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Harman Kardon AVR 146 Home Theater Receiver with iPod Control and HDMI connectivity | 
| Brand: Harman Kardon
Category: CE
List Price: $349.00
Buy Used: $210.00
as of 7/29/2010 13:27 MDT details
You Save: $139.00 (40%)
Seller: Meyercur
Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 45411
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 21.2
Dimensions (in): 13.8 x 17.3 x 5.9
MPN: AVR 146
Model: AVR 146
UPC: 028292505003
EAN: 0028292505003
ASIN: B000MWPD0I
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| » | 30 Watts-per-channel Dolby 5.1 surround sound receiver | | » | EzSet simplified equalizer auto-calibration | | » | Faroudja DCDI video processor | | » | Two HDMI inputs with 1080p compatibility | | » | Ultrawide bandwidth, high-current design with Logic 7 sound processor for the ultimate sound quality |
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Product Description
The AVR-146's sonic quality and sophisticated features make it an exceptional value. If A/V receivers are the heart of a home entertainment system, then Harman/Kardon AVRs are both heart and mind. They take the vast array of audio/video formats and sources, and make it easy for you to select a source, tailor it to the requirements of your listening room and then play it back without skipping a beat. As with the tradition of Harman/Kardon's revered audio receivers, the AVR-146 features true high current capability, ultra wide-bandwidth amplifier design with low negative feedback and all-discrete amplifier circuitry. Dual independent power supplies, for front and surround channels ensure that the power is present. 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. Use the A/V sync delay to match the audio processing to the audio delay of digital displays. 6 Digital Inputs Dolby Digital EX & Surround Sound Dolby Pro Logic & II DTS & ES Front AV Jacks Headphone Jack High Current Subwoofer Preamp Outputs 7 Device, Pre-Programmed Remote Control 4 Inputs, 2 Outputs S-Video Dimensions - Width 44 x Height 15 x Depth 35 cm Weight - 10 kg
Amazon.com Product Description
The Harmon Kardon AVR-146's sonic quality and sophisticated features make it an exceptional value. It pumps 30 Watts of power through each of its 5 channels, employing Logic 7 processing and EzSet/EQ technology to ensure that you always have crisp audio. It also features true high current capability, ultra wide-bandwidth amplifier design with low negative feedback, and all-discrete amplifier circuitry. Dual independent power supplies for front and surround channels ensure that adequate power is always present. With two-input Simplay HD™-verified HDMI™ switching and a wealth of digital audio inputs, the AVR-146 lets you connect and command virtually any home theater source.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 22
 Short Life May 3, 2010
E. Cobb
When the receiver worked, I really enjoyed the way it sounded. However, after about 1 year it died. Turned it on one day, smelled burning plastic and heard some crackling noises, and then it went out - never to come back to life.
As far as receivers go, I didn't pay that much for it, but I would still expect it to last longer than 1 year. I have a receiver from the 70s that still kickin'. I guess they really don't make things like they used to.
Next time, I think I'll spend a little more money and go with Pioneer, Onkyo or Denon and get the extended service plan!
 Get One Fast!! December 3, 2008
O. B. Adegbite (London)
Excellent product fantastic sound, try watching a blu ray movie on it, you'll forget cinemas fast and always wait for the release. I've got mine hooked up to Factory Bose AM10's both cost under a grand, i'm loving it!
Who said not enough inputs are you kidding? I've got my PS3, DVD, Cable and Airtunes hooked up on Optical and Coax and there's tonnes left to go!
I do agree that its a bit tricky to set up for non tekkies, but thats part of the fun. If you want plug and play, go buy a pioneer or something, but if you want serious, i mean serious pro sound and video quality at a budget, "say hello to ma lirrol fren" AVR 146
TOTALLY COOL, an amazing improvement !!! November 9, 2008
Madison Jerome Lucas Jr. (Littleton, CO)
GREAT PRICE and super fast shipping, I carefully compared A/V receivers at BEST BUY and with on-line specs, then, like usual, I found an unbeatable price on AMAZON. The THD rating is excellent, there is NO noise, it was nice to go all digital - With my previous theater-in-a-box unit I could not take advantage of my cable box' digital coax port, so I had analog RCA outs that were horribly noisy, and a crappy amp making things worse.
I matched this unit with a beautiful sounding set of POLK AUDIO speakers for my small theater room; the audio improvement is absolutely VAST. Plus H/K stuff LOOKS cooler than anything else :) You really don't have to spend much to component-ize your home theater, this receiver is a GREAT choice.
Solid basic 5.1 receiver July 26, 2008
JAM (Phoenix, AZ USA)
I purchased this for a small apartment living room. I didn't need much, just a basic 5.1 receiver with optical and 6 channel analog inputs. This fit the bill perfectly.
It looks fantastic; why don't other companies design their receivers to look modern? Do we need 30 buttons on the front with that ugly flat black paint and yellow-orange labeling and VFD? You can turn off the blue VFD and lighted blue volume knob on this receiver if you are watching stuff in the dark which is really nice.
The receiver has a decent set of features. Hook up the monitor out to a TV via S-Video or Composite cable and you can access the On-Screen-Display menu to tweak speaker sizes, individual speaker volume, etc. You can also assign audio inputs to different video inputs to help with your particular setup; I appreciated this flexibility when connecting all of my equipment. You can also label each input so you know what you are switching to which is also nice. The receiver displays the label you choose when using that input. There are plenty of inputs! The built-in AM/FM tuner picks up all the local stations in Phoenix.
So far I have found the sound quality to be great for my setup. I've heard better systems, but then again, I'm not using very good speakers, just what I could afford right now (Sony Floor L/R, Center, and Bookshelf Surround L/R speaker). The receiver pushes plenty of power for a small to medium sized room. I can feel explosions, hear plenty of detail in dialogue and sound effects, and really enjoy movie-watching much more.
I would recommend this for anyone looking for an affordable receiver who does not need HDMI audio or the latest TrueHD or DTS Master Audio decoding. Get this now if you can pick one up still. It's a solid 5.1 receiver with great features, plenty of inputs for optical, coax, 6 channel, and stereo componenets. I haven't tried the HDMI switching but be advised it will NOT play audio from an HDMI source which is just fine with me.
Great receiver May 27, 2008
Rodney G. Laramie (St. Louis)
Great system. Easy to use and install. I would like to have a little more power for when I need more volume.
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