Offered an HK 330 on EBAY as a second chance

Mike682
Mike682 Posts: 2,074
edited July 2005 in Electronics
I got an e-mail and a message in my ebay box after I bid on an hk avr330. I didn't win the bid, but Harmanaudio is offering it to me as a second chance for $285 + shipping.....

I have until tomorrow to respond...i'm thinking this is a good deal. However, I've been looking at the current xx5 series and I'm thinking of holding out for one of those.....but a 330 at $285 is tempting...

Would you guys grab it?

Mike
Receiver: harmankardon AVR235
Mains: polk R30
Center: polk CSi3
Rear Surrounds: polk R20
Subwoofer: polk PSW404
DVD: Panasonic DVD-S29
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited July 2005
    is it new, used or B stock, refurb?
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  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited July 2005
    Refurb with manufacturer warranty..2yrs
    Receiver: harmankardon AVR235
    Mains: polk R30
    Center: polk CSi3
    Rear Surrounds: polk R20
    Subwoofer: polk PSW404
    DVD: Panasonic DVD-S29
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  • lomic
    lomic Posts: 407
    edited July 2005
    Besides a few fairly useless processing modes, the biggest difference I've noticed on the new models is the ability to handle enough bandwidth through component to handle switching of HD signals. Then again, for what you're saving on this vs. a 335, you could buy a stand-alone component switcher and still come out quite a bit on top, I would think.
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  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited July 2005
    Is there going to be a big (audible) difference between the 330's processor and the new xx5 32bit processor??

    Also is Dolby IIx worth it on the new line??

    Thanks
    Mike
    Receiver: harmankardon AVR235
    Mains: polk R30
    Center: polk CSi3
    Rear Surrounds: polk R20
    Subwoofer: polk PSW404
    DVD: Panasonic DVD-S29
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  • jet2001
    jet2001 Posts: 180
    edited July 2005
    I always try to buy the newest technology that I can afford, but that is a darned good price. Tough choice...
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  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by jet2001
    I always try to buy the newest technology that I can afford, but that is a darned good price. Tough choice...

    That's exactly how I feel...I was suprised when I got the second chance message from harmanaudio because I think the winning bid was about $300....and mine was $285...I guess the winning bidder backed out and I was the next in line....

    also the 330 is going for $366 on the harmanaudio website.

    I have until 7:00 pm edt tonight to decide.....
    Receiver: harmankardon AVR235
    Mains: polk R30
    Center: polk CSi3
    Rear Surrounds: polk R20
    Subwoofer: polk PSW404
    DVD: Panasonic DVD-S29
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited July 2005
    Seeing that you'll be getting a warranty with it, I believe it's a good deal. I actually like the refurbs, not just because of the price or warranty, but because they have been gone through several times and any inferior parts that need replacing or upgrading get done. On some occasions, they're better than new.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by Mike682
    Is there going to be a big (audible) difference between the 330's processor and the new xx5 32bit processor??

    Also is Dolby IIx worth it on the new line??

    Thanks
    Mike

    Speaking from experience:

    No

    and

    Hell Yes!
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  • MSkeezer
    MSkeezer Posts: 1,183
    edited July 2005
    Man, that is a good price. A REALLY good price. The one I bought was $400 at CC open box. I almost would have killed to get one at $285.
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  • SniperREX
    SniperREX Posts: 930
    edited July 2005
    I agree. It's a very good price :) .


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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited July 2005
    BUY THAT SUM' ****!

    (sorry- WAAAAAY too many Redbull/Vodkas) :D
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  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited July 2005
    Well....I f..ked that one up.....lost track of time and totally forgot.....:o

    Offer expired

    Looking on harmanaudio right now...there's a avr230 going cheap...has pre-out etc....let's see what happens
    Receiver: harmankardon AVR235
    Mains: polk R30
    Center: polk CSi3
    Rear Surrounds: polk R20
    Subwoofer: polk PSW404
    DVD: Panasonic DVD-S29
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  • lomic
    lomic Posts: 407
    edited July 2005
    I never use the Dolby Prologic modes anyway, unless I have no choice due to watching a 2.0 movie. H/K's own Logic 7 processor seems to me by far the best multi-channel DSP around. From what I've heard even the IIx isn't as good
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited July 2005
    Be careful of fake second chance offerings.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by lomic
    I never use the Dolby Prologic modes anyway, unless I have no choice due to watching a 2.0 movie. H/K's own Logic 7 processor seems to me by far the best multi-channel DSP around. From what I've heard even the IIx isn't as good

    with all due respect to Lomic I disagree. Logic7 as good as it is- spreads bass lower than 80hz to all the speakers- thus decreasing the subwoofer output- but that's with my setup. To his setup and your setup it may be differerent. I think DPLIIX is superior for basically any kind of playback- be it Dolby 5.1, Dolby 2.0 or even piggybacking a DTS source. Now for actual Lexicon pre-amps (where LOGIC 7 was originally designed for) it may be different. Try experimenting.

    :)
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