Harman Kardon SB 16

usability, design, price, size

80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

size, price

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Harman Kardon rates the SB 16 surround bar solution down to 50Hz which, while not an impressive stat for bass freaks, is probably one of the most honest we've seen. We can't help but respect that. How many surround bar solutions have we seen that rate...

Performance for movies and TV is stronger than for music, though the SB 16 does a good job holding its end up there too. A separates system might deliver more authentic surround sound or better music performance, though at the price of more complex...

The Harman Kardon SB 16 is available in India at a MRP of Rs. 34,990. This is a speaker system that is designed primarily for those willing to own a speaker system from a big brand that is at a somewhat affordable price. The SB 16 is not highly priced...

Excellent sound quality for a sound bar ; Exterior design a cut above budget sound bars ; Two digital audio inputs should be enough for basic home theatres

Subwoofer's giant footprint may be too much for some ; Relying on TV remote to adjust volume may result in annoying on-screen messages ; Price ; Mark up over US price is steep

Via CNET

The ; has excellent sound quality for a sound bar. Its exterior design is also a cut above budget sound bars, and its two digital audio inputs should be enough for basic home theaters.

The subwoofer's giant footprint may be too much for some buyers. The SB 16 also relies on your TV's remote to adjust volume, which may result in annoying onscreen messages on some HDTVs. And $600 for a sound bar is more than many are willing to spend.

The Harman Kardon SB 16 features a premium price tag and some remote control quirks, but its excellent sound quality and exterior design make it worth the extra cash.

Clean and sophisticated design that is not obtrusive to a home, simple installation, wireless from soundbar to subwoofer, warm bass and crisps highs provide a balanced listening experience.

Positioning of the sound bar and subwoofer is key – or you won’t get the full effect of the SB 16 experience, lack of remote, not particularly NYC apartment friendly because of the subwoofer’s size.