Harmon/Kardon AVR 254

The Harmon/Kardon AVR 254 is a 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver with HDMI 1.3a Repeater, Audio/Video Processing and repeater. It has a Stereo mode power of 65W per channel, and Multichannel power of 50W x 7 Channels. It features Dolby Digital Plus, Pro Logic IIx, and Dolby Virtual Speakers. It also features EzSet Capabilities, a XM Ready Tuner, AM and FM Tuner and also Ipod connectivity for audio playback.

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Harmon/Kardon AVR 254
MSRP $649.00
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Pros:
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Beautiful On Screen Interface
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Great Sound
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User Upgradable Firmware
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Cons:
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Drops HDMI audio when you pause live TV on Motorola DVR's
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Can't disable Video Upscaling
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User Manual is too big, needs a simple quick start guide.
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Feature 

  • Stereo Power: 65W x 2
  • Multichannel Power: 50W x 7
  • Power Consumption: 65W idle, 540W maximum (7 channels driven)
  • Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF-A): 100dB 
  • Television Format: NTSC
  • Video Frequency Response:
    • Composite and S-video: 10Hz – 8MHz (–3dB)
    • Component Video: 10Hz – 100MHz (–3dB)
  • HDMI:
    • Type: V 1.3a with 10-bit Deep Color; A/V processing & repeater
    • Inputs: 3
    • Outputs: 1
  • A/V Inputs: 4
  • S-Video Inputs: 4
  • Analog Audio Inputs: 6
  • Digital Audio Inputs: 
    • Coax: 3
    • Optical: 3
  • Digital Audio Output:
    • Coax: 1
  • Unit Dimensions:
    • Height: 6-1/2" (165mm)
    • Width: 17-5/16" (440mm)
    • Depth: 15" (382mm)
  • Unit Weight: 27.1 lb (12.3kg)
  • Price: $649

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Harmon/Kardon AVR 254

• Harman Kardon AVR-254 7x50W 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver with HDMI 1.3a Repeater

• AVR-254 Receiver

UPC: 028292506208

EAN: 028292506208

MPN: AVR 254

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mwithey57

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July 27, 2009
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Pros

  • Beautiful On Screen Interface
  • Great Sound
  • User Upgradable Firmware

Cons

  • Drops HDMI audio when you pause live TV on Motorola DVR's
  • Can't disable Video Upscaling
  • User Manual is too big, needs a simple quick start guide.

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acruxksa

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February 9, 2009
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60
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3 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • Beautiful On Screen Interface
  • Great Sound
  • User Upgradable Firmware

Cons

  • Drops HDMI audio when you pause live TV on Motorola DVR's
  • Can't disable Video Upscaling

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BoilingPoint

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April 23, 2009
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ProSCORE
75
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Pros

  • Beautiful On Screen Interface
  • Great Sound
  • User Upgradable Firmware

Cons

  • User Manual is too big, needs a simple quick start guide.

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vonloschz

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June 8, 2009
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100
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Pros

  • Beautiful On Screen Interface
  • Great Sound
  • User Upgradable Firmware

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