Harman Kardon AVR320 Audio/Video Receiver

by Harman Kardon

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 17.1 x 6.5 inches ; 32 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 36 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: B00005Q5WZ
• Item model number: AVR320
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #189,623 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The AVR 320 is Harman Kardon's first entry-level 7.1-channel surround-sound processing. Featuring support for Dolby Digital, DTS, Logic 7, and VMAx digital sound processing, the AVR 320 is meant to satisfy nearly any audio taste.

Pushing 55 watts per channel into 8 ohms, the AVR 320 will give you strong sound with less than 0.07 percent harmonic distortion, even with all channels being driven simultaneously. Eight-channel direct inputs are provided for future digital sound processing upgrades.

Loaded with advanced features, the AVR 320 includes DTS-ES 6.1 surround sound, wideband HDTV-ready component video switching, and 24-bit/192kHz audio digital-to-analog converter. Connection options are extensive with 7.1-channel preamp outputs, six digital inputs and three digital outputs, plus a front-panel digital input that can be switched to output mode.

Support for Dolby Pro Logic II Surround Sound is included to create surround-sound effects from a stereo input such as VCR or TV.

Additional features include multiroom/multisource audio which allows users in separate rooms to listen to different sources simultaneously. A separate Zone II Remote Control is included for multiroom operation. Power-up volume can be programmed to avoid that jarring sensation of powering up your stereo with the volume at max from the night before, and rotary controls let you adjust bass, treble, and balance settings.

A universal remote is programmable to control up to eight devices from preset codes or by using its learning capability.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Receiver, December 2, 2002

By 

Aidan P (NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Harman Kardon AVR320 Audio/Video Receiver (Electronics)

This is a very good receiver if you know how to use it.
Sound is very clean. Harman Kardon's 55 watts rate is
very consertive, it has more than enough power for my
need.

When I started shopping, I bought Onkyo 600 first (mainly
attracted by its 80 watts rating, and 6 channel output).
However, after listen to Onkyo for a couple weeks, I am not
satisfied with Onkyo's sound quality, so I purchased this one.
This receiver sounds much better than Onkyo. It produces much
cleaner sound. Finally, I returned Onkyo and kept this one.

I am using a pair of JBL S38-II as my main speakers. If you
can't hear the difference between this receiver and other
cheaper receivers, you are probably using not-so-good speakers.
If so, upgrade the speaker and hear the difference.

This receiver do have weakness though. It is not easy to use.
It takes me quite a while to get familiar with the remote and
the control buttons on the receiver. Even after I am familiar
with the remote, I would still say the remote is not easy to
use. Harman Kardon needs to improve its egnomics design.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars NOT ENOUGH POWER? GUESS AGAIN......., March 10, 2006

By 

J. Baker "‹(•¿•)›" (INdy, IN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Harman Kardon AVR320 Audio/Video Receiver (Electronics)

I find it hard to read some reviews that compare this HK to a SONY or (arrghh) RCA receiver and find them in the same ballpark. With the high current capability and wide bandwidth response, this receiver SOARS above your BEST BUY receivers. Even with mid-priced speakers, the sound this amp reproduces is definitely high end. 55 watts/channel fills my theater room through 2 JBL L-100 Century's, AR center and surrounds and a modest (100w/12") KLH sub. Remote sucks as stated above, and MADE IN CHINA on back doesn't leave me feeling warm, but this has a gorgeous full sound you won't find with anything less than separates or a high end Onkyo or Denon, IMHO.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars but one drawback, September 24, 2002

By 

Joshua Kennedy (CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Harman Kardon AVR320 Audio/Video Receiver (Electronics)

I bought this item off of review and recommendations, and couldnt be happier. it has many more inputs and outputs than i could ever use, an easy to read display, and relatively simple controls. the onyl drawbacks, in my opinion, are the main remote control, which is more cluttered than my dorm room. second, for 699 they should bump the power up from 55x5 to at least 100x5. now, i understand that for a lot of people 55x5 is enough, personally, it is enough for me, but only because is have it hooked up to a pair of wharfedale atlantic 400 towers, and in the rear jbl n24IIs. also, the so called learning remote doesnt seem to want to learn everything, as i cant get it to learn the functions of my keyspan DMR.