Hk Avr 235 Or 635?

[AngelusNexx]

Hey guys im very confused with how much power I need for my system. Please look this over and let me know if the avr235 would be enough or if I should jump to the avr635.

Polk RTi8 x2
Polk RTi6 x 2
Polk CSi3 x 1
Polk 404 sub(Powered of course so does not matter)

Thanks.

 

[WndrBr3d]

if you can afford it, go with the 635. aside from the increase in power, you also get a slew of other features the 235 cant offer, like video up-conversion.

 

[HookedOnSound]

I have purchased the AVR 235 about 1 week ago and so far I am quite impressed. It replaced a larger powered receiver but for some reason this "high current" receiver is providing more detailed (especially in the bass dept.) sound coming through my speakers.

HK rates their power output very conservatively so don't be afraid about the low WPC ratings.

The 635 is definitely a step up with room calibration microphone, video up conversion, multizone support and more power.

Your polks front are listed at 90dB sensitivity so they seem to fairly efficient and the 235 could most likely perform adequately. But depending on your listening habits and the features you are looking for, I'd go with 635 if you have the budget.

If power is your only criteria, do you have the opportunity to demo both receivers with the same speakers? Might help decide more easily.

Good luck!

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

Go with the 635. The Polks will take everything you can throw at them. Trust me. Both are fantastic receivers.

 

[korgoth]

how come you skipped the 335?

 

[AngelusNexx]

I skipped the 335 and 435 because I get a discount and the difference in price between them and the 635 is so small I would just buy the 635. I can get the 2005 digital reciever for $880 so its temping but where do I draw the line? Im in college and still living at home so its for a bedroom for now.

 

[jimmit]

I skipped the 335 and 435 because I get a discount and the difference in price between them and the 635 is so small I would just buy the 635. I can get the 2005 digital reciever for $880 so its temping but where do I draw the line? Im in college and still living at home so its for a bedroom for now.

If you get a substantial discount, go with the 635. It's feature-laden and has plenty of power. You'll get more for your money with the 635 vs. the 2005; HK's digital receivers do not have the connectivity that the 635 has and they do not have video upconversion.

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

635 vs DPR2005

I called HK and personally talked to an engineer, asking him about the new digital receivers. I considered the AVR7300 as well as the DPR2500, and the rep told me the sound of the analog receiver was much better than the digital ones. I was very close to purchasing the DPR2500 unit until an HK rep dropped the bomb! I have a class D sub amp in my truck, and it is impressive. But it's used for bass, and distortion is not a factor with bass. After months of research, I've found the class D home amps just aren't refined enough to produce the musical sound necessary to compete with analog amps. Go with the 635.

PS Your discount of $880 on the DPR2005 stinks. Tell your manager about this: www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=3974031

What's your bottom line on the 635?

 

[AngelusNexx]

I can get the AVR635 from work for $638.32
I can get the AVR435 from work for $525.62

I have heard the same things about the HK digital recievers since I posted that. I am for sure going with an analog one. Just trying to decide if its worth the extra hundred dollars for the 635 when I wont be using the up conversion for anything or the 2nd zone.

 

[AngelusNexx]

Actually after looking I dont see a difference between the two other than 10 watts per channel.

Also maybe I dont understand the up conversion. It would convert everytihng to component 480p? If so Everything I would be using on my TV would already be that resolution or higher except my Cable.

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

Video upconversion

I had my coax cable going from the wall to my dvr, to my tv sets coax in. I decided to take the cable from the wall to the dvr, and run component cables to the Denon 3805 with upconversion, and from there to the tv via componenet. I was amazed at the picture. I'll be the first to say I'm impressed with upconversion. For a $100, with all the cable we watch, it was insane not to use that feature. I had no idea. I've had the Denon for 4 months and never took advantage of it. I had my DVD player going straight to the tv set with component cables, but rerouted them to the Denon for remote ease. I don't think there was a gain or loss in dvd quality there, but as far as cable goes, it's worth the price in gold.

 

[lbcheng]

I had my coax cable going from the wall to my dvr, to my tv sets coax in. I decided to take the cable from the wall to the dvr, and run component cables to the Denon 3805 with upconversion, and from there to the tv via componenet. I was amazed at the picture. I'll be the first to say I'm impressed with upconversion. For a $100, with all the cable we watch, it was insane not to use that feature. I had no idea. I've had the Denon for 4 months and never took advantage of it. I had my DVD player going straight to the tv set with component cables, but rerouted them to the Denon for remote ease. I don't think there was a gain or loss in dvd quality there, but as far as cable goes, it's worth the price in gold.

Sorry to show up at the prom a year late, but I am considering exactly the same thing -- either the 435 or the 635 and also wonder if I need the upconversion. I currently haven't upgraded my TV and am still running off S-video, but do anticipate upgrading in the next year.

Question is: what is the benefit of running video into the receiver instead of directly into the TV if the TV has sufficient inputs and I don't mind hitting an additional button or two (or use a macro on the universal remote)? The one benefit would be if the input source (ie. digital cable), does not have a component out and only has coax -- in this case (as I'm interpreting your case above), the receiver would be necessary to separate and "upconvert" the signal to component video to run to the TV. Is this correct?

One other bit is that I don't anticipate having more than 3 video input sources.