Harman kardon onyx studio 4 no sound

Ok so i bought the new Harmon Kardon-Onyx Studio model of bluetooth speaker and I want it to play via my laptop. I'm using a Gateway P6831fx laptop with windows vista 32 bit OS.

The speaker is recognised by my laptop and is "paired"  and appears if I select the "show bluetooth devices" option.

The problem is I have no sound and cannot figure out how to make this thing play via my laptop...????

If I go to the bottom right hand side and right click on the volume icon, then go to playback devices the bluetooth speaker does not appear.

I tried to update my bluetooth driver and it appears that is is current and does not need to be updated.

Harmon Kardon audio components have a history of high regard in the home audio field dating back to the mid-1950s. Today the company markets a range of audio equipment, including speakers for home stereos, home theaters and computer systems. Since the company makes both active and passive speakers, there are a variety of things to check when your sound fails.

Checking Connections

Harmon Kardon speakers use a variety of connections for speaker cables. Bare wires, RCA jacks and 1/8-inch audio plugs are the most common. If sound loss is intermittent, or failing in only one speaker, a loose connection is likely the culprit. Usually this can be corrected by removing the speaker wire and reconnecting it, regardless of connector type. If the problem persists, it may indicate a problem with the connecting cable or elsewhere in your audio chain.

Checking Speakers With Other Components

If the sound suddenly cuts out from all speakers in your system, it's not as likely that the culprit is a bad connection. You may be able to verify that your Harmon Kardon speakers are working by connecting them to another sound source with the same connection type. For example, Harmon Kardon computer speakers use a 1/8-inch stereo phono plug to connect to your sound card. A personal MP3 player also uses this type of connector, so if your speakers work fine with another source, look to the original sound source as the problem.

Active Speakers

Harmon Kardon markets speakers with matching amplifiers built in to the speaker or subwoofer enclosure. Active speakers require power for the amplifiers, so this type of speaker will have a power cable. Frequently, removable power cables can work away from terminal contacts without physically disconnecting from the speaker. Press the cable firmly into the speaker or subwoofer to ensure connection. Check the connection at the wall plug, and check that the power switch is on and any indicator light is on. If power connections are checked but indicators don't light up, your speakers may require service.

Passive Speakers

Harmon Kardon components are collectibles among audiophiles; older speakers, well cared for, still sound good today. Older speaker design often uses bare wire and post terminals to connect speakers to amplifiers. Over time, oxides can build up on both the posts and speaker wire. While reconnecting usually addresses this, speaker posts can benefit from cleaning. Using a pencil eraser or light steel wool to polish up the metal parts of the speaker post removes oxides which interfere with reliable connections.

References

• Harmon Kardon: Harmon Kardon History
• Ram Electronics: Speaker Cable Connectors Explained
• Galen Carol Audio: How to Improve Your System for Free (Almost)

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So I recently got the HK Onyx Studio 4 speaker and was wondering if there was a solution to my problem. It seems that when I connect to it, it shows on my phone that it is paired, however, when I play a song, no sound is emitting from any of the devices.

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Question by Enzo Guilmart 9:28am, 19th July 2019

Hi. When i was gonna put the bluetooth on, on my phone, so i could play music on my speaker, it said on the phone that i was connected, but i did not get the sound from the speaker that tells you that u are connected. And when i am trying to play music ( and my phone says that i am connected ) i dont get any sound at all. What should i do?

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