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Harman Kardon AVR354 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver

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★★★★☆
4.2

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★★★★☆
4.3

$549.00

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Pros

  • Clean sound (16)
  • Accurate controls (14)
  • Easy setup (14)
  • Good power (14)
  • Durable (9)
  • Amazing sound (1)
  • Astetically pleasing (1)
  • Deep bass and high treble (1)
  • Great look (1)
  • On screen instructions (1)
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Cons

  • Difficult to set up (4)
  • Display panel may scratch (1)
  • Firmware has many bugs (1)
  • Hdmi switching spotty (1)
  • Heat and power hungry (1)
  • Limited functions (1)
  • Not very powerful (1)
  • Weak (1)

Best Uses

  • Home theater (17)
  • Audiophiles (9)
  • Larger rooms (9)
  • Smaller rooms (6)
  • Basic systems (1)
 
 
 

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Harman Kardon AVR354 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver

$549.00

 

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Last update: Aug 8, 2009

Harman Kardon AVR354 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★☆
4.0
Excellent sound, quality and value

"After purchasing an HK AVR over three years ago and really enjoying the sound and quality, it was time to upgrade. Mainly I upgraded for the HDMI switching capability of the newer AVR series. In all the AVR 354 is more powerful than my previous, and the on-screen menus are much more intuitive and easier to use. Sound quality is fantastic! My only complaint is problems between my DVR and the HDMI on my receiver. ..." Read Full Review »

Feb 09, 2009 by Satisfied HK customer

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Very impressive

"For 75w/channel I get good surround imaging, I guess due to the high current output, setting up the sound stage using the built in micro phone EQ adjustment was easy, and the cirrus logic surround decoder really gives the best 7 channel surround. For the price, you sure get a lot of stuff, 2 remotes I pod dock, ect... the set backs are, in order for me to get a loud movie like experience; I have to turn up the v..." Read Full Review »

Jun 29, 2009 by audio buff

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Harman Kardon AVR354 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver Review

Very impressive

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable

    Cons

  • Difficult To Set Up

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"For 75w/channel I get good surround imaging, I guess due to the high current output, setting up the sound stage using the built in micro phone EQ adjustment was easy, and the cirrus logic surround decoder really gives the best 7 channel surround. For the price, you sure get a lot of stuff, 2 remotes …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jun 29 2009
audio buff
new jersey
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Tech Savvy
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Harman Kardon AVR354 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver Review

Excellent sound, quality and value

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • HDMI switching spotty

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Home Theater
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"After purchasing an HK AVR over three years ago and really enjoying the sound and quality, it was time to upgrade. Mainly I upgraded for the HDMI switching capability of the newer AVR series. In all the AVR 354 is more powerful than my previous, and the on-screen menus are much more intuitive and ea …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Feb 9 2009
Satisfied HK customer
Valparaiso, IN
I am:
  • Musically Inclined
  • Practical
  • Professional
  • Tech Savvy
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Harman Kardon AVR354 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver Review

Great Sound & Future Proof!

★★★★★
5.0

"I purchased my 354 to replace an old Sony. The HK sound is amazing compared to other brands. Some people worry about the power as compared to other brands but HK rates their power differently than other brands and they have high current amps. The other brands test by full power through 1 channel as …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jul 25 2008
1Brian1
Austin
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Harman Kardon AVR354 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver Review

AVR 354 is Superior

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"I use my new AVR 354 in my living room for the basis of my entertainment center. I researched many receivers for months and found this to be the best balance in cost and quality. You can't beat the quality of the IPOD bridge and the 3 HDMI Inputs. The sound from the bridge is tremendous and its i …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Feb 19 2009
Silent Fury
Jersey City, NJ
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  • Tech Savvy
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Harman Kardon AVR354 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver Review

Overall Good Receiver

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good look
  • Upconverts analog video

    Cons

  • Not very powerful
  • Weak

    Best Uses

  • Smaller Rooms
 

"AVR 354 upconverts s-video to 1080p with nice result.

Easy to set up and configure

I read several reviews who were impressed with the power despite the 75W, but I am having my volume almost to the max when watching movies or cranking out music, so I am not too happy with the power.

I am running …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Mar 21 2009
Beejorn
Austin, TX
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Tech Savvy
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