Harman Kardon is giving its iconic home audio lineup a modern upgrade, with two fan-favorite speakers arriving in refreshed versions built for today’s wireless listening habits. Alongside the newly announced Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5, the company is also bringing back the Aura Studio 5 in a new Wi‑Fi edition—adding the kind of streaming support many people now consider essential.
The Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 Wi‑Fi keeps the same attention-grabbing look that made the original so recognizable. It features a partially transparent design paired with bold RGB lighting, making it as much a visual centerpiece as it is a speaker. The big change is inside: built-in Wi‑Fi connectivity that enables easier, higher-quality wireless playback without relying solely on Bluetooth-style connections.
With this update, the Aura Studio 5 Wi‑Fi supports Apple AirPlay, Google Chromecast, and Spotify Connect, giving users multiple ways to stream music directly from phones, tablets, and compatible apps across their home network. That means faster access to playlists and smoother control from supported devices, whether you’re listening casually or filling a room during a gathering.
Audio performance remains a major focus. The Aura Studio 5 Wi‑Fi houses six 40 mm midrange drivers, a 25 mm tweeter, and a powerful 143 mm subwoofer, all driven by amplifiers delivering a combined 160 watts of total output. The result is an all-in-one speaker designed to deliver strong bass impact, clear vocals, and room-filling sound from a single enclosure.
Prices and availability are set for March 2026. Both the Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 and the Aura Studio 5 Wi‑Fi will launch at £350/€380. For buyers comparing models, it’s worth noting that Harman Kardon charges an extra €20 specifically for the Wi‑Fi chip, reflecting the added wireless streaming hardware in the updated version.
