Harmon Kardan

[Fife]

I don't hear alot about Harmon Kardon on this site. Any thoughts on the HK 7200?

 

[av_phile]

I have known this brand from way back 25 years ago with their Citation amplifiers. Harman Kardon have been in the business for the last 45 years and they made some of the best amplifiers that are conservatively specified and provided some of the most complete user manual available. I don't know about the new models now, but back then, even their user manuals came with technical schematic diagrams and board layout.

I have colleagues who use HK HT receivers and if you visit their site at
http://www.harmankardon.com/default_FLASH.asp
you'd find a wealth of information of their products and services. If I didn't get separates for my set-up, I'd be hard pressed to decide between a Harman and a Rotel. I'll probably get a Harman for its value. A Rotel can cost steeply for about the same specs in an HT receiver.

The AVR 7200 seems like their flagship HT receiver. I agree with you, there should be competent review on this product alongside the Denons, Yamahas, and Onkyos recently reviewed. It can be a eye-openner to learn first hand what a High-Current receiver conservatively rated can do.

 

[gene]

"High Current" is a marketing term some manufacturers use to promote their products. There is no magic in it. What they are implying is their receivers can deliver exorbitant amounts of current for a very short duration (msec) much like many Japanese manufacturers do with Dynamic Power Ratings. However, Dynamic power rating is tested to an IEC standard so each vendor that specs it should be consistent.

The HK AVR7200 does have a very nice amp section. I don't recall off the top of my head, but the power transformer in it is a tad smaller than flagships from Denon/Yamaha so it will definately deliver some good juice.

I have an old Harman Kardon integrated amp I use in my bedroom system that I would never sell. Such a nice sounding amp, built well and hey its a Harman

We are slated to do reviews of Harman Kardon products in the near future. Stay tuned....

 

[Unregistered]

HK 7200 Vs. Denon 3805

I am waiting for the review of the 3805 here. I just cant decide between these two...........I have had HK all my like and I love the power, If I got the 3805 I dont want to be dissapointed.

Mike