Harman Kardon AVR 247 Receiver

(7.1 Channels, 50 W/Channel, 0.07% THD, Supports 7 Devices - MPN: AVR247)

Description: Upscale video without an upscale price. The AVR 247 is our most affordable receiver that allows you to upscale incoming analog video signals to high-resolution 720p output or select two HDMI inputs for audio processing, all with a Simplay H.... Read More

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Date Reviewed: 03/24/2008
nwren Member Since: Feb 2008 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 3 Weeks	Harmon Kardon sound rocks! Strengths: awesome sound! great value for the money Weaknesses: System may need reset periodically to correct video issues Summary: Had to perform a system "reset" right out of the box in order to get video. While product customer support was very timely in response to us once we contacted them, we spent hours trying to figure out what was wrong with our setup. 100% of People (2/2) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 10/24/2007
dcummins62 Member Since: Oct 2007 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 2 Months	Nice Product, Wonderful Sound Strengths: Sound clarity, Ease of set up. Weaknesses: Very small buttons on the remote. Summary: I purchased this unit to power a Sonance theater set-up in the basement of my new home. This unit makes the whole experience come to life. The unit controls everything feeding to the TV and does it well. The HDMI switching at this price point was hard to pass up. I highly recommend this unit and I assure you, you will not be disapointed. 83% of People (5/6) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 01/01/2008
dsugandhi Member Since: Sep 2004 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 1 Day	Excellent affordable receiver Strengths: Awesome power to deliver great sound, Upconverts to HD, Good price, Auto sound set-up, 7.1 Surround Weaknesses: Terrible Remote, Additional manual set-up might required for best sound Summary: An excellent affordable mid-range receiver. Sound setup is working well but still needs some manual adjustments. On-screen menu is excellent for additional setup. I have 480p DVD player and HD upconvertion is working well. Main complain with this unit is remote which has lots of small buttons. However, I have Harmony universal remote so it’s no more of issue. I have attached HarmonKardon speakers and a subwoofer to it. 75% of People (3/4) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 01/31/2008
errickson from TX Member Since: Mar 2004 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 1 Week	Excellent quality / value for the price Strengths: Great value Classic HK sound Weaknesses: Remote could use some re-work Summary: Purchased the AVR 247 after looking at several other more expensive HT receivers. Compared all the features, and found the AVR 247 to have the same features, and then some, as receivers that cost several hundred dollars more. Normally I get upgraditis rel quick when it comes to electronic components, but not with the AVR 247. We love it. 50% of People (1/2) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 12/05/2007
sathishk Member Since: Mar 2006 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 20 Days	I like it Strengths: 3 HDMI inputs and component inputs at 1080P at this price is awesome. nice experience with my new sharp aquos . Weaknesses: none sofar Summary: I baught this unit for my home theater set up , connected my dvr , hd dvd player and game system through 3 hdmi inputs . easy to switch between device with the remote control . fully satisfied worth the money 0% of People (0/2) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 08/12/2008
Barryo2 from WA Member Since: Oct 2003 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 2 Weeks	Great with HTPC Strengths: Loads of inputs easy to set up Alternate channel mode Too many to list Weaknesses: Heavy and can scratch the furniture so do not slide around. Takes time to setup due to all the functions Summary: I purchased this to hook my HTPC to my TV and home theater speakers. The sound is excellent, and I really like the fact that if you do not use all 7 channels, 2 can be assigned to another source, and sent to another room. My wife listens to the radio while my son plays video games. This device does it all, with the HDMI conversion, I can still use my old VCR to tape, while receiving digital channels (The wife is used to the VCR) It is really an excellent piece of equipment, but it takes a while to read the manual. The first one I got was noisy (bad transformer) but was immediately replaced - excellent service. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 04/03/2008
mailfrankz from CA Member Since: Apr 2005 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 2 Months	Harman Kardon AVR 247 Strengths: the sound is great,on screen auto seup Weaknesses: remote is lockup intermittent,no response, Summary: I have mine for 2 months.overall, I like it. I purchased JVC RVD301S. but I don't see the big different between them, like sound quality, easy use, but in money. what I like the AV247 is its shape, layout, HDMI inputs & output when I compare to the similiar AV receiver. but I really hate is a remote control or unit system, that they don't communicate each other like trying lower the sound volume, system lockup intermittent suddenly. sometimes, I need to turn the system physically off and on to make remote works. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.