Harman Kardon AVR 147 Receiver

A solid performer

Strengths: Sound quality, price, features, and of course performance

Weaknesses: No audio thru HDMI, remote control, no on screen display with HDMI

Summary: With the high current amp the 40 watts per channel sound great at full throttle. Plenty loud for my purpose. The HDMI works very well in this model for video. You can input an HDMI signal and it will output that signal using any source (component in my case) you can also input any signal and output HDMI. Biggest drawback is that the HDMI does not carry audio. Another negative is that the on screen menu is only carried to the TV using s-video or composite. I like the Bridge i-pod adaptor and XM radio ability. I use the Bridge and it works pretty well. What I hate is the remote. I am already looking for a replacement. If on the remote you select to listen to the Bridge, you don't have volume control until to go back to AVR. It's the same with any device you select on the remote; you always have to go back to AVR to control the volume and then back to the device to control it again. For what I paid it is a great deal.

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Great 5.1 Buy

Strengths: HDMI, plenty of digital inputs, EZ setup.

Weaknesses: Remote.

Summary: I bought this HK receiver after researching all the options. I couldn't justify a 7.1 receiver since most rooms are not large enough to support that format or speaker layout. 5.1 is plenty for my 13' X 14' living room. This unit has all the features you would expect from a leader in stereo technology. The on-screen setups were easy to understand and the manual was written in plain English. The EZ set with included mic dialed my speakers (Infinity TSS 450's) in perfectly to the room. I wish the remote would control more of my AV equipment, but that can be solved with a universal remote.

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HK AVR 147 Receiver

Strengths: Price, Sound, Connection to lots of devices

Weaknesses: Remote Control

Summary: I did a lot of research before buying this one. This is exactly what I was looking for (HDMI, connections to several devices..). I bought this at Fry's during the Thanksgiving sales for less than $200, which was pretty good. Easy installation for all my devices. I was able to control all my devices except my Dish cable box using its remote. The manual said I was supposed to be able to do so. I don't used S-Video output to my TV so I am not able to use the on-screen menu system so far. Have to switch the device back to receiver before adjusting device volume. A little bit incovenient but acceptable. It's working well with my Infinity speakers. I like it.

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