Customer reviews from harmanaudio.com
Harmon Kardon - 3D Ready A/V Receiver - 5.1 Channel - Multi
Average customer rating
3.3
(7 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 7 reviews
5 Stars
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71%of customers recommend this product.
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5 out of
7)
Customer Reviews for Harmon Kardon - 3D Ready A/V Receiver - 5.1 Channel - Multi
Customer Rating
1
Good first impression
on June 1, 2016
Posted by: Danielle
from Chicago, IL, United States
Bought this a year ago. It was all good initially, but soon switch to diff hdmi device stopped working. I have to switch off and turn it on all the time I need to change from Apple tv to cable. Second subwoofer output connection stopped working. So my second subwoofer is useless now.
Pros: decent sound quality
Lots of hdmi input
Airplay facility
Dlna
Less power consumption
Sleek design
Lots of hdmi input
Airplay facility
Dlna
Less power consumption
Sleek design
Cons:volume button in remote is a joke.
You better learn Chinese before calling customer support
You better learn Chinese before calling customer support
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting harmanaudio.com
Customer Rating
1
Disappointed
on February 19, 2017
Posted by: Audiophile AL
This system won't let you play AirPlay or other sources simultaneously on zone 1 and 2.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from harmanaudio.comBy Joe G at Customer Service, Customer Support , May 24, 2017
I am so sorry if you are having issue with the AVR 1710S. Zone 2 is strictly for analog audio sources. Airplay uses digital signal and this will not allow you to play on your zone 2 speakers. Only one of the AVR’s internal sources (iPod, USB, vTuner, Network, AirPlay, DLNA DMR) can be active at a time across both zones. For example, if you are listening to vTuner as the source in Zone 1 and switch the source in Zone 2 to USB, it will switch the source in Zone 1 to USB(and vice versa). To listen to different sources in Zone 1 and Zone 2 at the same time, at least one source must be one of the AVR’s configurable external sources (Cable/Sat, Disc, STB or TV) that is connected to one of the AVR’s analog audio inputs, or one of the AVR’s terrestrial radio sources (FM or AM).
Furthermore, if you want to play 1 source to both zones, you should set the zone 2 speakers back to surround sound speakers. Then, set the surround mode to 7 channel stereo. This will allow you to output sound to all of the speakers.
Furthermore, if you want to play 1 source to both zones, you should set the zone 2 speakers back to surround sound speakers. Then, set the surround mode to 7 channel stereo. This will allow you to output sound to all of the speakers.
Written by a customer while visiting harmanaudio.com
Customer Rating
4
Nice Unit
on July 29, 2017
Posted by: portarock143
from Houston, TX, United States
Very solid Receiver. The only thing its missing is wifi and atmos.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting harmanaudio.com
Customer Rating
5
Awesome sound!
on August 27, 2017
Posted by: HighPoweredDude
from Perkasie, PA, United States
Over the years I've owned many receivers and this one by far sounds the best.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting harmanaudio.com
Customer Rating
3
Good average receiver.
on December 8, 2018
Posted by: kirt
from U.S. calif
I bought this receiver two years ago not to bad still going strong!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from harmanaudio.comBy Remy b, Customer Service, December 13, 2018
Thank you for your review, Your feedback will be communicated to the proper department to improve our current and future product line. If you encounter problems with your product, please submit a case request at https://www.harmanaudio.com/support-contact.html and the Customer Service team will be more than happy to further assist you.
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Customer Rating
4
Not future proof but still good.
on February 25, 2019
Posted by: Corona36
from CT
Wish it had Atmos though so it would be more up to date. It has the ability to update software but there isn’t one available to date.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting harmanaudio.com
Customer Rating
5
Impressive Power and Clarity
on July 15, 2019
Posted by: Audio Nerd David
from Indianapolis
Purchased receiver to replace a Denon 5.2 receiver that worked very well and rated at 70 watts per channel continuous power. Chose the Harmon Kardon for because of the higher 100 watt per channel rating. Wasn't expecting a huge difference but an extra 30 watts per channel has made a tremendous night and day quality difference. Very impressive performance with outstanding sound quality. Reciever also shines very well with 2 channel stereo music material, which is rare with surround sound receivers. Currently running JBL Studio 270 floor speakers, JBL 520-C center channel and JBL Arena 170 speakers as rear channel effect speakers. Overall high dynamic range and very lifelike sound for movies and music. Very satisfied with the Harmon/ Kardon Recievers performance a lot of muscle and quality in the design.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting harmanaudio.com