Harmon Kardon Reciever

Drumingman

The Mic in a Harman Kardon is located in the Remote control. They put it there so you will adjust the speakers from your listening position. The owners manual will walk you through the set up.

BullShifter

It should have one with it, I got shorted. No reply yet from Harmanaudio. When I select EzSetup it tells me to plug in the mic. The manual also explains plugging in the mic for this setup option. I don't think I really need it, but that's not the point. In my line of work we don't tell a customer we're installing a new engine and forget the pistons.

The newer models 240, 340, etc have it built in the remote. Either way it's a lot more fun tweaking the settings yourself.

Mike Sedai

So, after all sorts of delays etc., I finally got a receiver that works! I am still attempting to tame this beast, but even right out of the box, the AVR 630 sounds incredible. After a few minutes tweaking speaker configs, tone, and x-over settings, the thing sounds even better. I look forward to tweaking it over the next week or two to get it sounding top notch. Still, I ordered my receiver on January 20th, and I am just setting the thing up on March 1st, after getting a blown receiver the first time.

A couple things still bug me. I know when buying remanufactured items, and getting the price that comes along with it, one must make a sacrifice on cosmetic quality. The receiver itself looks pretty good overall, but it does have a few dings and a big scratch on one side. The remote was BEAT. Scratched up front/display, lots of marks and blemishes on the front from what looks like heavy use, and it had FOOD stuck all over the back. At least it looked like food. A lot of the stuff washed off with warm water and soap, but um, YUK. The first receiver I got had blown channels, but a new remote, with the plastic covering still on it. Hey, the thing works this time, so I guess I should count my blessings.

noimposse

For the small price difference I've seen, I think I'm going to stick with a new unit. If not for the lack of price difference, just for piece of mind knowing that I should be getting a unit in top condition....especially asthetic condition, thats a bit important for me.

Lowell_M

BullShifter wrote:

Damn thing finally showed up today, monday. I am very happy except for the fact it didn't come with a mic for EZ-set up. My only complaint is the speaker connections, they're too damn close to each other. Now I need another set of rears and a better center channel. It just never ends, next I'll need a better subwoofer and an amp...... Here's a better idea, send my R50's to the rear and get some Bose for the front. :rolleyes:

I noticed some "white noise" at 0db on any input with no signal. It's pretty hard to hear it, if it's there, when it's turned to 0db with a signal. Is this normal?

Dude...You're kidding about the Bose, right?.......right? please be kidding?

BullShifter

Yes I'm kidding. I was thinking more like Theater Research :eek:

My receiver looks like new, not a single scratch. They do list cosmetic damage as a possibility. Instead of a scratch I got no mic. Harmanaudio is sending me one and refunding my full shipping cost of $27.00 for the delay in shipment.

kingsqueak

Mike Sedai wrote:

So, after all sorts of delays etc., A couple things still bug me. I know when buying remanufactured items, and getting the price that comes along with it, one must make a sacrifice on cosmetic quality. The receiver itself looks pretty good overall, but it does have a few dings and a big scratch on one side. The remote was BEAT. Scratched up front/display, lots of marks and blemishes on the front from what looks like heavy use, and it had FOOD stuck all over the back. At least it looked like food. A lot of the stuff washed off with warm water and soap, but um, YUK. The first receiver I got had blown channels, but a new remote, with the plastic covering still on it. Hey, the thing works this time, so I guess I should count my blessings.

Hey man, I'd call them. You bought this from harmanaudio.com direct? My 435 arrived in spotless condition from them as a refurb, I mean, not a single mark.

I've bought refurb merchandise from other companies in the past and it has always been in new condition, and I expect it to be that way. If something is in 'used' condition I expect it to cost me nearly nothing, though I suppose that is why general ebay prices baffle me.

I've never heard of Harman sending anyone equipment in this condition and I suspect that they sent you an incoming box by mistake rather than one that was inspected and due to ship out.

Mike Sedai

kingsqueak wrote:

Hey man, I'd call them. You bought this from harmanaudio.com direct? My 435 arrived in spotless condition from them as a refurb, I mean, not a single mark.

I've bought refurb merchandise from other companies in the past and it has always been in new condition, and I expect it to be that way. If something is in 'used' condition I expect it to cost me nearly nothing, though I suppose that is why general ebay prices baffle me.

I've never heard of Harman sending anyone equipment in this condition and I suspect that they sent you an incoming box by mistake rather than one that was inspected and due to ship out.

Well, The unit itself just has the scratch on the side. The front looks perfect, and the top looks pretty much perfect. The remote is what had the issues, and it looked like someone's baby was playing with it or something. I would raise a stink, but I already waited more than a month to get this thing. I may indeed give them a call, but if they want me to ship the whole thing back, that just isn't happening. Did more tweaking last night, and put the system through the LotR:FotR test. It totally blew our doors off... Loving the sound of this thing...

MattN03

I received my H/K 635 refurb today. The receiver was in pretty good condition. The only problem was a scratch on the side, which no one should ever see. The accessories were included and in like new condition. I'm pleased with it overall.

acstech

Just curious how long did it take HK to get you your receiver. I am thinking about buying an avr 635 just not sure if I will buy new or refurbished.

MattN03

acstech wrote:

Just curious how long did it take HK to get you your receiver. I am thinking about buying an avr 635 just not sure if I will buy new or refurbished.

3 days UPS from Phoenix to the Memphis metro area.

acstech

I am trying to decide if it is worth saving the $100.00 or just buying new and not worrying about it. I know there is always a chance to receive a bad new one but hopefully less of a chance. I am always go to buy a new svs sub and would like to take the $100.00 and put it toward a better sub. I have been upgrading my equipment piece by piece. It would be a lot easier if i was rich. Thank you for you time and I really appreciate this forum.

MattN03

acstech wrote:

I am trying to decide if it is worth saving the $100.00 or just buying new and not worrying about it. I know there is always a chance to receive a bad new one but hopefully less of a chance. I am always go to buy a new svs sub and would like to take the $100.00 and put it toward a better sub. I have been upgrading my equipment piece by piece. It would be a lot easier if i was rich. Thank you for you time and I really appreciate this forum.

I figured I saved $100 to $200 at least by buying a H/K receiver as a refurb. I'm taking the money I saved and putting it towards the speakers.

acstech

If I where you I would take the money and put it towards my receiver. But hey that's just me! The best price I could find for the 635 new from and authorized dealer is $649.00 so we will see. Thank you for the help

Mike Sedai

acstech wrote:

I am trying to decide if it is worth saving the $100.00 or just buying new and not worrying about it. I know there is always a chance to receive a bad new one but hopefully less of a chance. I am always go to buy a new svs sub and would like to take the $100.00 and put it toward a better sub. I have been upgrading my equipment piece by piece. It would be a lot easier if i was rich. Thank you for you time and I really appreciate this forum.

Yeah, they sent me a blown amp. The only thing it cost me was time, and the guy on the phone said it was a VERY rare occurrance, and was pumping me for info about who inspected it. They appear to keep after the QC on these things pretty heavily. regardless, they sent me pre-paid shipping labels, and I was able to ship it from work, so i didn't have to drive to UPS or anything. They got the bad one back, and immediately dispatched a different refurb, which sound amazing. My only complaint was that I got a used remote with the second box, when I had gotten a new one with the first one. I am happy with my H/K though, and it has a two year warranty... Go for it!

BullShifter

I got the mic in 2 days after talking to "Support Specialist" at no charge. Overall I am very happy with the overall service & product. This HK kicks my Sony's ****. Now I have 5 receiver's in a dust collection.