Harman Kardon Citation 300

If you're shopping for a $400 speaker, you have options. Generally speaking, the Harman Kardon Citation 300 gets almost everything right-it's easy to use, with a screen that displays information in a clear, concise manner.

Powerful audio performance with rich bass and crisp, sculpted highs; Works with Google Assistant voice control; Streams audio via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi

Sound signature not for purists; No physical connections for audio playback; Expensive

Harman Kardon Citation 300 review: A slice of sonic success

A slick design and interface, and it pumps out plenty of noise, but consider two cheaper speakers instead

Stylish design; Great sound quality

A touch overpriced

Harman Kardon Citation 300 Review

Harman Kardon's Citation lineup of smart speakers has multiple options, and at $399.95, the Citation 300 is among the biggest and priciest of the bunch. It's an attractive, thoughtfully designed speaker that's easy to operate and supports Google Assistant voice control. We like its rich bass depth and crisp highs, but there's a lot of sculpting here, and at top volumes, DSP (digital signal processing) can tamp down some of the deepest bass. It's a solid option in a growing field, though it doesn't particularly stand out in this price range. Design Available in black or gray models, the 7.1-by-12.1-by-5.6-inch (HWD) Citation 300 is wrapped in a flame-retardant, dirt-repellent fabric made by Kvadrat. The cloth grille hides dual 20mm tweeters and dual 89mm woofers from view, with each driver receiving 25 watts for a total 100-watt output. The top panel is spare in its design. There's a small color display that's relatively sharp and responsive to touch. Album art displays when availa...

The Google Assistant-enabled Harman Kardon Citation 300 holds its own in a growing field of smart speakers.

Powerful audio performance with rich bass and crisp, sculpted highs; Works with Google Assistant voice control; Streams audio via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi

Sound signature not for purists; No physical connections for audio playback; Expensive

Harman Kardon Citation 300 : A slice of sonic success

A slick design and interface, and it pumps out plenty of noise, but consider two cheaper speakers instead

Stylish design; Great sound quality;

A touch overpriced;