Harman Kardon AVR 1650 5.1-Channel, 95-Watt Audio/Video Receiver with HDMI v.1.4a, 3-D, Deep Color and Audio Return Channel (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
Harman Kardon AVR 1650 5.1-Channel, 95-Watt Audio/Video Receiver with HDMI v.1.4a, 3-D, Deep Color and Audio Return Channel (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
- 95 watts X 5 with high-current and ultrawide bandwith capability for accurate, dynamic sound
- Four HDMI v.1.4a inputs with 3-D and Deep Color
- Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding for the latest playback from hi-resolution sources like Bluray
- Proprietary EzSet/EQ technology simplifies setup for the best possible sound
- Optional Bridge IIIP iPod/iPhone dock plays music and videos from your favorite device
The Harman Kardon AVR 1650 is the perfect receiver for budget-conscious film lovers and audiophiles. It has an impressive list of features designed to take your home entertainment experience to the next level. With all the latest Dolby and DTS audio modes and HDMI v. 1.4a with 3-D and Deep Color, the AVR 1650 lets you experience the next dimension in TV viewing – while Logic 7 processing creates an exhilarating 5.1 – channel 360-degrees soundstage for your movies, TV shows and games. With its fo
List Price: $ 599.00
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An great receiver for the price, with a beautiful look and horrible support,
It does not compare to some of the more expensive and powerful receivers out there but for what you pay here you are getting amazing value.
Connectivity:
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This is one of the most important feature for a lot of people so I’ll start here:
The receiver has 4Xhdmi inputs which is very impressive for a $400 receiver, it also boasts 6 RCA inputs, 2 optical inputs, one coaxial input, an rgb component input and 1 hdmi out.
all in all, a very good selection. It also has an optional input for an IIIP docking station for an iphone but that is not included and costs a whopping $130 ([…]).
This is quite a disappointment for me but I was able to connect my *ANDROID* phone using a simple 3.5mm headphone jack to rca converter (costs $1.22 at […]).
Sound Quality:
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I have it connected to a set of 5.1 Harman Kardon speakers and the sound is quite good, the bass is actually amazing (even surpasses my Denon AVR-988 in the quality of the bass).
The mid-tones and high tones could stand to be a bit more precise and separated, but not more so than any other receiver in that price neighborhood.
Ease of use:
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1. Installation: was actually very easy, the colored sockets made it very easy to know which speaker I’m connecting right now and that the polarity is correct (this was of course helped by me having the HK speakers which were color coded in the same way).
The setup and tuning was a breeze thanks to the EZSet EQ calibration.
2. Remote Control: average remote control, nothing to write home about, but it is programmable so that can be nice for some people.
3. On device controls: Those leave a bit to be desired – the stunning look of the receiver comes at a price – the buttons on the device are quite hard to make out but I don’t think I ever needed to use them.
Look and Feel:
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This is where this box really shines, I’ve seen many receivers in my days and this one really takes the crown for most beautiful device. It really complements the living room where other receivers do the exact opposite.
Features:
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1. 3D: I can’t really talk about that since I don’t have a 3D tv (who needs it, anyway?) but it’s there if you need it…
2. Dolby TrueHD DTS-HD Master Audio: This was tested and does indeed work – it is, however, fairly standard these days in receivers like that.
3. Logic 7 processing: this technology claims to transform standard 2 channel sound to surround sound. It does NO SUCH THING, not even a $3,000 receiver can do that.
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Conclusion:
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This is a great compromise between price and function, with a beautiful facade on top it.
Its a good fit for those couples who disagree on the usefulness and necessity of the home theater concept – it combines gorgeous looks with a low price tag and good enough sound quality.
Side Note:
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I had a problem connecting one of my devices to the receiver – I have a computer, xbox, playstation and a wii that I wanted to connect to the tv through the receiver.
For some reason that did not work: when I connected my xbox and my computer, I couldn’t see the computer, when I connected the computer alone, it worked.
When I called customer support, I had to wait for over 30 minutes on the line until I arrived at an unhelpful fella that was not from the US and that all he could say is that I need to reset my receiver and that it should fix it. trying to reason with him did not work and I eventually gave up and connected the xbox directly to the TV.
This cost the receiver a star and that is why it is 3 stars and not 4.
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|Great Surround Sound Amp,
The included microphone for balancing the entire system in the room worked great. When you set in the mid point of the room you hear all of the sounds from each speaker, perfectly balanced as you are supposed to. I did not want to set up a 7.1 system. 5.1 is fine with me.
For the money this is a very good amp.
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|love the sound of music and video,
8/11/2013. Update on my HK AVR—- still working well with no issues. Note, there is a USB port on the front right panel, this is supposedly for possible future firmware updates. However, I have noticed the unit tends to get hot on the right top side close behind the large volume dial. Looking down at the unit there is large heat sink running across front panel behind the volume dial. I purchased a Thermaltake Mobile Fan II External USB Cooling Fan …plug it into the USB port and run it along the right side vents…..this will keep your unit cool and hopefully prolong and protect your investment. Remember heat is a nasty enemy for electronics. Better safe now then sorry later!
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