Harman Kardon’s Citation wireless speaker range goes portable

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Harman Kardon's Citation range of wireless speakers and soundbars are impressive from what we've seen of it. Everything from its dinky Citation One MkII to its more daring Citation Tower has been well-received by us, with each model that has left our test rooms doing so with an admirable four (out of five) stars.

The range is well featured across a range of price points, but what it's been missing is a portable speaker for outdoor use. Enter the Citation 200, the first in the family with a built-in battery.

Like its siblings, wi-fi is onboard to facilitate a wealth of streaming options (which include AirPlay and Chromecast for access to more than 300 streaming services) and multi-room connectivity, while Bluetooth goes hand in hand with the speaker's battery to offer a portable music playback solution. The battery allows for untethered playback for eight hours before needing to be recharged, by the way.

Becky is a hi-fi, AV and technology journalist, formerly the Managing Editor at What Hi-Fi? and Editor of Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica magazines. With over twelve years of journalism experience in the hi-fi industry, she has reviewed all manner of audio gear, from budget amplifiers to high-end speakers, and particularly specialises in headphones and head-fi devices.

In her spare time, Becky can often be found running, watching Liverpool FC and horror movies, and hunting for gluten-free cake.