do this?
- Asked by Spencer F
- Mar 31, 2012
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AnswerUse your 3.5 mm plug to your iPad, iPhone and it should work.
- Answered by David S from Pine Bluff
- Feb 15, 2013
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Volume adjustment.
I keep reading how these speakers are really loud but I can't find a volume button anywhere. They are way lower then my internal speakers. What am I doing wrong?
- Asked by Michael L from Mohegan Lake
- Jan 19, 2011
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Best Answertake a look on the bottom of one of the satellite speakers. you'll see 2 silver buttons. they are touch sensitive, so just tap them gently to turn the volume up and down.
- Answered by Charlie D
- Jan 26, 2011
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does the AC adapter accept 220 Volts?
can this product be used in europe, when bought in the u.s.?
- Asked by Oskar H from Davis
- Nov 29, 2010
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Best AnswerThe input voltage on my adaptor is 110-240V, so I'd imagine so.
- Answered by Charlie D
- Jan 26, 2011
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How do these compare to the Bose Companion 5?
- Asked by Ramnik M from Yorba Linda
- Jan 25, 2012
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Best AnswerThe harman/kardon soundsticks III are way better i have tested both of em and i own the soundsticks at the moment :D
- Answered by Karla Esbeidy F from Ensenada
- Mar 26, 2012
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On the Harman Kardon website it says the SoundSticks111 have 40 watts amplification yet here it says the sub-woofer is 20 watts, why the difference?
- Asked by Laura F from Vancouver
- Nov 24, 2012
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Answer40 watts is the total power, including the speakers and subwoofer, as follows:
Power Rating (Left and Right, Each): 2x10 watts RMS per channel
Power Rating (Subwoofer): 20 watts RMS per channel
Total: 40 watts- Answered by Lee D from Toronto
- Dec 1, 2012
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Does it come with a remote control?
- Asked by Patrik D from Burbank
- Dec 4, 2012
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AnswerThey do not. They have a bass adjust knob on the bass speaker and plus/minus volume buttons on one of the speaker sticks
- Answered by Cody C from Fort Leavenworth
- Dec 12, 2012
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how do i connect these to my macbook pro
when i plug the harman/kardon soundsticks in to the audio socket of my macbook pro i have no sound
- Asked by Sharon H
- Dec 23, 2012
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I bought a 27 inch imac in June. Will these speakers work with my imac?
- Asked by Roger D from Oshkosh
- Nov 3, 2011
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Best AnswerYes, plug them into the headphone out port on the back of the iMAC.
- Answered by David C from Fayetteville
- Jan 12, 2012
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