Harman AVR 635 7.1 Channels Receiver
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- Surround Sound: DTS ES® THX EX® Dolby Pro Logic II
- THX Certification: No
- Number of Channels: 7.1 Channels
- Type: Receiver
- Surround Mode Power: 75 Watt @ 8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD: 0.07%
- Stereo Mode Power: 90 Watt @ 8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD: 0.07%
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Excellent receiver for the price
Pros
Excellent sound quality for the price; many features; easy to use;
Cons
Auto setup does not work well in small spaces
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
Great choice for those who don't want to drop over $1000 for a receiver.
I purchased this receiver to be the center of my basement home theater. To date, it has not disappointed. I wanted a high quality receiver for a decent price, and after shoping around, I purchased this one for about $800 from 6th Ave. Electronics. I considered the comparable Denon model, but it was more than I wanted to pay (same features for twice the price).
My setup is through a hi-res digital projector, so I did not need the HDMI input on the receiver. My audio goes directly from my upconverting DVD player and cable box directly to the receiver via separate coax cables. The video signal goes from the cable box and DVD player via HDMI cables through a switchbox to my Sanyo hi-res LCD projector. The image is projected onto a DA-LITE pull-down screen, for a 105" high-definition picture.
This HK receiver allows for a variety of inputs, including an MP3 player, so it has plenty of versatility. I only use the two coax inputs. I have it hooked up to my SV Sound SBS-01 5.1 speakers with a separate Monster subwoofer cable.
One of my first test runs was "The Incredibles" on DVD. Pardon the pun, but it was incredible. The HK receiver put out amazing bass, well-defined midrange, and clear highs.
The main drawback with this unit is the auto setup feature. Given the relatively small size of my listening area (12' x 30' x 8' high), I kept getting "far field errors" during the auto setup process. I set it up manually, and the sound quality is very good.
I could have spent twice the price for a another receiver with comparable features; however, for my needs and space limitations, the HK AVR 635 does a very good job.
Bottom line: I have a 105" hi-def picture with excellent sound for a fraction of the price of an HDTV with a high-end receiver and comparable speakers.
My setup is through a hi-res digital projector, so I did not need the HDMI input on the receiver. My audio goes directly from my upconverting DVD player and cable box directly to the receiver via separate coax cables. The video signal goes from the cable box and DVD player via HDMI cables through a switchbox to my Sanyo hi-res LCD projector. The image is projected onto a DA-LITE pull-down screen, for a 105" high-definition picture.
This HK receiver allows for a variety of inputs, including an MP3 player, so it has plenty of versatility. I only use the two coax inputs. I have it hooked up to my SV Sound SBS-01 5.1 speakers with a separate Monster subwoofer cable.
One of my first test runs was "The Incredibles" on DVD. Pardon the pun, but it was incredible. The HK receiver put out amazing bass, well-defined midrange, and clear highs.
The main drawback with this unit is the auto setup feature. Given the relatively small size of my listening area (12' x 30' x 8' high), I kept getting "far field errors" during the auto setup process. I set it up manually, and the sound quality is very good.
I could have spent twice the price for a another receiver with comparable features; however, for my needs and space limitations, the HK AVR 635 does a very good job.
Bottom line: I have a 105" hi-def picture with excellent sound for a fraction of the price of an HDTV with a high-end receiver and comparable speakers.
