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Harman Kardon AVR 154. 5 x 30W 5.1-channel A/V receiver

★★★★☆
4.0

based on 28 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.3

$279.99

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Pros

  • Clean sound (10)
  • Good power (10)
  • Accurate controls (7)
  • Easy setup (7)
  • Durable (5)
  • Appearance (1)
  • Audiophile receiver (1)
  • Looks great (1)
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Cons

  • Front panel controls hard (1)
  • Hdmi audio pass thru (1)
  • Hdmi switched only (1)
  • Limited functions (1)
  • Loss of auto volume (1)
  • Moderate set up time (1)
  • No turntable input (1)

Best Uses

  • Home theater (9)
  • Basic systems (5)
  • Smaller rooms (5)
  • Audiophiles (2)
  • Larger rooms (2)
  • Living room (1)
 
 
 

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Harman Kardon AVR 154. 5 x 30W 5.1-channel A/V receiver

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Last update: Oct 6, 2009

Harman Kardon AVR 154. 5 x 30W 5.1-channel A/V receiver Reviews

 
 
 

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[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Great basic unit

"I would recomend the AVR154 to anyone with a small to medium listening area looking for a good basic receiver with good clean sound. Don't be put off by the modest power specs as Harmon Kardon seems to rate their products conservatively. My listening area is 17' X 24' and the AVR154 has no problem filling the space with sound. The setup was fairly straight forward, just take your time with it. My set up i..." Read Full Review »

Jan 06, 2009 by Ron

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
If you need true HDMI switching, look elsewhere.

"Bought this specific receiver because I needed the ability to switch 3 HDMI inputs. What I discovered after 45 minutes of aggravation which lead to reading the manual is that the HDMI inputs are simply for video pass-through to the TV. The receiver is not capable of processing the Audio information through HDMI. Instead, 3 of the Digital audio inputs must be used. Analog audio inputs can not be used with the HDM..." Read Full Review »

Aug 12, 2008 by iJustin

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Harman Kardon AVR 154. 5 x 30W 5.1-channel A/V receiver Review

Very Pleased!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Audiophile receiver
  • Clean Sound
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • HDMI audio pass thru
  • Loss of auto volume

    Best Uses

  • Basic Systems
  • Home Theater
 

"I purchased the AVR 154 after purchasing a new HDTV. And to replace my old Hafler pre and main amp. As other reviews have stated on various forums, this receiver has plenty of power. The sound is very clean.Setting up the receiver was not that difficult. just follow the directions and move carefully …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 6 2009
TC
Hillsborough, NJ
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Practical
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[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Harman Kardon AVR 154. 5 x 30W 5.1-channel A/V receiver Review

Great basic unit

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clean Sound
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Basic Systems
  • Home Theater
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"I would recomend the AVR154 to anyone with a small to medium listening area looking for a good basic receiver with good clean sound. Don't be put off by the modest power specs as Harmon Kardon seems to rate their products conservatively. My listening area is 17' X 24' and the AVR154 has no problem …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jan 6 2009
Ron
Spencer WI
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Practical
Reviewed at:
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Harman Kardon AVR 154. 5 x 30W 5.1-channel A/V receiver Review

Great receiver, but know its limits!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Appearance
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Basic Systems
  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"I'm really happy with this receiver, but it has some limitations. It's an HDMI switcher, which means it can't process the audio on the HDMI cable (you'll need a seperate cable to carry the audio signal to the receiver). Also, on-screen display doesn't work if you're viewing an HDMI input. The remo …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Apr 29 2009
raddawg
Norfolk, VA
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  • Tech Savvy
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Harman Kardon AVR 154. 5 x 30W 5.1-channel A/V receiver Review

Has that Famous HK Sound

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good looking
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    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Basic Systems
  • Living Room
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"Very nice looking & sounding receiver. I replaced an Onkyo receiver with this one and my Bose Acoustimass 10 sounds alot better now. Music sounds amazing. Movies and TV Shows sound very good. It seems to be slightly less powerful than the Onkyo, but still has enough for average living room. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jan 23 2009
Mike Delta
Highland, IN
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  • Tech Savvy
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Harman Kardon AVR 154. 5 x 30W 5.1-channel A/V receiver Review

Not as complicated as everyone thinks...

★★★★☆
4.0

"First off... Despite what everyone seems to say, this is, in fact, not the most difficult receiver in the world to setup. Consult the user's manual, or a person at the Best Buy that you bought it from if you have any troubles. I had some issues with the HDMI sound (like so many other people from wha …"  Read Full Review »

Dec 2 2008
Volearix
Zionsville, IN
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