Harman Kardon AVR 225 vs 325

MSkeezer
MSkeezer Posts: 1,183
edited February 2005 in Electronics
Got a quick question. Besides the extra 2 amp channels, preouts, and extra connections, is there any other difference between the 2 units? Am I going to notice any difference in power or sound quality? The 325 is rated at 50 watts x 7, while the 225 is rated at 55 watts x 5. My living room is really only large enough for 5 speakers and a sub, and I've already got a small setup in my bedroom, so I really don't have any need for the 325's second zone feature. I can get the 225 from Drew(whom I've dealt with before) for only $225 shipped, while the 325 is $275 shipped from a guy I don't know from the HTforum(he did provide pictures, though). I really cannot decide which receiver to get. The 325 would probably be the better value, but the 225 is more practical and fits me needs better than the 325.
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited February 2005
    There would more than likely be no sound difference at all if that helps. I've owned a couple HK's, the AVR25 and AVR10, and auditioned a couple more....the 320 and the 520. No difference at all between the 320 and 520 and that was a lot more than 5wpc difference. As far as the other features , maybe they would help in resale but probably not much more than $50.
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  • Teejai
    Teejai Posts: 43
    edited February 2005
    Probably no sound difference. However with the 325 you would have flexibility in the future if your requirements change.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited February 2005
    Yeah, having preouts on the 325 is worth the extra coin IMO
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  • MSkeezer
    MSkeezer Posts: 1,183
    edited February 2005
    Well, looks like I'm going with the 325 after all. Drew decided to keep his 225. No complaints here, though. lol.
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  • Nemesis
    Nemesis Posts: 70
    edited February 2005
    Yes the preouts are a defiante plus. But there is no major difference sound wise.

    I was in the same boat as you were, except with latter model years: AVR 235 vs 335.

    Both are 7.1, carry same formats, and, have a majority of the same components.The 300 series is rated with a little more power per channel, has the multi-room function, and a few more digital inputs. However teh 5 watt difference adds nothing. There is no benifit; for an ordinary bedroom the 235 is completely sufficent.

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  • chenj16
    chenj16 Posts: 148
    edited February 2005
    it's a shame that the 220/225/235 didn't have pre-outs, their predecessor 210 had pre-outs for all 6 channels, it's probably related to budget cost? marketing stuff?...
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