Harman and Kardon. what do you guys think? - Blu-ray Forum

rubberghost · 06-25-2008, 06:22 PM

my friend swears by the stuff. i like what i hear on his system. it seems a little too affordable though. is this stuff as great as i think it is?

Beta Man · 06-25-2008, 06:58 PM

if it sounds that good to you, why let a lower MSRP scare you away ?

rubberghost · 06-25-2008, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

if it sounds that good to you, why let a lower MSRP scare you away ?

true.

fronn · 06-25-2008, 07:24 PM

The feature set is pretty comparable to similar priced units. MSRP shouldn't scare you away. The 354 is priced in the 500-700 range, iirc and the feature set matches that if you ask me.

I would say there are better units if you pay more, but they are definitely contenders in the sub $1k range.

I don't swear by HK, but I like the sound more than, say... the commonly praised Onkyo's. I wouldn't mind an HK with a Reon and more advanced EQing and maybe a network connection too (something like Onkyo 875 or Denon 3808 level), but they don't offer them :/

silversnake · 06-25-2008, 08:09 PM

i love harmon kardon. Just bought my receiver in february and love it very much.

SeanMF · 06-25-2008, 08:33 PM

Im selling my onkyo 605 for a hk 254/354. I've had them before but wasn't up to latest specs why I sold it. They sound very good for the money and I like the looks of them.

Clark Kent · 06-25-2008, 11:59 PM

Harman Kardon gear tends to sound warmer and more musical than some of the other manufacturers. They are also more honest in their amp section ratings than some others who use inflated numbers. Anyone looking for a nice sounding receiver for music can't go wrong with Harman Kardon. I will say their quality control has slipped a little in recent times, so be sure to buy from an authorized dealer in case of a problem.

06-25-2008, 06:22 PM	#1
rubberghost Expert Member Member since:May 2008 Location:the sub-matrix Blu-ray reviews:4	Harman and Kardon. what do you guys think? my friend swears by the stuff. i like what i hear on his system. it seems a little too affordable though. is this stuff as great as i think it is?

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06-25-2008, 06:58 PM	#2
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	if it sounds that good to you, why let a lower MSRP scare you away ?

06-25-2008, 07:24 PM	#4
fronn Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:St. Paul, Minnesota Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1	The feature set is pretty comparable to similar priced units. MSRP shouldn't scare you away. The 354 is priced in the 500-700 range, iirc and the feature set matches that if you ask me. I would say there are better units if you pay more, but they are definitely contenders in the sub $1k range. I don't swear by HK, but I like the sound more than, say... the commonly praised Onkyo's. I wouldn't mind an HK with a Reon and more advanced EQing and maybe a network connection too (something like Onkyo 875 or Denon 3808 level), but they don't offer them :/

06-25-2008, 08:09 PM	#5
silversnake Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:22 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:498 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:32	i love harmon kardon. Just bought my receiver in february and love it very much.

06-25-2008, 08:33 PM	#6
SeanMF Blu-ray Baron Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Iowa Home Theater Gallery:70 Blu-ray collection:1428 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:83	Im selling my onkyo 605 for a hk 254/354. I've had them before but wasn't up to latest specs why I sold it. They sound very good for the money and I like the looks of them.

06-25-2008, 11:59 PM	#7
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Harman Kardon gear tends to sound warmer and more musical than some of the other manufacturers. They are also more honest in their amp section ratings than some others who use inflated numbers. Anyone looking for a nice sounding receiver for music can't go wrong with Harman Kardon. I will say their quality control has slipped a little in recent times, so be sure to buy from an authorized dealer in case of a problem.

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