Harman Kardon Go Play Portable Speakers System with Dock for iPod Black Silver
Harman Kardon Go Play Portable Speakers System with Dock for iPod Black Silver
Understated, sublimely functional industrial design with unsurpassed performance and ease of use. From its flat, protective iPod cradle to its smart RF remote to its arching stainless-steel handle, this portable loudspeaker iPod dock is one that only Harman Kardon could build. Harman Kardon Go + Play delivers tight, thunderous bass from high-excursion low-frequency drivers. Just as important, the highs are distinct and crystal clear. Go + Play is AC- or battery-operated, so it will go anywhere your iPod or other music player goes–and make your favorite music sound better when it arrives. No matter how or where you use it, it’s the sound that sets Go + Play apart.
The Harman Kardon Go + Play multimedia loudspeaker system is designed to entertain. Click to enlarge. |
Go + Play works equally well on the go or as a personal home entertainment system. Click to enlarge. |
The system features the extraordinary industrial design, innovative technologies, and meticulous engineering that you’d expect from Harman Kardon. Click to enlarge. |
Go + Play delivers an incredible sound experience from most dockable iPod models, MP3 players, or other audio devices, regardless of where you happen to be. Click to enlarge. |
Designed to Entertain
For more than 50 years, Harman Kardon products have delivered–through extraordinary industrial design, innovative technologies, and meticulous engineering–the ultimate listening experience. And for the past 10 years, Harman Kardon has used these techniques to develop some of the world’s best-sounding and most-striking-looking multimedia products available. Whether for your computer or your iPod, Harman Kardon multimedia products deliver rich, high-quality sound from systems that look just as good as they sound. In fact, the Harman Kardon SoundSticks system is now in the permanent collection of New York City’s Museum of Modern Art. So hook up your computer, dock your iPod, or connect nearly any other audio device, and enjoy the ultimate listening experience from the world’s ultimate multimedia products.
A World-Class Listening Experience on the Go
The Harman Kardon Go + Play features an eye-catching industrial design that delivers an incredible sound experience from most dockable iPod models, MP3 players, or other audio devices, no matter where you happen to be. Using an arching stainless-steel handle and a flat protective cradle for keeping your iPod secure, the Go + Play works equally well on the go or as a personal home entertainment system.
Using proprietary speaker design and technology, the sound quality from the Go + Play is simply stunning. And with flexible connectivity, this incredible sound can be had from nearly any audio device, not just your iPod. There’s even an S-VHS output so you can watch the videos from your video iPod while enjoying their sound in incredible detail through the Go + Play speaker system.
With an included wireless remote control, using the system is a snap. The remote gives you full control of and access to your music, however and whenever you want it. The Harman Kardon Go + Play system is the perfect combination of functional design and unparalleled sound quality.
Flexible Connectivity
Great sound shouldn’t just be limited to a stand-alone system in your home. You also should be able to have great sound from your music devices when you’re on the go. With the Go + Play, you now can enjoy great sound wherever you happen to be. Take it with you anywhere; it works with both the included AC adapter and on batteries. You can rock out for nearly 18 hours from just 8 D-cell batteries, and there’s even a handy battery-save feature that will save your battery power when the system isn’t in use.
When it comes to connecting your musical devices, it couldn’t be easier. Do you have a dockable iPod? Simply place it in the flat protective cradle, and instantly enjoy the sound of your favorite musical artist. The Go + Play uses a OnePoint iPod connector so that, by connecting a standard USB cable to the rear of the unit, you’ll have a connection that enables you to synchronize your iPod with your computer. The Go + Play will even charge most iPods when they’re docked in the cradle. Don’t have an iPod? Well, you can still connect your MP3 player, portable CD player, satellite receiver, or computer through the Go + Play system’s 3.5-mm input using a simple cable.
The system even has the ability to connect to a television or display device using an S-VHS connection. Now, watching movies, TV shows, and other video content from your video iPod is just a connection away–and you get to listen to them through the high-performance speakers built into the Go + Play.
Advanced Technology
To deliver unmatched high-performance sound, the system features a number of proprietary technologies, including dual-proprietary Ridge transducers. They’re made from aluminum, which is inherently strong yet lightweight. This design allows these drivers to reproduce sound with unparalleled accuracy and detail for their size, and means that your music will be played back with a rich midrange and crystal-clear highs, without distortion.
The included wireless RF remote control gives you the freedom to enjoy your music from across the room, in another room, or even from outside–from up to 20 feet away. Click to enlarge. |
To deliver thunderous bass, the Go + Play uses dual Atlas woofers, which maximize audible output. The Atlas woofers are a high-excursion design, which allows them to deliver the bass response of much larger woofers, and means you’ll hear tight, deep bass that will make your music sound more dynamic.
Powering the speakers are two 30-watt Harman Kardon amplifiers, which are designed to deliver high output with minimal distortion. The system even uses highly advanced digital signal processing and equalization to deliver cool, efficient power.
All of that technology comes together in the Harman Kardon Go + Play system to provide a sound experience–whether on the go or in your personal entertainment space–you need to hear to believe.
Easy to Use
No need to be a rocket scientist to use the Harman Kardon Go + Play system. Its elegant, stainless-steel touch-volume controls mean that a single touch increases or decreases the volume. And with the included wireless RF remote control, you have the freedom to enjoy your music from across the room, in another room, or even from outside–from up to 20 feet away. With full access to your iPod, you can easily change tracks, browse libraries, adjust settings, and scroll through extras. It’s the perfect way to enjoy your Harman Kardon Go + Play system, no matter where you happen to be.
What’s in the Box
Harman Kardon Go + Play speaker system, power supply, 3.5-mm auxiliary audio cable, remote, adapters for iPod
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars The best portable ipod speaker
I was looking for a speaker that will play music from my ipod and this is the best in the market. Great sound and looks! It is just strictly a speaker, with high fidelity even at high volumes. No radio, but has provisions for connecting other audio sources.
5 Stars Awsome product!
I bought and tried a number of other docking speaker systems and retuned them all because the sound quality was just not there. In contrast, I was and am still blown away by how great this product sounds. The highs are clean and lows are unbelievable (especially if you place the speakers on the floor) which was what all the other products I tried was lacking.
It has everything I was looking for. Extremely well built with solid construction and heavy duty metal screens for protecting the speakers, Portability (runs on AC or eight D batteries that last well longer than advertised in the product description) plenty of volume, 360 degree sound output, and most importantly fantastic sound quality.
The value provided is well worth the price tag. I continue to get compliments by friends who can’t believe such great sound coming from such a small device. I cannot think of anything negative to say about this product. WOW!
5 Stars The best of its kind
I tried various brands Sony, Bose etc, and as a professional musician and studio artist, I can say this has the best sound for an iPod player. It is perfectly equalized, and very powerful for its size. The remote is very handy also, being rf, and able to switch between playlists. Very well thought machine. The only strange problem is the iPod docks under the handle, not the most ergonomic design, but who cares about such a minor inconvenience, when everything else is so perfect.
5 Stars Fantastic Sound!
I am very pleased with this speaker system. I selected this after reading reviews of several options, and it sounded like the best for outdoor use which is my primary reason for wanting it. I was a bit hesitant as it sounds like the price is lowered to move them off the shelves for new models, but when considering the good reviews and the current price I could not resist. I really only need to use it as a speaker, but would have been happier if it included a radio for this price. When I first opened the box it was very easy to plug in and play and I couldn’t even turn it up to full volume in the house as it gets so loud. I am not a “teckie” and only wanted something that sounded good as I have thousands of songs on my IPOD and just want to be able to play them and be mobile. I used it for a large outdoor cookout and I got many compliments on the sound. The only disappointment was from my nephew (early 20′s) who could not connect his Iphone to it. I told him to keep on the lookout for future models.
I did note that some purchasers said the bass was a bit high (and it can’t be adjusted). I did make note of that when I listened carefully but didn’t feel it was so overpowering that it negatively impacted playing songs. Again, I got many compliments and comments that it does sound better than Bose and I was very, very pleased with the performance.
I highly recommend this unit; however I must add a caveat about the price. I got this for about $250 new on Amazon, I see the price is now about $349. Not sure I would have made that leap but if it is in the range you are looking for it’s a great unit.
5 Stars Very Happy
I was visiting a friends house and I thought he was using his state of the art stereo. When entering the living room I found out it was the go+play. I knew I had to have one right then. I ordered and received it in just a few days. What a wonderful item to add to anyone’s audio setup. Easy to set up, to use, and great to listen too. I can’t imagine anyone being disappointed.
