harmon/kardon?

Question

harmon kardon?

for an a/v receiver?

Answer 1

Hey, watch your language! (Just kidding.)

Seriously though, the simple answer to your quesiton is YES.

That's all I've got. (That is, if I could restrain myself...which I can't.)

I think its a great brand. And not just great looking (which they are, way better looking than nearly all other receivers in the upper mid-level category that they sit at the top of), but more importantly their latest generation of AV surround sound receivers are super feature-packed, with stuff like HDMI switching (and component switching of course), XM radio input-ready, iPod docking on the HNL (whole nutha level) that offers on-screen (we're talking your 56" flatscreen TV big) control of your iPod contents...its like having a frakkin' music server docked to your receiver and TV. Awesome!

Unlike lesser brands like Pioneer, Sony, Technics, and the rest, H/K (as us Pros refer to them) shares a different, better sounding design as receivers from respected lines like Yamaha and Denon and Rotel and NAD, which rely more on high capacitance rather than simply on high wattage figures.

In other words, 85 watts per channel (WPC) of H/K is better than 125 WPC of Pioneer for example. So when the big explosions or theme music kicks in, the Pioneer will poop out fast and go kind of flat, while the H/K will knock your socks off.

No kidding.

Does THAT answer your oh-so-simple question? I sure hope so. If not, let me know.

Cheers!

Answer 2

Hey there.
The greatest compromise in a Receiver is the use of a SINGLE POWER SUPPLY for all three sections----the Pre-Amp. the Power-Amp. and the Tuner.The needs of the Power-Amp.affect the Pre-Amp.The result is Receivers are not as smooth,effortless,open, and full sounding as having separate
Pre-Amps,Power-Amps,and Tuners all with their own power supplies. Integrated Amplifiers are generally better than Receivers,but in most cases still not as good as separates.

The DENON AVR 3808CI Receiver has 3 INDEPENDENT POWER TRANSFORMERS and 6 INDEPENDENT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUITS.It is one of the few receivers that have this feature and is a step forward to having separate components.I don't know if other brands have this feature but i feel it is the best upgrade a Receiver can have. Of course the price is higher but not unreasonably so .I would check it out if i was you.Here is a link. ;

http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/denon-avr-3808ci-first-look

Answer 3

it rather is an common selection. Harman kardon is plenty greater advantageous than bose. Harman Kardon is a severe-end version of JBL. JBL is a regular rate variety. Bose on the different hand is a crappy piece of equipment. If I have been to compliment between Bose and Sony or Samsung audio equipment, i could pass with Sony/Samsung audio equipment, comparable sound high quality, and far greater reasonably-priced than Bose. I dare you, purchase a Bose, attempt it on your equipment, and you'd be disenchanted. For some reason, Bose sounds good of their showroom, yet i inform you, as quickly as you place it up on your equipment, it sounds crappy. Ask any Audiophiles available how bose sounds, they'll all say it rather is crappy, and it sucks.

Answer 4

If you can find something from 3 years ago good, but since they are now owned by a conglomeration, I put them with Sony at the bottom of price to performance.

Answer 5

no, used to be good but not anymore, i suppose your looking at av receivers i suggest looking at Onkyo.

Answer 6

nomorh/nodrak