Harman Kardon vs Sharkk?

[SavageDad]

Evening gentlemen, I'm debating between two portable Bluetooth speaker units for my office and I wanted some input from those more knowledgeable than myself. I'm debating between the HK One

http://smile.amazon.com/Harman-Kardon-Portable-Bluetooth-Speaker/dp/B00YCSPS4Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1459379078&sr=8-2&keywords=Harman+Kardon+One

And the Sharkk Commando IP65

http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0118FRLIO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3A53HR6JP3B1D&coliid=I228CTWQF0B951

According to the reviews I've seen (few available for the HK One) both seem to offer decent quality sound for an entry level price, my question is for a cheap portable unit for my office/warehouse environment which would serve me better in the long run? HK is know for sound quality and clarity, but the Sharkk model has some ruggedization that will hopefully not be needed, but might come in handy around here. I wasn't sure where to ask or if something like this was beneath the forum considering the number of high level speaker systems out there, but I assumed that the beginners section would be the place to ask if any.

 

[j_garcia]

I'd read this article, which ironically came out today. Price is not always a good indicator of speaker quality in this type of speaker, and neither are Amazon reviews for anything honestly.

http://co-op.kinja.com/these-are-your-five-favorite-cheap-bluetooth-speakers-1767796015

 

[rojo]

Isn't a Shark a type of vacuum cleaner? I'm pretty sure the HK would sound better than a vacuum cleaner, unless the music you listen to is performed by artists signed for their ability to dance. If that's the case, then get the vacuum.

 

[picture_shooter]

If I was to go w/ something like this, I think you should look at the RIVA Turbo (it is bluetooth also).

I got to listen to a demo back at the 2014 Rocky Mountain Audio Festiva and it was in about a 14'x20' room and it was used as an sound bar (under a 40"-60") TV and this thing rocked for its size. I cannot remember the music or movie it was playing but I remember for something of this size I think it's hard to beat!

LinkY: http://rivaaudio.com/riva-turbo-x/

 

[slipperybidness]

If I was to go w/ something like this, I think you should look at the RIVA Turbo (it is bluetooth also).

I got to listen to a demo back at the 2014 Rocky Mountain Audio Festiva and it was in about a 14'x20' room and it was used as an sound bar (under a 40"-60") TV and this thing rocked for its size. I cannot remember the music or movie it was playing but I remember for something of this size I think it's hard to beat!

LinkY: http://rivaaudio.com/riva-turbo-x/

Yeah, I heard the Riva Turbo at RMAF in 2015. I heard it from outside and went in to investigate. Honestly, if I had realized it was a BT portable speaker from outside the room, I never would have gone inside!

So, what I'm saying is that I was fooled, I assumed it was some setup that I wanted to know more about when I heard it. When I saw it, I said "wow" didn't expect that I was hearing a BT speaker from outside the room.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Why not Behringer inuke?

 

[SavageDad]

If I was to go w/ something like this, I think you should look at the RIVA Turbo (it is bluetooth also).

I got to listen to a demo back at the 2014 Rocky Mountain Audio Festiva and it was in about a 14'x20' room and it was used as an sound bar (under a 40"-60") TV and this thing rocked for its size. I cannot remember the music or movie it was playing but I remember for something of this size I think it's hard to beat!

LinkY: http://rivaaudio.com/riva-turbo-x/

Reading up on it it looks impressive...and now I want one, but unfortunately for now I'm looking for something sub $100 (ok the HK is just a hair over) for my office/warehouse. I might look into one for home use later on, though for home I'd like something with a dock.

 

[SavageDad]

I'd read this article, which ironically came out today. Price is not always a good indicator of speaker quality in this type of speaker, and neither are Amazon reviews for anything honestly.

http://co-op.kinja.com/these-are-your-five-favorite-cheap-bluetooth-speakers-1767796015

I finally got a chance to read through this and a few more pages and for the money it looks like the Anker A7909's big brother the "Premium Stereo Bluetooth Speaker" is the best bang for the buck under $100, and coming in at under $50!