New receivers are on the way from Harman Kardon, all of which have at least three HDMI ports, Dolby True HD, DTS, and support for 3D movies.
Announced this week, the new receivers start at $599 and include a minimum of 70 watts per channel in a 5.1 setup, with the top-tier $1499 model featuring 110 watts per channel over 7.1.
We won’t bore you with the nitty gritty, but Harman has given us a few specs and prices for each, as shown below. However, if you are keen on the sound of the new units, they should be heading to stores now.
Harman Kardon AVR 156 ($599 RRP)
- 5.1-channel, 70-watt per channel
- High instantaneous-current capability (HCC), ultrawide- bandwidth amplifier design
- Latest Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding audio modes
- Maximizes 3-D and Blu-ray DiscTM viewing with HDMI v.1.4a with 3-D and Deep Colour
- Harman Kardon Logic 7 technology, providing exhilarating 5.1-channel, 360-degree sound – Colour-coded binding-post connectors and a multidevice programmable remote
- Three HDMI inputs and extensive video and audio connectivity
- FM stereo/ AM tuner
Harman Kardon AVR 165 ($799 RRP)
- 5.1-channel, 95-watt per channel
- High instantaneous-current capability (HCC), ultrawide- bandwidth amplifier design
- Surround-sound decoding with the latest Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding audio modes
- Maximizes 3-D and Blu-ray Disc viewing with HDMI v.1.4a with 3-D and Deep Colour and Audio Return Channel
- Harman Kardon Logic 7 technology, providing exhilarating 5.1-channel, 360-degree sound
- Easy setup with EzSet/EQ technology, graphical user interface, colour-coded binding-post connectors and a multi-device programmable remote
- Four HDMI inputs and extensive video and audio connectivity
Harman Kardon AVR 265 ($1199 RRP)
- 7.1-channel, 95-watt per channel
- High instantaneous-current capability (HCC), ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design
- Zone 2 speaker system for multiroom audio
- iPhone/iPod playback-ready with The Bridge III
- Network connectivity to access Internet radio or playback audio files from compatible networked devices
- Latest Dolby Volume control, Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding audio modes – Maximises 3-D and Blu-ray Disc viewing with HDMI v.1.4a with 3-D and Deep Colour and Audio Return Channel
- Harman Kardon Logic 7 technology, providing exhilarating 7.1-channel, 360-degree sound
- Easy setup with EzSet/EQ technology, graphical user interface, colour-coded binding-post connectors and a multi-device programmable remote
- Five HDMI inputs and extensive video and audio connectivity
Harman Kardon AVR 365 ($1499 RRP)
- 7.1-channel, 110-watt per channel
- High instantaneous-current capability (HCC), ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design
- Multiroom audio functionality
- iPhone/iPod playback-ready with The Bridge III
- Network connectivity to access Internet radio or playback audio files from compatible networked devices
- Front panel USB-input for playback of audio files
- Latest Dolby Volume control, Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding audio modes – Maximises 3-D and Blu-ray Disc viewing with HDMI v.1.4a with 3-D and Deep Colour and Audio Return Channel
- Harman Kardon Logic 7 technology, providing exhilarating 7.1-channel, 360-degree sound
- Easy setup with EzSet/EQ technology, graphical user interface, colour-coded binding-post connectors and a multi-device programmable remote
- Six HDMI inputs, including one in the front panel, and extensive video and audio connectivity
