Harman Kardon HK3480 Stereo Receiver

Average customer rating: 4.5

A gift that was really loved
Perfect fit for me
Average receiver with several design flaws
Not Bad....Not Great
Excellent sound

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Harman Kardon HK3480 Stereo Receiver

Manufacturer: Harman Kardon
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B0001FI49I

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Product Description

HARMAN KARDON HK3480 - When two channels are all you need, make it two ultrahigh-bandwidth, high-current channels from the company that invented the stereo receiver. The HK 3480 features seven audio inputs, four video inputs (including one on the front panel), 30 AM/FM station presets, VMAx surround synthesis from stereo sources, a three-step dimmable fluorescent display, a phono preamp, pre-out/main-in jacks, gold-plated phono inputs and a separate subwoofer output. Also included is a multicomponent system remote control. Integrated high quality phono preamp Pre-out / Main-in jacks A/B speaker switching Gold-plated inputs Separate subwoofer output Includes multi-component remote control Unit weight - 26.8 pounds

Amazon.com Product Description

Not everyone wants or needs a 5.1-channel receiver, which is where this HK3480 two-channel receiver from Harman Kardon comes into play. This ultra-high-bandwidth, 240-watt unit is perfect for fans of jazz, classical, or rock, as its powerful features bring out both the bombast and the nuance of your favorite music. The HK3480 is also one of the few stereo receivers to employ VMAx technology, a proprietary signal-processing technique that simulates a 360-degree sound field through a mere two speakers. The technology gives the listener the sensation of sitting in a concert hall or theater without requiring a surround sound setup. <table align=right width=300 cellpadding=10> <tr> <td> <img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/HK3480-4.jpg" border=0 align=top>

Take a closer look at the HK3480's connections. You can also view the unit's front panel and remote control in detail.</td></tr></table> Though the HK3480 is designed primarily for music, it also pumps out high-quality audio for your TV, DVD player, VCR, and video game console. It includes enough inputs for each of these components, along with composite video switching that allows you to conveniently switch between them. And unlike many current receivers, the unit offers a high-quality phono input (with preamp) for people who treasure the unique sound of LPs and don't want to give up their lifelong record collections. The HK3480 also comes with an AM/FM tuner with 30 station presets, a three-step fluorescent display, and a multicomponent remote control. As with most modern receivers, it's ready to serve as the audio centerpiece of all your listening needs, with seven audio inputs and four video inputs (including one on the front panel). The inputs are gold-plated for quality. The unit also comes with pre-out/main-in jacks for use with external amplifiers or speaker processors and a separate subwoofer output. Hookup is simple due to the color-keyed connections. The receiver's tuner section offers exceptional performance, from its high signal-to-noise ratio (73 dB in mono, 72 dB in stereo) to high (40 dB) channel separation for superior stereo imaging--not to mention strong tuning abilities with the help of better-than-80-dB image rejection and better-than-100-dB IF (intermediate frequency) rejection. This component is equipped with a nonvolatile EEPROM (Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read-Only Memory) that preserves tuner presets and system configuration information, even when the unit is not connected to a main power source. What's in the Box
Stereo receiver, remote control, two AAA batteries, user's manual, and warranty/registration information.

Customer Reviews:

A gift that was really loved.......2007-06-08

I gave this HK to my uncle and in his words "It blew my mind"

He was expecting a tiny receiver made out of plastic and held together with spit and toilet paper, and what he got was a solid piece of equipment.

He loves it.

A great bargain for the price.

Dave

Perfect fit for me.......2007-06-05

This receiver is perfect for my application. I needed a receiver for my back yard. I set it up with two sets of speakers and I am just amazed with the clarity and fullness of the sound from this exceptional two channel receiver. It is powerful enough to wake up all my neighbors and sublte enough to play the most discriminating classical pieces.

GREAT UNIT for the price I paid!!
VERY SATISFIED

Average receiver with several design flaws.......2007-06-02

It works, but there are quite a few annoyances:

1. You can connect 2 pairs of speakers, but there is only one volume control so what is the right loudness in one room won't be in the other.

2. The remote is loaded with buttons, but several don't work with this item, you have to buy other HK products.
And they don't work with anything else I have.
I now have 4 remotes in front of me, TV, VHS, CD/DVD, and now receiver.
Can't they make it programable so I could use it on the other items?

And a button I'd like to have is for the "balance", if you're not sitting equal distance from each speaker you want one louder.
You can't use the remote to adjust that, you have to go to the receiver
and GUESS what the right adjustment will be.

3. The blue on light is really too bright.
4. You need to put your face right up to the receiver to read what the buttons on the front do.

5. The dial for volume on the receiver is hinky, simple turning left or right doesn't give predictable results. Better to use the remote.

Not Bad....Not Great.......2007-05-08

The reciever looks very sharp for the first 5 minutes then the blue lights get to be a bit on the annoying/distracting side. I used a piece of black tape over the power button to solve the problem. For a basic reciever it does fine. Sound Quality is nothing spectacular but it gets the job done. For the money I am satisfied with the product. The one thing that was a bit dissapointing was that there was not a way to track shipment although it arrived in a timely manner.

Excellent sound.......2007-05-06

Excellent sound, immediate improvement on the old beast I replaced, and all the controls and inputs one would expect. And a bargain. I combined with a pair of Sony speakers top rated by Consumer Reports which were remaindered at Radio Shack for $59.. so for about $275, a really good stereo system..

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