K5SS Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Well I know there are a bunch of Harmon Kardon fans here and I haven't really heard allot about this receiver but I just ordered it. Now the waiting game begins. This receiver has some HUGE shoes to fill as it is replacing a Pioneer SC-35 with 140W I.C.E. amps but I have been wanting to get back into a HK receiver ever since I got my RF-63's. I went and looked at the Pioneer SC-61/65 today and they are no doubt great receivers but couldn't talk myself into buying either for some reason. Here is my receiver Journey oldest to newest with a rudimentary 1-5 star rating (1 lowest, 5 highest) Onkyo TX-SR600 *** Harmon Kardon AVR 645 **** Pioneer 1012K *** Harmon Kardon AVR 247 **** Denon AVR-3808CI *** Pioneer Elite SC-35 **** I am VERY worried about the weight on the 3700, it only weighs 21lbs and my SC-35 weighs in at 65lbs... Harmon says " new lightweight digital, Eco friendly amps produce high current 125-watts-per-channel" probably marketing BS but who knows.. Anyway, I will post up my impressions when it arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 I really had that blob spaced out beautifully but my IPad must have bunched that all together for some reason. Sorry guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted May 14, 2013 Moderators Share Posted May 14, 2013 Congrats on the new unit! I've been a huge fan of HK since my first HK AVR55. They have always been very musical for 2ch listening and I'm REALLY loving my AVR3600 over the UMC-1. This weekend, I noticed how much clearer the center channel is with dialog than the UMC-1. I cannot speak for the amp in the 3600 or 3700 since I'm using the Parasound 220 x 5 in my setup. Anyway, I will post up my impressions when it arrives. Will look forward to your review, especially how well you feel it powers the RF-63's. BTW, looks like you need to update your signature. [] How many speakers will you be using with the 3700? Reason I ask is I had a $1200 Yamaha RX-V1800 rated at 130 x 7. It had no problem driving RF-83's, RC-7 and RS-52's but when I tried 7.1 by adding a pair of RB-35's, the receiver just was not near as dynamic or impactful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted May 14, 2013 Author Share Posted May 14, 2013 My sig can't keep up with my changes;) right now the 3700 will just be powering my RF-63's until Scrappy decides to sell me his Cherry RC-64... I will be ordering two XPA-3's to power rf-63's RC-64 and three RS-62's. should be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vital Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Congrats and I am looking forward to your review as well. I wouldn't worry about Harman Kardon when it comes to power. My first HK was an AVR-325 and that thing was only rated at 50 watts a channel but it sure sounded like a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted May 14, 2013 Moderators Share Posted May 14, 2013 I wouldn't worry about Harman Kardon when it comes to power. My first HK was an AVR-325 and that thing was only rated at 50 watts a channel but it sure sounded like a lot more. I agree if he is only powering 5 speakers with it. Having 7 speakers is very taxing on a receiver and really reduces the output. He will have no problem powering the 5.1 system he is building. And with the purchase of the Emotiva amps, he will really allow them to open up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I will be ordering two XPA-3's to power rf-63's RC-64 and three RS-62's. should be interesting. It sounds like you will mainly use it as a preamp, with the XPA-3, you will not have any power problem. Congrats on the new avr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vital Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I agree if he is only powering 5 speakers with it. Having 7 speakers is very taxing on a receiver and really reduces the output.Yeah I can see that, I never ran 7.1 with mine. I do know that HK under rates their watts though. My 50 watt per channel HK was way more powerful than my 80 watt per channel Denon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 I'd agree with you all. My last two HK amps were super powerful for their low rating but they were also super heavy. Only time will ease my concerns at this point. I just love getting new audio gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Decided to swing into a pawn shop today between meetings to see if they had any Reference Klipsch speakers that I might be interested in. They had a RC-52 for $299 (ouch!), RF-62's for $700 (ouch!) and some synergy speakers. Right when I was about to leave one of the clerks asks me "you like Klipsch speakers?" and I said "how' you guess?". He laughed. He told me that a guy pawned a Klipsch subwoofer that was in back and it only has a couple of weeks left and it will be put up for sale. He had my full attention... Low and behold, it's a RSW-15 Cherry (I have Cherry RF-63's now)!! I gave him my card and told him to call me before it makes the sales floor. What are the odds? The clerk said the guy didn't pawn it for much and that he would make me a smoking deal if he never puts it on the floor. Now the waiting game begins again... Sorry for the long story, just amazed at the odds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted May 17, 2013 Moderators Share Posted May 17, 2013 Wow, sounds like you might get a good deal on the RSW-15. Hopefully, he doesn't think $900 is a "good deal" on the RSW-15. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 I know. There is one on audiogon right now for $899 + shipping. I hope he doesn't use that one as his example. I would just order another Rythmik at that price. I am really hoping for the $500 range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted May 17, 2013 Moderators Share Posted May 17, 2013 $500 for the RSW-15 would be a great price. TOTALLY worth $500. Let's hope for the best. Let us know how it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 It sounds like a nice combo pairing the RSW 15 with the Rythmik FV15HP. Good luck with the acquisition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 Got this receiver yesterday and finally got it hooked up. I can tell you that I am very happy with the sound and am happy to be using HK again. I think the pioneer SC-35 might be a little more "powerful" but the AVR-3700 is a lot more articulate. I valve always been planning on adding another Acurus or Emotiva amp for the 63's and the 64(when I find one). Anyway, very happy with my purchase and if you guys have any questions just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted May 26, 2013 Moderators Share Posted May 26, 2013 Glad to hear you like the sound of the HK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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