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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Pictures
    2. Style
    3. Portability
    4. Build Quality
    5. Controls
    6. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Frequency Response Accuracy
    2. Raw Frequency Response
    3. Soundstage
    4. Dynamics
  6. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. Voice Assistant
    3. App
  7. Connectivity
    1. Wired
    2. Bluetooth
    3. Wi-Fi
  8. Comments

Yamaha MusicCast 50 vs Harman/Kardon Aura Studio 3

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Yamaha MusicCast 50
Harman/Kardon Aura Studio 3

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Yamaha MusicCast 50 Picture
Harman/Kardon Aura Studio 3 Picture

Variants

  • MusicCast 50 (Birch)
  • MusicCast 50 (Black)
  • MusicCast 50 (White)
  • Aura Studio 3 (Black)

Our Verdict

Yamaha MusicCast 50

Harman/Kardon Aura Studio 3

The Yamaha MusicCast 50 and the Harman/Kardon Aura Studio 3 are similar speakers with different strengths. The Yamaha can get louder with less compression present at max volume. It's compatible with the MusicCast app, which you can use to pair it with compatible speakers and soundbars. It also features a graphic EQ and presets to customize its sound profile to your liking. That said, the Harman/Kardon has better directivity, resulting in a wider-sounding soundstage. Some users may also prefer its unique, dome-shaped design with pulsing ambient lights.

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