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Harman Kardon Soundsticks II: How to open Harman Kardon soundsticks speakers!

Thu, 04 May 2023 14:22:23 -0700

Hi one of my soundsticks fall last night and one at the top of the four speakers has been de-solidarized by the hit. The glue inside break off..

I need to open the "capsule" but i dont know if i can force it or if there another way to acces..

Thanks for your advice..

⟐ Answered May 04, 2023 at 14:22 MST

Harman Kardon Soundsticks II: Left speaker is much quieter than Right

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:04:36 -0700

My SoundSticks II have been giving great sound since 2005, but I recently noticed that the left speaker is much quieter than the right. The sound is not distorted, but it less than half as loud, giving a useless stereo image. When listening to each of the four drivers, it seems as though they are all working equally.

⟐ Commented June 03, 2025 at 12:04 MST

Harman Kardon Soundsticks II: I need a wiring diagram or service manual for the soundsticks II

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:20:26 -0700

I have a Harman/Kardon SoundSticks II subwoofer without any satellites (L & R), so I don’t have a volume control for it. I’ve had some luck with jumping two pins on the right speaker connector and connecting two speakers to the left speaker RCA jack. I would need some sort of wiring diagram or service manual If I want to figure out how to wire up the right channel (I want to use the system in stereo) without the volume control.

⟐ Commented February 27, 2024 at 9:20 MST

Harman Kardon Soundsticks II: Harman Kardon Sound Sticks, distorted sound

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 10:36:40 -0700

I am hearing a distorted sound coming from my Harman Kardon Sound Sticks. Appears as if the top speaker on the left side is shot. Can I purchase the individual speaker and replace it?

⟐ Commented January 17, 2021 at 10:36 MST

Harman Kardon Soundsticks II: Harmon Kardon Soundsticks II Speaker Impedance

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:30:45 -0700

Need to ask if anybody knows the impedance rating of each of the eight (8) one (1) inch speakers on the Harmon Kardon Soundsticks II? Is it 4 Ohms or 8 Ohms? Looked every where without success and good grief even Harmon Kardon don’t even know!! If anybody also knows a good source to replace them please share that info.

Thank you

All;

Found out the speakers are 8 Ohms impedance. Ordered 8 on eBay from a company in China and installed them within 60 minutes. Soundsticks II never sounded better. There are plastic 4 clips holding down each speaker and care must be taken. Best to use a small screwdriver to gently push one clip away from the speaker housing while pulling up and using a finger to push away the adjacent clip as well. Bonus: Each speaker removed has a very powerful permanent magnet that I now use as a fancy decoration piece.

Mac

⟐ Commented January 24, 2024 at 14:30 MST

Harman Kardon Soundsticks II: Unable to power on

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:49 -0700

Nothing happens when i push the power button. Possible faulty switch, or does it have a fuse? Tried finding a repairer, no luck. Does anyone know how to open the unit? It appears sealed?

⟐ Commented October 21, 2024 at 0:00 MST

Harman Kardon Soundsticks II: The speaker is turned on, but no sound, how to fix it?

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 05:08:58 -0700

The speaker itself can turned on, connect to bluetooth device, and lights indicator (white and blue) are on, but it cannot generate any sound (bluetooth or 3,5 aux cable). I tried to unmute it (holding both volume button), maxed out the volume but nothing happened. What should i do to fix this?

⟐ Commented April 01, 2023 at 5:08 MST

Harman Kardon Soundsticks II: How to make a new housing

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 05:11:21 -0700

Has anyone tried to make a new housing for their soundsticks? my soundsticks are falling apart, wiring and housing, and I want to fix them. I’m also thinking about hooking them to an 18v battery from a drill and make them portable.

Has anyone tried anything like this before and if so have you any advice?

⟐ Answered November 03, 2018 at 5:11 MST

Harman Kardon Soundsticks II: Prongs on volume control speaker

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:07:04 -0700

The prongs that plug into the subwoofer are bent on the volume control speakerwire. Can I have them repaired or replaced?

⟐ Commented February 16, 2023 at 20:07 MST

Harman Kardon Soundsticks II: No sound not related to mute setting.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:52:26 -0700

This problem is not related to pressing the + and _ butons together. I have no sound but the light showing it is on is lit. Can his be repaired?

Harman Kardon Soundsticks II: I want to replace the 8 settelite one inch full range tranducer

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 08:24:50 -0700

I have Harman Kordon soundstick III. The 8 satellite one-inch full-range transducers are damaged- beyond repair -I want to get this speakers-from where I can purchase these?

⟐ Answered October 31, 2023 at 8:24 MST

Harman Kardon Soundsticks II: Illuminate me on this!

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 16:24:26 -0700

The sub woofer does not light. I got a new cord, not the issue .What to do. Is this dead?

⟐ Answered March 14, 2023 at 16:24 MST

Harman Kardon Soundsticks II: Why has my Harmon Kardon has gone MONO!

Sat, 28 May 2022 21:03:26 -0700

My SoundStick 2 does not play ANY sound from the speaker with the Plus/Minus tabs!! Tabs do indeed work and I can Mute/Unmute the entire system! However, no audio sound comes OUT of this speaker! I did test the speakers with 2 other MacBooks in addition to the Win 10 PC and the symptoms are the SAME! No sound from one speaker. Is there a way to reset the logic board?! Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

⟐ Answered May 28, 2022 at 21:03 MST

Harman Kardon Soundsticks II: Speakers not working although the main base is. Any suggestions thanks

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 11:49:52 -0700

Hello we use our speakers for our DVD player which is linked to a monitor not a TV. They have worked perfectly and now they don’t. It could be due to power surges we have had but the base work really well its the connection to the speakers which is the problem. The attachment from the base to the speakers may be the problem. Can this be replaced at all? Any suggestions gratefully received.

Harman Kardon Soundsticks II: My sound sticks have busted open, best way to close them back up?

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 11:53:51 -0700

I have owned this set of sound sticks since they released, they did an amazing job and I'd like to keep using them, I am not sure if they did but I think they may have hit the ground, which has resulted them in croaking at higher volumes and the thing that bothers me the most is that the two parts that make up the stick don't stay together anymore. Is there by any chance a tutorial on how to fix this

⟐ Commented June 22, 2025 at 11:53 MST

Harman Kardon Soundsticks II: My LED light has faded - how can I replace this?

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:28:58 -0700

The blue LED light on my speakers has faded but the speakers still work great. How can i replace the light?

Harman Kardon Soundsticks II: One of the soundsticks snares after a fall from the desk. How 2 repair

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 23:42:52 -0700

After a fall from the desk, one of the soundssticks has a snaring sound. Not with all sounds - guess one or more membranes is lose. Can this be fixed?

Harman Kardon Soundsticks II: water got into the base unit.

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 18:35:30 -0700

how can I drain it and clean it. Is there a way I can take it apart and reassemble it?

Harman Kardon Soundsticks II: My speaker is working and pairing also but no voice is coming from the

Mon, 27 May 2024 14:57:55 -0700

My speaker is working and pairing also but no voice is coming from the speaker please help because it is too costly

⟐ Edited May 27, 2024 at 14:57 MST

Harman Kardon Soundsticks II: Power cable for the volume control speaker

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 19:26:26 -0700

The cable head for Volume control stick is broken, need help with the name of the connector and how to repair it