Digital and DTS

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I replaced my AVR20, I cannot find a loudness feature or similar on this unit, I used to use it all the time on my AVR20. For stereo listening, I would take the AVR20 anyday. But for Dolby Digital it is great.

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HK AVR20

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Attractive styling, no hissing noises when volume turned up, mp3 decoding, 5 channel stereo, 3 coax and 3 optical inputs, binding posts for all 5 sp, great sounding high current unit

no phono input (but who needs it anyways nowadays), THE DAMNED REMOTE (not backlit either), not very loud compared to my old pioneer receiver, no component switching

Dispite the shortcomings of the remote, no component video swithching, and it not being very loud, this is an excellent unit. For the money it's a great buy based on the build quality and great sound. It also looks good too.

Most of the codes on the universal remote control don't seem to work for the devices they are said to control. The only components that I could get working from the supplied H/K remote were the Sony TV, and Toshiba DVD player so hopefully, there will be a fix for this soon. Even if they don't fix the problems, I'm not too concerned since I have a Marantz rc 2000 programable remote.


If you have a room greater than 250 sq feet, you might consider buying something with more power but for those with a small to medium sized areas, it should do just fine. Don't let the lowly power ratings scare you away from this receiver since h/k is one of the few companies that rates the power of their equip more conservatively. I've heard 100 watt sony, jvc, kenwood, and others that didn't sound as good as this unit. The h/k sounds more detailed than the other stuff that I've owned in the past.

The DD decoding is very good too and just blew away the pro logic units that I had in the past. There is absolutely no hiss in the background even with the volume turned close to it's maximum. Since I don't own any DTS encoded movies, I haven't been able to give that a try yet but based on the DD performance, I'm sure they would sound great too.

Compared to the other units that I've owned, this unit also runs cooler possibly due to the fact that it's vented on both sides and on the top.

I was also considering an Onkyo 575x (about $1000 in Canadian dollars...or approx 645 USD) as well, but it didn't sound any better than the h/k so I decided to save some cash and buy the h/k instead.

For those of you who live in the USA, you're pretty lucky since audio/video products seem to almost always cost less there. In Canada, we pay more taxes, have a weak dollar (and less buying power), and don't get as many audio/video deals unless we go online to shop from a US site. For those of you who live in Canada and are frustrated with the high prices, consider ordering south of the boarder with www.boarderfree.com but there might be some warranty issues you might consider as well. For me, I was lucky that I have a friend who works for Future Shop so I received the wholesale price (CAD $449) for the avr 110.

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Lots o' inputs/outputs but like said...no component

Damn remote...can only program my VCR.

If you are on a budget and want the best bang for the buck then, this H/K is for you!!! DTS just blew me away. Great sound field (excellent sound seperation)and extremely quiet (no hiss or hum). Still trying to get my head around the watts/amps thing but the way I look at it is that although it's watts are lower than other receivers it makes up for it in it's amps per-channel. The way I can visualise it is in engine terms. High watts with low amps per channel is like a 350 or 400 hp engine with a two-barrel carb. Lower watts with higher amps per channel is like a 290 or 305 hp engine with a high-performance 4 barrel carb. I believe the latter performs more efficiently, getting the most optimum power.
This reciever brings out the best in all my other components.
32" JVC AV32D201 - Television
Hitachi DV-P705 - DVD Player
* Sony SLV-675HF - VCR
Cerwin Vega! E75C - Center Channel
* Sony SS-H711 - Front Speakers
* Sony SS-C22AV - Rear Sats
* Sony SA-W10 - Sub

*I will be phasing out all my Sony stuff within the year.

My only problem was with initial set up. Took me over an hour to figure out how to get Optical to work. Key word here is "Digital Select" A little round button on the front. Felt foolish after talking to my rep on the phone, but oh well!

PS. I hate the freakin' remote, I am going this afternoon to purchase a Theater Master SL 9000 universal and mothballin the piece of crap that comes with the H/K.

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If You Want to hook it up, there is a place this machine will do coax digital, optical, or rca analog. There are almost too many but I better shut up at that statement. The power is ok but I enjoy the threshold of pain.

Power, The AVR 110 was a little difficut to set up but a little patience and it is no problem. The remote is confusing but performs many functions if set up correctly.

The AVR 110 is not for the non-technically minded. It has a fairly difficult set-up but once completed it is oh-so sweet. I have dreamed for years for something I can sit on my butt and do everything and finally found it. I do wish it had some outputs for a few things but i guess you cannot have everything. Also I do like power and the AVR 110 is a little weak but on a budget it is a pretty nice piece.

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POWERFUL sound.Many inputs but lacking component switching.

Remote

I love this av unit. It preforms flawlessly with my BOSE surround system. I have a sony 300 watt sub which reallly booms my home. Its rated at 50 watts but dont let it fool you, most recievers Sony Kenwood rate all thier recievers at 110wX5 where they cant go higher than 30 maybe 40. The only weakness is this CRAP ASS remote.

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Everything this is REALLY a GREAT Product!!!

NONE (maybe the remote, but WHO does a good stock remote anyway? - Don't answer I won't believe it!)

Well, I have to admit that I was seriously considering the NAD T761 before I stumbled on the Harmon-Kardon listing at Crutchfield's online store (great store BTW).

Anyway, I really like the NAD approach to their products, but was concerned about a few input issues, quality issues, and even authorized-dealer issues!

So, as I read the list of features on the Harmon-Kardon AVR-110 I was left VERY impressed. If the thing was half as good as it appeared to be then - WOW!

Well, this baby sings. I have 5-JBL S310 Beech speaker systems and a Sony SA-WM40 subwoofer and a Pioneer DV-333 DVD player. The incredible sound this system produces for both CD and DVD is just plain awesome. BTW, my system remote is the Sony RM-AV2000.

So, if you like the NAD sound then by all means audition this HK AVR-110. Like the NAD it only addresses those areas that I think most of us (in our hearts) really want - GREAT sound with NO unnecessary "bells and whistles" (I hate to pay for things I don't use).

If you really need a speaker B then buy another AVR-110 at $399 it certainly shouldn't break the bank.

Oh, and another thing this beauty doesn't have is a "Phono" input. It's about time on that one. I haven't used LPs since 1985 (not that there is ANYTHING wrong with LPs - just not at this price-point).

Really, this unit IS THE WINNER - WOW-WOW-WOW!

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Good variation of inputs, new style, remote if it works for your equipment (see review), DD/DTS, good sound

The way H/K rates there power (see review), remote, manual to some degree

Got this for my parents for Christmas - I actually have a Yamaha RX-V3000

First off, this is a great reciever for the price, and i really like the facelift they gave it. The power is clean and present, but don't underestimate it by the rating given by H/K. The H/K will blow away a similarly rated reciever (i.e. Sony), and if i recall correctly, it's because of seperate channel power as opposed to a shared power source like you might find on a Sony - something like that, anyway...

The remote is killin me! I got it to work with a couple devices (VCR & Cable), but it won't work the TV (Zenith), CD player (Kenwood), or DVD (Philips). Some of the codes they listed must be invalid, because when i tried to enter them the remote would blink red (bad code). Still waiting for a reply from H/K on this. If you can get it to work with your equipment, then it would be great!

Haven't heard it in a surround setup yet, as i'm still trying to get my parents to give up the 30 yr old Sansui speakers and get a new sat/sub set (argh). Tempted to take it to my place and try it out on my Klipsch!

Overall, a nice piece of equipment. The only reason i won't give it a 5 overall is cuz of the stinkin remote!

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Great sound, very conservative power rating

Terrible remote, Cannot be programmed, codes must be invalid

The best sounding receiver for the money bar none. I've listened to Yamaha, Pioneer and Sony. This receiver plays music better than all of them. Great bass, very smooth midrange. The digital effects are very impressive. The only weakness is the stinkin remote. I could not get it to work with any other device. I called HK, they acknowledge the problem and said they were investigating new codes. HK also said they might have a replacement remote. If this had a gooed remote, I'd give it 10 stars.

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Looks, features, quality, Name, DD/DTS, Price

remote, conservative power rating

The Harman Kardon name speaks for itself and is much better quality for the price than the avg run of the mill Sony, Pioneer etc. The power rating also confuses me with only 50x2 or 40x5. It sound 10 times better than my old Sony 825 did and it was rated at 100x5.

has alot of nice features and a quality design with an attractive look. touches like banana plugs all around, and newer features like MP3 decoding are a nice touch.

lots of inputs such as 9 s-video's, 4 optical and 4 coaxial in/outs give it great versatility.

overall truely worth the cash.

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