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(More customer reviews)I was looking for a stereo (2-channel) receiver to mainly listen to classical music (CDs and an FM classical music radio channel) and to connect to my DVD player to watch old movies (Bergman's for example). I figured that multi (>2)-channel receivers would be a waste of money and thus focused on investigating reasonably good quality stereo receivers. The final comparison came down to Harman Kardon HK 3490 2 x 120W Stereo Receiver and Denon DRA-297 AM/FM Satellite-Ready Stereo Receiver. From the outside HK 3490 has a more modern look than Denon 297, but the former is bulkier. Notice that the HK supplies 120W whereas the Denon offers 50W per channel. Connected to two Kplisch Synergy speakers in the store and as a non-audiophile, I couldn't distinguish the difference between the two receivers. I decided to purchase Denon eventually because of its good reputation from mid-range receivers. Now, the unit is connected to two fantastic and beyond-expectation Definitive Technology StudioMonitor 350 Speakers (Pair, Black). Recommended by my physicist father-in-law, I connect the speakers and the receiver unit with generic 12-gauge copper wires (from RadioShack). Sitting in our small living room (~ 300 sq. feet), the system produces a crisp, clean sound yet with a rich bass for CD-/DVD- playback. The bass is generated by the extremely low frequency (as low as 26Hz) side bass/midrange driver of the speakers. Signal receiving of our favorite FM classical music radio channel is also excellent after the included FM antenna was well-positioned. My wife and I are highly satisfied with the system, especially given the budgetary amount we paid.
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