Harman Kardon HK3490 Stereo Receiver

★★★★★
4.6

based on 63 reviews  

from $299.00 - $449.85

 

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Great sound quality (60)
  • Easy setup (52)
  • Good power output (38)
  • Accurate controls (28)
  • Durable (15)
  • Confusing / difficult controls (6)
  • Thundering bass (6)
  • Interfaces well with tv (4)
  • Attractive design (2)
  • Bargain price (1)
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Cons

  • Limited functions (5)
  • Confusing / bad remote control (3)
  • Doesn't work wbridge ii (1)
  • Hard to read front panel (1)
  • Large (1)
  • No eq (1)
  • No reverse switch (1)
  • Not enough connection options (1)
  • Poor interface (1)
  • Small knobs (1)

Best Uses

  • Large rooms (35)
  • Basic systems (28)
  • Audiophiles (27)
  • Smaller rooms / apartments (13)
  • Living room (11)
  • Home theater (8)
  • Movies (3)
  • Television shows (3)
  • 2 channel music (1)
  • High-end 2 channel sound (1)
 
 
 

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The insanely powerful Harman Kardon(R) HK 3490 combines all of an audiophile's must-haves (high-performance phono preamp, preout/main-in jacks, high-current amplification) with an array of multichannel extras (digitial-audio inputs, video switching, dual subwoofer outputs and Dolby(R) Virtual Speaker technology). Add The Bridge II docking station, and the HK 3490 will connect as elegantly to your newfangled iPod as it does to your time-honored turntable. The HK 3490 isn't a snob about where the music comes from, as long as it sounds great when it reaches its final destination — your ears.

Specification Description
Model 3490, HARHK3490, HK 3490, HK3490
UPC 028292506451
# of AM/FM Tuner Presets 30
AM/FM Radio Yes
Audio Response Bandwidth 10Hz-110kHz
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Battery Type Remote
Benefits Convenient front-panel audio/video input for use with video games or portable playersInput for harman/kardon® The Bridge II™
Capacity UOM mAh
Channels 2 Channels
Chemistry Alkaline
Connections Headphone 1/4" (1)A/V Input RCA (3)A/V Output RCA (1)FM antenna (1)AM antenna (1)Phono input RCA
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Born to make beautiful music.
Display Catalog Number 55029763
Display Illumination Color Blue
Enclosure Color Black/Gray
End Product Indicator Yes
Included in the Box harman/kardon® HK 3490 Stereo ReceiverRemote control"AAA" batteries (2)AM loop antennaFM wire antenna<
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Part Number HK 3490
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 449.0
Model HK 3490
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Power Consumption Operational 310.0
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep <1
Product Depth 18.5
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Disclaimer Dolby and Dolby Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Product Height 10.5
Product Type A/V receivers
Product Weight 23
Product Weight UOM pounds
Product Width 22
Size AAA
Supported Languages English
Technology IR
Type Dot-matrix front-panel display
Voltage 1.5
Voltage UOM Volts

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Last update: Nov 4, 2009

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[6 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★★
5.0
Simple but nice.

"I formally owned a Rotel RX-1050 and decided to give the 3490 a try. I really prefer a nice 2 channel amp to drive my B&H 603's and the HK does the job well. What I liked that you won't find in other 2 channel amps is two digital in's, xm ready, ipod integration and 2x sub out. For the price you really can't beat it. The size is about 33% larger than my Rotel. The power about 25% more. The controls of cours..." Read Full Review »

Jun 26, 2008 by NSFW

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
MADE IN CHINA. QC WORKMANSHIP LACKING!

"HK CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID MY MC CARTRIDGE WOULD WORK. PURCHASED RECEIVER AND NO LUCK, MM ONLY AND RETURNED TO JR FOR [$]. HK WILL NOT PAY FOR SHIPPING OR CONTACT ME BACK. GOING BACK TO A YAMAHA LINE UP. I SET IT UP AND THE TUNER HAS NO SIGNAL STRENTH INDICATOR. THE VOLUME CONTROL WILL TAKE "THREE" TURNS TO GET VOLUME UP TO A SEMI LOUD LEVEL AND THE SAME COMING DOWN. NO FINE TUNING AT ALL! ALL INPUT SELECTORS ARE ..." Read Full Review »

Jun 03, 2009 by F-15 BOMB LOADER

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Harman Kardon HK3490 Stereo Receiver Review

Simple but nice.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clean Sound
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • No EQ

    Best Uses

  • Basic Systems
 

"I formally owned a Rotel RX-1050 and decided to give the 3490 a try. I really prefer a nice 2 channel amp to drive my B&H 603's and the HK does the job well. What I liked that you won't find in other 2 channel amps is two digital in's, xm ready, ipod integration and 2x sub out. For the price you r …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 26 2008
NSFW
New York, NY
I am:
  • Musically Inclined
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $449.00
 
 

Harman Kardon HK3490 Stereo Receiver Review

Excellent receiver for a moderate price

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Sound
  • Easy To Setup
  • Intuitive Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Larger Rooms
  • Living Room
 

"I bought this receiver to replace an older Sherwood stereo receiver. I use the receiver only for music listening so can't comment on its use with television. This unit is far superior to my old one with substantial power and excellent high and mid-range sound reproduction, which allows me to hear s …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 21 2009
Jay 51
Stow, MA
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Practical
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $349.99
 

Harman Kardon HK3490 Stereo Receiver Review

Leaves little left to be desired

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Beautiful
  • Clear Sound
  • Easy To Setup
  • Intuitive Controls
  • Thundering Bass

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Larger Rooms
  • Living Room
  • Music
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"I use this stereo receiver in my college dorm room; my laptop/ipod, xbox 360, and TV are all hooked up to it.It truly is a music-oriented receiver, and it performs accordingly. The music playing out of this machine is incredible.In terms of movies and video games, it certainly gets the job done and …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 1 2009
Jeff the Sophomore
Los Angeles, CA
I am:
  • Amateur music-lover
  • Movie Enthusiast
  • Practical
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $349.99
 

Harman Kardon HK3490 Stereo Receiver Review

Amazing sound, worth every penny

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clean Sound
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • Large
  • Poorly designed remote

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Larger Rooms
 

"I've had this receiver for a 3 months now, and I am incredibly impressed. I'm a college student working on creating my first high-end stereo system, and this receiver fit the bill precisely. I'm powering a set of Cambridge Soundworks T205 speakers, and they sound unbelievable with this receiver. The …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 28 2008
Moose
New York, CA
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $449.00
 
 

Harman Kardon HK3490 Stereo Receiver Review

Great! Really really great receiver!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Sound
  • Easy To Setup
  • Interfaces Well With TV
  • Intuitive Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Living Room
  • Movies
  • Surround Sound Solution
  • Television Shows
 

"I purchased from B&H this receiver along with pair of JBL L890 and HK48 DVD player. I am SO happy with my purchase that words can't describe. Sound quality is TOP NOTCH. You can spend many thousands more and not get this amazing transparency and soundstage. I simply have never had better piece of au …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 29 2009
Boris
Chicago, IL
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Movie Enthusiast
  • Practical
  • Professional
  • Tech Savvy
  • Technically Challenged
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Price: $349.99
 
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