Topic: harman/kardon avr

[bhongskie]

Is there really a big difference between HK 235 and HK 335?  What is the better AVR for this 7.1 speaker setup: Wharfedale 9.5 (fronts), 9.CS (center), 9.dfs (surrounds), 9.1 (rear), SW 300 (sub)?

do you mean difference in sound? 

I have not heard the 235 and 335 but i have auditioned the newer models 240 and 340 side by side.  Using same speakers, sources and all and I'd say I can't detect any difference in sound.  Just me though.

[acostaml]

Is there really a big difference between HK 235 and HK 335?  What is the better AVR for this 7.1 speaker setup: Wharfedale 9.5 (fronts), 9.CS (center), 9.dfs (surrounds), 9.1 (rear), SW 300 (sub)?

Im using the 335 with Diamond 9.4. Very satisfied!

[bey]

nag babalak akong bumili ng HK med level, saan kaya mura at magkano. nga kasama patulong naman
salamat

[dj]

nag babalak akong bumili ng HK med level, saan kaya mura at magkano. nga kasama patulong naman
salamat

architectural audio, spectra all in makati sir.

[r_Y_@_n]

yeah, architectural audio is in greenbelt 1, while spectra is in parksquare 1. you can look for chad, epoy or nico sa AA. 

[Bogsle]

nag babalak akong bumili ng HK med level, saan kaya mura at magkano. nga kasama patulong naman
salamat

Tawag ka sa Architectural Audio, hanapin mo si Chad. Heto number = 811-6715.

[danger_ahead123]

san po b makaka bili ng HK dto sa manila un murang bentahan?
made in san pla? ty

[scofield]

^ just read 2 post above your post. hehehehe

[danger_ahead123]

^ just read 2 post above your post. hehehehe

sila n po b pinaka mura?

[scofield]

makipag tawaran ka lang..parepareho lang yan sir.

for example ako: sa sm north ako bumili kase binigyan ako ng 20% discount dun, ok na rin kahit mas mura (ng kaunti lang naman) sa AA o sa spectra kase ang kinunsidera ko makati pa sila eh, sa commonwealth lang ako nakatira. so, pwede na, di pa ako masyadong pagod sa byahe..kung 500 lang ang difference dun ka na sa shop na malapit sa bahay mo.

tsaka maganda rin naman ang service ng Digital Dreams sa SM North. Nahulog agad ang loob ko sa kanila, nabola nila agad ako eh. hehehehe ang pangit lang dun limited lang ang tinda nila, harman kardon products, infinity, JBL at AE lang. kaya maganda pa rin na dayuhin mo yung ibang tindahan para malaman mo yung difference sa price, marinig mo yung ibat-ibang combination ng mga gears etc.

[jhunB!]

san po b makaka bili ng HK dto sa manila un murang bentahan?
made in san pla? ty

you can also try to acoustical space at megamall (5th flr) from where i brought my hk235 last oct 1995. good service din sila dun.. like scofield said, nabola na din nila me sa store nila kaya dun na din me bumili... makipagtawaran ka na lang sa sales rep... like me, hk 235 last oct 1995, the selling price is 27k+, i got it for 25k only, other stores they gave is at 27.5k or 28k discounted to 26k.. lowest deal na yung binilihan ko... thats the only benefit you can got to yourself ang makipagtawaran... gudluck!!!

[MAtZTER]

nakaka time travel ka pala to 1995! 

Wala pang DTS ata noon at prologic  pa model ng HK dati.

Baka 2005 ibig mo sabihin.

[danger_ahead123]

sir question lang anu pong mid level avr ang HK ?
340 b? anu po ang model na value for money? tnx

[sanmig_ph]

you can also try to acoustical space at megamall (5th flr) from where i brought my hk235 last oct 1995. good service din sila dun.. like scofield said, nabola na din nila me sa store nila kaya dun na din me bumili... makipagtawaran ka na lang sa sales rep... like me, hk 235 last oct 1995, the selling price is 27k+, i got it for 25k only, other stores they gave is at 27.5k or 28k discounted to 26k.. lowest deal na yung binilihan ko... thats the only benefit you can got to yourself ang makipagtawaran... gudluck!!!

pare tagal na nun ah 1995    wala pa ako nun d2

[jhunB!]

nakaka time travel ka pala to 1995! 

Wala pang DTS ata noon at prologic  pa model ng HK dati.

Baka 2005 ibig mo sabihin.

pare tagal na nun ah 1995   wala pa ako nun d2

SORRY PO!!! TAO LANG... 2005 PALA.. ... 1995 onwards eh puro banat lang alam ko...

sir question lang anu pong mid level avr ang HK ?
340 b? anu po ang model na value for money? tnx

sabi ng mga nakarami hk 240 & 340 considered to be mid level...

[oReOsHaKe]

SORRY PO!!! TAO LANG... 2005 PALA.. ... 1995 onwards eh puro banat lang alam ko...


sabi ng mga nakarami hk 240 & 340 considered to be mid level...

How much na ba ang HK 340 ngaun? ano difference ng 240 sa 340? may HDMI connections na ba mga ito?

[skylynx888]

How much na ba ang HK 340 ngaun? ano difference ng 240 sa 340? may HDMI connections na ba mga ito?

no HDMI connections for both models, more power po ang hk340, price ranges from 30k to 32k. 

[Bogsle]

sir question lang anu pong mid level avr ang HK ?
340 b? anu po ang model na value for money? tnx

Bro,

For me, there are a lot of things to consider before we can say that a particular product will be a good value for your money. We can mention here the cheapest product, but if it will not suit your need or your preference the cost or the savings for that matter will not be worth it.

For one thing it will be helpfull to mention the size of the room where you plan to setup and use the AV receiver. Then, there are other points to consider like, are you more into HT or Audio as well. Would you like your system to be used for both or just for movie viewing? Of course you have to consider the speakers you currently have that will be connected to the receiver. What are the speakers' brand and/or specifications? If you don't have speakers yet, what are your choices for it? Are you into portable gadgets as well like IPods? And of course there is the budget question. How much are you willing to spend for your AV receiver? Do you have an HDMI ready viewing system? If not, what are the connection options available for video?

These are just some things I can think of from the top of my head, which will hopefully help us indentify if a receiver will be suited for your needs, and also be able to refer good stores also that can provide a reasonable price.

I believe that all of us here are always after what you refer to as "value for money". However, for most as well, there has to be a baseline or criteria which helps in the decision for purchasing a product. Only then can we say that the purchased product is worth the saving or the cost.

Please provide more information so you can be assisted in your query much better.

[oReOsHaKe]

Bro,

For me, there are a lot of things to consider before we can say that a particular product will be a good value for your money. We can mention here the cheapest product, but if it will not suit your need or your preference the cost or the savings for that matter will not be worth it.

For one thing it will be helpfull to mention the size of the room where you plan to setup and use the AV receiver. Then, there are other points to consider like, are you more into HT or Audio as well. Would you like your system to be used for both or just for movie viewing? Of course you have to consider the speakers you currently have that will be connected to the receiver. What are the speakers' brand and/or specifications? If you don't have speakers yet, what are your choices for it? Are you into portable gadgets as well like IPods? And of course there is the budget question. How much are you willing to spend for your AV receiver? Do you have an HDMI ready viewing system? If not, what are the connection options available for video?

These are just some things I can think of from the top of my head which will help us indentify for you if a receiver wil be suited for your needs, and hopefully be able to refer good stores that can provide a reasonable price.

I believe that all of us here are always after what we refer to as "value for money". However, for most as well, there has to be a baseline or criteria which helps in the decision for purchasing a product. Only then can we say that the purchased product is worth the saving or the cost.

Please provide more information so you can be assisted in your query much better.

What's the best AVR/speaker system for an HT > Music setup for a room about 5x6x4 meters  (WXLXH)? I'm thinking of upgrading my setup to an HK (300 series) + Wharfdale (9 series).. Is this ok?

[bhongskie]

I have an HK240 and a diamond 9.5 for my HT setup and for my room and its inherent acoustic character ok na ok sya.  I can't say, though, if this combo will be good as well in your room.

btw, my room is about the same size as yours   

[MAtZTER]

What's the best AVR/speaker system for an HT > Music setup for a room about 5x6x4 meters  (WXLXH)? I'm thinking of upgrading my setup to an HK (300 series) + Wharfdale (9 series).. Is this ok?

A 5x6x4m room (30sqm or 120 cbm) would benefit from a top range AVR like the HK 6 series, or even better if you use the 7 series (w/ torroidal transformers used in external amps). Ideally, the bigger the room , the more power you need for the receiver, in your room's case, even separates are well recommended. If your room is acoustically treated more on the absorption side, again more power is needed.

In the HT hobby, excess is your friend. Its better to have a muscular receiver (for dynamic headroom) doing its job w/ ease than an underpowered or "pwede na" receiver coughing (naghihingalo) to do its job. Coming from using htib ->entry level -> mid level receivers -> power amps, I have personally experienced this.

As a guideline, THX select receivers were made for 2000 cu ft rooms while the more expensive THX ULTRA receivers were made for 3000 cu ft.

Your room is already 4,200 cu ft. 

Of course budget is always a consideration, so a cheaper alternative for big rooms: power amps. Also, if you have relatives in the U.S.,  the older model 7 series are being sold for very low prices (below 50k).

[staind01]

nakaka time travel ka pala to 1995! 

Wala pang DTS ata noon at prologic  pa model ng HK dati.

Baka 2005 ibig mo sabihin.

      ROFLMAO!!

[Bogsle]

What's the best AVR/speaker system for an HT > Music setup for a room about 5x6x4 meters  (WXLXH)? I'm thinking of upgrading my setup to an HK (300 series) + Wharfdale (9 series).. Is this ok?

Bro,

Ang medyo malaki ang HT room mo. Kung HK340 (which is the latest in the 300 series) ang choice mo, maganda nga, pro baka mabitin ka. If you really prefer the HK340, then we recommend adding a power amp. You can also try higher model HK receivers. Too bad you did not specify your budget. But if you can stretch it out a little, go HK645 or 745.

Regarding the speakers, your choice is good. But if really wanna make them singe, provide them enough power to drive.

[oReOsHaKe]

Bro,

Ang medyo malaki ang HT room mo. Kung HK340 (which is the latest in the 300 series) ang choice mo, maganda nga, pro baka mabitin ka. If you really prefer the HK340, then we recommend adding a power amp. You can also try higher model HK receivers. Too bad you did not specify your budget. But if you can stretch it out a little, go HK645 or 745.

Regarding the speakers, your choice is good. But if really wanna make them singe, provide them enough power to drive.

How much na ba 645 or 745 dito sa Pinas? Is it available na ba dito? Budget ko around 40 to 50K for the AVR...

[spectraav]

How much na ba 645 or 745 dito sa Pinas? Is it available na ba dito? Budget ko around 40 to 50K for the AVR...

Sir,
Price for the 645 is 84800, 745 is 185400

[oReOsHaKe]

Sir,
Price for the 645 is 84800, 745 is 185400

Ngek!!!    mura lang pala.. sana manalo ako lotto soon.. 

[MAtZTER]

If you do not mind pre owned, there was someone selling a HK630 before at the B/S section(aside from me, I sold mine) at your budget. I am all praise for this AVR, excellent in music & HT.

Sayang, I also sold a same class HK AVR (HK5550, 2003 model) for my migrating friend for only 28k!!! Somebody was clever enough to grab the deal right away.

If your current receiver has pre outs, just get a Rotel RB-1075 5x130w power amp w/ your budget. Your music & HT experience will blow you away. You can even go for the Wharfe 9.6 w/ such a powerful amp.

The good thing w/ power amps is it can stay w/ you forever. Just keep changing your AVR (w/ pre outs) everythime there is a new technology like HDMI, new surround formats, new features. They perform way better than a receiver's (limited) power section too.

[oReOsHaKe]

If you do not mind pre owned, there was someone selling a HK630 before at the B/S section(aside from me, I sold mine) at your budget. I am all praise for this AVR, excellent in music & HT.

I also sold a same class HK AVR (HK5550, 2003 model) for my migrating friend for only 28k!!! Somebody was clever enough to grab the deal right away.

If your current receiver has pre outs, just get a Rotel RB-1075 5x130w power amp w/ you budget. Your music & HT experience will blow you away. You can even go for the Wharfe 9.6 w/ such a powerful amp.

Thanks.. I might just do that..

[stipen22]

Hello po, just wanna ask bakit ang nakaspecify sa manual nila 8 ohms lang ang impedance, di ba makakasira ng avr yung mga Wharf Diamond 9 series since 6 omhs ang impedance speakers sila? Pagkakaintindi ko kasi kailangan identical ang impedance ng amplifier at speaker para safe ang equipment mo. Is there something to do with the HK High Current capability AVR's with this? TIA 

[bumblebee]

Hindi naman kailangang identical.

High Current capability may just be another marketing gimmick.