Electronics Top Reviews

Comment from J. Knoblock
Time September 3, 2010 at 3:42 am

I will be receiving this product in 3 days. I usually do not review before I receive the product but I am tired of people posting what little reviews are out with false info. Go and read the manual….. its 50 X 7…….. that is 50 watts per channel. Also, this receiver can take up to Max of 540 watts. That means peak of 77 watts per channel when the avr is maxing out. Like usual, HK will not rate the max watt output like most and list that is the watts per channel….. and that includes the big dogs. I am upgrading from the HK AVR 154 because of Dolby HD and DTS HD decoding. Besides that, I would still be using my 30 x 5 watt avr and would be very happy. you will not find cleaner sounding receivers with any other company. Oh, and the AVR 154 30 watts per speaker was louder and cleaner then my 100 X 5 pioneer

If HK gets the software for the HDMI right, this product will be the best in its price range up to $800. Will be posting actual review soon and hope everyone has a great holiday
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment from scott d maze
Time September 3, 2010 at 6:41 am

The HK 1600 is a great receiver. The one I got was already updated – so no HDMI problems. Good looking unit too ! The amps etc.. I believe are better than yamaha or Denon. The 50 watts of power are equal to my 1987 Kenwood that had 70 watts – so don’t worry about that. I’m very happy with this unit – no regrets at all. Scott F C Nebraska
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment from Noel E. Taverniti
Time September 3, 2010 at 6:49 am

I’ve owned Harman Kardon products since the early 70′s. So I’m bias toward their products. This receiver is a step up from their earlier surround receivers. HDMI works great for me. Carries sound and picture. White light takes getting used to. But you can turn off dial light. Power button light always stays on, but that’s alright with me. Very nice looking receiver. Love it! A very good buy.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment from M. Hsu
Time September 3, 2010 at 8:12 am

“Thank you for your inquiry. As of now, the AVR 1600 will not have the HDMI 1.4A software upgrade.” This is the answer that I got back from HK. Hope they will do the upgrade in the near future.

Rating: 5 / 5

Comment from Larry Weinstein
Time September 3, 2010 at 10:17 am

I had spent a couple of months searching out different recievers. After listening to all the different units at the local electronic stores, I heard a distinct quality difference between the Harman Kardon and the other units ie; Sony, Panasonic, Yamaha, Samsung, etc.

I purchased the Harman Kardon 1600, the low end home theatre reciever. I found it to out perform many of the more expensive other units. After pricing it at all the local eletronic stores I then searched the internet. I knew I would get a better price on the internet but to my surprise I saved $163.00 on Amazon compared to any other store including F__’s.

I play the unit through very good Klipsch speakers and 10″ sub woofer.

The sound is amazing. It does need a little more set up then most units. I highly recommend this unit and Amazon for their process and quick delivery. It is the first time I am totally satisfied with buying eletronics on the internet.
Rating: 5 / 5