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Harman Kardon HK 3700

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User ratings:
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46 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
45 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.9 / 5
Editorial reviews:
3
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3 editorial reviews
Although the Harman/Kardon AVR 3700 possesses the sonic signature of a high-end amplifier and is one of the best-looking receivers we’ve seen in a while, it comes with a handful of quirks you’ll want to be aware of.Read more
The Harman Kardon AVR 3700 AV receiver found its way into Adrienne Maxwell's home theater system, where she put the receiver to the test to see where it would succeed and where it would fail.Read more
Harman Kardon's new HK 3770 stereo receiver executes an old concept with a decidedly modern twist.Read more
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Pros

  • very clean
  • elegant look
  • Design and build Its exterior itself is worthy of attention

Cons

  • there are no digital optical or digital coax inputs
  • did not utilize all seven amplifier channels or the second subwoofer preout
  • 3700 doesn't have a direct AirPlay source button

Key specs

  • Stereo
  • Wired
  • no
  • Black
  • no
  • yes
  • AM, FM
  • 2.0

Harman Kardon HK 3700 - Pros & Cons

Harman Kardon HK 3700

Pros

  • very clean
  • elegant look
  • Design and build Its exterior itself is worthy of attention
  • combined with a good pair of speakers
  • the Harman sounds good too
  • HK 3770 makes most things sound exciting and filled with energy
  • a useful range of functions and provides good control range
  • the HK 3770 is well served too
  • performance with compressed audio is generally very entertaining too
  • clean power delivery and dynamic capabilities
  • easy to use and well laid out

Cons

  • there are no digital optical or digital coax inputs
  • did not utilize all seven amplifier channels or the second subwoofer preout
  • 3700 doesn't have a direct AirPlay source button
  • warming up the sound nor overly sterilizing it
  • shorter and thinner and lacks backlighting
  • The menu design is nothing memorable and was sometimes frustrating to navigate
  • File support is limited to MP3 and WMA which seems
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • a number of competitor products also suffer from
  • The volume ramp is weirdly inconsistent
  • options are limited at best and severely inadequate at worst

Harman Kardon HK 3700 - Full Specifications

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General
Receiver typeStereo
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Audio properties
Audio output channels2.0
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)24-bit/192kHz
Frequency range10 - 130000
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)85.0 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.07 %
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)100.0 dB
RMS rated power170.0 W
Audio formats supported
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Radio
Supported radio bands
  • AM
  • FM
AM antennayes
AM band range520 - 1710
AM antenna ports quantity1
FM antennayes
FM band range87.5 - 108
Auto digital tuningyes
Internet radioyes
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Power
Power consumption (typical)310.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
Speakers connectivity typeRJ-45
Audio (L/R) in5
Audio (L/R) out5
Composite video out1
Headphone outputs1
USB ports quantity1
Ethernet LANyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Remote (IR) output1
Remote (IR) input1
Wi-Fino
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Video
3Dno
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Dimensions
Width17.32 in
Depth11.81 in
Height4.76 in
Weight211.64 oz
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Features
Optical drive includedno
Handheld remote controlyes
Card reader integratedno
AirPlayno
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedyes

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