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Thread: Harman kardon avr 347 |
    
New member Username: Mrmizmo
Post Number: 10
Registered: Mar-09
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| Posted on Friday, August 28, 2009 - 04:43 pm: |
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Hi I am looking for a new receiver. I was told not to worry about wattage and unfortunatly I know very little about systems. I am planning on building a home theater system over time and was wondering if a Harman kardon avr 347 would be a good receiver. It only has 55 watts per channel and it seems as though an upgrade speaker would overpower it. Like I said I have no knowledge whatsoever, so if anyone could tell me if this would work for me or perhaps a better make and model I would very much appreciate it. I am on a budget but for the right receiver I will make an exception. Thanks |
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Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 13291
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Friday, August 28, 2009 - 05:49 pm: |
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I like HK stuff, but have not had a receiver in a loong time.
H/K used to rate amps by current, not wattage, as I recall.
If you choose speakers wisely, this power rating should do pretty well.
Sub...
Depending on your room and tastes, I would look at Klipch to serve your needs with that receiver.
And a sub from HSU or similar. |
Silver Member Username: Edison
Glendale,
CA
US
Post Number: 905
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Sunday, August 30, 2009 - 06:48 am: |
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I just listen to 2 channel even for movies - you will end up with more quality this way.
Especially if you buy used - at audiogon.com or ebay.com Audiogon is more reliable source - ebay might be cheaper, but you got to make sure of the quality - might be broken.
I personally like the sound of NAD better. They make 2 channel and surroung sound receivers, and you won't have to worry about powering new speakers (most likely - unless you get power hungry speakers).
https://dmc-electronics.com/Default.htm |
Gold Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 2953
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Monday, August 31, 2009 - 07:34 pm: |
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If I were to opt for a "big-box" store type receiver I'd probably go for the H/K. They're heavier and better built than most HT receivers of comparable price. And I like the fact too that they accurately rate the power of them. |
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