I recently purchased a Harman Kardon AVR 370 here in the UK (AVR 3700 in USA). , and of course receivers. Going into this review, we weren’t quite sure what to expect from the Harman/Kardon AVR 3700. But happen it did, and it did so consistently, regardless of the music or movie we played. Its onboard streaming and networking features such as AirPlay worked smoothly and without a hitch. Let's find out. The company will also provide, free of … With analog and digital connectivity, the HK 3700 delivers plenty … As I mentioned above, though, the AVR 3700 is definitely AirPlay-centric and not really the best choice for someone who wants to stream a variety of personal media files (including high-resolution audio) over a non-AirPlay setup. I would characterize the AVR 3700's sonic nature as being very neutral. Some of that is likely due to oversight on our part, but it also seems like the, doesn't have as much industry presence as it did earlier in my career - perhaps taking a bit of a back seat to other Harman brands like. If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call (800) 422-8027 for assistance. Used: An item that has been used previously. Absent from the mix are onboard Pandora and Spotify streaming, though using your smart device or computer for these is a good workaround. Comparison and Competition There's no shortage of competing receivers, with companies like Onkyo, Yamaha, Sony, and Denon offering similarly-equipped models that come in near or below the AVR 3700's $1,000 asking price. The most recent quick review we did was back in mid-2009, of the HK 3390 stereo receiver. The setup/EQ process takes only about five minutes; it does not give you the option to skip the EQ stage and only set up the speakers, although the resulting EQ can be easily turned off via the Audio Effects sub-menu if you don't like the results. Harman Kardon receivers are known for combining a stylish design with sound that packs a punch. The AVR 3700 has most of the marquee features we want to see on a receiver at this price, like dual HDMI outs, dual subwoofer preouts, automatic setup and EQ, zone-two options, wired and wireless network connectivity, a free control app, and built-in AirPlay. I have two primary sources in my gear rack: a Dish Network Hopper DVR and OPPO BDP 103 Blu-ray player. And with an MSRP of $999, the AVR 3700 sits in a price bracket where consumers can choose from a dizzying array of receivers, each one offering its own mix of features and performance quality. I played around with the AVR 3700's EQ control, turning it on and off throughout my demos to see which mode I preferred. I ultimately changed the center and surrounds to 80 Hz and matched the subwoofer mode to the towers' 40Hz crossover. It’s quirky behavior for sure, and we’re at a loss to explain why this could even happen. H/K even includes a separate, 2nd zone remote, which is a unique and welcome feature. The remote's Menu button doesn't take you to the receiver's main setup menu, despite its prominent placement near the center of the controller; rather, you have to press the small AVR button down at the bottom of the remote to launch setup. A set of seven-channel preouts are available, if you'd like to connect the AVR 3700 to external amplification, plus there are two subwoofer preouts, allowing you to use two subwoofers to improve bass response in your room. Bottom line: Use the AVR 3700’s EZSet/EQ for your distance and EQ settings, but go with manual calibration for everything else if you value accurate speaker settings and desire a balanced sound field. Conclusion Harman Kardon's AVR 3700 establishes itself as a worthy contender for anyone shopping for a receiver around the $1,000 price point. Some of that is likely due to oversight on our part, but it also seems like the Harman Kardon brand doesn't have as much industry presence as it did earlier in my career - perhaps taking a bit of a back seat to other Harman brands like Revel, Mark Levinson, and JBL. This product hasn't been reviewed yet. The AVR 3700 … That's just what you'll get with their HK 3700, along with some pretty cool features for … H/K’s touts its take on Class D as being eco-friendly, and compared to Class A/B amplifiers, it certainly is. Once I changed channels, the receiver would detect the correct format and right itself. Once again, AirPlay users can stream some of these services from their iOS/Apple source, but that's not as clean as an integrated solution. Additionally, Harman Kardon doesn't include any streaming music services beyond Internet Radio; there's no Pandora, Spotify, or the like, which you can find on many receivers that cost less. I didn't have a 4K-capable display on hand at the time of the review, so my processing tests were limited to 1080p upconversion. The iOS app that I auditioned integrates your device's iTunes library and lets you launch AirPlay directly, so you don't have to leave the Harman app and go to your iOS music player. Once we got used to all of that however, we really enjoyed listening to the Harman/Kardon AVR 3700 over the long haul. Interestingly, I had the opposite reaction to the EQ control with movies that I did with music. The AVR 3700 sounded more like a high end, audiophile-grade amplifier than it had any right to, given its surround-friendly features and mid-figure price tag. If you get a chance to give it a listen we highly recommend it. Once we turned our attention to music however, we became even more impressed with this receiver. As is common with many AirPlay receivers, the AVR 3700 doesn't have a direct AirPlay source button. With EQ engaged, the soundstage seemed just a tad smaller and more compressed, and vocals a bit too forward and sterile. To see how the AVR 3700 fared in this regard, we started our evaluation by watching some of our favorite action flicks, including Skyfall and The Dark Knight Rises.