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Harman Kardon Astra Bluetooth Speaker - Black - Open Box $49.99 (Brand New $429.99)

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Apr 15, 2009
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M-Arkham
if you can still find a google home for $40, it'll be better spent then spending $50 on this
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Mar 11, 2018
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Brewmeanie wrote: if you can still find a google home for $40, it'll be better spent then spending $50 on this
Which has better performance? Sounds, mic reception, wifi, etc
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Apr 15, 2009
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MeatJuice wrote: Which has better performance? Sounds, mic reception, wifi, etc
For one thing, connectivity, and I found the google home mic to be very receptive.
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Jun 20, 2006
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Brewmeanie wrote: if you can still find a google home for $40, it'll be better spent then spending $50 on this
sure just hop onto your delorean...

for those who missed it or who'd prefer a black speaker $50 sounds reasonable
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Dec 11, 2004
11150 posts
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Montreal, QC
If you just need BT/AUX, get the Sonos made IKEA Eneby 20 for $60, best money I've ever spent.
Add the $20 battery pack and you've got yourself a 10h portable boumbox.

My Echo can stream via BT to it from indoor and I can take it with me to my backyard no problem.

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Dec 26, 2014
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Winnipeg, MB
They have 488 of these that are open-box, and 2360 of them that are new. I don't get how you don't take the L on these at this point.
Newbie
Dec 27, 2009
51 posts
139 upvotes
Markham
Received it today, set it up in less than 5 minutes with my iphone, sound quality is better than my soundlink speaker by bose, not to mention the Alexa function. A Good buy
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Jul 13, 2009
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Not going to lie, my $18 chi-fi bluetooth speaker sounds better. Bluetooth 5.0 so it pairs instantly too.

This crap speaker isn't worthy of the Harman name...
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Feb 15, 2011
249 posts
244 upvotes
Toronto
**the deal is expired, but it will most likely come back sometime soon
I ordered one, and it arrived broken. Ordered a second, and I'm really happy with it.

For $50, it is definitely an excellent choice. Perhaps even $100 will be ok. It is a lot better than any of Sony, JBL, UE portable speakers of $50-$100, if you'll be using this indoors.
(can't say anything about Ikea Eneby as I never tried it)
However, over $100, questionable due to lack of aux connection & lack of portability.
I would say the sound quality of Astra matches with $150-200 portable speakers on the market (JBL, sony, UE)

In comparison to Ultimate Ears Megaboom specifically:
Megaboom has much stronger bass: better for EDM and hiphop. Actually portable & water resistant.
Astra has much clear vocal and high: better for TV shows and vocal heavy songs. Amazing as a $50 cheap speaker for indoors.
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Dec 26, 2014
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The only two accounts (I don't even want to say people because I don't even know that) speaking positively about this are a 2009 account with 43 posts and a 2011 account with 28 posts.

Errrrrrrrr
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Mar 30, 2010
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price changed higher.
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Feb 15, 2011
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Toronto
chemicalxv wrote: The only two accounts (I don't even want to say people because I don't even know that) speaking positively about this are a 2009 account with 43 posts and a 2011 account with 28 posts.

Errrrrrrrr
lol well at least I'm not 2020 account (so may be I'm 50% human 50% bot?).

It's excellent for $50 for indoor use.
Garbage at full price.

***just so everyone knows, the deal is dead. This post should go to expired deals.
Newbie
Dec 27, 2009
51 posts
139 upvotes
Markham
it is back to $50


Overview
This is a Geek Squad Certified Open Box Product. See below for more information.

Enjoy the music you love from anywhere in your home with the Harman Kardon Astra. This voice-activated speaker boasts multiple drivers and tweeters and a four-microphone array to deliver 360-degree, high-fidelity sound. Powered by Alexa, this speaker responds to your voice to play music, answer questions, control smart home devices, and much more.
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