HK AVR8000

revoh · 12-04-2002, 03:11 PM

Hey guys, does anybody remember the past deals on the Harmon Kardon 8000 receiver? I remember there have been several on this but can't seem to find them or any mention of what the deal used to be. For some reason I remember the price being under $1000 but Onecall has them now for $1400. If there are any archives of past deals listen on the deals pages or if someone can paste the old deal it'll help. Thanks!

-revoh

Apex · 12-04-2002, 04:16 PM

It's actually pretty easy to find. Start at the deals page:

http://www.gotapex.com/deals.php

And look to the right side in the window labeled "Search Deals". Enter: AVR8000 and click on "Text Search" (or simply hit the return key on your keyboard).

It'll take you to this page:

http://www.gotapex.com/deals.php?search=avr8000

Apex · 12-05-2002, 04:36 PM

Price drop coming very soon.

revoh · 12-05-2002, 05:03 PM

Thanks for the reply...In my own defense, I am not a total moron...I did try searching for past deals but was in the coupon search and somehow missed the one on the right side of the page. I created this thread after 5 hours of reading reviews and specs of receivers.

I thought that the AVR8000 was under $1000 before, but I must have gotten the price of the AVR8000 confused with the AVR520.

I am looking for a nice receiver that is under $800 max (more like $600) that can power my Klipsch KSP-400's with enough juice and have nice HT features. I have been kinda looking at the Denon AVR-1803 and now maybe the HK AVR520 but I'm wondering if the 75watts or 80 watts will be enough for my speakers which are 200watts max. I just dont want to have to turn the amp all the way up to get decent levels, and not be able to turn it up more on those rare occassions I want to really impress someone. I've listened to a few in home theatre stores but they always turn the volume down to like -14 or -10 (max volume is 0) to get decent volume levels. I don't want to feel limited.

Any help/advice is appreciated! Thanks

-revoh

Apex · 12-05-2002, 05:11 PM

The KSP-400 have a 95dB sensitivity rating. This means that if you have a pair of these speakers, placed, let's say near the corner of your room, if you listen from 10 feet away, a 5 watt receiver can drive them up to 101.3dB. At this volume, it takes less than 2 hours for hearing damage to occur.

This being said, I'm guessing the AVR520 is more powerful than the AVR-1803.

The more powerful AVR2802 only put out 74 watts per channel with 5 channels driven (actual measured rating, not manufacturer's rating). 74 watts per channel is what the old less powerful AVR510 put out with 5 channels driven.

Wait until tuesday to buy your AVR520 if you want one.

All this being said, there are more important things than just wattage. Denon and H/K put out slightly different sound. They're both good choices if you want to smooth out the kind of harsh Tractrix Horn highs of your Klipsch. Both H/K and Denon have a smoother, warmer tone than something like a Yamaha or Sony.

Another thing to consider. The receiver will only be powering the two 6.5" mid cones and the 6" horn tweeter. The 15" sub is powered by its own 200 watt built in amplifier. Furthermore, the impedence of this tower is 8 ohms. This is extremely easy to drive. The AVR520 can drive down to most 4 ohm loads.

BTW, I don't think you're a moron. It's just a LOT of people miss the search deals box. I'm not sure why, but we get questions every day about how to find old deals.

revoh · 12-12-2002, 02:59 PM

Thanks again for all the help Apex. I got my order in on Tuesday and was shipped the next day, very prompt! That mannheim steamroller cd pack was an extra little treat too (that goes to my mom btw).

-revoh

12-04-2002, 03:11 PM	#1
revoh Ensign Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TX Posts: 40	HK AVR8000 Hey guys, does anybody remember the past deals on the Harmon Kardon 8000 receiver? I remember there have been several on this but can't seem to find them or any mention of what the deal used to be. For some reason I remember the price being under $1000 but Onecall has them now for $1400. If there are any archives of past deals listen on the deals pages or if someone can paste the old deal it'll help. Thanks! -revoh

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12-04-2002, 04:16 PM	#2
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	It's actually pretty easy to find. Start at the deals page: http://www.gotapex.com/deals.php And look to the right side in the window labeled "Search Deals". Enter: AVR8000 and click on "Text Search" (or simply hit the return key on your keyboard). It'll take you to this page: http://www.gotapex.com/deals.php?search=avr8000

12-05-2002, 04:36 PM	#3
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	Price drop coming very soon.

12-05-2002, 05:03 PM	#4
revoh Ensign Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TX Posts: 40	Thanks for the reply...In my own defense, I am not a total moron...I did try searching for past deals but was in the coupon search and somehow missed the one on the right side of the page. I created this thread after 5 hours of reading reviews and specs of receivers. I thought that the AVR8000 was under $1000 before, but I must have gotten the price of the AVR8000 confused with the AVR520. I am looking for a nice receiver that is under $800 max (more like $600) that can power my Klipsch KSP-400's with enough juice and have nice HT features. I have been kinda looking at the Denon AVR-1803 and now maybe the HK AVR520 but I'm wondering if the 75watts or 80 watts will be enough for my speakers which are 200watts max. I just dont want to have to turn the amp all the way up to get decent levels, and not be able to turn it up more on those rare occassions I want to really impress someone. I've listened to a few in home theatre stores but they always turn the volume down to like -14 or -10 (max volume is 0) to get decent volume levels. I don't want to feel limited. Any help/advice is appreciated! Thanks -revoh

12-05-2002, 05:11 PM	#5
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	The KSP-400 have a 95dB sensitivity rating. This means that if you have a pair of these speakers, placed, let's say near the corner of your room, if you listen from 10 feet away, a 5 watt receiver can drive them up to 101.3dB. At this volume, it takes less than 2 hours for hearing damage to occur. This being said, I'm guessing the AVR520 is more powerful than the AVR-1803. The more powerful AVR2802 only put out 74 watts per channel with 5 channels driven (actual measured rating, not manufacturer's rating). 74 watts per channel is what the old less powerful AVR510 put out with 5 channels driven. Wait until tuesday to buy your AVR520 if you want one. All this being said, there are more important things than just wattage. Denon and H/K put out slightly different sound. They're both good choices if you want to smooth out the kind of harsh Tractrix Horn highs of your Klipsch. Both H/K and Denon have a smoother, warmer tone than something like a Yamaha or Sony. Another thing to consider. The receiver will only be powering the two 6.5" mid cones and the 6" horn tweeter. The 15" sub is powered by its own 200 watt built in amplifier. Furthermore, the impedence of this tower is 8 ohms. This is extremely easy to drive. The AVR520 can drive down to most 4 ohm loads. BTW, I don't think you're a moron. It's just a LOT of people miss the search deals box. I'm not sure why, but we get questions every day about how to find old deals.

12-12-2002, 02:59 PM	#6
revoh Ensign Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TX Posts: 40	Thanks again for all the help Apex. I got my order in on Tuesday and was shipped the next day, very prompt! That mannheim steamroller cd pack was an extra little treat too (that goes to my mom btw). -revoh

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