{"id":3105,"date":"2013-06-13T11:21:23","date_gmt":"2013-06-12T23:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abtec.co.nz\/blog\/?p=3105"},"modified":"2015-06-30T07:16:02","modified_gmt":"2015-06-29T19:16:02","slug":"harman-kardon-avr-265-7-1-receiver-product-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/harman-kardon-avr-265-7-1-receiver-product-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Harman Kardon AVR 265 7.1 Receiver Product Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

It not very often that I am lost for words, in fact if I remember correctly there has only been four or five times in my life that this has happened. One of these times was when I unpacked my own Harman Kardon AVR 265<\/a><\/strong> and the other was trying think of an opening for this review…<\/p>\n

So on that note here is Harman Kardon’s<\/strong> blurb on the AVR 265<\/strong> since I couldn’t of written it better!<\/p>\n

“If you\u2019re looking for an AVR packed with next-generation
\ntechnology, look no further than the Harman Kardon
\nAVR 265. The AVR 265 has an impressive list of features
\nthat take your home entertainment experience to the
\nnext level. With HDMI\u00ae v.1.4a with 3-D, Deep Colour
\nand Audio Return Channel, and all the latest Dolby\u00ae and
\nDTS\u00ae audio modes, the AVR 265 lets you experience
\na new dimension in TV viewing \u2013 all while our own
\nLogic 7\u00ae processing creates an exhilarating 360-degree
\nsoundstage via 7.1-channel surround sound. And this
\nAVR does far more than just movies and soundtracks \u2013
\nit can even be set to power a Zone 2 speaker system
\nfor multiroom audio. With five HDMI inputs, extensive
\nvideo and audio connectivity, and the ability to connect
\nwith The Bridge IIIP for iPod\/iPhone playback, the
\nAVR 265 solidifies itself as a versatile receiver that
\ncan accommodate your every entertainment whim
\nwith grace, style and ease.” – HK<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The one thing I have always liked about the design of Harman Kardon<\/strong> Receivers is its simplicity, they have that “quiet person” appeal to them.<\/p>\n

We all know that one “quiet person” that is quiet most the time but from time to time is known to get loud and wild, well this is how I see the AVR 265<\/strong>. Most of the time it just sits in the cabinet nice and sleek, not drawing any attention to its classy self then when the lights go out it becomes a complete monster making your movies and or music come alive!<\/p>\n

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When it comes to sound quality usually there is more to it than having a powerful amplifier\/receiver and big speakers to getting a clear clean signal, but in saying that having a good quality amplifier\/receiver is a good starting point.<\/p>\n

The sound produced by the AVR 265<\/strong> is very crisp and clean and has more then enough amperage to make the 95w RMS it produce seem like a lot more, even at high volume levels. At the moment I am running 5 x Digital Designs DD-LS-241 satellite speakers<\/strong>\u00a0and a Digital Designs DD-PS3 12″ home theatre subwoofer<\/strong> on the AVR 265<\/strong> which produce’s amazing sound, I do plan on getting large floor-standers but for the mean time the setup is already big enough for my lounge and produces movie theatre sound!<\/p>\n

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Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n

Power\/Technology<\/strong>
\n\u25a0 Powers a 7.1-channel surround-sound system
\n\u25a0 95 watts of power per channel
\n\u25a0 High-current-capability (HCC), ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier
\ndesign for accurate, dynamic sound and emotion
\n\u25a0 HDMI v.1.4a with Deep Colour, Audio Return Channel and 3-D
\nfor playing content from compatible sources such as 3-D
\nmovies, TV and sporting events
\n\u25a0 HDMI Audio Return Channel sends TV sound back to the
\nAVR, making for better quality, fewer connections and a
\nsystem that\u2019s easier to use
\n\u25a0 Dolby Volume maintains the same volume level \u2013 no matter
\nwhat you\u2019re watching, even when you change channels
\n\u25a0 Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding produces
\nhigh-resolution sound that matches high-resolution video of
\nBlu-ray Disc\u2122 recordings
\n\u25a0 Logic 7 processing turns conventional stereo sources into
\nincredible 7.1-channel surround sound
\n\u25a0 FM\/AM tuner with 30 station presets and Radio Data System
\n(RDS) to display radio text information
\n\u25a0 30 presets for Internet radio stations
\n\u25a0 EzSet\/EQ automatically adjusts individual speaker volume levels,
\ndelay and equalisation
\n\u25a0 Multizone functionality allows you to power Zone 2 speakers
\nso you can feed audio into multiple rooms of the house \u2013
\nwithout having to buy a separate amplifier
\n\u25a0 Dolby Pro Logic IIz decoding for a more in-depth surroundsound experience
\n\u25a0 Surround-sound decoding for all popular Dolby Digital and
\nDTS audio formats
\n\u25a0 Lip-sync adjustment delays the audio signal to match the
\nvideo signal<\/p>\n

Connectivity<\/strong>
\n\u25a0 Network connectivity allows for streaming media files from
\nyour home network and Internet radio stations when using a
\nbroadband connection
\n\u25a0 Assignable SBL and SBR amplifier channels for flexibility during
\nconfiguration
\n\u25a0 Works with The Bridge IIIP (optional) to play entertainment from
\nyour iPod or iPhone device on your home entertainment system
\n\u25a0 Five HDMI inputs provide extensive video connectivity
\n\u25a0 Two component and two composite video inputs
\n\u25a0 Four digital audio inputs and three analogue audio inputs
\n\u25a0 Zone 2 line output expands your system into an additional room
\n\u25a0 Subwoofer pre-out allows for connection to a powered subwoofer
\n\u25a0 Colour-coded binding-post speaker connectors for secure
\nconnections
\n\u25a0 Headphone jack with HARMAN headphone surround mode for
\nstereo headphones
\n\u25a0 Subwoofer trigger output for compatible subwoofer
\n\u25a0 Upgradeable firmware via USB port
\n\u25a0 Detachable IEC power cord<\/p>\n

Ease of Use<\/strong>
\n\u25a0 Graphical user interface (GUI) for easy system setup
\n\u25a0 Multidevice, programmable remote for your entire
\naudio\/video system
\n\u25a0 Two-line dot-matrix information display lets you adjust the
\nunit without turning on the TV; great for listening to music
\n\u25a0 30 FM\/AM radio-station presets make it easy to find your
\nfavourite station
\n\u25a0 Control4\u00ae certified technology allows the receiver to be used
\nwith a centralised home integration and control system<\/p>\n

Key Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n

Audio Section<\/strong>
\n\u25a0 Stereo mode, continuous average power: 95 watts\/channel,
\nboth channels driven @ 8 ohms, 20Hz \u2013 20kHz, <0.07% THD
\n\u25a0 Multichannel power: 7 x 95 watts\/channel, two channels
\ndriven @ 8 ohms, 20Hz \u2013 20kHz, <0.07% THD
\n\u25a0 Bandwidth @ 1W (+0dB\/\u20133dB): 10Hz \u2013 130kHz
\n\u25a0 Input sensitivity\/impedance (line-in): 200mV\/47k ohms
\n\u25a0 Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A): 100dB
\n\u25a0 Adjacent channel separation \u2013 Dolby Pro Logic\u00ae I\/II: 40dB;
\nDolby Digital: 55dB, DTS: 55dB
\n\u25a0 High instantaneous-current capability (HCC): \u00b135 amps
\n\u25a0 Transient intermodulation distortion (TIM): unmeasurable
\n\u25a0 Slew rate: 40V\/\u03bcsec
\nFM Tuner Section
\n\u25a0 Frequency range: 87.5MHz \u2013 108.0Mhz
\n\u25a0 Usable sensitivity (IHF): 1.3\u03bc
\nV\/13.2dBf
\n\u25a0 Signal-to-noise ratio (mono\/stereo): 70dB\/68dB
\n\u25a0 Distortion (mono\/stereo): 0.2%\/0.3%
\n\u25a0 Stereo separation: 40dB @ 1kHz
\n\u25a0 Selectivity (\u00b1400kHz): 70dB
\n\u25a0 Image rejection: 80dB
\n\u25a0 IF rejection: 90dB<\/p>\n

AM Tuner Section<\/strong>
\n\u25a0 Frequency range: 522kHz \u2013 1620kHz
\n\u25a0 Signal-to-noise ratio: 45dB
\n\u25a0 Usable sensitivity (loop): 500\u03bcV
\n\u25a0 Distortion (1kHz): 50%, mod 0.8%
\n\u25a0 Selectivity (\u00b110kHz): 30dB<\/p>\n

Video Section<\/strong>
\n\u25a0 Television format: PAL
\n\u25a0 Input level\/impedance: 1Vp-p\/75 ohms
\n\u25a0 Output level\/impedance: 1Vp-p\/75 ohms
\n\u25a0 Video frequency response (composite video): 10Hz \u2013 8MHz (\u20133dB)
\n\u25a0 HDMI v.1.4a with 3-D, Audio Return Channel and Deep Colour<\/p>\n

General<\/strong>
\n\u25a0 Power requirement: 220V \u2013 240V, 50\/60Hz
\n\u25a0 Power consumption: 840W maximum\/420W rated
\n\u25a0 Dimensions (H x W x D): 165mm x 440mm x 385mm
\n\u25a0 Weight: 11.1kg<\/p>\n

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I’ve owned the Harman<\/strong>\u00a0Kardon AVR 265 <\/strong>for close to a year now and it has worked flawlessly with no issues what so ever. It also gets used for at least sixteen hours a day having everything from the TV, Radio, Blu-Rays to Video game consoles being played through it without any issues. Being able to set all the video\/audio settings individually for each source is a brilliant idea as I tend to sit in different parts of the room depending if I am playing video games, watching TV or a Blu-Ray.<\/p>\n

The Zone 2 option is also a brilliant idea that allows you to play one source in your lounge and another elsewhere in the house via two channels, I how ever have set it up in my lounge to having two sets of fronts instead of using the Zone 2 option to give the stage a powerful sound during movies.<\/p>\n

Overall I have to say that if I was to buy another receiver it would be another HK AVR 265<\/strong> as it has a lot of bang for buck when compared to a lot of the competition and also other receivers I have previously owned too.<\/p>\n

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