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Harman Kardon AVR 235
Harman Kardon AVR 235
MSRP: $ 340.00

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Reviewed by:

budman

(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
January 1, 2009

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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1.00 of 5, 2.00 votes

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Review 1 of 10

Price Paid:  $763.00 from krazy krazy

Summary:
my harman / kradon avr 235 audio video home receiver mint!!!!! i love it"sgot all the feters you want in one and all you need!!! you will love it to do you love moves i do wen i watch a movie in real surround sound i use the optical digital or coaxial digital from my dvdplayer to the harman/kardon avr 235 "s optical or coaxial it alot beter then analog i dont do analog you will missout on the best !!clarity high quality clear sound iv got paradigm" cinema ct"s the ultimate in sound for music and home theater to day so get your harman/kardon audio/video receiver power for the digital revolution so use optical or coaxial it sound like your in the movie freken sweet !!!!you wont konw wear the sound is coming form in dolby digital 7.1 chnnel when the avr235 is in dolby digital mode is selected there are additional settings available for the night mode the night mode is a feature of dolby digital that preserves the dynamic range and full intelligibility of a movie soundtrack while reducing the peak level. this prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others, without reducing the sonic impact of a digital source the night mode is only available when specially encoded dolby digital signals are played is that freken!!!!!!!! sweet ?? or whut

Strengths:
the avr235 "s powerful amplifier uses tradiyional harman/kardon high-current design technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection

Weaknesses:
just that i cant use the logic 7 surround modes wen i play music onley but its ok just wen i play music onley one bad thing that"s all sounds good at ferst but the surrouns speakers start to clap !!!!!


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Reviewed by:

Blainethemono

(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
May 6, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

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4.00 of 5, 8.00 votes

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Review 2 of 10

Price Paid:  $385.00 from Video Only USA

Summary:
I used to sell HK car amplifiers years ago. One thing cool about the HK amps was their reserve power capacity. They were ALWAYS underrated, power wise. That measly HK 260, 2 by 30 amplifier, with its HEYUUGE heat sink, (supplied with enough current), would hold its own with amps twice its rating. Its CONTINUOUS power folks, NOT peak power. RMS RULES.....

I ran a Phillips 795 receiver for about 2 years, and it never could drive my Polk LSi-15s to my satisfaction. It would clip out.

Enter the AVR 235.

WOAH!!!!

I have pissed my nieghbors off on more then 1 occasion.....

Strengths:
Superb Clarity. Lots of reserve power @ low/high volumes. Sweet lines. Reputation follows itself.

Weaknesses:
Better Manual

Similar Products Used:
Phillips, Onkyo, Marantz


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Reviewed by:

accastil

(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
February 23, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
1 to 3 months

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3.00 of 5, 2.00 votes

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Review 3 of 10

Price Paid:  $540.00 from SM city

Summary:
balanced sound. massive punch. lots of power. aesthetically beautiful

Strengths:
everything

Weaknesses:
none found yet

Similar Products Used:
marantz, pioneer, yamaha, rotel


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Reviewed by:

GVR

(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
November 21, 2005

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

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5.00 of 5, 4.00 votes

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Review 4 of 10

Price Paid:  $850.00 from HiFi Installations

Summary:
After 7 years of running with a Yamaha AX895 integrated amp and DSPE492 processor i wanted to upgrade. I mainly listen in stereo audio but wanted some of the new processing of the AV amps for music DVD's and movies. After listening to some AV amps in 2 channel stereo they just didn't compare with my old Yamaha. I decided to go with a Yamaha RXV-657 and use my integrated as a power amp. I went to a friend of mine and hooked it up and it sounded terrible in stereo mode. We then connected his Sunfire amp on the pre-outs but it was still not good. His Denon 3805 alone sounded better. I returned it the next day and bought the HK 235. What a difference ! just the sound that i was looking for. I connected it to my NAD C272 that i bought the same day and it is perfect. I can describe the sound as open. Not to bright and defenitely not dull or hollow like the Yamaha. Very impressed with the HK and very dissapointed with the new Yammies.

Strengths:
Looks good Excellent in 2channel stereo

Weaknesses:
Remote Manual

Similar Products Used:
Yamaha RXV-657


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Reviewed by:

point_and_shoot

(AudioPhile)

Review Date
September 30, 2005

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

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5.00 of 5, 4.00 votes

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Review 5 of 10

Price Paid:  $243.00 from Ebay

Summary:
I had a wierd opportunity to get this receiver. The situation is too long to explain here but I was using a Denon 1804 just prior to this receiver. When I unpacked the Harman Kardon and hooked it up I was completely amazed. My previous receiver was rated at 90 wpc and this one was only rated at 50 wpc. The odd thing is that the Harman BLOWS away my previous receiver. Even better, it does this for (I paid less) less money! I could not be more happy. In addition this receiver looks better than anything on the market in my opinion.

Strengths:
Asthetics, crisp, clean, detailed, musical, AMP. Pricepoint. Easy to read display on receiver itself.

Weaknesses:
Manual a bit confusing, I didn't buy it earlier, ----NONE----

Similar Products Used:
Onkyo, Harman Kardon, Denon, etc.


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