The Harman Kardon AVR 254 is a home theater in a box. It provides high-quality sound combined with great potential to complement a capable TV. The reliever has a minimalist aesthetic to blend in with your decor. The remote control contrasts with this subtle design and includes plenty of control options for the receiver's functions. The system uses 540 watts, which powers all of its components. This includes an amplifier with a Signal-to-Noise ratio of 100dB that makes for a listening experience free of static and internal buzzing, and a radio with a tuner frequency range of 520-1720 kHz for AM and 87.5-108 MHz for FM. With macro functions, multi-band capability, and programmability, this Harman Kardon Receiver is a reliable choice for your home.Harman Kardon built the AVR 254 to be an accessible and easy-to-use receiver that drives a full home theater system. The 7.1 channels available are enough to support surround and a subwoofer. Each channel gets a respectable 50 watts of power. The AVR takes input sound signals, translates and boosts them, and then sends them to the speakers. This gives you clear audio at high volumes. The 254 reads lossless audio files, providing a high-quality source material for your sound system. In addition, the tone and quality of the audio are excellent. With deep and ringing bass notes complementing high, clear trebles, the entire range demonstrates careful engineering and design. The balanced approach leads to strong performances from top to bottom. That means many different genres of music, movies, TV shows, and other audio all sound great. If you have lossless files on your laptop or another computer, use an HDMI cable to make that your input source and enjoy top-quality output. Or, use this process with iPods and stereo cables. The Logic 7 decoder also lets the 254 receiver create 5.1 or 7.1 surround signals based on older 2-channel sources. Thus, you get better quality with the receiver.Video matters if you are building a home theater, and the AVR 254 does not disappoint in this area. With Harman-exclusive processing software, the receiver is well-equipped to construct an accurate and clear video signal. It scales up lower resolutions to 1080p if they are lower than that, permitting custom controls for video settings from different sources. Two-zone entertainment means a second set of players in another room can play something different. The EzSet system makes for simple setup and rapid adjustment of anything you want to customize. Firmware updates expand and improve the unit's functionality. At the same time, the cap of 50 watts per channel in 7.1-channel mode means that you can play it loud without disturbing neighbors, making this a good choice for apartment living. That also reduces the size of the AVR, so it's easier to place on your media console.
Product Identifiers
Brand
Harman Kardon
MPN
AVR254
UPC
0028292506208
Model
254
eBay Product ID (ePID)
66745047
Product Key Features
Number of Channels
7.1
Surround Sound Formats
DTS-ES Decoder, DTS, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS-HD Decoder, Dolby Digital EX