Harman Kardon, is it any good?

stephen421 · 8th June 2018, 16:33

Hello all,

I'm considering going to see this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-...8AAOSwJ-pbGRTf over the next few days and one of the points swaying me towards it is the Harman Kardon sound system.

I was wondering if anyone had any experience with it and could give an opinion on how good it is? The car is around 100 miles from me otherwise I'd just wait until I was with the car

Many Thanks,

Stephen

hrissim · 8th June 2018, 18:17

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Originally Posted by stephen421

Hello all,

I'm considering going to see this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-...8AAOSwJ-pbGRTf over the next few days and one of the points swaying me towards it is the Harman Kardon sound system.

I was wondering if anyone had any experience with it and could give an opinion on how good it is? The car is around 100 miles from me otherwise I'd just wait until I was with the car

Many Thanks,

Stephen

My second car was with the casual sound system.
Bought and fit full H/K set - nothing compares ...
Total improvement.
Recommend!

Regards

stevestrat · 8th June 2018, 18:30

Frankly compared to a good modern head unit and quality speakers the HK system isn't that special.

Proud owner · 8th June 2018, 20:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephen421

Hello all,

I'm considering going to see this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-...8AAOSwJ-pbGRTf over the next few days and one of the points swaying me towards it is the Harman Kardon sound system.

I was wondering if anyone had any experience with it and could give an opinion on how good it is? The car is around 100 miles from me otherwise I'd just wait until I was with the car

Many Thanks,

Stephen

I'm fortunate enough to have the Harmon Kardon set up in both of my 2.5's and there is a definite and worthwhile improvement over the standard Harmony powered one in my 1.8. It wouldn't be the reason why I'd buy a particular car, but if it is already in it I would regard it as a definite bonus.

BLMC · 8th June 2018, 21:22

I have both versions,normal and HK. For me there is big difference between them.
HK is definitely better,and specially if remembered its 20-year old system,not bad at all.
Just like our cars

neilll · 9th June 2018, 00:59

Big plus is to have the BM54 tuner as well!
If your feeling adventuress you could even go hands free then!
Neil

8th June 2018, 16:33	#1
stephen421 Avid contributor Rover 75 2.0 CDTI 160 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle Posts: 136 Thanks: 4 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Harman Kardon, is it any good? Hello all, I'm considering going to see this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-...8AAOSwJ-pbGRTf over the next few days and one of the points swaying me towards it is the Harman Kardon sound system. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with it and could give an opinion on how good it is? The car is around 100 miles from me otherwise I'd just wait until I was with the car Many Thanks, Stephen __________________ The Gentleman's Express

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stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,473 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Frankly compared to a good modern head unit and quality speakers the HK system isn't that special. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

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BLMC Regular poster Rover 75 CDT Saloon&2x75 CDT Tourer Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Finland Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I have both versions,normal and HK. For me there is big difference between them. HK is definitely better,and specially if remembered its 20-year old system,not bad at all. Just like our cars

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neilll Gets stuck in MG ZT,MG ZT-T Join Date: May 2008 Location: St. Helens Posts: 961 Thanks: 211 Thanked 235 Times in 158 Posts	Big plus is to have the BM54 tuner as well! If your feeling adventuress you could even go hands free then! Neil