Harman International announced its new line of 3D-compatible A/V receivers, the AVR 1565 ($479), AVR 1650 ($599), AVR 2650 ($879) and AVR 3650 ($1,099).
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Gear Up for the Summer Blockbusters Season with New Line of Harman Kardon® 3-D-Compatible Audio/Video Receivers
Harman Kardon takes home viewing and listening to the next dimension with a new AVR line that features the latest audio and visual technologies perfect for any price point
For more information: www.harmankardon.com/AVR
STAMFORD, Conn.–HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NSYE:HAR), today announced a new audio/video receiver line featuring HDMI® v.1.4a that provides the latest in 3-D enhancements and performance. In addition to enhanced viewing capabilities, the AVR 1565, AVR 1650, AVR 2650 and AVR 3650 feature the Harman Kardon® brand’s proprietary Logic 7® sound processing, providing rich and powerful 360-degree sound.
The AVR 1565 and AVR 1650 are the perfect companion for film, TV and music lovers who are looking for a budget-friendly, yet feature-rich, AVR option. Audiophiles will rejoice as these receivers power 5.1-channel surround systems and feature the latest Dolby® True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio™ decoding technologies that really bring entertainment to life. A great starting AVR system, the 1565 packs a lot of punch with 70 watts per channel, an FM/AM tuner, extensive audio/video connectivity, and three HDMI inputs. The AVR 1650 provides 95 watts of power per channel and also includes an FM stereo, The Bridge IIIP connectivity, additional HDMI input, and EzSet/EQ™ technology, giving movie and music buffs additional flexibility in configuring their ideal home theater setup.
For those looking to take their entertainment to the next level, the AVR 2650 and AVR 3650 can power 7.1-channel surround-sound systems and are packed with the latest and greatest next-generation technology. Both AVRs include network connectivity for Internet radio or music file streaming from a home network and are SIRIUS Satellite Radio®-ready. Additional benefits include Dolby Volume – a home theater volume control, which maintains the same volume level across channels, sources, and content – and multizone functionality for audio playback in multiple rooms. The AVR 3650 goes one step further, providing 110 watts of power per channel and six HDMI inputs – versus 90 watts of power per channel and five HDMI inputs with the AVR 2650 – accommodating every entertainment whim with grace, style, and ease.
“With price points for 3-D TV and Blu-ray continuing to decrease, many consumers are upgrading their TVs and DVD players with these latest technologies. The problem some face is that their existing AVR may not be equipped to maximize all the features and benefits that 3-D and Blu-ray provide, “ said David Slump, president of HARMAN Consumer Division. “The new line of Harman Kardon AVRs takes advantage of the latest home entertainment technologies to offer our customers the richest at-home sound and viewing experience possible, suitable for most budgets.”
These receivers feature the Harman Kardon brand’s sleek black and brushed silver design, perfectly coordinating with any existing Harman Kardon products and home surroundings. Artistically designed and effortless to use, all receivers have color-coded binding-post connectors and easily programmable remotes, making setup and connectivity a breeze.
Pricing and Availability
The Harman Kardon AVR 1565, AVR 1650, AVR 2650 and AVR 3650 are all available now at www.harmankardon.com/AVR.
Harman Kardon AVR 1565 5.1, 70-watt audio/video receiver Price: $479
• Powers a 5.1-channel surround system featuring a sleek, stylish design
• Latest Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding audio modes
• Maximizes 3-D and Blu-ray Disc™ viewing with HDMI v.1.4a with 3-D and Deep Color
• Harman Kardon Logic 7 technology, providing exhilarating 5.1-channel, 360-degree sound
• Color-coded binding-post connectors and a multidevice programmable remote
• Three HDMI inputs and extensive video and audio connectivity
• FM stereo/FM/AM tuner
Harman Kardon AVR 1650 5.1, 95-watt audio/video receiver Price: $599
• Powers a 5.1-channel surround system featuring a sleek, stylish design
• iPhone/iPod playback-ready with The Bridge IIIP connectivity
• Surround-sound decoding with the latest Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding audio modes
• Maximizes 3-D and Blu-ray Disc viewing with HDMI v.1.4a with 3-D and Deep Color and Audio Return Channel
• Harman Kardon Logic 7 technology, providing exhilarating 5.1-channel, 360-degree sound
• Easy setup with EZ-Set/EQ technology, color-coded binding-post connectors and a multidevice programmable remote
• Four HDMI inputs and extensive video and audio connectivity
Harman Kardon AVR 2650 7.1, 95-watt audio/video receiver Price: $879
• Powers a 7.1-channel surround system and a Zone 2 speaker system for multiroom audio
• iPhone/iPod playback-ready with The Bridge IIIP connectivity
• Features network connectivity to access a world of music and entertainment via the Web or home network
• SIRIUS Satellite Radio-ready
• Features the latest Dolby Volume control, Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding audio modes
• Maximizes 3-D and Blu-ray Disc viewing with HDMI v.1.4a with 3-D and Deep Color and Audio Return Channel
• Harman Kardon Logic 7 technology, providing exhilarating 7.1-channel, 360-degree sound
• Easy setup with EZ-Set/EQ technology, color-coded binding-post connectors and a multidevice programmable remote
• Five HDMI inputs and extensive video and audio connectivity
Harman Kardon AVR 3650 7.1, 110-watt audio/video receiver Price: $1,099
• Powers a 7.1-channel surround system and features multiroom audio functionality
• iPhone/iPod playback-ready with The Bridge IIIP connectivity
• Features network connectivity to access a world of music and entertainment via the Web or home network
• SIRIUS Satellite Radio-ready
• Features the latest Dolby Volume control, Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding audio modes
• Maximizes 3-D and Blu-ray Disc viewing with HDMI v.1.4a with 3-D and Deep Color and Audio Return Channel
• Harman Kardon Logic 7 technology, providing exhilarating 7.1-channel, 360-degree sound
• Easy setup with EZ-Set/EQ technology, color-coded binding-post connectors and a multidevice programmable remote
• Six HDMI inputs, including one in the front panel, and extensive video and audio connectivity
About HARMAN
HARMAN (www.harman.com) designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets – supported by 15 leading brands, including AKG, Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon and Mark Levinson. The company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 20 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of about 11,800 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported sales of $3.6 billion for the 12 months ended March 31, 2011. The company’s shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE: HAR.