| Brand Name: | Harman Kardon |
Product Specifications
Technical Details
- Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic decoding
- 40 watts per channel x 5
- Ultrawide Bandwidth amplifier with High Current Capability
- 5.1-channel analog inputs
- Programmable remote control
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Product Description
Amazon.com Review
If you're in the market for a terrific-sounding AV receiver and require only the most basic features for home theater operation, Harman Kardon's entry-level AVR 100 struts its stuff with stellar build quality and crystalline sound.
The AVR 100 benefits from many of the same qualities that make the Harman Kardon receiver lineup one of the best we've seen. For example, while it's rated at just 40 watts per channel (wpc) in surround mode (50 wpc in stereo), the AVR 100's High Current Capability (HCC) amplifier sounds as dynamic and effortless as many 150-wpc amps we know.
In testing, the AVR 100 drove a variety of speakers to nearly skull-shattering levels with both CDs and our favorite blockbuster DVDs. Most people regard wattage as all-important in determining amplifier prowess. But Harman's products testify to the greater significance of high current, rather than high power.
Because the AVR 100 comes equipped with both Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital surround decoding, you'll be able to enjoy your DVDs and surround-encoded VHS tapes at their very best. In addition, the AVR 100 comes with 5.1-channel direct inputs, which means that it will be fully capable of amplifying decoded DTS surround sound (from a DTS-decoding DVD player) or future surround formats as they become available.
Another important characteristic the AVR 100 shares with higher priced Harman receivers is its lifelike sound. Our favorite CDs sounded full, rich, and natural. Like all inherently neutral-sounding components, the AVR 100 conveys a sense, it seems, of the space in which the recordings were made. Dynamics are explosively fast and delivered with force. High frequencies sound smooth yet detailed, and the bottom end is tuneful (rather than monotonous), with a nice punch to it.
Although we wish the AVR 100 had S-video switching and DTS decoding, it really wasn't designed for the hard-core videophile. Instead, the AVR-100 is for those of us who love music and movies, want them to sound their best, and yet like to keep our systems simple. To that end, it succeeds beautifully. --Wayne Garcia
Pros:
- Superb sound
- Excellent build quality
- Ready for future formats
Cons:
- No S-video switching
- No DTS decoding
- Remote not fully illuminated
Amazon.com Product Description
The AVR 100 combines a Harman Kardon amplifier and Dolby Digital decoding to deliver home theater enjoyment at an affordable price. Exceptional audio quality and a wide range of future-oriented features make the AVR 100 a solid best buy for the budget-conscious listener.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
a flexible, easy to configure system,
By Heath L. Buckmaster "_heath_" (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Harman Kardon AVR 100 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver (Electronics)
I have every component plugged into this thing, dvd, cd, tape, tv, vcr. i like how it automatically switches the output to the tv based on the component you select. digital connections allow me to use coax, or optical for dvd, giving a very crisp picture and sound. one issue that i've found is that if you turn it on to DVD mode, then turn on your dvd player and start a dvd, it will not play through the system. if you turn the dvd player on first, then the HK, everything works ok. (may be specific to the COAX connection). the system has two coax inputs for multiple types of components. the front of the system is vintage HK. very slick look, not too many buttons, very crisp and clear LEDs. as with many of the other reviews, i agree that you will probably never turn the volume knob up past half way...it pumps out a lot of power to multi-speaker systems.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lacking features,
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This review is from: Harman Kardon AVR 100 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver (Electronics)
Beware that the AVR 100, while excellent at audio processing, lacks a Phono input (for those who still care), and lacks the ability to record one thing to VCR while watching another. Both of these features were removed when H/K moved from the 5 series to the hundred series. It also lacks S-video inputs/outputs.
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
excelent entry level dolby digital receiver!,
By scott watson (north ridgeville, ohio) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Harman Kardon AVR 100 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver (Electronics)
not as many bells and whistles compared to other common similary priced receivers. you could get dolby digital,dts, and 400 to 500 watts of power,and lots of useless soundfields but what you won't get is clean, effortless,dynamic sound. while it's rated at only 40wpc it blows away any bargain priced receiver no matter how many watts it's pushing.thats because along with those 40 watts it carries 30 amperes of current! it has it's limitations but trust me it will drive your system to theater levels with ease! plus it has 6 channel direct inputs for future formats like dts or dolby digital ex. i think you would be crazy to buy a sony or pioneer at this price! we all strive for the latest and greatest sound money can buy and with avr100 you will find it! :)
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