Harman Kardon AVR 140 6.1-Channel A/V Receiver, Silver

by Harman

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 15 x 6.7 inches ; 24.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 30 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000BQOBU8
• Item model number: AVR 140
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #125,786 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Don't be fooled by the AVR 140's modest price. The 6.1-channel A/V receiver--Harmon Kardon's most affordable model--is loaded with features that draw out the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and the subtlest nuances of your favorite music. The AVR 140 incorporates a number of surround formats, including Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digital sources, along with a broad choice of Matrix surround-encoded or stereo modes for such sources as CD players, VCRs, TV broadcasts, and the receiver's own AM/FM tuner. The most popular modes include Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, Dolby 3 Stereo, and Hall and Theater modes.

Take a closer look at the AVR 140's connections. You can also view the unit's front panel in detail.

The receiver also boasts such sound-enhancing features as Harman International's exclusive Logic 7 processing in both 5.1 and 7.1 versions, which creates a wider, more enveloping field environment and more defined fly-overs and pans; and VMAx, which uses proprietary processing to create an open, spacious sound field even when only two front speakers are available. The receiver's six channels of high-current amplification (40 watts x 6), meanwhile, are complemented by extensive digital bass management options, including four separate crossover groupings.

Other receiver essentials include high-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible component video switching with assignable inputs, an onscreen menu and display system with the choice of a blue or black background screen, and compatibility with the Bridge, a Harman Kardon device that works with most iPod models. The Bridge lets you operate the iPod from across the room using the AVR 140's remote control, which has been preprogrammed with several iPod control codes. As a result, listeners can select tracks and navigate most iPod functions, charge the unit, or even view track information on the AVR 140's LED display or onscreen menu.

For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 140 also sports three component video inputs, four composite video inputs, and four S-video inputs, along with an impressive six digital audio inputs (three optical and three coaxial). Additional jacks include two analog audio inputs, a video recording output, a subwoofer pre-out, and a color-coded eight-channel input.

So whether you're looking to upgrade an old analog system or add high-quality home theater performance to your home, the AVR 140 is a perfect fit. The receiver, which measures 17.3 by 5.9 by 13.8 inches (W x H x D), carries a two-year warranty on parts and labor.

What's in the Box
AVR 140 receiver, remote control, power cord, AM and FM antennas, user's manual.

Product Description

6.1 Channel Audio/Video Receiver that can hook up to an Ipod thorugh the Harman Kardon Bridge

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice, great sound, December 27, 2005

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avraam jack "avraam jack" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Harman Kardon AVR 140 6.1-Channel A/V Receiver, Silver (Electronics)

Excellent sound.
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Initially a bit difficult to set up
but once you understand it it is quite easy.
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The manual is adequate but fails to provide
the insights that are necessary for those who
are unfamiliar with this type of device.
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There are three types of video inputs and audio inputs.
The varying quality of each should be explained so that
the best choices are made.
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There should be more example wiring diagrams as well.
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I did a fair amount of web searching about the various
types of connectors to understand the issues. Receivers
have changed so now you have to route video as well as
audio and there are multiple types of each.
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This receiver lacks HDMI inputs and outputs but those
are still so new you would have to pay 5 times what this
machine cost and you would be debugging their technology.
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This machine has plenty of power unless you like it really
loud or have a very large space.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Reeiver and sound EXCEPT for one thing.,, June 30, 2006

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Dave Hauss - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Harman Kardon AVR 140 6.1-Channel A/V Receiver, Silver (Electronics)

This is a great receiver and the sounds is awesome. There are 2 things however that I do not like about it:

1. My TV uses COMPONENT Cables for the video. The AVR-140's menus do not show on that. You have to switch to the regular composit video input on my TV and hook up another video cable to the receiver to see the menus

2. the 6th speaker turns it self off all the time. I called HK and they tell me it is normal that I have to turn it on every time I want to use it. I wish there was a way around this. If someone knows, let me know. It turns off every time you change channels or if the cable station changes audio formats (since I am hooked up with a digital cable for the audio)

Other then those two things, I would recommend this to anyone looking to get some seriuous sound for not a lot of money.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HK 140, March 9, 2006

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D. Saiz (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Harman Kardon AVR 140 6.1-Channel A/V Receiver, Silver (Electronics)

Awesome clarity and power as expected from Harman Kardon.
Second AVR receiver I've owned. Would buy HK again!