Harman Kardon

royalty
royalty Posts: 246
edited December 2009 in Electronics
So I recently had a couple of posts about wanting to get a different receiver because I was not satisfied with my polks and the Onkyo 706. After suggestions and such I went with the HK 354 refurb from the ebay. Just got it today and just wanted to say that I am quite pleased with the sound now. The problems that I had inn the past with strong brightness have seemed to disappear and the speakers now sound more well rounded. I just could not be happier. Thanks everyone for their suggestions and I would recommend pairing the Rti (or Rti A)series and monitor (and Tsi) series with Harmon Kardon receivers, its a nice mix. Also the receiver is very aesthetically pleasing.
HOME AUDIO:
Electronics:
HK 354
Front Power: CARVER TFM-35
Center Power: Audiosource Amp One
Speakers:
Center: CSi5
Fronts: rti10s
Rears: monitor 50s
psw 125 + psw 505 = BOOM

CAR AUDIO
Infinity 6032CF's all around
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2009
    I had that same receiver and loved it. That was a piece I should have kept.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • royalty
    royalty Posts: 246
    edited December 2009
    Why did you get rid of it. Upgrade bug?
    HOME AUDIO:
    Electronics:
    HK 354
    Front Power: CARVER TFM-35
    Center Power: Audiosource Amp One
    Speakers:
    Center: CSi5
    Fronts: rti10s
    Rears: monitor 50s
    psw 125 + psw 505 = BOOM

    CAR AUDIO
    Infinity 6032CF's all around
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2009
    Yeah the bug got me. I moved up to an Outlaw990. Now I am strictly 2 channel.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • royalty
    royalty Posts: 246
    edited December 2009
    Ah I see. Im definitely a home theater guy, but I can see myself in the future getting into the 2 channel field (when I have money and am out of college)
    HOME AUDIO:
    Electronics:
    HK 354
    Front Power: CARVER TFM-35
    Center Power: Audiosource Amp One
    Speakers:
    Center: CSi5
    Fronts: rti10s
    Rears: monitor 50s
    psw 125 + psw 505 = BOOM

    CAR AUDIO
    Infinity 6032CF's all around
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  • rdb2001
    rdb2001 Posts: 791
    edited December 2009
    royalty great choice. As I told you in the other thread. The hk beat out onkyo, yamaha, and pioneer elite as the best sounding receiver for music for my rig. The pioneer elite and onkyo are very dynamic but they just dont have the warmness of the HK. Congrats and enjoy
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited December 2009
    Congrats on the new HK, I love mine, but I can't wait to get a separate amp. Anyone ever paired an HK Avr and carver power amps? Just wondering how the combination will be.
    Home Theater
    RTiA5 - CSiA6 - FXiA6 - PSW650 - Pioneer Elite SC-55 - Carver AV-505 - Sony 46" 120Hz - Monster HP 2400 - Xbox 360 - Playstation 3
    2 Channel
    Polk RTA 15TL - Harman Kardon HK3485 - HK DVD48 - Signal Cable IC's and speaker cables
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  • royalty
    royalty Posts: 246
    edited December 2009
    Thanks. Yeah I totally agree its like I have new speakers or something.
    HOME AUDIO:
    Electronics:
    HK 354
    Front Power: CARVER TFM-35
    Center Power: Audiosource Amp One
    Speakers:
    Center: CSi5
    Fronts: rti10s
    Rears: monitor 50s
    psw 125 + psw 505 = BOOM

    CAR AUDIO
    Infinity 6032CF's all around
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  • royalty
    royalty Posts: 246
    edited December 2009
    Well domflane it just so happens that I am doing that right now haha as you can see which one in my sig
    HOME AUDIO:
    Electronics:
    HK 354
    Front Power: CARVER TFM-35
    Center Power: Audiosource Amp One
    Speakers:
    Center: CSi5
    Fronts: rti10s
    Rears: monitor 50s
    psw 125 + psw 505 = BOOM

    CAR AUDIO
    Infinity 6032CF's all around
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited December 2009
    I just saw that you have a carver amp royalty, are you using that with the HK on the RTi10's?
    Home Theater
    RTiA5 - CSiA6 - FXiA6 - PSW650 - Pioneer Elite SC-55 - Carver AV-505 - Sony 46" 120Hz - Monster HP 2400 - Xbox 360 - Playstation 3
    2 Channel
    Polk RTA 15TL - Harman Kardon HK3485 - HK DVD48 - Signal Cable IC's and speaker cables
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  • royalty
    royalty Posts: 246
    edited December 2009
    yes. It sounds great. What is it that you want to add extra power to?
    HOME AUDIO:
    Electronics:
    HK 354
    Front Power: CARVER TFM-35
    Center Power: Audiosource Amp One
    Speakers:
    Center: CSi5
    Fronts: rti10s
    Rears: monitor 50s
    psw 125 + psw 505 = BOOM

    CAR AUDIO
    Infinity 6032CF's all around
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  • domflane
    domflane Posts: 653
    edited December 2009
    My RTiA5's and the A9's that I want to get
    Home Theater
    RTiA5 - CSiA6 - FXiA6 - PSW650 - Pioneer Elite SC-55 - Carver AV-505 - Sony 46" 120Hz - Monster HP 2400 - Xbox 360 - Playstation 3
    2 Channel
    Polk RTA 15TL - Harman Kardon HK3485 - HK DVD48 - Signal Cable IC's and speaker cables
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  • royalty
    royalty Posts: 246
    edited December 2009
    Yeah I would definitely add some power to the A9s. I really dont see a receiver being able to drive those woofers. You might be okay with the A5's just on the receiver....unless you really like your movies/ music loud....like me!
    HOME AUDIO:
    Electronics:
    HK 354
    Front Power: CARVER TFM-35
    Center Power: Audiosource Amp One
    Speakers:
    Center: CSi5
    Fronts: rti10s
    Rears: monitor 50s
    psw 125 + psw 505 = BOOM

    CAR AUDIO
    Infinity 6032CF's all around
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,961
    edited December 2009
    I believe I suggested you that amp as well. It's the same avr I have, and I think it's magic.

    Enjoy!
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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