Harman/Kardon reviews
AV amplifier Harman/Kardon AVI 150
The appearance of this "gentleman" of America can be described in one word - elegance. If you need a more extensive description, here it is, please: the elegance, impeccable style and high quality performance. We begin with the appearance: large "black box" with a massive motorized volume control knob,...
The appearance of this "gentleman" of America can be described in one word - elegance. If you need a more extensive description, here it is, please: the elegance, impeccable style and high quality performance. We begin with the appearance: large "black box" with a massive motorized volume control knob,...
AV-receiver Harman/Kardon AVR 10
Exceptionally serious "black box" of this receiver immediately attaches. Surely, like every "Harmon/Kardon", it has a big handle of motorized volume control (with the firmed green rectangular led) and its signature double control buttons - "swing". These buttons, turning on and off two receiver's functions...
Exceptionally serious "black box" of this receiver immediately attaches. Surely, like every "Harmon/Kardon", it has a big handle of motorized volume control (with the firmed green rectangular led) and its signature double control buttons - "swing". These buttons, turning on and off two receiver's functions...
AV-receiver Harman/Kardon AVR 140
Harman/Kardon AVR 140 has modest showings of output power. Almost three-fold difference in comparison with the competitors can scare many. An how wrong you are! First, real 40W in channel is not a few (enough for any speaker system with the sensitivity of more than 89 dB/m). Second, power value is given...
Harman/Kardon AVR 140 has modest showings of output power. Almost three-fold difference in comparison with the competitors can scare many. An how wrong you are! First, real 40W in channel is not a few (enough for any speaker system with the sensitivity of more than 89 dB/m). Second, power value is given...
AV-receiver Harman/Kardon AVR 1550
Audio equipment made by the Harman International Company of USA is different from Japanese and European equivalents. This receiver is prominent, monumental, of refined external design, but its functionality is quite modest. AVR 1550 supports key standards for 5.1 multi-channel audio (DTS, Dolby Pro...
Audio equipment made by the Harman International Company of USA is different from Japanese and European equivalents. This receiver is prominent, monumental, of refined external design, but its functionality is quite modest. AVR 1550 supports key standards for 5.1 multi-channel audio (DTS, Dolby Pro...
AV-receiver Harman/Kardon AVR 165
Harman/Kardon AVR165 receiver has five amplification channels (95W each), but the connection of an additional power amp is not provided. Output stages can give up to 25 Ampere, providing the confident control of any system. In addition to standard interfaces, this model has four 1.4 HDMI connectors,...
Harman/Kardon AVR165 receiver has five amplification channels (95W each), but the connection of an additional power amp is not provided. Output stages can give up to 25 Ampere, providing the confident control of any system. In addition to standard interfaces, this model has four 1.4 HDMI connectors,...
AV-receiver Harman/Kardon AVR 235
Harman/Kardon AVR-235 is in the middle of the line and can satisfy even the most unwanted by sellers' contingent - demanding but not very solvent movie lovers. This is precisely the golden mean when simplifications of the design are already sufficient to reduce the cost, but not too significantly deteriorate...
Harman/Kardon AVR-235 is in the middle of the line and can satisfy even the most unwanted by sellers' contingent - demanding but not very solvent movie lovers. This is precisely the golden mean when simplifications of the design are already sufficient to reduce the cost, but not too significantly deteriorate...
AV-receiver Harman/Kardon AVR 25 II
Home theater equipment is commonly included into the production program of almost all leading world companies. The popular American company Harman/Kardon wasn't left aside. Its AV-receiver AVR 25ii features a simple and user-friendly design, but the main feature is till its sound quality, and attention...
Home theater equipment is commonly included into the production program of almost all leading world companies. The popular American company Harman/Kardon wasn't left aside. Its AV-receiver AVR 25ii features a simple and user-friendly design, but the main feature is till its sound quality, and attention...
AV-receiver Harman/Kardon AVR 2550
Fleet glance and you guess the manufacturer correctly - before you notice the logo. Everything is classical: black body with sharp edges, the strip of golden buttons, double indication of modes. Harman/Kardon AVR 2550 receiver has an advanced control system, allowing to "tie" a certain digital input...
Fleet glance and you guess the manufacturer correctly - before you notice the logo. Everything is classical: black body with sharp edges, the strip of golden buttons, double indication of modes. Harman/Kardon AVR 2550 receiver has an advanced control system, allowing to "tie" a certain digital input...
AV-receiver Harman/Kardon AVR 260
The model Harmon/Kardon AVR-260 is an absolute leader in the class by the quality of built-in amplifier, and this factor is rapidly degraded in the whole industry for the last time. This is the most important factor with the availability of low-sensitivity speaker systems. It is widely stated about Harmon/Kardon...
The model Harmon/Kardon AVR-260 is an absolute leader in the class by the quality of built-in amplifier, and this factor is rapidly degraded in the whole industry for the last time. This is the most important factor with the availability of low-sensitivity speaker systems. It is widely stated about Harmon/Kardon...
AV-receiver Harman/Kardon AVR 30
The Harman Kardon AVR 30 is a complete audio/video receiver that would be equally compatible with a stereo music system or a home theater installation. Although none of its five audio-amplifier channels would be considered exceptionally powerful by today's standards, they are conservatively rated, and...
The Harman Kardon AVR 30 is a complete audio/video receiver that would be equally compatible with a stereo music system or a home theater installation. Although none of its five audio-amplifier channels would be considered exceptionally powerful by today's standards, they are conservatively rated, and...
AV-receiver Harman/Kardon AVR 340
The design of AVR 340 is made in the traditional for Harman/Kardon (but unusual for equipment of this class and purpose) style. The contrasting two-color panel is illuminated by a very large matrix display with additional symbols and ring, originally highlighted with blue volume control. Multi-room...
The design of AVR 340 is made in the traditional for Harman/Kardon (but unusual for equipment of this class and purpose) style. The contrasting two-color panel is illuminated by a very large matrix display with additional symbols and ring, originally highlighted with blue volume control. Multi-room...
AV-receiver Harman/Kardon AVR 3550
The desire of the designers of the Harman/Kardon AVR 3550 to keep the signature design of the front panel has resulted in a duplication of indications: the name of the input and surround mode engaged is indicated by an LED near the corresponding inscription and on the two-color fluorescent display. Buttons...
The desire of the designers of the Harman/Kardon AVR 3550 to keep the signature design of the front panel has resulted in a duplication of indications: the name of the input and surround mode engaged is indicated by an LED near the corresponding inscription and on the two-color fluorescent display. Buttons...
AV-receiver Harman/Kardon AVR 360
AVR 360 receiver looks very attractively, laconically and modern. A graphic interface of the settings is beautiful and utterly easy-to-understand, and you can control other seven other system's components by the programmed remote control. How not to get the length of foot to such device? Everything...
AVR 360 receiver looks very attractively, laconically and modern. A graphic interface of the settings is beautiful and utterly easy-to-understand, and you can control other seven other system's components by the programmed remote control. How not to get the length of foot to such device? Everything...
AV-receiver Harman/Kardon AVR 365
This receiver is the eldest of the three in the new Harman/Kardon lineup and most closely reflects the most current trends in a very tough segment in terms of competition. As you can see, the design of the components of this brand has not changed, so the style is recognizable at a glance. The front...
This receiver is the eldest of the three in the new Harman/Kardon lineup and most closely reflects the most current trends in a very tough segment in terms of competition. As you can see, the design of the components of this brand has not changed, so the style is recognizable at a glance. The front...
AV-receiver Harman/Kardon AVR 460
The receiver is made according to an eight-channel scheme (7.1), while there is both a 7.1 multi-channel output (for pumping muscles by connecting external amplifiers) and an input (in case of playing multi-channel SACDs or the emergence of new sound recording formats). Since the Harman/Kardon AVR 460...
The receiver is made according to an eight-channel scheme (7.1), while there is both a 7.1 multi-channel output (for pumping muscles by connecting external amplifiers) and an input (in case of playing multi-channel SACDs or the emergence of new sound recording formats). Since the Harman/Kardon AVR 460...
AV-receiver Harman/Kardon AVR 5500
You do not immediately feel all the hidden capabilities of Harman/Kardon AVR 5500 receiver. It allows you to create an acoustic layout of 5.1 format (the presence of a five-channel power amplifier involves the use of an active subwoofer) for sources with the digital soundtrack of Dolby Digital and DTS....
You do not immediately feel all the hidden capabilities of Harman/Kardon AVR 5500 receiver. It allows you to create an acoustic layout of 5.1 format (the presence of a five-channel power amplifier involves the use of an active subwoofer) for sources with the digital soundtrack of Dolby Digital and DTS....
AV-receiver Harman/Kardon AVR 5550
The switching capabilities of Harman/Kardon AVR 5550 receiver outclass the competition. On the front panel there is an AV port with a digital coaxial connector, which is able to work for both signal reception and transmission (it is easy to organize a rewrite on any device). When configuring, you can...
The switching capabilities of Harman/Kardon AVR 5550 receiver outclass the competition. On the front panel there is an AV port with a digital coaxial connector, which is able to work for both signal reception and transmission (it is easy to organize a rewrite on any device). When configuring, you can...
AV-receiver Harman/Kardon AVR 7300
The design of Harman/Kardon equipment has the obvious two advantages: original, recognizable "face" and excellent ergonomics. However, this appearance is already pretty familiar. Try to distinguish AVR 7300 from any other receiver from the modern line. Perhaps because the design is really successful...
The design of Harman/Kardon equipment has the obvious two advantages: original, recognizable "face" and excellent ergonomics. However, this appearance is already pretty familiar. Try to distinguish AVR 7300 from any other receiver from the modern line. Perhaps because the design is really successful...
AV-receiver Harman/Kardon AVR 760
To characterize the shape of the model is best in two words - true to the tradition. No conservatism in this: more than a modern design, it just made virtually all AV-components company. Rounded vertical faces of the facade, with a blue ring volume control, plus a daring combination of black and silver-gray...
To characterize the shape of the model is best in two words - true to the tradition. No conservatism in this: more than a modern design, it just made virtually all AV-components company. Rounded vertical faces of the facade, with a blue ring volume control, plus a daring combination of black and silver-gray...
Blu-ray receiver Harman/Kardon BDS 575
Represent the brand Harman/Kardon general public familiar with audio and video, there is no need. People under the age will remember the prestigious amplification technique firms, and those who are younger and have seen the beginning of a grand building systems for home theater, also refresh the memory...
Represent the brand Harman/Kardon general public familiar with audio and video, there is no need. People under the age will remember the prestigious amplification technique firms, and those who are younger and have seen the beginning of a grand building systems for home theater, also refresh the memory...
Blu-ray player Harman/Kardon BDT 30
The first Blu-ray transports appeared about three years ago - the devices that did not have analog interfaces at all. Harman/Kardon also had such a model - BDT 20. And, to be honest, it seemed to me that the number of such devices would grow, but my forecast did not materialize. Apparently, the market...
The first Blu-ray transports appeared about three years ago - the devices that did not have analog interfaces at all. Harman/Kardon also had such a model - BDT 20. And, to be honest, it seemed to me that the number of such devices would grow, but my forecast did not materialize. Apparently, the market...
AV preamplifier Harman/Kardon Citation 7.0
With an elegantly minimalist front panel containing a sensual blue and green display, the Harman Kardon Citation 7.0 A/V preamp is one of the most attractive components I have ever tested. Even better is that its beauty extends to the performance and versatility of its circuitry. The large central...
With an elegantly minimalist front panel containing a sensual blue and green display, the Harman Kardon Citation 7.0 A/V preamp is one of the most attractive components I have ever tested. Even better is that its beauty extends to the performance and versatility of its circuitry. The large central...
DVD-player Harman/Kardon DVD 1
Designers Harman/Kardon always manages to stand firm and recognizable style to any equipment. No exception and attractive originality DVD 1 - the first DVD-player firm. Model in the American market is popular, but at the time of testing bio already known that the company has prepared a new pair. Deserves...
Designers Harman/Kardon always manages to stand firm and recognizable style to any equipment. No exception and attractive originality DVD 1 - the first DVD-player firm. Model in the American market is popular, but at the time of testing bio already known that the company has prepared a new pair. Deserves...
DVD-player Harman/Kardon DVD 25
On a strict front panel of polished plastic look great gray-golden disc tray and stylish key Eject. Miniature control buttons are illuminated lettering; "Spacious" display is characterized by a wide viewing angle. Facilitates initial setup menu system with colorful illuminations. In addition to standard...
On a strict front panel of polished plastic look great gray-golden disc tray and stylish key Eject. Miniature control buttons are illuminated lettering; "Spacious" display is characterized by a wide viewing angle. Facilitates initial setup menu system with colorful illuminations. In addition to standard...
CD-changer Harman/Kardon FL8450
The Harman Kardon FL8450's simple styling could be interpreted as nice and streamlined or plain and boring, depending on your point of view. As with other carousels, its wide loading drawer could lead you to mistake it for a laserdisc player at first glance. The FL8450 loads five discs on its platter,...
The Harman Kardon FL8450's simple styling could be interpreted as nice and streamlined or plain and boring, depending on your point of view. As with other carousels, its wide loading drawer could lead you to mistake it for a laserdisc player at first glance. The FL8450 loads five discs on its platter,...
CD-player Harman/Kardon HD 730
Two-function buttons-rockers give the peculiarity to the appearance of all modern models of Harmon/Kardon. Due to such decision the front panel looks more restrained and doesn't scare a potential buyer by an abundance of buttons. However, the management at first is a bit confusing. But if you buy such...
Two-function buttons-rockers give the peculiarity to the appearance of all modern models of Harmon/Kardon. Due to such decision the front panel looks more restrained and doesn't scare a potential buyer by an abundance of buttons. However, the management at first is a bit confusing. But if you buy such...
CD-player Harman/Kardon HD750
There is an alternative to simple and concise design of British equipment and metallic luster of Japanese audio technique. See, for example, how the components of American Harmon/Kardon look like. A polished black plate takes a large part of the front panel - one this detail already gives the player...
There is an alternative to simple and concise design of British equipment and metallic luster of Japanese audio technique. See, for example, how the components of American Harmon/Kardon look like. A polished black plate takes a large part of the front panel - one this detail already gives the player...
CD-player Harman/Kardon HD980
By external layout HD980 does not differ from the more expensive 990-th model at all. The disc tray is also located strictly in the center, a large matrix display adorns to the right of it, and in the left part of the front panel there are buttons that control playback. The device can be used as a transport...
By external layout HD980 does not differ from the more expensive 990-th model at all. The disc tray is also located strictly in the center, a large matrix display adorns to the right of it, and in the left part of the front panel there are buttons that control playback. The device can be used as a transport...
CD-player Harman/Kardon HD990
Performed in a slim body of recognizable black and gray colors HD990 looks good even when it's turned off - the merit of the company's designers is beyond doubt. A more careful examination of the device showed that, in addition to the luxurious appearance, there are still many interesting features. Thus,...
Performed in a slim body of recognizable black and gray colors HD990 looks good even when it's turned off - the merit of the company's designers is beyond doubt. A more careful examination of the device showed that, in addition to the luxurious appearance, there are still many interesting features. Thus,...
Amplifier Harman/Kardon HK 675
So, why is Harman/Kardon remarkable? First of all, the amplifier weights a lot for its price category. Secondly, the control system is very convenient. Although the faceplate has no display, the names of all inputs are highlightened in blue as the volume control handle. It is quite clearly. From the...
So, why is Harman/Kardon remarkable? First of all, the amplifier weights a lot for its price category. Secondly, the control system is very convenient. Although the faceplate has no display, the names of all inputs are highlightened in blue as the volume control handle. It is quite clearly. From the...
Amplifier Harman/Kardon HK1400
We seem to be going through a Golden Era where superb quality/reasonably priced integrated amplifiers are concerned. Between £200 and £400 there are several noteworthy models demanding attention, among them the Technics SU-A600, Denon PMA-350/II, JVC AX-A662 and Technics SU-A900. With...
We seem to be going through a Golden Era where superb quality/reasonably priced integrated amplifiers are concerned. Between £200 and £400 there are several noteworthy models demanding attention, among them the Technics SU-A600, Denon PMA-350/II, JVC AX-A662 and Technics SU-A900. With...
Amplifier Harman/Kardon HK610
A severe, with military bearing Harman/Kardon HK610 will probably please patient people, who don't like to throw things and that's why avoid the abundance of buttons, keys and handles. Although there are many regulators, their uniform style helps to see the whole device without scouting about a wanted...
A severe, with military bearing Harman/Kardon HK610 will probably please patient people, who don't like to throw things and that's why avoid the abundance of buttons, keys and handles. Although there are many regulators, their uniform style helps to see the whole device without scouting about a wanted...
Amplifier Harman/Kardon HK6100
Harman Kardon has revamped its entire amplifier range, beginning with the budget PM635i which has been superceded by this HK6100. However, I think the term 'restyled' might be more appropriate here, since the HK6100 betrays little technical advance on the PM635i, while the aesthetic changes include a...
Harman Kardon has revamped its entire amplifier range, beginning with the budget PM635i which has been superceded by this HK6100. However, I think the term 'restyled' might be more appropriate here, since the HK6100 betrays little technical advance on the PM635i, while the aesthetic changes include a...
Amplifier Harman/Kardon HK620
Original and easy recognizable appearance of modern Harmon/Kardon devices is determined by the design of faceplate - a small semi-circular projection in lower part of the panel and narrow vertical swinging keys of the selector. In the design of this switch the company's efforts were expressed, aimed...
Original and easy recognizable appearance of modern Harmon/Kardon devices is determined by the design of faceplate - a small semi-circular projection in lower part of the panel and narrow vertical swinging keys of the selector. In the design of this switch the company's efforts were expressed, aimed...
Amplifier Harman/Kardon HK650
Externally, Harman/Kardon devices, and amplifiers in particular, are very conservative, but therefore recognizable. Visually, it seems that the HK650 has a minimum of organs, but in terms of functionality, it follows the best traditions of the era of undivided supremacy of stereo sound. And besides,...
Externally, Harman/Kardon devices, and amplifiers in particular, are very conservative, but therefore recognizable. Visually, it seems that the HK650 has a minimum of organs, but in terms of functionality, it follows the best traditions of the era of undivided supremacy of stereo sound. And besides,...
Amplifier Harman/Kardon HK670
In our times, when all sound-reproducing equipment noticeably lost in weight, any product that is not removable out of a box from the first try due to its weight immediately causes respect. Harman/Kardon HK670 is among them. A solid cube of power transformer, located exactly in the center, and powerful...
In our times, when all sound-reproducing equipment noticeably lost in weight, any product that is not removable out of a box from the first try due to its weight immediately causes respect. Harman/Kardon HK670 is among them. A solid cube of power transformer, located exactly in the center, and powerful...
Amplifier Harman/Kardon HK6850
Having just graduated from the big, black and somewhat-less-than-subtle school of hi-fi design, Harman's original HK6800 has matured into the HK6850 we find here. Unfortunately, maturity does not always herald improvement. So there's still the same rotary selectors for input, rec-out, tape monitor and...
Having just graduated from the big, black and somewhat-less-than-subtle school of hi-fi design, Harman's original HK6800 has matured into the HK6850 we find here. Unfortunately, maturity does not always herald improvement. So there's still the same rotary selectors for input, rec-out, tape monitor and...
Amplifier Harman/Kardon HK6950R
The dividing line between mid-fi and high-end audio is often a narrow one. When crossed, the resulting improvement in sound quality is a matter of diminishing returns, with more and more expenditure yielding smaller and smaller sonic benefits. At times, there are no audible returns at all: The audiophile...
The dividing line between mid-fi and high-end audio is often a narrow one. When crossed, the resulting improvement in sound quality is a matter of diminishing returns, with more and more expenditure yielding smaller and smaller sonic benefits. At times, there are no audible returns at all: The audiophile...
5.1 system Harman/Kardon HKTS 11
The kit consists of four identical satellites SAT-TS11, center channel CEN-TS11 and active subwoofer SUB-TS11. Satellites and center housing are made of plastic, they finished outside meshed permanent metal mesh covering the speakers. Satellites are equipped with high-frequency 13-mm speaker and two...
The kit consists of four identical satellites SAT-TS11, center channel CEN-TS11 and active subwoofer SUB-TS11. Satellites and center housing are made of plastic, they finished outside meshed permanent metal mesh covering the speakers. Satellites are equipped with high-frequency 13-mm speaker and two...
Amplifier Harman/Kardon PM635i
The PM635i clearly takes over from the older PM635, though there are few visible differences between the two. Harman has sought to improve the '635 with binding posts rather than the tatty spring clip terminals fitted to the original model, though these do not include 4mm sockets. The styling of the...
The PM635i clearly takes over from the older PM635, though there are few visible differences between the two. Harman has sought to improve the '635 with binding posts rather than the tatty spring clip terminals fitted to the original model, though these do not include 4mm sockets. The styling of the...
Amplifier Harman/Kardon PM655
THE American based company Harman Kardon currently makes several integrated amplifiers of which the PM655 is the second from top in price and power output. It is manufactured at a plant in Japan. A nominal 60 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms unit, it has several features which indicate that it has been...
THE American based company Harman Kardon currently makes several integrated amplifiers of which the PM655 is the second from top in price and power output. It is manufactured at a plant in Japan. A nominal 60 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms unit, it has several features which indicate that it has been...
CD-changer Harman/Kardon TL8500
Instead of a front-opening drawer, it sports a top-loading platter under a transparent plastic cover. In addition, the buttons on the plastic front panel are all large and curvaceously contoured. All in all, not only is this changer charmingly reminiscent of LP turntables of yore, it's also just plain...
Instead of a front-opening drawer, it sports a top-loading platter under a transparent plastic cover. In addition, the buttons on the plastic front panel are all large and curvaceously contoured. All in all, not only is this changer charmingly reminiscent of LP turntables of yore, it's also just plain...
Tuner Harman/Kardon TU920
If you have a long memory, you may recall the Harman Kardon Citation 14 and 15 tuners, introduced in the early '70s. These were, the first FM tuners to use phase-locked-loop (PLL) stereo demodulators. This innovation, combined with the growing use of integrated circuits (ICs), changed the face of tuner...
If you have a long memory, you may recall the Harman Kardon Citation 14 and 15 tuners, introduced in the early '70s. These were, the first FM tuners to use phase-locked-loop (PLL) stereo demodulators. This innovation, combined with the growing use of integrated circuits (ICs), changed the face of tuner...
Tuner Harman/Kardon TU930
This device is originally and tastefully made. While looking at it, you have thoughts: the costume from Carten, watch from Cartier, the tuner from Harman/Kardon... A beautiful vacuum fluorescent display indicates the frequency and number of the programmed channel. Swinging vertical selections keys of...
This device is originally and tastefully made. While looking at it, you have thoughts: the costume from Carten, watch from Cartier, the tuner from Harman/Kardon... A beautiful vacuum fluorescent display indicates the frequency and number of the programmed channel. Swinging vertical selections keys of...