Harman/kardon AVR 500

Harman/kardon AVR 500
alaScore 70

12 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 1 expert reviews and 11 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 84/100. The average review date is Dec 13, 2001. We have compared these reviews to 81771 reviews from other Receivers & Amplifiers. The alaScore™ for this product is 70/100 = Good. Last update: May 19, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 12 reviews)

1 expert reviews

User Reviews  

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Arcam AVR500 A/V Receiver

 

In this economically tough climate, we all have to trim expenses to the essentials. Just this week, I instructed my manservant to take my suits to the dry cleaner only if they've been worn for more than three hours. My nightly meals at five-star...

Associated gear included five Paradigm Reference Studio 20 v4 speakers running full range, OPPO BDP-83SE universal disc player, Rega Planar 25 turntable (the Luxman isn't feeling well), Shure V97xE poor man's audiophile phono cartridge, and Bellari...

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"Elegant, Understated, Smooth" a "True Musical Instrument"

 

"Elegant, Understated, Smooth" a "True Musical Instrument"

The "Harman Kardon AVR-500" Surround Sound Receiver, is, without a doubt, The finest receiver I've ever had the privilege to experience "Over the Top!! Being a classical Violinist, I listen to various aspects in music mostly from the perspective of a...

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"Elegant, Understated, Smooth" a "True Musical Instrument"

 

"Elegant, Understated, Smooth" a "True Musical Instrument"

The "Harman Kardon AVR-500" Surround Sound Receiver,is, without a doubt, The finest receiver I've ever had the privilege to experience "Over the Top!! Being a classical Violinist, I listen to various aspects in music mostly from the perspective of a...

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An awsome home theatre receiver below a grand.

 

An awsome home theatre receiver below a grand.

Harmon Kardon by far is the best in home theatre there quality of receivers is almost as good as the movie theatre sound itself.If you only have 1000 dollars to spend buy this baby and when you get it home it has enough power to blow you out of the...

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Seriously consider this AVR

 

Seriously consider this AVR

I purchased this amp/receiver about a month ago and had it hooked up the night it arrived. The setup is kind of confusing at first but once you figure it out (what the manual is saying) it isn't too much trouble. I am a big believer in amps over watts...

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Seriously consider this AVR

 

Seriously consider this AVR

I purchased this amp/receiver about a month ago and had it hooked up the night it arrived. The setup is kind of confusing at first but once you figure it out (what the manual is saying) it isn't too much trouble. I am a big believer in amps over watts...

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Still GREAT After 1 Year!

 

Still GREAT After 1 Year!

It runs on 45 amps. Simply put this is the number you should be looking at. Other receivers at higher price points run less amps compensating with more watts. I auditioned an Onkyo (36 amps I think & 105 watts/channel) with the HK AVR500 (45 amps & 80...

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Still GREAT After 1 Year!

 

Still GREAT After 1 Year!

It runs on 45 amps. Simply put this is the number you should be looking at. Other receivers at higher price points run less amps compensating with more watts. I auditioned an Onkyo (36 amps I think & 105 watts/channel) with the HK AVR500 (45 amps...

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Still GREAT After 1 Year!

 

Still GREAT After 1 Year!

It runs on 45 amps. Simply put this is the number you should be looking at. Other receivers at higher price points run less amps compensating with more watts. I auditioned an Onkyo (36 amps I think & 105 watts/channel) with the HK AVR500 (45 amps & 80...

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Gread Sound - expected more

 

Gread Sound - expected more

First of all let me say the soind quality from this reciever blew my mind. I watched Jurasic Park with DTS and it made my cat hide in a cabinet! (she used to never react to the TV) however, the user on screen display user interface is very...

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Product Specifications

Harman Kardon's AVR 500 combines excellence with ease of use. Harman Kardon has long been known for their clean sounding high current amplifiers and stylish designs. They are able to brilliantly integrate these features into an easy-to-use high-performance machine. At 70 watts of high-current power to all 5 channels, this receiver has plenty of juice to produce incredible, room-shaking surround sound while still being able to deliver crisp, clear music and vocals. The high current design and ultrawide-bandwidth make for increased load capacity, better peak and valley reproduction, and flat-out better sound. Hearing is believing, and the AVR 500 effortlessly proves that to be true. Harman Kardon stays on top of cutting-edge technology, by adding features such as Logic 7 Cinema and Surround Modes and VMAx Virtual Surround Sound. Logic 7 Cinema and Music Surround was developed for creating multi-channel surround playback from two-channel sources, such as music. VMAx, Virtual Multi Axis Sound, recreates a realistic, multi-channel effect from any source by simulating a large "sweet spot". VMAx technology is currently being used in some virtual reality games - it enables the listener to place themselves as close or as far from their speakers, while still receiving the full effect of the sound. Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS are also on board, allowing you to decode virtually any source out there. As one of the newest members of the Harman Kardon family, the AVR 500 easily earns its place in the ranks as a winner. By combining new technology and features with their reputable standards of phenomenal sound and user-friendliness, Harman Kardon has done it again.

Amplifier

Output Power / Total:350Watt

Audio Input

Type: None

Audio Output

Product Type: None

Audio System

Built-in Decoders:Dolby Digital / DTS decoder
Functions (KA):AV receiver
Sound Output Mode:Surround Sound
Subcategory (KA):AV components
Surround Sound Effects:Virtual Dolby Surround
Surround System Class:5.1 channel
Type:AV receiver

Cassette System

Type: None

CD System

Type: None

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:17.1in
Height:6.5in
Weight:34.2lbs
Width:17.3in

DVD

Type: None

Header

Localization:English
Manufacturer:Harman International Industries
Model:500
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Harman/kardon AVR

MD System

Type: None

Miscellaneous

Color:Black

Radio

Tuner Bands:AM/FM
Tuner Type:Digital

Remote Control

Type:Programmable remote control

Turntable

Type: None
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