H/K receiver?

Telemundo

Hi, i've posted some questions about receiver suggestions in the other wrong areas of this forum. I just recently bought the H/K AVR230 receiver and am planning on getting the RTi8 for fronts, CSi5 for center, FXi3 for surround and maybe the SVS 20-39 PCi for sub. I've gotten some comments that this receiver is not the best for this speaker set. I wanted to hear other's opinions since, i'm such a newbie in this field. Will this speaker/receiver combo do me justice in a 13x10 living room? I've seen the AVR630 receiver at pricegrabber.com for about 300 bucks more than what i paid for the AVR230, and the AVR430 at about 200 bucks more. That sounds like a bargain to me....what do u guys think? Thanks for taking your time to read this...please help me out, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
P.S: since i'm new to this HT thing, i'm sick of using the TV "speakers" as speakers. Any kinda upgrade will make it so much better....but i do want something powerful enough that will keep up with the competition for at least the next couple of years to come.

EnoughOfThis

Sorry I can't answer your question. But I did want to point out that there are only a handful of "authorized" online HK dealers. In order to take advantage of the manufacturer's warranty, you must buy it from one of these authorized dealers. If that means anything to you, I would compare the prices of the authorized dealers only. The list of these dealers can be found at http://www.harmankardon.com/online_retailers.asp

Having said that, I will say that HK are very impressive for their power rating. Their rated power goes a long way compared to many of the other units out there. But if you have that nagging feeling that you could do better, I fear that it might not go away. My only advice is to try out your current setup, if you have the luxury of taking back your HK during that time.

PolkThug

IMO I think the Rti8's might be a little big for the AVR230, wattage wise. You might look at some Polks with less drivers in them, remember your SVS is going to put out all the bass you'll ever need, so you really just need high and mid for your fronts.

Regards,
PolkThug

dorokusai

I think HK is a nice AVR. My suggestion is buy as much AVR as you are able, better to have too much than not enough. If HK is that tight on warranty claims, then I would agree with EOT, and buy from an authorized retailer.

Buy big on the AVR.....get all your speakers that you want, don't...then go SVS.

steveinaz

>>dorokusai..."My suggestion is buy as much AVR as you are able, better to have too much than not enough."<<

Amen, brother.

Telemundo

after reading what u guys told me, my decision is leaning more towards the AVR630, which is 75x7. It's pretty much the top of the line model for the current H/K receiver product line, right under the AVR1001 which is at 100x7. But the AVR1001's price tag just is too much for me at the moment. Thanks for the advice guys and i'd be glad to post a picture of my setup, once i get everything.

Fireman99

you missed the 7200 packs 100w x7 115w x2 @ 75amps
but in answer to your question I would go to the 630 if you can afford the upgrade now. As many have said it's easier to turn it down a little then to drive it a max all the time.
Dan
Ps Driving RTI150's right now with my 8000 (110w x5 125 x2 @ 85amps)

jmatcha

I got hk247 had nothing but problems with video . when working sound was great

iskandam

I used to have a HK AVR-247 powering a pair of RTi8s, FXi3s and CSi5 to deafening levels with no problems and my room is quite big (3000+ cubic feet with two opening that leads to a room twice that size with cathedral ceiling). It's a wonderful synergy. Warm receiver + bright speakers = balanced sound

devani

holy batman, back from the grave...

Rocco1

a room 10x13 is going to rock pretty hard with all that speaker. you may look into something a little smaller to match the amp. I personelly have heard and experienced nothing but horror stories with H/K.

Michael_Js

Lots of power!!

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PSOVLSK

Kex wrote: »

This thread is over FIVE YEARS OLD!

- The O.P. is probably dead and buried for all we know (maybe just married with kids, or otherwise busy)!
- These models are not current, nor is the pricing mentioned.

If you have useless, random posts that you need to get "off your chest", Club Polk has most graciously supplied two threads dedicated to that purpose:

- Ricardo's epic Emotiva Story: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78497
- Spearker Cables by bippity bobt: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80453

Greatness, Kex. Greatness:D:eek::D

cnh

Kex,

Nailed that one. Need posts, please help Ricardo's thread stay ahead of the seafoam Tsunami!

cnh

devani

probably need to keep the post counts over 25 to make some money in the classifeds....

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