Harman Kardon Receiver Reviews

Reviews | 66 user reviews: "The HK3490 is where traditional features such as a high-performance phono preamp, pre-out/main-in jacks and high-current amplification meet the present and future with video switching, a subwoofer output and a cable for direct audio/video connection to an iPod player or MP3 player...The HK3490 offers the best in traditional analog two-channel audio, including a 30-preset AM/FM tuner, and integrated phono preamplifier for enjoying your vinyl library and a tape monitor loop that lets you listen to your tape recordings as they're being made when used with a three-head tape deck...Whether listening to an LP record pressed last century or watching a movie you downloaded to your digital media player last night, you new HK3490 delivers the powerful, detailed performance you've come to expect from Harman Kardon...The HK3490's high-current capability enables it to effortlessly drive even difficult loudspeaker loads, while the ultra wide bandwidth provides far superior phase linearity, lower distortion, greater high-frequency headroom and more accurate frequency response in the audible range...two names synonymous with music playback, ease of control, and elegant design..." see less »

Reviews | 12 user reviews: "So don't worry about the Harman Kardon AVR 140...That said, the AVR 140's natural sound quality and handsome good looks make it a solid choice for a AU$900 receiver...The incredible sound mix immediately pulls you into the action -- at least it does when you play it through a receiver as good as the Harman Kardon AVR 140..." see less »

Reviews | 2 user reviews: "The HK 144 receiver has excellent sound with tight natural bass...The functions are user friendly and it has a look of understated quality...A great heart to a quality theatre system in a small to medium listening enviroment..." see less »

Reviews | 8 user reviews: "The AVR 145’s sonic quality and sophisticated features make it an exceptional value...From RS-232 software upgradeability to the latest Cirrus Logic® 49500 series DSP, Logic 7 processing, A/V Sync Delay and 100MHz component video switching, the AVR 145 is modest in price, but high in performance...Great sound, easy adjustments from the remote..." see less »

Reviews | 27 user reviews: "The Harman Kardon AVR 146 is a great starting point for an audio enthusiast...The AVR-146's sonic quality and sophisticated features make it an exceptional value...The surround processing is handled by 24-bit, Twin-core Cirrus Logic 49500 series DSP, Logic 7 processing, A/V Sync delay and 100MHz component video switching, the AVR-146 is high in performance..." see less »

Reviews | 2 expert reviews (rating 80 / 100) • 20 user reviews: "In using the AVR147, I found that this receiver delivered very good audio performance, doing well in both stereo and surround sound modes, and with both music-only and movie-based audio material...However, I was disappointed in the lack of multi-channel preamp outputs that would enable the AVR147 to be used as a preamp, if paired with a larger wattage output capable multi-channel power amplifier setup..." see less »

Reviews | 53 user reviews: "Compatible with the Harman Kardon Bridge, which offers iPod navigation using AVR 240's preprogrammed remote control...Harman Kardon's AVR 240 7.1-channel A/V surround receiver is among the best receivers in its class, as it harnesses many of the company's latest features and technologies to go with its near-universal surround-format compatibility...The receiver also offers a wide range of digital and matrix surround modes, including Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx (which provides an expansive, full-range 7.1-channel program from any stereo or 5.1-channel source), DTS, DTS ES Discrete and Matrix, DTS 96/24, and DTS Neo:6...Anyone that's ever suffered from technology overload when setting up his or her audio/video system can rest easy with the AVR 240..." see less »