Harman Kardon AVR 125 Dolby Digital Receiver

by Harman Kardon

Product Details

Product Manual [826kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 15.4 x 17.3 x 6.6 inches ; 23.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 31 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: B000066R5S
• Item model number: AVR 125
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #216,551 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Don't let the AVR 125's price fool you! Our most affordable A/V receiver has a high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier that can handle the most demanding speaker loads. A wide range of processing options, including Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic II and, of course, our own Logic 7 and VMAx technologies, give you theater-quality sound at a budget-minded price. Six digital inputs, two digital outputs, 192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converters and a programmable remote control help complete the list of features the AVR 125 offers.

Features:

• Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) Per Channel: 55 Watts per channel at <0.07% THD, 20Hz – 20kHz, both channels driven into 8 ohms
• Five-Channel Surround Modes, Power Per Individual Channel: Front L & R Channels--45 Watts per channel at <0.07% THD, 20Hz – 20kHz, all channels driven into 8 ohms; Center Channel--45 Watts at <0.07% THD, 20Hz – 20kHz, all channels driven into 8 ohms; Surround Channels--45 Watts per channel at <0.07% THD, 20Hz – 20kHz, all channels driven into 8 ohms
• Input Sensitivity/Impedance Linear (High-Level): 200mV/47k Ohms
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A): 95dB
• Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation: Analog Source Decoding--45dB; Dolby Digital--55dB; DTS--55dB
• Frequency Response at 1W (+0dB,–3dB): 10Hz – 100kHz
• High Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC): ±25 Amps
• Transient Intermodulation Distortion (TIM): Unmeasurable
• Slew Rate: 40V/µsec
• FM Tuner Frequency Range: 87.5 – 108.0MHz
• Usable Sensitivity: IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBf
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Mono/Stereo): 70/68dB
• Distortion (Mono/Stereo): 0.2/0.3%
• Stereo Separation: 40dB at 1kHz
• Selectivity: ±400kHz, 70dB
• Image Rejection: 80dB
• IF Rejection: 90dB
• AM Tuner Frequency Range: 520 – 1720kHz
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 45dB
• Usable Sensitivity: Loop 500µV
• Distortion: 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%
• Selectivity: ±10kHz, 30dB
• Television Format: NTSC
• Video Input Level/Impedance: 1Vp-p/75 Ohms
• Video Output Level/Impedance: 1Vp-p/75 Ohms
• Video Frequency Response: 10Hz – 8MHz (–3dB)
• Power Requirement: AC 120V/60Hz
• Power Consumption: 68W idle, 540W maximum (2 channels driven)
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 6.6" x 17.3" x 15.4" (168 mm x 440 mm x 390 mm)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Harman/Kardon AVR-125, January 18, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Harman Kardon AVR 125 Dolby Digital Receiver (Electronics)

Great Reciever, has great sound quality, Totally Digital Controls, i have considered JVC, Onkyo, and Technics, But this sounded the BEST out of the bunch, has Harman/Kardon's EXCLUSIVE LOGIC-7, makes it sound like you have 7 speakers. Very high qualiy, and well built, and great sound quality.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get familiar with HK, you will love it., May 28, 2003

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Audio Salesman (Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Harman Kardon AVR 125 Dolby Digital Receiver (Electronics)

I sell audio equipment to mainly people who are just starting out with home theater, and I have to say, I am most impressed, and get the most positive feedback, with HK then with any other brand. For those of you doing research for your first surround sound system, you're definitely looking for two things.
1. Something that sounds great.
2. Something that's easy to use.
HK absolutely does both.
What makes HK sound great? First, don't be scared of the 45-watt power rating per channel. HK is rated by not just the center channel, but ALL the channels. This means rear channels that are dynamic and can hold their own, not blown away by the center/front channel. Second, HK gives you crisp clear sound at any pitch. Don't get me wrong, it's not going to make your Jensen's sound like a Bose system, but team it up with something like Bose, Infinity, JBL, and Polk to name a few and you will not be displeased. Throw in a THD at .07% that can hang with any other brand to boot. Third, is power on demand. Yeah, let's say you're watching a Bond chase scene and there's an explosion. Would you rather it sound like, "hmm I think something caught fire" or "OH GOD, GET UNDER THE DESK HUN, THE HOUSE IS GONNA COLLAPSE ON US"? The latter is closer to what you get with power on demand (ok so maybe I exaggerated).
Is HK easy to use? OK, if you're taking home your first receiver these days, they're ALL going to look intimidating. But with the HK, it is extremely easy to switch between surround modes and video sources both with the remote and on the unit. You can customize which inputs go with which digital sources. Lets face it, if you've never owned a receiver, you're going to have to educate yourself a little bit. But, HK's on screen menu makes these advanced settings as painless as possible. Also, if you opt for the 2,3, or 5 series, there's an EZ set button on your remote, that automatically adjusts the speakers to where you're sitting in the room.
In short, I believe about 95% of all receiver customers are HK customers. All there is to decide is if you're a 1,2,3 or 5 series customer. Maybe even check out the 2001 or 7200.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good quality inexpensive receiver, April 4, 2004

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Virgil "Virgil" (Chapel Hill, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Harman Kardon AVR 125 Dolby Digital Receiver (Electronics)

The HK AVR 125 isn't a world class piece of stereo equipment. What it is is a very competent performer at its price level. It was Harman Kardon's entry level A/V receiver in their line from 2001-2003. I'd originally bought mine as a temporary fix, thinking I'd relegate it to a backroom or a family member after I upgraded.

There are two postive comments to be made about it. First it contains a fairly advanced DAC for it's class [DACs translate cd bits into music]. Not bad for an entry level product. Secondly it shares, along with most HK receivers the fact that it's amplifier is made of discrete electronics unlike the particle board assemblies that other products in its price class contain.

One big negative: The HK receiver line is ugly. Extremely ugly. Cheap looking with some exterior clear plastic molds that don't help, whoever designed the line's looks should go back to the drawing board.

All in all I'm satisfied with the HK AVR-125. It's not cutting edge but it's amp section is good enough that I'm not worried about upgrading until after I purchase a very good universal player.