| Brand Name: | Harman Kardon |
| Output Wattage: | 55 |
| Color Name: | Silver |
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Technical Details
- 55 Watts-per-channel Dolby 7.1 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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Harman Kardon's AVR-347 receiver incorporates a number of genuine engineering breakthroughs, including innovative iPod connectivity and HDTV and multi-room capabilities that take audio/video receiver design to new levels of performance and functionality. It features an exclusive iPod interface that, with a compatible iPod connected via The Bridge (Harmon Kardon's optional iPod docking station), displays menus on a connected TV or video display and the receiver's front panel display. The iPod can also be operated via the receiver's remote control. It pumps 55 Watts of power through each of its 7 channels, employing Logic 7 processing and EzSet/EQ technology to ensure that you always have crisp Dolby Digital audio. With two-input Simplay HD™-verified HDMI™ switching and a wealth of digital audio inputs, the AVR-346 lets you connect and command virtually any home theater source.
Product Description
Harman Kardon's AVR-347 receiver incorporate a number of genuine engineering breakthroughs, including innovative iPod connectivity, and HDTV and multi-room capabilities, to take audio/video receiver design to never-before-available levels of performance and functionality. The AVR-347 features an exclusive iPod interface that, with a compatible iPod connected via The Bridge (Harmon Kardon's optional iPod docking station), displays menus on a connected TV or video display and the receiver's front panel display, and the iPod can be operated via the receiver's remote control. Digitally-tuned AM/FM Radio Tuner CS49400 DSP processor with 32-bit Post Processor Dimensions - Height 6-5/8 x Width 17-5/16 x Depth 15 inches (168mm x 440mm x 381mm) Weight - 30.6 pounds (13.9 kg)
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
HK AVR 347,
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This review is from: Harman Kardon AVR 347 Home Theater Receiver with iPod Control and HDMI connectivity (Electronics)
My shiny new Harman Kardon AVR 347 Home Theater Receiver with iPod Control and HDMI connectivity is a fine upgrade from a HK AVR 55 that has served me well for the last 8 years. The 347 has the modern video features that are necessary to support HD viewing and sounds wonderful. A couple of more HDMI inputs would have been nice. My only complaints are that it is a bit complex to set up and that it is apparently not possible to force it to select certain surround modes as it switches modes depending on the source material. However, most of the time the surround mode is appropriate. I prefer the Pro Logic II "music" mode for most of my listening and sometimes I have to manually select it. A USB port for updates rather than a RS232 placed on the front panel instead of hidden in the back would also be a bit more modern, but at least it *is* possible to update via firmware. None of these complaints are major ones for me and I'm glad I made this choice. Did I mention that it sounds great? It does. I auditioned several other receivers, some costing a good bit more, and the 347/247 has a noticeably more pleasing sound to my ear...
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mostly perfect,
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This review is from: Harman Kardon AVR 347 Home Theater Receiver with iPod Control and HDMI connectivity (Electronics)
Since upgrading my display to a new HDTV, I decided it was time to upgrade the rest of my HT setup. After doing some research and listening to an AVR 347 in a local store, I decided that was the receiver that I wanted.
Now, after having this receiver a couple of months, I want to let everyone know what I think about it. After it arrived, my initial thoughts were that the unit was well packaged by the manufacturer. After it was unpacked, setup went normally, with a few small differences described later. Initial setup went smoothly, and I discovered a few nice features. These are the small differences I mentioned. You have 3 assignable component inputs and 4 assignable toslink and coax digital inputs. I set my first set of inputs to video 1, and set audio to toslik 1, and enabled the audio polling for this selection. I have a psyclone switcher and connected to it are my Wii, PS2, and Xbox with the Wii being analog audio and the other 2 toslink. With this connected to Video 1, I can have all 3 devices work perfectly without having to go back and change anything thanks to the auto polling! Thumbs up for this! EZ setup went off without a problem and my surround setup sounds better than ever! In fact, I have to say that the sound is outright AMAZING! My previous receiver was a JVC 8000 rated at 110 wats per channel, and this one rated at 55 watts per channel is able to produce the same volume level with MUCH clearer sound! My video output is via HDMI to my TV. The upscaling works wonderfully, but I am unhappy that the upscaling cannot be turned off. When watching one of my DVDs setup for 4:3 (which is 3 of my commercial DVDs and most of my Anime DVDs since they were only produced at 4:3) the output is streched - although it is not as noticeable as you might think - it is still enough that I would like to be able to watch them in their intended format. I do have some problems with my Xbox connected via component - the screen starts off shaking and the display starts shifting itselt one scanline at a time. Until I get a Xbox 360, I have remedied this by also connecting the AVR's component output to my HDTV to bypass the upscaling feature that causes this. I'm hoping a firmware update will resolve this, but only time will tell. (That is assuming that HK will release an update!) The learning remote is a nice feature and is, for the most part, functional. The AVR wants to turn off the surround mode when switching devices and it is annoying to have to hit the AVR button to use the button that will re-enable the surround mode. These buttons are not accessable at any other time. This would be a simple change that would help out alot. Also, several buttons are device specific and do not function unless that device is selected, and they cannot be programmed for functions on other devices. They are mostly just dead buttons because of this. Since most of my viewing is either TiVo or DVD, I use the transport buttons at the bottom of the remote. Because of the way the remote tapers, it is uncomfortable to hold the remote to use these buttons. It is also very heavy at the top of the remote, making the weight distribution a little ungangly for using the transport buttons. Another caveat is that since Video 4 inputs are on the front of the unit (nicely covered when not in use), even though you can set Video 4 to component and any of the toslink/coax inputs available, the remote refuses to let MANY of the programmable buttons be programmed when Video 4 is selected. In fact, there are so few programmable buttons for Video 4 that this is unusable as anything other than JUST an audio/video input for a device controlled by another remote - so keep that remote handy if you play on using Video 4. Right now, my TiVo and my DVD player are connected to the 2 HDMI inputs. I do plan on getting a PS3 and a Xbox 360, both of which output via HDMI as well. I would like to see at least 2 more HDMI inputs on the AVR, but because there isn't, I will be getting a Psyclone HDMI switcher and connect its HDMI output to my TV's second HDMI input and use the AVR's toslink input for the audio for these gaming devices. The only other unsatisfactory item I can think of - and this one is really just a personal disatisfaction that most people probably won't care too much about - is the fact that the speaker connections on the back of the unit aren't spaced properly for industry standard dual banana plugs to be used. They are about 1/4 in. too far apart. Single banana plugs, however, work fine. Be aware that this unit does NOT upscale to 1080p - only to 720p. It will, however, pass any 1080i or 1080p signal directly to the display via whatever components they are input from - IE: component input at 1080p will be passed as 1080p via the component output - the HDMI will not convert these for output as they are analouge only. For me at this time isn't a big deal since my display is only 720p - and when I do go 1080p, the devices that I will have connected will have 1080p output, and those that don't are old enough that 720p would produce the same output anyway. The unit's front display can be dimmed or turned off completely, so if your unit is in the open, the very informative display can be dimmed or turned off when watching movies so as not to be distracting. The large standby button on the left is also illuminated with electric blue - looks beautiful, but when watching movies it still stands out to the point that I feel that the standby button should have been made to be about 1/4 of the size. Really, 2-3 inches is way too long for a button to be made. The power button on the DVD38 HK produces is about the right size. All in all I would say that I am very happy with this unit. I know that most of my remarks seemed negative, but I wanted to be very accurate in exactly what I disliked about the unit as everything else is absolutly WONDERFUL! With just a little more thought (mostly about the remote) HK would have an all-star winning AVR. As it is now, it is just mostly perfect.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Great Looking, Incovenient Use,
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This review is from: Harman Kardon AVR 347 Home Theater Receiver with iPod Control and HDMI connectivity (Electronics)
I love the way the Harman Kardon receivers look. The transparent front that looks black when powered off and the blue lighted button really make my theater system look sweet. There are a few things about this receiver that really irritate me. First, the HDMI situation. I bought an HDMI capable receiver for the point of eliminating wires while maintaining my high def sound and picture. If you run the HDMI through the receiver, you can only use 720p. Thats a pretty noticeable difference on my 65" 1080p television. Now I have to plug my HDMI devices (PS3, Computer, and Cable Box) directly into the TV and still run my optical cable to the receiver for sound. That means I have to use the TV remote to switch between devices, as well. The worst part is, to adjust the sound, I have to switch back to my TVs component source to see the on screen display. That wouldn't be so bad if this info displayed on the front of the receiver, but it doesn't. On screen only. I cant even adjust the bass or channel levels without having to go through a whole ordeal. That is a major pain when I happen to flip to a bassy channel or cheesy action movie.
It also makes a load popping noise when you pause a Bluray or DVD. Apparently the optical cable quits sending the surround sound signal when you pause it, so the receiver searches for a signal code. While it is doing this, it makes a popping noise really loud through the speakers every few seconds. Then, when you restart the movie, you have to switch your surround mode back to 7.1. You have to switch it every time you start a DVD or Bluray, too, since it doesn't remember your preferences. It comes with a microphone that you can plug, set in the middle of the room and it will automatically adjust your levels and distance settings. All I will say it that it doesn't adjust them correctly at all. You can buy an extra Ipod attachment, which I did. You can kind of use the remote to control you Ipod, but it doesn't work very good and the song title displays on screen (not the receiver display) for like 5 seconds before it disappears. Unless having a nice little charging stand for your Ipod is important, don't bother. Just get 3.5 to RCA adapter and an AC adapter. If you didn't understand the technical aspects of this review, then you don't need something this complicated. Pioneer, Sony, and Yamaha make pretty decent products for the price and are much easier to use. If you have HD, I would look for something HDMI friendly. That can be deceiving, though. It was with this receiver. If you want something high end, like Harmon Kardon, I would tell you go with Onkyo, Denon, or comparable. They do look hideous compared to the HK, but are so much more user friendly. You would be much happier. This receiver is a real pain in the rear. The features are a train wreck. I hate it. But its pretty.
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