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Harman/Kardon HK 3480 comparison

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Harman/Kardon HK 3480

Harman/Kardon HK 3480
Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K
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Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K

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Harman/Kardon HK 3490

Harman/Kardon HK 3490
Onkyo TX-SR607 (black)
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Onkyo TX-SR607 (black)
Sony STR-DN1000
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Sony STR-DN1000
Price Check Prices $499.00 to $599.00 $359.99 to $449.85 $399.00 to $500.00 $269.99 to $499.99
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Release date February 15, 2004 April 15, 2009 April 24, 2009 September 01, 2009
The Bottom Line Harman's virtual-surround processing trumps the stereo-receiver competition on the home-theater front. The Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K delivers an excellent feature set and outstanding sound quality for its price, making it our top midrange AV receiver pick so far. If you can overlook its poor analog video conversion, the Onkyo TX-SR607 offers up a ton of HDMI connectivity and excellent sound quality for a midrange AV receiver. The Sony STR-DN1000 offers solid sound and basic AV receiver features at a bargain price, but it's not nearly as good as last year's STR-DG920.
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Features
Surround System ClassInfo unavailable7.1 channel
Info unavailable7.2 channel
7.1 channel
Surround Sound EffectsVMAx virtual surround sound
Info unavailableDolby Virtual Speaker
Info unavailableNeural Surround
Digital Player (Recorder)Info unavailableMP3
WAV
WMA
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
RadioRadio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 40 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM
EqualizerInfo unavailable9 bands
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Optical Digital InputInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Yes
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Enclosure ColorInfo unavailableGloss black
Info unavailableBlack
Gloss piano black
Built-in DecodersInfo unavailableDTS 96/24
DTS Neo:6
DTS Express
DTS decoder
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital
DTS-ES decoder
Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS-HD Master Audio
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS-HD High Resolution
Info unavailableDTS Neo:6
DTS Express
Dolby TrueHD
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
DTS-HD Master Audio
Dolby Pro Logic IIz
Dolby Digital Surround EX
Dolby TrueHD
DTS-HD decoder
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution
Weight22.9 lbs
19.2 lbs
23.1 lbs
23.8 lbs
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Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable2 years warranty
Info unavailable
Full contract periodInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable2 years
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Sound EffectsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableCinemaFILTER
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Sound Output ModeStereo
Surround Sound
Stereo
Surround Sound
Surround Sound
Service & support details typeInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableLimited warranty
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Product DescriptionHarman/kardon HK 3480 - AV receiver
Pioneer VSX 1019AH-K - AV receiver - 7.1 channel
Harman/kardon HK 3490 - AV receiver
Onkyo TX SR607 - AV receiver - 7.2 channel
Sony STR DN1000 - AV receiver - 7.1 channel
Response BandwidthInfo unavailableInfo unavailable10 - 11000 Hz
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Remote ControlUniversal remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control
Remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
MicrophoneInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Output PowerInfo unavailableInfo unavailable240 Watt
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Video Conversion/ScalingInfo unavailableHDMI to HDMI scaling
Analog to HDMI up conversion
Info unavailableInfo unavailableAnalog to HDMI up conversion
Dimensions (WxDxH)17.4 in x 15 in x 6.6 in
16.5 in x 13.7 in x 6.2 in
17.4 in x 15 in x 6.6 in
17.1 in x 13 in x 6.9 in
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Coaxial Digital InputInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Info unavailable
HeadphonesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Product TypeAV receiver
AV receiver
AV receiver
AV receiver
AV receiver
Amplifier signal-to-noise ratio95 dB
Info unavailable95 dB
106 dB
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