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Harman Kardon AVR 235 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Surround Receiver | 
| Brand: JBL
Category: CE
This item is no longer available
Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 26000
Color: Silver and Black
Media: Electronics
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 37
Dimensions (in): 15 x 17 x 7
MPN: AVR 235
Model: AVR 235
UPC: 028292502026
EAN: 0028292502026
ASIN: B00065HLXI
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| Features:
| • | Multi-channel DVD-audio and SACD-ready, front-panel A/V input with selectable digital-audio input/output | | • | Handles Dolby Digital EX, Pro Logic II, and all DTS modes | | • | EzSet remote provides automatic speaker-level calibration | | • | Seven x 50 high-current watts per channel | | • | Measures 17.3 x 6.3 x 15 inches (W x H x D) |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Harman Kardon's most affordable 7.1-channel audio/video surround receiver, the AVR 235, offers high-quality baseline features from the company's acclaimed AVR series receivers. The component delivers near-universal surround-format compatibility, and it's engineered for terrific sonic performance. The AVR 235 features a discrete-output amplifier that pumps seven channels of high-current (+/-35 amps), ultrawide-bandwidth power: 7 x 50 watts into 8 ohms, 20 to 20,000 Hz with less than 0.07 percent THD. Furthermore, the receiver uses state-of-the-art 192 kHz/24-bit audio digital-to-analog converters and a high-power Cirrus 32-bit DSP processor. 
Take a closer look at the AVR 235's connections. You can also view the unit's front panel and remote control in detail. | The AVR 235's cutting-edge technologies also include triple-crossover bass management, automatic digital input polling, and A/V sync delay. An EzSet remote control provides automatic speaker-level calibration. Surround sound features include Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone processing, and Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing (which provides an expansive, full-range 7.1-channel program from any stereo or 5.1-channel source). The receiver handles all other popular formats (including Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Digital 5.1), all standard DTS modes (including 6.1 DTS-ES Discrete, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS Neo:6, Cinema 6.1/5.1, and Music 6.1/5.1), and even the latest DTS 96/24 high-resolution audio technology. You also get Harman's proprietary Logic 7 audio for enhanced multichannel reproduction from both matrix-encoded and 2-channel recordings. Along with its extensive video connectivity, the receiver offers two wide-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible component-video inputs and an array of digital and analog audio connections, including multiple coaxial and optical digital audio inputs and outputs. It sports both analog and digital front-panel inputs, 6-/8-channel direct audio inputs, and 7.1-channel preamp outputs to accommodate a DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, or universal player. The receiver's triple-crossover bass-management system lets you choose from multiple crossover frequencies for the front L/R, center, surround L/R, and surround back L/R speakers. Most receivers and DVD players have far more limited crossover filtering or none at all. Moreover, you can set different speaker-size configurations for different AVR 235 input sources according to your needs. With the AVR 235, you get a high-quality FM/AM tuner with 30 station presets and a Listener Preference System that lets you specify a surround mode according to the program source. You can also set speaker-channel levels for each program source and DSP format (for example, the subwoofer level can be set differently for multichannel movie viewing and 2-channel CD music listening). What's in the Box
Receiver, remote control, remote batteries, FM wire/AM loop antennas, warranty information, and a user's manual.
Product Description
The AVR 235 brings new life to movies and music, thanks to a wide variety of 7.1-channel decoding and processing modes. An EzSet remote and on-screen menus simplify installation, while multiple inputs and outputs let you connect to any analog or digital source, including component video. With the AVR 235, your speakers never heard it so good!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
Very Satisfied May 4, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've been very satisfied with the AVR 235 since I bought it two years ago. I've never had a problem and the sound is amazing through my JBL Northridge speakers. I like the different sound settings that are available(Logic 7, VMAX, Cine, Theater, etc.). I have it hooked to the HK FL8385 CD player(see review) and it's worked out pretty well. I like how the receiver looks and find it easy to operate. I definitely recommend this product.
 Great...when it works! April 13, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought my first AVR-235 from Harman themselves and it worked correctly for a day or two. The replacement worked for about a week. The 3rd different reciever worked for about 10 days. The first two would turn off and required to be reset...which meant reconfiguring all the settings. UGHHHH! The last one decided to stay on, but then none of the outputs would work...audio or video. I finally decided enough was enough and sent it back for a full refund. Those few days it did work...wow! Amazing. Too bad they can't build a working unit. For the price, you would think they would run forever. They have a warranty, but that just means that you get to hook up a receiver and then disconnect it a few days later. At least I became very proficient at connecting/disconnecting a receiver as well as the workout carrying the 35lb unit to UPS (3 times!). I should have got my money back after the 2nd problem, but I liked the features and the looks of it so much I was HOPING I would get lucky and get a working one. No dice...
Save yourself the trouble and buy a different brand. My Kenwood lasted for 7 years.
Awesome July 16, 2005
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
A Must buy.
Solution to locking the volume control to AVR - from the manual is on the section called "Volume Punch-Through" Page 36.
Harmon Kardon does it again! April 28, 2005
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
My first Harmon Kardon was an AVR 25. I still have it after about 10 years and it still sounds great. But it's in the bedroom now, as my new AVR 235 takes center stage in the living room. It was time to upgrade to newer technologies, such as 7.1 and Dolby Digital. For price and quality, I expect to remain a Harmon Kardon fan for the next 10 years.
Christmas Every Day!!! April 19, 2005
26 out of 29 found this review helpful
I chose Harmon Kardon's AVR-235 above the AVR-230 because of the Ez-Setup function(that actually works) and Denon's AVR-2105 because it was $100 cheaper and did what i needed it to do. I paired my system with a Wharfedale Moviestar 70+ 5.1 speaker set (4 ohms) and added a front left and right Infinity speakers (RS3 @ 125 watts per channel) to top it off for full 7.1 feel. After wiring my 30'X40' livingroom for what seemed like days (hiding the wires per my wifes request), I turned the volume up to +2 db, popped in my DVD Stargate (selected the part where he goes through the wormhole for the first time) and sat back and waited for something to happen. It was so freakin loud that i felt like i needed a nap afterwards just to recover from a 2 minute sound test. I was wondering if 50 watts per channel would be enough to power my speakers and it was more than enough because HK's true wattage system. Cons. The manual takes quite a bit of time to get through. The remote, though universal, recognized my cheap apex dvd player, but would not navigate the menus. it also did not support channel changing of my sharp tv. The most irritating thing on the remote is that you have to press the "AVR" button after switching between TV and DVD otherwise the volume control for the receiver assumes that you are controlling the volume from another device. I can see why they did it, but it is irritating because i only use my receiver to adjust the volume for all my inputs (TV, VCR, DVD, Computer audio) The FM tuner antenna (a thin wire) did not pick up radio stations in my area so i am going to look for an FM amp soon. Shopping: pricegrabber.com and froogle.com for receiver. For wires go to cablewholesale.com -- This is a great online store with a flat rate of $10 for shipping. i purchased 2 gold plated coaxial cables for $8 each and they are as good as the monster cables... You will need 2 rca coaxial cables if you want to get your DVD player working. Here's the part number i used that worked great 10R4-11106 (Premium Grade 24K Gold Digital Coaxial RCA 75-ohm Cable, 6 ft) one between your dvd player and receiver. and another between your receiver and your sub. Note: if you purchase the Wharfedale 70+ moviestar you just plug the cable into the left RCA input on the sub--no need for a splitter. While i was at it i thought i might order some cables to connect my computer's sound card to my receiver so that i could play mp3's directly over my HK sound system. I actually have 2 sound systems hooked up to my sound card. Here is what i did: There is a left and right output on my soundcard. #1 I purchased 2 (2STEREO-MM 3.5mm Stereo Male / 3.5mm Stereo Male, 2 ft). #2 I purchased 2 (2 PHONO-Y1 2 x 3.5mm Stereo Female / 3.5mm Stereo Male Adaptor). #3 I purchased 2 (30S1-01360 RCA Female / 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Male, 6 inch). So this left 4 female inputs visible. I then plugged my computer left channel into the left White RCA and the right channel into the RCA red right. I then purchased a 35 foot RCA cable that finished off the connection between my computer and the CD input on my receiver. It works great and only cost me an extra $10. pick up a couple of s-video cables for an extra $5 to connect the video from your DVD player to your receiver and then again to your tv. Hope this helps you guys out in purchasing and hooking up your system. Best settings: I don't use the logic 7 at all. I get best sound using standard Dolby Digital 5.1 (EX when available on discs) for movies, Dolby 3 channel for TV (because i don't really like having voices surrounding me) and for music i use Dolby PL music selection. That is pretty much it. I have used the neo-DTS 6 1 time and it sounded great, but not really much different than Dolby 5.1 other than you get a true real rear channel. it feels pretty much the same having the side left and rear left making the same sound. I really can't tell a difference because it is behind me. The final thing that may not seem like such a big deal is that fancy blue-glowing dial which adds a very stylish element to my living room. you can turn the glow to 1/2 or off if you just want to watch movies in pitch dark.
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