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De harman kardon go + play 3 ziet er niet alleen fantastisch uit met een verfijnd uiterlijk, hij klinkt hij ook nog eens geweldig door zijn grote vermogen en het heldere drieweg stereogeluid. 🎵🎶 Bov
This is a seller’s market for portable Harman Kardon speakers, but the €295 asking price is clearly ambitious for a used Go Play, sitting well above the 75th percentile of €189 and nearly triple the median of €101 from 14 recent EUR listings. At €295, this listing is not a bargain; it’s significantly overpriced compared to the typical used market, which ranges from €75 to €189.
The Harman Kardon Go Play remains well-regarded for its bold, room-filling sound and rugged, portable design, offering strong bass and clear vocals that outperform many compact Bluetooth speakers. If this unit is in original-owner condition with all accessories and shows no wear, the only upside would be rarity or timing, but even then, €295 is too high. A fair buy would be near €100–€150; at €295, this is a hard pass unless the condition is pristine and includes rare extras.
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Harman Kardon traces its origins to 1953, when Dr. Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon, both engineers frustrated with conservative audio manufacturing at the David Bogen Company, invested $5,000 each to launch their venture in Westbury, New York. Their debut product, the Festival D1000, became the world's first compact AM/FM hi-fi receiver, blending breakthrough technology with sleek design to make high-fidelity sound accessible beyond technical enthusiasts. Pioneering innovations like the 1958 Festival TA230 stereo receiver, the 1959 Citation II ultra-wide bandwidth tube amplifier, and the 1970 CAD5 hi-fi cassette recorder with Dolby noise reduction cemented their legacy in simplifying premium audio for the home.
The brand focuses on integrated receivers, amplifiers, tuners, and speakers that emphasize performance, reliability, and elegant industrial design. Over decades, it expanded into home theater systems and automotive audio, powering systems in vehicles from Land Rover and BMW to Volvo and Polestar. While not delving into turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, Harman Kardon prioritizes cohesive hi-fi components that deliver warm, detailed sound without unnecessary complexity.
Harman Kardon holds a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, renowned among knowledgeable buyers for its enduring quality and value rather than ultra-high-end exotica or vintage collector status. Now part of Harman International, it appeals to discerning listeners seeking dependable, stylish gear that echoes its innovative heritage without commanding boutique premiums.
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