Experience with the HK 435

[Zyzzyva100]

I know there have to be some people around here that have experience with the HK 435. I corresponded with David F via email and he reccomended the reciever, but I wonder if it is really powerful enough.

I do plan to go with the 340's for the fronts, 340 center and 170 rears. I know that the 340s are relatively efficient, and that the 435 is said to sound louder than its rater (or every other manufacturer just overrates their stuff), but I am just curious if anyone has this reciever running with their ascend speakers. I have a large listening area (close to 6000 cu. ft.) and want to make sure that I will have enough sound, but I also don't want to break the bank too much.

[curtis]

One thing to remember is that HK rates the power output honestly.

The 435 should have no problems with the Ascends. My Parents are using my older 525, which I think was rated at 70wpc. Their room is 25x15x12, open to an entry in the back, so add another 10' or so. No problems at all.

[Zyzzyva100]

Thanks Curtis. I know that seeing from other threads you had mentioned the size of you parents room, and its almost identical to mine. I just needed some reassurance. $600 bucks is a lot to a college student, but hey, I gotta relax somehow.

[curtis]

The fact that you are a college student and have that kind of space kills me.

[Zyzzyva100]

I live in an loft apartment in a former knitting mill. That combined with how poor cleveland is overall, and the fact that I moved to the other side of town from all the other college students, means that my girlfriend and I have lots of space for not too much money (about 1000 square feet overall).

The listening room is the largest, 16 x 20 with 13 ft ceilings, which is attached to the 10x16 kitchen, and only a bar counter is in between.

But I agree, I got luck with this place. Even my dad was envious.

[curtis]

Nice!!

I seem to be running into more and more people from Cleveland.....