New harmon kardon receiver coming in may

[blu master]

The AVR 255 is the most affordable Harman Kardon® receiver to feature both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding on the audio side, and Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing to 1080p on the video side. But there’s plenty more to recommend the AVR 255, including three HDMI inputs, connections for external amplifi ers, EzSet/EQ technology to fine-tune your system to the acoustics of your room, and an RS-232 port for future firmware upgrades. Perhaps the highest recommendation of all? As do all Harman Kardon A/V receivers, the AVR 255 features a high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth design for maximum fidelity.

Key Specifications
- Audio Section – Continuous Average Power (FTC), (stereo mode): 65 watts per channel into 8 ohms @ 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, both channels driven; (seven-channel surround mode): 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms @ 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, all channels driven; High Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC): ±35 amps
- Tuner – Usable Sensitivity: IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBf; THD at 1kHz with 100% modulation, (mono): 0.2%; (stereo): 0.3%; FM Adjacent Channel Selectivity: ±400kHz, 70dB; Ultimate (maximum) S/N Ratio (measured at 1mV RF input level), (mono): 70dB; (stereo): 68dB
- Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight: 165mm x 440mm x 382mm, 13.6kg
Depth measurement includes table stand, knobs, buttons and terminal connections, unless stated otherwise;

Power
- 50W x 7 into 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, at <0.07% THD, with all channels driven simultaneously
- High-current (±35 amps), ultrawide-bandwidth (10Hz – 100kHz) amplifier design
Surround Processing
- Full suite of Dolby surround decoding, including Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus using an advanced Cirrus Logic® CS 49700 32-bit DSP processor
- Full suite of DTS® modes, including DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES® 6.1 Discrete & Matrix, DTS Neo:6® and DTS 96/24TM
- Dolby Pro Logic® IIx (Movie, Music and Game modes) surround sound
- Harman-exclusive Logic 7 Movie, Music and Game surround sound processing in 5.1 and 7.1 channels
- Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker surround modes
- Five- and Seven-channel Stereo, Hall and Theater surround modes
- 192kHz/24-Bit DACs
Connectivity
- Three HDMI 1.3a inputs and one HDMI output with 12-bit Deep Color and xvYCC pass-through
- Two assignable, wide-bandwidth (100MHz), HDTV-ready component video inputs and one output
- Subwoofer output for direct connection to a powered subwoofer
- Four A/V inputs with S-video, plus two audio-only inputs
- Eight-channel-direct inputs for use with external surround decoders
- 7.1 Preamp outputs allow the use of external amplifiers
- Convenient front-panel audio/video input with S-video for use with video games or portable players
- Six digital inputs (two optical and two coaxial on rear panel, and one optical and one coaxial on front panel)
- One coaxial digital output on rear panel
- RS-232 port for firmware upgrades
- IR remote extension jacks for control of the amplifier when placed in a cabinet
- Auxiliary input for connecting portable media players
Ease of Use
- HDMI 1.3a with audio processing and Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing with upscaling to 1080p
- A/V Sync Delay adjustable for each input
- EzSet/EQ equalization for quick and accurate system setup
- FM stereo/AM tuner with 30 presets and direct-access tuning
- Quadruple-crossover bass manager
- Wide range of low-frequency crossover points (40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz and 200Hz) available
- Full-color, high-defi nition, graphical on-screen interface, including HDMI and component video
- Programmable power-up volume
- Multiroom audio
- Surround back amplifier channels configurable for use as second-zone amplification
- Seven-device, preprogrammed system remote control

[richterbon23]

i love the design of that reciever

[tommyboy81]

Awesome thanks. I have the 247. But I see that it's upscaling to 1080. Mine is like that to. It's 720p but upscales to 1080p. I have mixed feelings about. What's the price on this?

[blu master]

Originally Posted by tommyboy81

Awesome thanks. I have the 247. But I see that it's upscaling to 1080. Mine is like that to. It's 720p but upscales to 1080p. I have mixed feelings about. What's the price on this?

It's expected at $599 msrp

[tommyboy81]

Originally Posted by blu master

It's expected at $599 msrp

That's not bad at all for HK.

[BStecke]

Nice. I had a 247, but it was giving me issues passing 1080p and I thought the video scaling left a LOT to be desired (plus the issue of not being able to turn the damn scaler off). I loved the sound, though. This should be a definite consideration for anyone looking for a receiver.

[blu master]

There are 3 new models the avr 155 avr 255 avr 355 heres the specs for the other two

This is the avr 155
The AVR 155 is all about getting connected. It features three HDMI inputs, two widebandwidth HDTV-ready component video inputs, four S-video inputs, a front-panel input for video games, an auxiliary input for portable media players, and a portfolio of advanced surround processing technologies, including Dolby Digital, DTS and Logic 7 processing. But the AVR 155 is also about ease of use, with EzSet/EQ equalization for quick system setup and color-coded inputs.

Highlights
- Dolby Pro Logic® II processing
- Logic 7® (5.1) processing
- DTS® 5.1 processing
- HDMITM switching
- EzSet/EQTM equalization
- HDTV-ready
- Component video inputs
- Triple-crossover bass manager
- High-current capability
- 192kHz/24-Bit DACs




This is the 355
The AVR 355 includes a full complement of Dolby and DTS processing technologies, HDMI repeater capability, Faroudja DCDi Cinema processing, EzSet/EQ equalization, and Zone II and A-BUS® multiroom capability. It connects to a universe of digital and analog sources, as well as to external amps. And with The Bridge II docking station, it will even play, control and charge your iPod. To ensure that everything works together seamlessly, the AVR 355 features a full-color graphical user interface and an eight-device programmable remote. Harman Kardon® founder Dr. Sidney Harman has always believed technology should serve users, not intimidate them. The AVR 355 is a perfect case in point.

Highlights
- Dolby® TrueHD processing
- Logic 7® (5.1 and 7.1) processing
- DTS®-HD Master Audio processing
- HDMI repeater with 1080p upscaling
- Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing
- EzSet/EQ equalization
- iPod-ready
- HDTV-ready
- Component video inputs
- Quadruple-crossover bass manager
- Multiroom audio
- High-current capability
- 192kHz/24-Bit DACs

[Bango]

God they sure are sexxy looking....! I had an AVR-245 before I sold it to get the 605 for HD-sound.(AVR-245 did not support audio through HDMI, thus I couldn't even have my ps3 decode). That has been kind of the downside of getting the onkyo...it's big, bulky and kind of ugly.

[Metalheadisme]

From what I understand, the US models will actually be the 154, 254, and 354. The 155, 255, and 355 are for europe.

I'm a bit torn.... I just ordered a 5.1 system from Elemental Designs and I'm not sure if I should hit up the 254 or wait for the 654 this fall (the 654 and 754 are supposedly coming out some time in the fall).

Here's a link to the brochure with the X55's- the X54 specs should be similar.

http://www.hifi.nl/brochures/harman-brochure-feb08.pdf

Still, no matter what I end up doing (I'll probably just get the 254) I'm sure I'll be pleased!

[Metalheadisme]

Some more info:

http://harman-kardon.cz/data/harman-kardon-avr155.pdf
http://harman-kardon.cz/data/harman-kardon-avr255.pdf
http://harman-kardon.cz/data/harman-kardon-avr355.pdf
http://harman-kardon.cz/data/harman-kardon-avr655.pdf
http://harman-kardon.cz/data/harman-kardon-avr755.pdf

[Robmx]

They are so beautiful.... i love the designs they come up with. Quality piece of equipment for sure and looks great as well !

[LeoneFan]

HK's designs are always clean, classy and beautiful.