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Harman/Kardon HK 3490 comparison

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Harman/Kardon HK 3490

Harman/Kardon HK 3490
Harman/Kardon HK 3480

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

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Rotel RX-1052

Rotel RX-1052
Harmon/Kardon HK 3390

Harmon/Kardon HK 3390
Price $329.99 to $449.85 Check Prices $469.99 to $599.00 Check Prices $299.99 to $349.00
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Release date February 15, 2004 April 15, 2009 October 15, 2004
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. Sound quality, not quantity, is what Rotel's high-end stereo receiver is all about.
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Features
Surround System ClassInfo unavailableInfo unavailable7.1 channel
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Surround Sound EffectsDolby Virtual Speaker
VMAx virtual surround sound
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Digital Player (Recorder)Info unavailableInfo unavailableMP3
WAV
WMA
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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 - 30 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM
EqualizerInfo unavailableInfo unavailable9 bands
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Optical Digital InputYes
Info unavailableYes
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Enclosure ColorInfo unavailableInfo unavailableGloss black
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Built-in DecodersInfo unavailableInfo 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
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Weight23.1 lbs
22.9 lbs
19.2 lbs
23.8 lbs
20.9 lbs
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Surround Sound
Stereo
Stereo
Product DescriptionHarman/kardon HK 3490 - AV receiver
Harman/kardon HK 3480 - AV receiver
Pioneer VSX 1019AH-K - AV receiver - 7.1 channel
Rotel RX-1052 - AV receiver
Harman/kardon HK 3390 - AV receiver
Response Bandwidth10 - 11000 Hz
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable10 - 110000 Hz
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control
Remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Output Power240 Watt
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable160 Watt
MicrophoneNone
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Video Conversion/ScalingInfo unavailableInfo unavailableHDMI to HDMI scaling
Analog to HDMI up conversion
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Dimensions (WxDxH)17.4 in x 15 in x 6.6 in
17.4 in x 15 in x 6.6 in
16.5 in x 13.7 in x 6.2 in
17 in x 14.1 in x 4.8 in
17.3 in x 15 in x 6.6 in
Coaxial Digital InputYes
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Product TypeAV receiver
AV receiver
AV receiver
AV receiver
AV receiver
HeadphonesNone
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Amplifier signal-to-noise ratio95 dB
95 dB
Info unavailable92 dB
95 dB
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Buying choices

J&R Music and Computer World
$449.00
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Vanns.com
$449.85
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Newegg.com
$469.99
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Amazon.com
$499.00
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Amazon.com Marketplace
$499.00
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J&R Music and Computer World
$349.00
In stock: Yes

Amazon.com
$349.00
In stock: Yes

Amazon.com Marketplace
$274.89
In stock: Yes

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