What is this round object?
The answer is the Onyx Studio 9 Bluetooth speaker from the American audio brand Harman Kardon. It was introduced last September.
The iconic figure combines a timeless circle shape with aluminum material. Slim design with a depth of 13 cm. Available in two colors.
Onyx Studio 9
Open price (Harman Kardon Official Store ¥29,700)
The unique "Constant Sound Field" acoustic technology is said to create an immersive experience that envelops the entire room. The outstanding sound performance is only possible with Harman Kardon.
Moreover, it has an auxiliary input that can be connected to record players and other devices, as well as a USB-C port for powering smartphones and tablets.
A full charge provides up to 8 hours of playback.
One such vehicle recently won the iF Gold Award, the top prize at the iF Design Award 2025, one of the world's three major design awards. Of the approximately 11,000 entries received from 66 countries, only 75 received the iF Gold Award.
Bluetooth speakers have evolved since the first Onyx, which appeared in 2013. It is a great item to enhance your home time.