Orange Peel Posted September 3, 2002 Share Posted September 3, 2002 I should be getting mine at then end of the week, and I'm really excited to use it. I'm wondering how people like theirs? How does this reciever compare to the Denon's? I've played with the 2802 and 3802, but haven't had the chance to mess with the HK AVR 520. Any help will be greatly appreicated! ------------------ Scottc>s> Goldsmithc>s> Home Theatre:s> Klipsch RF-3's (Front Mains)c> Klipsch RC-3 (Center)c> Klipsch RS-3's (Rear Surrounds)c> Polk Audio PSW650 subc> Harman Kardon AVR-125c> Mitsubishi 60" Big Screen VS-60609c> Sony DVD DVP-S530Dc> Sony VCR SLV-N77c> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckears Posted September 4, 2002 Share Posted September 4, 2002 Scott, I have had my HK 520 for a few months now. I like the user-controls... the manual is fairly complete and descriptive. The sound is good with my center and surrounds, but I am using the pre-outs for the left and right mains through my two-channel McCormack amp. There are more than enough inputs, and the remote works well (only complaint is that the number pad rows are arranged 1-4, 4-8, 9-0, instead of the traditional 1-3,etc. One problem I have had with the set-up is the amp shuts down on me when I try to play two-channel only material (music discs through my dvd-player). I have let it go, since I really only use the HK for home theater. One thing I wish had been provided is separate on-the-fly volume controls for each speaker... as far as I can figure out, you have to go to the on-screen menu to change the volume for the separate channels. I think you will be pleased with the unit; it has more than enough power for Klipsch speakers. (One other complaint I have is with the speaker terminals... I could not get my Kimber spades connected to them, because they have a plastic sheath that allows for only a very narrow spade connector... they are not true five-way binding posts, which is what I plan to switch to as soon as my warranty expires... banana plugs work just fine). ------------------ Klipsch Fortes, Oiled Oak Klipsch KLF-C7 Center Channel Klipsch RS-3 surrounds McCormack DNA-1 Power Amp McCormack TLC Pre-Amp Harmon Kardon AVR520 Receiver Sony 5-disc changer NHT SA3 Subwoofer Amp Hsu TN1220 Subwoofer Old Akai cassette Deck Nordost Solar Wind interconnects Nordost Moonglo Digital Coax Kimber 4TC Speaker Cable Mitsubishi WS-55809 RPTV This message has been edited by chuckears on 09-04-2002 at 07:59 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUiKSR20 Posted September 4, 2002 Share Posted September 4, 2002 I dont have a 520 but I do have HK AVR-510 the last year model which is almost identical but mines only 5.1 and It sounds awesome on music and HT. I have 0 complaints so far. ------------------ Thanks, Daryl Gregg MY Home Theatre Page HK AVR-510 Reciever Sony DVP-NS400D DVD SB-3 Mains SC-1 Center Quintet Rears KSW-12 Sub AR Proseries Interconects R.I.P. Paul W. Klipsch THE LEGEND! 3/9/04 - 5/5/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Peel Posted September 4, 2002 Author Share Posted September 4, 2002 Thanks guys. I like my AVR 125, so I'm sure I will love the 520, a HUGE step up in my case. I will post my review when the unit arrives, man I can't wait!!!! ------------------ Scottc>s> Goldsmithc>s> Home Theatre:s> Klipsch RF-3's (Front Mains)c> Klipsch RC-3 (Center)c> Klipsch RS-3's (Rear Surrounds)c> Polk Audio PSW650 subc> Harman Kardon AVR-125c> Mitsubishi 60" Big Screen VS-60609c> Sony DVD DVP-S530Dc> Sony VCR SLV-N77c> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckears Posted September 4, 2002 Share Posted September 4, 2002 Orange Peel, How do you like your Mitsubishi big-screen? I just bought my Mits 55", and have been enjoying it immensely for the last three weeks (although I am already starting to wish I had gone for a 65"... what looked huge for the first week now seems normal size...sigh). ------------------ Klipsch Fortes, Oiled Oak Klipsch KLF-C7 Center Channel Klipsch RS-3 surrounds McCormack DNA-1 Power Amp McCormack TLC Pre-Amp Harmon Kardon AVR520 Receiver Sony 5-disc changer NHT SA3 Subwoofer Amp Hsu TN1220 Subwoofer Old Akai cassette Deck Nordost Solar Wind interconnects Nordost Moonglo Digital Coax Kimber 4TC Speaker Cable DH Labs Subwoofer Cable Blue Jeans Component Video Cable Mitsubishi WS-55809 RPTV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Peel Posted September 4, 2002 Author Share Posted September 4, 2002 Chuck - I LOVE my 60", I have never watched so many movies in my life, and with the addition of the Klipsch stuff it makes it even worse The 65" wasn't there when I got my TV, I bought mine on Fathers day this year, so I've had it for about 3 months now and have never been happier. I would have bought the 65" if I could, but I'm plenty happy with the 60". My parents have the 50", and that TV looks TINY now compared to mine. The best part is the TV wasn't that expensive, sure it's not HDTV, but I really don't care, it's big ------------------ Scottc>s> Goldsmithc>s> Home Theatre:s> Klipsch RF-3's (Front Mains)c> Klipsch RC-3 (Center)c> Klipsch RS-3's (Rear Surrounds)c> Polk Audio PSW650 subc> Harman Kardon AVR-125c> Mitsubishi 60" Big Screen VS-60609c> Sony DVD DVP-S530Dc> Sony VCR SLV-N77c> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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