Sound quality Input flexibility Customizable Sound Modes

Lacks On-Screen Display Numbers on remote

This product definately met or exceeded my expectations. I wanted a receiver that didn't inflate specs, like claming high yet thoroughly crappy output power. I was upgrading the last of a 5.1 piece system from Midiland and wanted to make it a big step up. I was pleasently surprised by the AVR120. Although it's output is a paltry 40Wx5 or 50Wx2, they are the loudest watts on the planet, or at least within my building. In addition, it has a higher quality DA converter than most other receivers on the market, although how much difference that makes is debatable. Nonetheless, I am impressed with the overall performance on both DVDs and CDs. I have yet to notice any distortion, even at high volume levels. The surround modes are all quite pleasing, although some are pointless if you have a 5 speaker setup. (VMAx for example) The receiver also has major input flexibility, you can hook just about anything to it and in any amount. It also offers quite extensive control over the various listening modes, allowing custom calibration of delay/volume for each mode of Dolby/DTS/Hall, etc.. In addition, you can disable the treble/bass knobs so that your friends can't mess with your sound, a major plus. One minor gripe I have is that you can't adjust the delay settings for DTS. My only other complaint is the keypad on the remote. They numbers are small and arranged in rows of 4, not 3 like 99% of other remotes. This makes for difficult TV viewing, especially in the dark, although the remote was 100% compatible with my Sony TV. Also, it should be noted that this model does not have an OSD. To summarize, if you are looking for an entry-level receiver with better sound quality than Kenwood, JVC, Sony, etc... This is your model. Get it at Fry's, they have a serious overstock and are dumping them cheap

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Kenwood, Midiland 8200

Value for the money, Sound Quality, hookup options, appearance.

None for this model - people could mistakenly prejudge this model on reliability problems of previous HK receivers. Don''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''t do it. Lack of 5.1 external inputs.

Excellent value - great sound - very powerful - sounds as powerful as amps with double the power. Very clean musical warm sound. Easy to use and hook up - even without the owner''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''s manual. Why did it take Audio Review so long this list this model. You can see additional reviews on this model under the AVR110. This model is being replaced by the AVR125 - new model includes 5.1 inputs.

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Onkyo TX-DS494, Yamaha HTR-5150, Sony STR-DA333ES, Sony STR-DB830, Harman Kardon AVR 5.

- Sound quality - Tons of inputs/outputs - Looks great - Solid build quality

- "Remote sucks" - "Remote sucks 2" - "Sucky remote returns and strikes back"

I was looking for a decent receiver to build my very first 5.1 system. I did not want super-puper extra-loud screamer, but I was into maximum sound quality I could find. Friends of mine own few receivers, including a pretty expensive Onkyo system so... I had something to compare HK to. This unit is rated only 40 watts (I beleive) but trust me: this thing is loud. I am writing this only because I know how some individuals are conserned about power. But main feature of this receiver is it''s high-quality warm sound: bass is nice, deep and wide. All frequencies are balanced -> incredible sound. It''s very easy to set up and use too. Check this out: it was my first receiver ever, but I''ve installed it with my DVD/VCR/Cable without reading the manual in less than 20 minutes (much of them were spent moving around speakers, TV, etc) It''s great-looking too! Bottom line: it''s much better than an average ordinary Sony/JVC-like receivers for around $300-350.

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Ease to use Looks great Tons of inputs

The remote isn''t my favorite but who cares

I had been in the market for a new receiver for a while before I came across the AVR 120. I had one of those all-in-one home theater system from AIWA that sort of wet your whistle for surround sound. The AIWA system sounded okay but nothing like the H/K AVR 120. The quality of sound is so much better it is hard to compare. What I like about it... This thing has A/V inputs (digital, analog, s-video)coming out the whazoo! I have my SAT/Tivo receiver, DVD player, and VCR hooked up to it and have just added my Xbox but still have room for more goodies. This thing is very easy to use. Much less complex than some of the Sony models I looked at. I also personally think it looks great too. If you have one of those all-in-one home theater systems and think it''s time for an upgrade but don''t want to go broke in the process, the H/K AVR-120 is a great choice.