Harman Kardon AVR 630

rooftop59
rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
edited July 2011 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
I am selling my trusty hk. I finally decided to give HDMI a try, and to be honest its not much of an improvement. The low down on this unit form my perspective:

1. Very powerful avr for the coin with the classic warm and gutsy HK sound. 42 pounds of muscle (compare to currents models) Look at the reviews that I linked. This actually puts out 75 wpc all channels driven, and 90 in stereo. It drive 3 lsi7s as fronts without breaking a sweat.

2. This unit comes with quad bass management, which I have found very useful with certain setups. Plus you have the option of independent bass management, which I have also found useful for various setups. For instance, I often like to crossover my mains at a lower frequency for 2.1 channel music listening, and raise the crossover for movies. This allows you that option.

3. Favorite feature - full bass management through the multi channel analog inputs. Get a bd player that decodes internally (most do) and is equipped my mc analog outputs and you can enjoy the lossless hd tracks without spending the coin on hdmi. You the money you saved to buy a Logitech harmony remote and you have no need for an hdmi switcher since the remote does it all for you.

Caveats and quirks:
1. This comes with the hk avr 635 remote, which does everything you need sans one thing: the 630 remote had a mic built in for the setup, the 635 does not. Therefore I will include a Radio Shack spl meter that I bought on clearance at my asking price, and you can do the setup manually with that and a tape measure (which is what I always did).

2. There is a firmware update available that I never bothered to do. It adds PLIIx (which I don't need since I have always done 5.1) and makes the sound codex switch faster. There is a slight (about a second) mute when you are watching a dd 5.1 show and a dd 2.0 commercial comes on as the receiver switches to dd plII. I never really bothered me (especially since I fast forward through all the commercials) so I never installed the update. But it is still available through HK's website.

All in all, this has been a great receiver that has performed without a hitch for over 2 years for me. It does have a few scratches and small dents in each side that I never noticed until I just took it out of the cabinet. Once in, it looks and performs great.

Sale includes hk avr 635 remote, zone 2 remote, original manual, heavy duty 14 gauge detachable power cord, and Radio shack spl meter (new in box).

I pack well and ship fast. Please pay through PAYPAL as merchandise. My price is for CONUS only. Please pm for other locations.

$160 local; $190 shipped and paypaled.

Thanks.

http://www.hometheater.com/receivers/804hk/

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_11_3/harman-kardon-avr-630-receiver-7-2004.html
Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
Game Room 5.1.4: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
Bedroom 2.1 Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited June 2011
    Wish I had the money, nice price.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited June 2011
    Monday bump...
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited June 2011
    Any interest at all?
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited June 2011
    Anybody out there???
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited June 2011
    great price! i have the 635...they are musical tanks...they can play LOUD and clear...will not cause pain when cranked

    glwys

    mike
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited June 2011
    Thanks Mike. Yes I think that this is a great compromise for someone who doesn't want to sacrifice gutsy musicality but needs the convenience of an AVR.

    Feel free to PM me an offer. Worst I can do is say no...
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited June 2011
    I really need to move this if anyone is interested; if not I will move it to ebay...
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited June 2011
    Bump - $175 shipped for a great powerful avr!
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited June 2011
    monday morning bump...
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • lifelongnewb
    lifelongnewb Posts: 72
    edited July 2011
    pm sent
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited July 2011
    Responded.
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • lifelongnewb
    lifelongnewb Posts: 72
    edited July 2011
    Hey again Paul, please check pay pal for your payment.Thanks!

    Wade
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    edited July 2011
    This is sold and shipped to lifelongnewb.
    Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
    Game Room 5.1.4:     Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
    Bedroom 2.1     Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited July 2011
    congrats to all!
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  • lifelongnewb
    lifelongnewb Posts: 72
    edited July 2011
    It arrived today Paul, thanks much for the speedy delivery and very well packed item. Do need to run few errands and will hook it up lil later this evening.

    Will let you know how it works out. Thanks...
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  • lifelongnewb
    lifelongnewb Posts: 72
    edited July 2011
    Well I finally had chance to toy around with this, hooked it up all works fine. Wonderful sound and excellent packing and shipping. Very glad to have bought this Paul, thanks mate..
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