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Reviews of the Harman/Kardon AVR 254

  • 8.6

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | October 27, 2009

    Review Summary: Users rate this product 74/100. Comparing these reviews to 31164 other Receivers & Amplifiers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.

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Manufacturer: Harman Kardon

Part number: AVR 254

General

  • Product Type AV receiver
  • Width 17.3 in
  • Depth 15 in
  • Height 6.5 in
  • Weight 27.1 lbs

Audio System

  • Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
  • Built-in Decoders DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-ES decoder, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIx
  • Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
  • Surround Sound Effects Dolby Headphone, Dolby Virtual Speaker
  • Equalizer Yes
  • Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
  • DSP Presets Game, Movie, Music, Cinema, Logic 7, 5/7 Channel Stereo
  • Surround System Class 7.1 channel
  • Signal-To-Noise Ratio 100 dB
  • Output Channel Qty 7
  • Output Power / Total 350 Watt
  • Input Impedance 47 KOhm
  • Input Sensitivity 200 mV
  • Total Harmonic Distortion 0.07 %
  • Amplifier Output Details 50 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.07 % - 7 channel(s) ( Surround )
  • Built-in Clock Digital clock
  • Timer Sleep
  • Bass Control Yes
  • Treble Control Yes
  • Built-in Display Fluorescent
  • Additional Features EzSet/EQ, iPod ready, On-screen display, XM satellite radio ready

Connections / Cables / Slots

  • HD connectors HDMI connection(s) on this receiver make it a great choice for your High-Def home theater. One cable carries digital audio and video data directly to your display.

Signal Processing Features

  • HDMI Repeater Yes
  • HDMI Version 1.3a
  • HDMI Pass-Through Up to 1080p
  • Video Conversion/Scaling Analog to HDMI up conversion, S-Video to component video conversion, Composite video to component video conversion
  • Upscaling via HDMI Up to 1080p

Connectors

  • Headphone Jack Yes
  • Coaxial Digital Input Yes
  • Coaxial Digital Output Yes
  • Optical Digital Input Yes

Radio

  • Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
  • Digital Tuner Band XM
  • Tuner Frequency Range AM: 520 - 1720 kHz, FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
  • Tuning Display Fluorescent display
  • Antenna Form Factor Loop AM / wire FM
  • Signal-To-Noise Ratio 68 dB
  • Total Harmonic Distortion Mono: 0.2%, stereo: 0.3%

Headphones

  • Headphones Type None

Microphone

  • Type None

Remote Control

  • Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
  • Features Learning, Programmable, Macro function, Multi-brand compatibility

Remote Control (2nd)

  • Type None

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x AM antenna - Rear, 1 x FM antenna - Rear, 3 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 3 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Monitor output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Monitor output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 3 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 5 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 8 x 7.1 channel audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x XM antenna - Rear, 2 x Digital audio input (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x Digital audio input (optical) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 3 x Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 8 x 7.1 channel audio line-out ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 7 x Speakers output ( Banana x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - Front, 1 x Digital audio input (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Front, 1 x Digital audio input (optical) - Front, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front

Power

  • Power Device Power supply - Internal
  • Power AC 120 V ( 60 Hz )
  • Power Consumption Operational 540 Watt
  • Power Outlets 1 AC outlet

Miscellaneous

  • AV Furniture None

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

  • Width (Shipping) 21.9 in
  • Depth (Shipping) 18.3 in
  • Height (Shipping) 10.5 in
  • Weight (Shipping) 32.8 lbs

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Harman/Kardon AVR 254

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AVR-254 Receiver from 1 online store: Lowest Price: $459.99

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