Harman Kardon AVR 525 impressions? (1 Viewer)

[ChrisYK]

Does anyone have any?

I just picked up a brand new one for really cheap on eBay and am wondering whether or not I should keep it or sell it for the profit margin.

I am in the middle of putting together my home theater right now so I don't exactly have the best testing environment. I am also moving into a new house in May/June with a larger, more open living space (where the home theater equipment is going to be set up).

Sony KP-57WS510
Panasonic XP30 DVD player
Speakers: Crap x 5.1 (will upgrade later this year)

 

[Greg Thomas]

If you sell it, what will you get instead? Keep it and get your speaker purchase and see how it sounds in your new home.

I have the 325 and its great.

 

[Chris Sherman]

I would have bought the 525 if One Call had any at the time, instead I bought the 325 and love it. If the 525 is better I'd like to hear it. I'd keep it if you got it cheap . As the previous poster said what else would you get if you sell it.

 

[ChrisYK]

My original budget had been for around $300 and I was considering the AVR 325 which I have seen for around $325 refurbished from Harman Audio on eBay.

I guess my question boils down to: is a brand-new 525 (from an unauthorized dealer) worth the extra $80 I have paid in this case when compared to the 325?

 

[Daryn D]

Keep the 525 if you got a deal and spend more on speakers! My 320 at 65watts is more than enough power.

 

[Greg Thomas]

You get a backlit remote, bass management for the 6 channel inputs like DVD-Audio and SACD plus more power for $80. Keep the 525.