Harman / Kardon Av Receiver Model 2600 Review

Harman Kardon AVR 1600, AVR 2600, AVR 3600 A/V Receiver Preview

HK AVR 1600, 2600 and 3600

Summary

• Product Name: AVR 3600, AVR 2600, AVR 1600
• Manufacturer: Harman Kardon
• Review Engagement: September xiv, 2009 xv:00
• MSRP: $599 to $1199
• First Impression: Pretty Cool
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Executive Overview

Over Half of U.S. Households Have HDTVs; Harman International Provides Them With Hd Audio

Harman Kardon introduced three new sound/video receivers at CEDIA., the AVR 1600, AVR 2600 and AVR 3600, respectively.  Each receiver takes advantage of the latest sound and video technologies – such as the high-scrap-rate formats, including Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Principal Audio™ delivered via Blu-ray Disc™ and the HD video content stored on iPod and iPhone products.

The AVR 3600 comes equipped with Harman Kardon'due south The Bridge 3, a universal dock for the iPod and iPhone that connects with a single cable and lets you navigate music and video collections with the unit of measurement's highresolution on-screen menus. The AVR 3600 is one of the few receivers to play back HD videos from iPod or iPhone products. Not-Hard disk drive videos from the iPhone are said to automatically optimized past the AVR 3600 to bring the video quality to the HD standard, 1080p.

Given the importance of integration of multiple entertainment devices, both the AVR 3600 and AVR 2600 feature Dolby Volume to maintain consistent and clear audio volume when switching between multiple sources, such as from DVR to Boob tube to music, one Tv aqueduct to another or fifty-fifty a Idiot box program to an overly loud commerical. Harman Kardon® receivers take earned worldwide accolades for their uncompromising audio quality.  With a few simple steps, the AVRs adjust sound to exact room setups. With Harman Kardon's proprietary EzSet/EQ™ system, the user plugs in an included microphone and follows full-color on-screen instructions (text-only in the AVR1600).

Each receiver helps music and movie libraries sound their all-time by providing ability that ranges between 50 and 80 watts for each of the vii channels. Similar all Harman Kardon products, the AVR 1600, AVR 2600 and AVR 3600 are designed to friction match the entire Harman home-theater lineup; they will be available in September 2009 for a suggested retail toll ranging from $599.95 for the AVR 1600, $799.95 for the AVR 2600 and $i,199.95 for the AVR 3600.

The entire line is capable of Logic seven®, 5.i and 7.one for music and cinema. Below is a breakup of each model's features.

The Harman Kardon AVR 3600 (SRP $i,199.95) includes all of the AVR 1600 and AVR 2600 features plus the following:

• The Bridge III, included for charging, control and audio/HD video playback from compatible iPod and iPhone products
• Additional Custom Features: Full multiroom audio system with Zone Two remote included, preamplifier outputs for all channels and A-BUS/READY™

The Harman Kardon AVR 2600 (SRP $799.95) includes all of the AVR 1600 features plus the post-obit:

• Sound DSP Section: Dolby Book
• Video DSP Section: Faroudja® "Torino" video scaler/enhancer, upconverts to from composite to component video or HDMI™, upconverts to 720P, 1080i through component or up to 1080p through HDMI™. Menu system rendered direct in HD up to 1080p
• HDMI Inputs/Outputs: Four inputs and ane output, assignable component video ports
• Sound Inputs: iPod charging, control via AVR menus and playback of sound or Hard disk drive and SD video via The Bridge III (not included), SIRIUS Satellite Radio®-gear up
• Audio Outputs: Configurable back amps for 7.1 or Zone Ii output
• General Features: Remote In/Out, MR remote In, one switched AC outlet

The Harman Kardon AVR 1600 (SRP $599.95) includes the post-obit:

• Amplifier: Output power – 50 watts per channel (65 watts for the AVR 2600 and 80 watts for the AVR 3600), 20Hz–20kHz bandwidth, high current capability and all-detached amplifier circuitry
• Sound DSP Section: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby PLIIx, DTS®, DTS-HD™ Loftier Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Sound, DTS-ES® Detached, DTS NEO:6, DTS 96/24 and DTS 96 kHz/vii.1Ch., Logic seven, 5.1 and 7.ane for cinema and music, 2 Ch. Downmix
• Video DSP Department: Cross-conversion via component to HDMI (all input to HDMI for the AVR 2600 and AVR3600)
• Audio Inputs: 6/8 channel direct, portable music player via 3.5 mini jack, v analog L/R (rear) and 1 analog L/R (forepart) and S/P-DIF inputs
• Sound Outputs: Three analog out L/R (rear), pre-outs and headphone
• Video Inputs: Three rear and one forepart composite video, two rear high-bandwidth component video (configurable)
• Video Outputs: Ane blended video output for front and rear, and one for receiver (VID1)
• HDMI Inputs/Outputs: Three inputs and one output, assignable component video ports
• Digital Inputs/Outputs: Two coax and optical rear inputs, one coax and optical forepart input, one coax rear output
• General Features: USB port for firmware/DSP updates and upgrades, compressed music enhancer and EzSet/EQ

Initial Impressions

The New HK receivers look to be a marked improvement over their predecessors both in feature set and cosmetics.  Though, they withal retained the cheesy hollowed out volume knob that just feels inexpensive and hands breakable.  Its great to run into Harman Kardon step upwardly to the plate and offer the latest in high definition sound decoding (ie.TrueHD, DTS-HD), while also supporting more than multi zone functionality and iPhone, iPod connectivity.  If the amps sound as meaty as they look, and so we've got some great "audiophile" alternatives to the big brands to recommend to our readers.   We will have to learn a review sample shortly to run across if they are competitive both in performance and functioning to some of the other large A/V receiver manufacturers.

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André Machado posts on January 25, 2010 eighteen:45

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The New HK receivers (AVR 1600, AVR 2600 and AVR 3600,

speaking friend okay? like to inquire if y'all think you would make a good bargain buying a prs 2600ou to a 3600 to use with my boxes?
obs: what is the minimum impedance for these devices without the risk of burning them. Cheers in advance.
front kenwood, speakers ten "half dozen ohms
central primus 250
surround primus 162
surround back primus 162
sub 212 ps which receiver I buy?

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