Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #5057 in Receiver or Amplifier
- Brand: Harman Kardon
- Model: AVR 1650
- Dimensions: 6.50" h x
17.13" w x
13.88" l,
20.06 pounds
Features
- 95 watts X 5 with high-current and ultrawide bandwith capability for accurate, dynamic sound
- Four HDMI v.1.4a inputs with 3-D and Deep Color
- Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding for the latest playback from hi-resolution sources like Bluray
- Proprietary EzSet/EQ technology simplifies setup for the best possible sound
- Optional Bridge IIIP iPod/iPhone dock plays music and videos from your favorite device
Harman Kardon AVR 1650 5.1-Channel, 95-Watt Audio/Video Receiver with HDMI v.1.4a, 3-D, Deep Color and Audio Return Channel
Product Description
The Harman Kardon AVR 1650 is the perfect receiver for budget-conscious film lovers and audiophiles. It has an impressive list of features designed to take your home entertainment experience to the next level. With all the latest Dolby and DTS audio modes and HDMI v. 1.4a with 3-D and Deep Color, the AVR 1650 lets you experience the next dimension in TV viewing - while Logic 7 processing creates an exhilarating 5.1 - channel 360-degrees soundstage for your movies, TV shows and games. With its four HDMI inputs, extensive video and audio connectivity, and the ability to connect with the optional Bridge IIIP for iPod/iPhone playback, the AVR 1650 gives you all the flexibility you need to configure your ideal home theater system. And since it's a Harman Kardon you know 60 years of engineering some of the world's most renowned audio systems will make for an incredible listening experience right in your own home.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
31 of 35 people found the following review helpful.
An great receiver for the price, with a beautiful look and horrible support
By M. Morim
This really is one of the best buys you can make for a mid-range receiver these days.It does not compare to some of the more expensive and powerful receivers out there but for what you pay here you are getting amazing value.Connectivity:~~~~~~~~~~~~~This is one of the most important feature for a lot of people so I'll start here:The receiver has 4Xhdmi inputs which is very impressive for a $400 receiver, it also boasts 6 RCA inputs, 2 optical inputs, one coaxial input, an rgb component input and 1 hdmi out.all in all, a very good selection. It also has an optional input for an IIIP docking station for an iphone but that is not included and costs a whopping $130 ([...]).This is quite a disappointment for me but I was able to connect my *ANDROID* phone using a simple 3.5mm headphone jack to rca converter (costs $1.22 at [...]).Sound Quality:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~I have it connected to a set of 5.1 Harman Kardon speakers and the sound is quite good, the bass is actually amazing (even surpasses my Denon AVR-988 in the quality of the bass).The mid-tones and high tones could stand to be a bit more precise and separated, but not more so than any other receiver in that price neighborhood.Ease of use:~~~~~~~~~~~~1. Installation: was actually very easy, the colored sockets made it very easy to know which speaker I'm connecting right now and that the polarity is correct (this was of course helped by me having the HK speakers which were color coded in the same way).The setup and tuning was a breeze thanks to the EZSet EQ calibration.2. Remote Control: average remote control, nothing to write home about, but it is programmable so that can be nice for some people.3. On device controls: Those leave a bit to be desired - the stunning look of the receiver comes at a price - the buttons on the device are quite hard to make out but I don't think I ever needed to use them.Look and Feel:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~This is where this box really shines, I've seen many receivers in my days and this one really takes the crown for most beautiful device. It really complements the living room where other receivers do the exact opposite.Features:~~~~~~~~~1. 3D: I can't really talk about that since I don't have a 3D tv (who needs it, anyway?) but it's there if you need it...2. Dolby TrueHD \ DTS-HD Master Audio: This was tested and does indeed work - it is, however, fairly standard these days in receivers like that.3. Logic 7 processing: this technology claims to transform standard 2 channel sound to surround sound. It does NO SUCH THING, not even a $3,000 receiver can do that.-----------Conclusion:~~~~~~~~~~~This is a great compromise between price and function, with a beautiful facade on top it.Its a good fit for those couples who disagree on the usefulness and necessity of the home theater concept - it combines gorgeous looks with a low price tag and good enough sound quality.Side Note:==========I had a problem connecting one of my devices to the receiver - I have a computer, xbox, playstation and a wii that I wanted to connect to the tv through the receiver.For some reason that did not work: when I connected my xbox and my computer, I couldn't see the computer, when I connected the computer alone, it worked.When I called customer support, I had to wait for over 30 minutes on the line until I arrived at an unhelpful fella that was not from the US and that all he could say is that I need to reset my receiver and that it should fix it. trying to reason with him did not work and I eventually gave up and connected the xbox directly to the TV.This cost the receiver a star and that is why it is 3 stars and not 4.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Usual Harman Quality at a nice price
By Eduardo Mustelier
This baby rocks. Hooked it to 2 pairs of Sony SS-F6000 in front and surround positions and a Sony SS-CN5000 in the center and now I'm looking forward to get evicted from my apartment complex ;) Sweet natural Harman response and super clean looks. The only missing feature is a tape2 monitor section for external EQ but I guess that's asking for a 2 decades return in time. But as long as you have analog inputs you can always overdose yourself with those nice altered frequency responses anyway, just not for the tuner, but I dont listen to the crap they air on the radio so I'm good so far. This one doesn't run hot as previous models I had (I even used to have a couple of 4" fans on top of my AVRII back in the day) so that's good news since I live in Florida and I don't need another heater in the living room, the one up in the sky is more than enough!! Do yourself a favour though and get a set of loudspeakers, not one of the little H/T sets they sell. Sure, loudspeakers are big but sound quality too. I just wonder how much nicer would this sound with Polks instead of the Sonys.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful.great product
By rawze
i have tried several surround sound receivers and ended up with a harman kardon avr247 and it sounded great. was way better than the denon and yamaha that i tried. the sound was amazing. it was time for an upgrade and of course i had to have a harman. went with the avr1650 and couldnt be happier. im using all polk speakers and the polk 10" powered sub and its just like being in a movie theatre. my room is 15x25 and it is awesome
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