pioneer 912 or harmon kardon325 (1 Viewer)

[dan scorpio]

what should i buy a pioneer 912 or a harmon kardon 325?
what is a better receiver?

 

[Dennis Gardner]

Both are pretty solid choices in this price range.
They are way ahead of past $300 offerings, but have a few quirks.

Some have found that the Pioneer has a shutdown issue.
Some have found that the HK has digital sound dropout issues.

Search this forum for such postings and determine what the + and -s are for each before you pull the trigger.

Good Luck,

Dennis

 

[Marcel_V]

I was between the two as well, and went with the 325. Ive had it a few months and love it. I like having 7.1 instead of 6.1 with the pioneer, plus having less THD and better sound quality (IMO). I give it a vote.

 

[Mark Dickerson]

I would agree with Marcel--the H/K is a much better receiver IMHO. The design is better (higher current capability) and they use better parts. I have demo'ed the 325 against much more expensive competition, head to head, and I thought it sounded better in many face-offs.

 

[Felix Martinez]

I am *very* impressed with the Pioneer 912. I'm planning to use it in an upcoming column as an example of outstanding value for a receiver in the $300 range. Have not had any shutdown issues, BTW.

Cheers

 

[Angelo.M]

Dan:

How large is the room? I demoed a 325 at home a few weeks ago and found its power somewhat unimpressive in a 20x20ft space. It was loud enough, but it seemed to lack oomph. Just a thought.

 

[Kevin McCurdy]

I just setup a Pioneer vsx-d912k this afternoon in a bedroom system. I have to say my initial thoughts are it sounds pretty darn good.

I wanted to get a receiver that could switch HDTV sources and it also had to have all the latest sound formats. The Pioneer seemed to fill that requirement well at the $300.00 street price.

 

[dan scorpio]

thanks guys i think i will get the 912, but does anyone know where they sell it (besides world of sound and vision)
i am in mississauga, area or toronto........