Harman Kardon New AVR 354, AVR 254 and AVR 154 Receivers

Harman Kardon has released two new 7.1-channel audio/video receivers, the AVR 354 and AVR 254, along with a new 5.1-channel audio/video receiver, the AVR 154. Also new, are the HK 3490 and HK 3390 stereo receivers.  The 7.1 channel models feature HDMI 1.3a capability, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding and a new graphical on-screen menu system.

Harman Kardon AVR 354

Harman Kardon AVR 354 Key Features

  • 75 watts per channel
  • 3 HDMI inputs
  • 3 component inputs
  • 1080p upscaling
  • Bridge II docking station for iPod
  • XM Ready

Harman Kardon AVR 254 Key Features

  • 65 watts per channel - Stereo Mode
  • 50 watts per channel - Surround Sound Mode
  • 3 HDMI inputs
  • 2 component inputs
  • 1080p upscaling
  • XM Ready

Harman Kardon AVR 254

Harman Kardon AVR 154 Key Features

  • 40 watts per channel - Stereo Mode
  • 30 watts per channel - Surround Sound Mode
  • 3 HDMI inputs
  • 2 component inputs

Harman Kardon AVR 154

HK 3390 Key Features

  • 80 watts per channel
  • Front panel inputs for video games and MP3 players

Harman Kardon HK 3390

HK 3490 Key Features

  • 120 watts per channel @ 8 ohms (150 watts @ 4 ohms)
  • digitial-audio inputs
  • The Bridge II docking station compatible (not included)
  • XM Ready
  • video switching
  • dual subwoofer outputs
  • Dolby Virtual Speaker technology

Harman Kardon HK 3490

Suggested retail pricing for the new Harman Kardon receivers is as follows: AVR 354, $899; AVR 254, $649; AVR 154, $399 (available late spring 2008); HK 3490 , $499; HK 3390, $399 (available May 2008).

June 1, 2008 · By Eric · Filed Under Receivers

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