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It has plenty of power, a slew of features a mile long (I still haven't figured out the entire remote control) with on screen programming (that blew me away, being able to adjust the stereo features through a TV menu).Don't even hesitate to buy it. (I also have a JBL powered sub-woofer, which I recommend for anyone who is an audio/video enthusiast).I can find no flaw with this receiver. I bought it new.
I should be able to keep it for 20 years. and I think I only paid around [money] for it, brand new, including shipping.The only reason I would not buy this receiver is if your budget allows, and you can buy one of HK's bigger brothers, the AVR-310 or higher. I've had this receiver for over 2 years now.
I cannot turn the volume up beyond half way without blowing my ears off. It's a great name, with a clean, modern look. Here's what I have to say:Buy this receiver.
But if you are in the "I think I can justify [money] on a new stereo" this is THE one.
My mother thought someone was ramming the house. Or try the scene in "Jurassic Park" with the T-Rex's footsteps approaching the stalled jeeps. I have my system hooked up with Klipsch surrounds, it is devastating.I only have one bad thing to say about this receiver and that is the remote.
I kept looking for a T-Rex to come in my den. I can't get it to control the majority of my name brand components (but what universal remote does that).I hope everyone gets a chance to at least hear a good Harmon Kardon system. I thought I had the ultimate home video setup, that is until I bought this receiver.
I wanted to run and hide in a closet. I was blown away within seconds of getting it up and running. Try playing the opening scene of "Twister" on this machine.
You would be amazed.
It says 40 watts, but that is over the full 20Hz to 20k Hz, and that isn't peak power, like cheaper recievers tell you. It will convert s-video in to composite out, which is nice for me, since my tv does not have s-video in.I love the auto level setup for the speakers, using a pressure sensor on the remote.
It can drive the speakers at high current without any detectible distortion.This thing has more inputs and outputs then anything else I have seen, for example. Check out the detailed specs.
I just picked up one of these beasts. Incredible.The remote now controls my tv, dvd player, cablebox and reciever, plus you can set up macros on it, up to 17 steps, you can make it turn on your cable box, reciever, and television with one button, plus turn them off with another.The On Screen display is nice.
It is awesome. Don't let the power rating fool you.
The best part for me is that I got it as an open box for $300 at circuit city.Try it, you'll like it
Obviously, this wouldn't be suited for college parties (although I think it's quite loud at high volumes). One reason I got this Harman Kardon instead of another reciever that's cheaper and has as many features is because of its sound quality and durability. If you are thinking of building a home theater and if space is one of your concerns, this is an IDEAL receiver for smaller speakers systems with satellite speakers (like BOSE or Polk Audio).
Note that this receiver only outputs 40 watts per channel. You will never have to worry about blowing out the speakers. I have to give this a five star because I see absolutely nothing wrong about this receiver.
It has DTS and Dolby Digital, essential for making full use of your DVD player. Well, if you are a remote control freak, you might be disappointed with HK's non-learning, non-universal remote. This reciever has pretty much everything you need to set up a nice home theater.
It will complement and make use of every thing your smaller speakers can handle with beautiful sound output.
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