The product: Harman Kardon makes a few different full-size headphones, including the Classic (CL), Noise Canceling (NC), and Bluetooth (BT). They all offer excellent sound quality and have very distinct designs, with a modern take on an old-school double headband and square earcups that harken back a little to the Bowers & Wilkins P3 and P5 headphones.
The BT model reviewed here looks almost identical to the over-the-ear NC model, but it features wireless audio streaming for smartphones and other devices that are Bluetooth-enabled. At $250 list, this is considered more of a high-end Bluetooth headphone, but it does cost significantly less than other high-end competitors such as the $400Parrot Zik, Sennheiser MM 550, and Denon Global Cruiser.
Aside from its excellent fit and finish, the big thing the BT has going for it is its sound quality. It's a well-balanced headphone, with good clarity and tight bass, making it one of the better-sounding Bluetooth headphones currently available.
What it offers:
Though its design may not be for everyone, the Harman Kardon BT is one of the best-sounding Bluetooth headphones available.
The advantage:
Unique design; excellent fit and finish; impressive sound quality for Bluetooth headphones; built-in rechargeable battery offers decent battery life (12 hours); the Harman Kardon BT fold flat (a nice carrying case is included); works well as cellphone headset; can also be used as wired headphones.
The unfavorable:
A bit bulky for mobile headphones; the battery charging cable is not a standard Micro-USB cable.
The price:
$199.99 to $249.00
