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Acoustic system harman kardon esquire 2

Completely reworked Esquire - the first version was heavy and incomprehensible, in the second version everything was redone and it turned out very well. Less weight better sound…

Design, construction

Let me remind you that the first column called Esquire was a rather strange gadget. It seems to be a compact thing, but it weighs more than a kilogram. You expect a good sound, but classmates show by weight (not by size) best result. At that time there were several Bose speakers, well, now some JBL gadgets can be cited as competitors. Although HK had its undeniable advantages - elegant design, leather trim, metal body, good voice quality. The company's designers faced a difficult task - to make the good in Esquire even better, eliminate the negative aspects and come up with a positioning that leaves no questions. Which is what was done. And the younger version of Esquire called Mini helped with this. In my opinion, the thing is stupid in terms of sound, but it certainly good design, an attractive toy that can work both as a speakerphone and as a power bank.

What was done in the second version? We took the successful Mini design, reduced the weight, improved the quality of speech transmission and sound, the result was very good speaker for those who are annoyed by the youthful appearance of JBL and the classic Bose. IN modern world There will be consumers for Esquire 2, I assume that it will be very well bought as a gift - it looks stylish, it’s difficult to find fault with the functionality, plus you can also organize conferences. And here we are not talking about some mythical people in jackets sitting in a meeting room. A friend and I recently called up other friends at home and for this we used one speaker with a microphone - alas, it’s not particularly convenient to talk, you have to raise your voice and repeat. I think Esquire 2 would make our life a lot easier.

As I said, the design was borrowed from Mini. A metal grill covers the speakers, with a small indicator light on top. If you look from above, on the right there are USB, AUX connectors for connecting a speaker via cable and a microUSB connector, at the bottom there are rubber feet for installation on a stand, on the left there is a battery indicator, on the top there are buttons for volume control, on/off, and activation of pairing mode, answer a call and mute the microphone. The buttons are pressed with a pleasant effort. Rear end It is trimmed with leather, there is a stand in the shape of a slash (many are more familiar with the expression slash), to easily remove it, you do not need to hook it by the bottom, you just need to press on the top part. The speaker can be listened to using a stand or placed on a table.

Three colors - black, graphite and gold, the company calls it “champagne shade”.

Find fault with appearance devices are very complex, it seems to me that Harman Kardon Esquire 2 is capable of appealing to any consumer - although JBL solutions are more suitable for young people. Different bright colors, water protection, more affordable price.

The dimensions of Esquire 2 are 190 x 34 x 130 mm, weight - 599 grams. That is, five hundred grams less than the first version.

Working hours

The stated operating time is 8 hours, charging from the USB port is about four hours. There is no power supply included, only a flat cable. A 3200 mAh battery is used, other gadgets can be charged using the USB connector, this is a convenient feature.

Voice quality

There are four microphones in the corners, it is claimed to pick up sound from any side of the speaker, VoiceLogic technology is supported - the technology was announced by HARMAN in 2014, you can read more. In short, HARMAN decided to pay attention to voice quality also because modern smartphones and tablets rely heavily on the use of voice as another method of control, and you should be comfortable not only communicating using portable speakers, but also using Siri or Google services. To put it even more simply, voice quality is very important, and HARMAN pays a lot of attention to this. Well, VoiceLogic is a software and hardware complex, microphones working in conjunction with software responsible for suppressing background noise, echo. Another plus is the ease of conversation, the complete impression of a normal conversation on the phone, when you don’t have to raise your voice (even if the music isn’t playing too loudly nearby). In the future, VoiceLogic could be used in cars, TVs and other devices.

In general, the voice quality of the Esquire 2 is good, and I liked communicating using the device.

Sound quality

There are two speakers installed inside, total power - 16 W, frequency range - 75 Hz - 20 kHz, signal to noise ratio > 80 dB, for a small speaker these numbers are not particularly important. The sound quality is good, it seems to me that the weight has been reduced, but the Esquire 2 sounds better than the first version. Despite the size, low frequencies are felt, and overall the impression of the device remains very good. It’s better to put it on a wooden table; you can literally feel the sound under your hands.

conclusions

In retail, the device costs 12,490 rubles, this is the RRP, everything else depends on the greed of the sellers. I personally liked the changes; I myself would be happy to use Esquire 2 in everyday activities. It was possible to eliminate all the shortcomings of the first version and highlight the advantages - the niche of the device is clear. Stylish speaker with good quality sound, excellent quality voice transmission, can charge your smartphone, can be mounted on a stand or listened to like this. I highly recommend it, it's worth the money.

I've been wanting to buy a small one for a long time wireless speaker, but with one condition: that the sound quality be excellent. And now my dream came true, we went to the store to choose a speaker. I chose from speakers from three companies: JBL, Harman Kardon and Sony. In terms of size, design and sound quality, we chose the Harman Kardon ESQUIRE 2. In the store, after listening to music on several speakers from different companies, the Harman Kardon ESQUIRE 2 had no equal among those of the same power.

Harman/Kardon is a well-known American company. Harman/Kardon was founded by two friends, Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon, in 1953. Both are rightly called scientist-enthusiasts, since from the very beginning they showed an interest in maximizing the development of high-quality sound reproduction technologies. By 1956, Bernard Cardon sold all his shares to Sidney Harman, who subsequently took over the company alone.
The company is one of the main suppliers of radio equipment for BMW, Mini, Mercedes-Benz, Harley-Davidson, Subaru Land Rover, SAAB.
The most Hi-tech, most best sound, the most advanced design, made using the latest developments and high-quality materials - these are the principles on which Sydney Harman built the company. These same principles still guide Harman/Kardon today!

Portable speaker specifications:

Type of shell- closed, with retractable leg
Housing material- aluminum/leather

The speaker has a stylish, elegant design. The front part of the speaker is made of aluminum, and the back wall is made of leather.

It will look great on a desktop, on a computer table, outdoors, in formal and informal settings. There is a retractable leg on the back wall, with the help of which the speaker can be placed in a vertical position. Moreover, the retractable leg can be easily reached by pressing the leg from above. And at the same time, you don’t have to suffer and pick out the leg from below.

Dimensions (WxHxD)- 190x130x34 mm
Weight-599 g

Its dimensions and light weight allow you to take the speaker on vacation, outdoors, fishing, to the office, or anywhere. It won't take up much space and won't weigh down your arms.

Number and diameter of emitters- 4 x 32 mm drivers

Rated power of built-in amplifier- 2 x 8 W

The speaker has 2 channels with a power of 8 W each.

Bluetooth version- 4.1
Supported Bluetooth protocols- A2DP v1.3, AVRCP v1.5, HFP v1.6, HSP v1.2
Bluetooth transmitter frequency range -2.402-2.480 GHz

Bluetooth version- 4.1- This is the reception of data, as well as the transmission of data without interference.

Frequency range- 75 Hz – 20 kHz
Signal to noise ratio- more than 80 dB

Optimal ratio of useful signal to noise level

USB output for charging smartphones/tablets- 5 V/1 A

You can use it to charge your smartphone or tablet.

port mini USB

It charges the built-in battery. The package includes a micro USB - USB cable for charging

Type battery - lithium-ion polymer, 3200 mAh (3.7 V)
Continuous operation time when playing music- up to 8 hours
Battery charging time- from 3.5 to 5.5 hours (depending on the charging current, max.: 2 A/5 V)

Inputs- linear 3.5 mm Aux

With it you can listen to music through a wire. For example, we connect an MP3 player, the sound quality is excellent.

There are also 4 microphones located at the corners of the speaker, with 360-degree sound reception, which catch sound from all sides. The proprietary VoiceLogic noise reduction system has been installed. The interlocutor will hear you perfectly, no matter what corner of the room you are in. It is also possible to hold conference calls with different distances between interlocutors. Everyone will be heard perfectly.

The control buttons are located at the top of the column: the column power button, the Bluetooth connections, a call button and a microphone mute button, as well as a volume rocker.

We bought a speaker for 11,500 rubles.

In my opinion, the speaker will appeal to the most discerning customers in terms of design, sound quality, and voice transmission functions. We are happy with the purchase. Where have we taken her already? And on vacation - it didn’t take up much space in the suitcase, to the dacha, to fishing, to the gym. It looks great and fits into the design of the apartment. The main plus, of course, is that despite the small dimensions, it has been achieved high quality sound.

Of the shortcomings, I can only mention one - the bass is a little lacking. Otherwise the sound is excellent. With prolonged use, especially outdoors, the upper mesh can become clogged with all sorts of debris. The vacuum cleaner does this job perfectly.

Made in China.

The Harman/Kardon Esquire 2 is a very stylish wireless speaker system. It is equipped with a teleconferencing system, a four-channel microphone, four sound membranes and a powerful battery that will recharge the connected device. Built-in Bluetooth technology provides wireless connection up to three gadgets. The speaker is equipped with a convenient retractable stand.

Clear, spacious sound

Harman/Kardon Esquire 2 is equipped with Bluetooth support, a built-in system for telephone conferencing and proprietary noise reduction technology. VoiceLogic noise-cancelling teleconferencing and a built-in 360-degree 4-channel microphone ensure clear audio reception and transmission, even in the noisiest environments. The speaker is also equipped with four sound membranes, which will provide loud, rich low tones and bright high tones. frequency range from 75 Hz to 20 kHz. Powerful battery A capacity of 3200 mAh will not only allow you to listen to music for 8 hours, but will also recharge your gadget via a USB cable.

Stylish and comfortable

Harman/Kardon Esquire 2 has a stylish, elegant design and is made of high-quality materials. The speaker body is made of aluminum, which is trimmed with genuine leather. A retractable stand will help you place the device firmly on the table, which is very convenient for conferences. Thanks to its small size, you can always take it with you to any meeting. Acoustic system Harman/Kardon Esquire 2 will undoubtedly meet your expectations for high-quality teleconferencing and mobile audio playback.