Harman Kardon AVR-154 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver

  • Discontinued
  • B&H # HAAVR154
  • Fab# AVR-154

Características de produto em destaque

  • (3) HDMI (V. 1.3a) Inputs
  • Advanced Cirrus DSP Processing
  • Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS
  • (2) HD Component Inputs
  • 150W RMS
  • 5.1-Channel Direct Input
  • iPod Connectivity

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The advent of high-quality, affordable home theater entertainment is at your fingertips with the Harman Kardon AVR-154 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver It offers 3-HDMI (V 1.3a) inputs with switching capabilities, 2-HD component (100MHz) inputs, 3-optical/3-coaxial digital audio inputs, and iPod connectivity it will take your home theater experience to new heights. Advanced Cirrus DSP (192KHz/24-bit) audio processing creates a wider, more enveloping surround sound experience; it's capable of decoding Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro-Logic II, and DTS.

Moreover, it presents superb functionality that will be hard to match at this price point. The AVR-154 features 5 x 30W (5-ch) surround sound, or 2 x 40W (2-ch) stereo sound. With an AM/FM tuner, 5.1-ch discrete audio input, heavy-duty color-coded binding posts, 6-in-1 programmable remote control, durable chassis, and connectivity to a variety of A/V sources, the AVR-154 answers the call with superb versatility and reliability.

3x HDMI (V 1.3a) Switching (Pass-Through)
If you're looking to pump high-definition DVD playback into your HD displays or projectors, this receiver will do the job. It has a high-bandwidth processor capable of switching 3x HDMI 1080p (V 1.3a) input signals through 1x HDMI output. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable.
Advanced Cirrus DSP
The Cirrus CS 49510 DSP chip is the backbone to the unit's exceptional multi-channel audio conversion. By executing an accurate sound-field reproduction and reducing analog noise in the signal path, it is capable of reproducing an enveloping audio signal that is unsurpassed.
Exceptional Digital Surround-Sound
It offers built-in Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, and DTS decoders capable of advanced 24-bit processing. The dynamic range of this system is so well balanced and matched, that the center, front and rear channels blend effortlessly into a surreal home theater experience.
HD Component and Digital Audio
With specifications that meet the standards of professionals, it features (2) HD (100MHz) component video inputs, and (1) output for high-resolution low-distortion video playback. It achieves greater color accuracy and high resolution playback capability when connected via the component output to your projector, plasma and/or LCD/CRT televisions. In addition, enjoy (3) optical and (3) coaxial digital audio inputs for high quality audio reproduction. Simply put, your entertainment choices are endless with the AVR-154.
Superior Sound Quality
With a frequency response of 20Hz - 20KHz, dynamic power output of 5 x 30W, signal-to-noise ratio of 100dB, it can reproduce a full musical sound range from deep bass tones to ultra-high trumpet blasts.
iPod Connectivity
Simply connect your iPod via the rear panel mini-jack input, and your iPod or other portable audio devices effectively becomes another Harman Kardon component flowing through the receiver.
5.1-Channel Discrete Input
This receiver features a convenient 5.1-channel discrete audio input for connectivity to additional multi-channel components. Front (Left, Center, Right), Rear (Surround Left & Right) and Subwoofer.
Built-In AM/FM Tuner
Enjoy your favorite radio broadcasts with surround sound processing, with the built-in AM/FM wide-band tuner.
Amplifier
Stereo RMS Power 40W x 2, into 8 ohms
Surround RMS Power 30W x 5, into 8 ohms
No. of Channels 5.1
Audio Processing
Dolby Digital Yes
Dolby Digital EX No
Dolby TrueHD No
Dolby Pro Logic II Yes
DTS Yes
DTS ES No
DTS Neo:6 No
DTS-HD No
THX Surround EX No
THX Certified No
Frequency Response 20Hz - 20KHz
Signal to Noise Ratio 100dB
Convenience
Speaker Selector Yes
Multi Room/Source No
AM/FM Tuner Yes
FM Sensitivity IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBf
Remote Control Yes
Connectors
Input Optical Digital Audio: - x3
Coaxial Digital Audio: - x3 (RCA)
Analog Audio: - x4 Sets (RCA)
Composite A/V: - x4 Sets (RCA)
S-Video: - x4
Component Video: - x2 Sets (RCA)
HDMI (V 1.3a): - x3
Phono: - x1 (RCA)
FM Antenna: - x1
AM Antenna: - x1
5.1-Channel Audio: - x1 Set (RCA)
AUX (for portable audio device): - x1 (3.5mm Mini-Jack)
Output Coaxial Digital Audio: - x1 (RCA)
Analog Audio: - x2 Sets (RCA)
Composite A/V: - x1 (RCA)
S-Video: - x1
Component Video: - x1 Set (RCA)
HDMI (V 1.3a): - x1
Headphone: - x1 (1/4" Phone)
Subwoofer: - x1 (RCA)
Speakers: - x5 Sets (Binding Post)
Other Ports None
Video Input Conversion No
General
Power Requirements 120VAC, 60Hz
Power Consumption 65W Idle
Switched Outlet No
Dimensions (WxHxD) 17.3 x 6.5 x 15" (440 x 165 x 382mm)
Weight 20.5 lbs (9.2kg)
Color Black/Silver

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Harman Kardon AVR-154 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver
 
4.4

(based on 10 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good audio (9)
  • Good power output (9)
  • Easy to set up (8)
  • Simple controls (6)
  • Durable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home theater (8)
    • Smaller rooms / apartments (4)
    • Basic systems (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Audiophile (6), Practical (4), Tech savvy (3)

    REVIEWS

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    4.0

    Outstanding AV solution

    By dave

    from Los Angeles

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate Controls
    • Clean Sound
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Good Power

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home Theater

      Comments about Harman Kardon AVR-154 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver:

      I'm currently using this to run my 5.1 system with a yamaha 8 watt sub, two large Kenwood rears, two small polk fronts and a polk center. Installation was a breeze with the abundance of documentation shipped with the unit. The sound is incredible - crystal clear, loud and sharp without getting boomey basses or tinny treble. Hands down the best receiver I've ever owned. The only drag I can really see is that the HDMI is for throughput only. Best bang for your buck that I've found.

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      4.0

      Very Pleased!

      By TC

      from Hillsborough, NJ

      About Me Audiophile, Practical

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Audiophile receiver
      • Clean Sound
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Good Power

      Cons

      • HDMI audio pass thru
      • Loss of auto volume

      Best Uses

      • Basic Systems
      • Home Theater

      Comments about Harman Kardon AVR-154 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver:

      I purchased the AVR 154 after purchasing a new HDTV. And to replace my old Hafler pre and main amp. As other reviews have stated on various forums, this receiver has plenty of power. The sound is very clean.Setting up the receiver was not that difficult. just follow the directions and move carefully from one step to the next. As a side note, I had the original Bose Acoustimas system and one of the tweeter cubes had distortion more apparant after hooking up the new receiver. I contacted Bose to see if i could send it in for repair. They told me the system was too old but then offered the new Acoustimas 5 system for 50% off. A deal too good to pass up.Now with the new speakers the sound is awesome. My living environment is an open floor plan with a loft. I have the speakers set up with a diamond shape to the stereo image with two cubes facing towards the front and two to the rear with the seating position on the sofa in the middle of the diamond and the sub at the left side of the sofa. The sound in the room is very spatial. the receiver powers the speakers so that the room is filled with sound and the bass is very good.The only disadvantage to this receiver is that it does not pass through the audio via HDMI. It senses the type of audio and the display on the front shows Dolby etc. Receivers passing the audio via HDMI cost much more.I am very pleased with the purchase. Hooking up my Ipod via the aux input was the icing on the cake.[...]Thanx again.

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      4.0

      Very pleased with purchase

      By swd007

      from Nashville, TN

      About Me Audiophile

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Clean Sound
      • Good Power

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home Theater

        Comments about Harman Kardon AVR-154 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver:

        I am very pleased with the clarity and power the unit produces. This is the second Harman Kardon unit I have owned (the first served me very well for nearly a decade) and I plan to continue using their receivers.

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        4.0

        Outstanding

        By Hounddog

        from Seattle, WA

        About Me Technically Challenged

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Accurate Controls
        • Durable
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Good Power

        Cons

        • Limited Functions

        Best Uses

        • Audiophiles

        Comments about Harman Kardon AVR-154 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver:

        only drawback is HDMI not supported for on-screen menu system

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        5.0

        great sound

        By robin

        from central city ne.

        About Me Tech Savvy

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Accurate Controls
        • Clean Sound
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Good Power

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Home Theater

          Comments about Harman Kardon AVR-154 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver:

          easy hook ups and great looks .
          the sound is so clear. love the volume control that you can adjust in small steps. My older sony 5.1 was either to loud or not loud enough.

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          5.0

          I would purchase again

          By mistermast

          from Lansing , NC

          About Me Audiophile, Musically Inclined, Practical

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Accurate Controls
          • Clean Sound
          • Easy To Set Up
          • Good Power

          Cons

          • Front panel controls hard
          • HDMI switched only

          Best Uses

          • Audiophiles
          • Home Theater
          • Smaller Rooms

          Comments about Harman Kardon AVR-154 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver:

          Mostly used to listen to music secondary home theater
          Great dynamic range , faithful reproduction, good honest power, easy setup.
          Not so great,hard to read front panel controls.
          No direct balance control on remote.
          HDMI switched only, no access to audio for digital processing

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          5.0

          love it right out of the box

          By robin

          from central city, ne

          About Me Tech Savvy

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Accurate Controls
          • Clean Sound
          • Durable
          • Easy To Set Up
          • Good Power

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Home Theater

            Comments about Harman Kardon AVR-154 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver:

            easy to setup the only thing i needed to change was to turn the back two speakers up i did mess around with other setting but ended up setting them back to the default setting for the best soundlove the looks and sound had an older sony 5.1 system this system blows the doors off it for sound quality[...]

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            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Great for the Price!

            By Mark

            from Murfreesboro, TN

            About Me Audiophile, Practical

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Clean Sound

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Home Theater
              • Smaller Rooms

              Comments about Harman Kardon AVR-154 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver:

              I use it for TV and Movie watching. I loved the price. I sounds good and can surprise you with it's dynamic range. I was unfamiliar with the AVR process so it took me awhile to figure it all out, not hard but something new. The directions were easy to follow.

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              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Has that Famous HK Sound

              By Mike Delta

              from Highland, IN

              About Me Tech Savvy

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Accurate Controls
              • Clean Sound
              • Durable
              • Easy To Set Up
              • Good looking
              • Good Power

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Basic Systems
                • Living Room
                • Smaller Rooms

                Comments about Harman Kardon AVR-154 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver:

                Very nice looking & sounding receiver. I replaced an Onkyo receiver with this one and my Bose Acoustimass 10 sounds alot better now. Music sounds amazing. Movies and TV Shows sound very good. It seems to be slightly less powerful than the Onkyo, but still has enough for average living room.

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                (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Great basic unit

                By Ron

                from Spencer WI

                About Me Audiophile, Practical

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Clean Sound
                • Easy To Set Up
                • Good Power

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Basic Systems
                  • Home Theater
                  • Smaller Rooms

                  Comments about Harman Kardon AVR-154 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver:

                  I would recomend the AVR154 to anyone with a small to medium listening area looking for a good basic receiver with good clean sound. Don't be put off by the modest power specs as Harmon Kardon seems to rate their products conservatively. My listening area is 17' X 24' and the AVR154 has no problem filling the space with sound.
                  The setup was fairly straight forward, just take your time with it. My set up is relatively simple (CD and DVD players) so by the time I had it where I wanted it I had about 90 minutes tied up in it.
                  At this price point there are compromises to be made and about the only con to this receiver are the selection of sound fields for listening to music (Hall 1, Hall 2, Theater, "logic 7" and stereo). My previous receiver by Technics had a more flexible set of sound options but did not have the sound quality of the Harmon Kardon. A couple of other things to be aware of is while there is an input for your I-Pod there is is no phono input for a turntable and no multizone capability.
                  All in all I would definately recomend the AVR-154 to someone on a budget but still wants great sound.

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                  Harman Kardon AVR-154 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver
                  • Remote Control
                  • 3 x AAA Batteries
                  • FM Wire Antenna
                  • AM Loop Antenna
                  • 2 x Covers for Front-Panel Jacks
                  • 2-Year Warranty
                   
                   
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