Polk Monitor 40 and Harman Kardon 3390 Receiver

[jerrymb]

I've had the 40's for about 2 weeks and they sounded good but I wasn't sure that I wanted to keep them. Last week I ordered a Harman Kardon 3390 80wpc stereo receiver. I had an Onkyo 8255 50 wpc receiver. So I hooked the 40's up to the HK. Holy crap!!!! First off it sounded like I had added a subwoofer. In a good way though. Tight bass. Vocal are crystal clear without being harsh or sibilant. Cds that used to sound kind of wimpy have come to life. It's shocking the difference between these 2 receivers! I always thought that receivers in the same price range sounded pretty much the same. The Onkyo is pretty highly regarded but there is no comparison between the Onkyo and HK receivers. Are Polk speakers and HK receivers considered good synergy? A good match?

[Conradicles]

Are Polk speakers and HK receivers considered good synergy? A good match?

I think so. Enjoy your new system!

[wutadumsn23]

Typically KH AVR's power ratings are underestimated and will/can/and do perform better than advertised. Onkyo (although I have one and love it) AVR's are typically rated at only 2 channels driven, and drop off considerably when you add more channels. Glad you are happy.

-Jeff

[Kingface]

While HK has fallen behind with a lot of the do dads that others receivers have...they have always sounded great. People sometimes avoid them because they say 50 wpc and stuff......as mentioned above though...they rate their receivers HONESTLY.

[royalty]

Polk plus HK = love