Harman/kardon AVR 745
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General
- Manufacturer: Harman/kardon
- Model: AVR 745
- Type: A/V receiver
- Years of manufacture: 2007 - 2008
- Manufactured in:
- Color: Silver / Black
- Remote control: yes
- Power consumption: 1'405 W max.
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 440 x 192 x 520 mm
- Weight: 20 kg
- Original price approx.: 2,499 € (RRP)
Connections
- AV front connectors: 1 x composite, 1 x coupled RCA jack, 1 x coaxial, 1 x headphone, 1 x optical, 1 x S-Video
- Component video bandwidth: 100 MHz
- Rear Input Connectors: 2 x HDMI, 3 x Digital, Coaxial, 3 x Digital, Optical, 4 x Composite (Video), 4 x Component, 4 x S-Video, 6 x RCA (2 Audio Channels)
- Rear Output Connectors: 1 x Digital, Coaxial, 1 x Digital, Optical, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Component, 2 x Composite (Video), 2 x S-Video, 3 x RCA (2 Audio Channels)
- Preamplifier output: 7.1 channels
- PC Interface: RS-232, USB
- Analog surround inputs: 1 x 7/1 channels
Technical Data
- Number of channels: 7.1 channels
- Stereo mode power: 100 watts @ 8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD: 0.07%
- Surround mode power: 85 watts @ 8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD: 0.07%
- Surround Sound: DTS 96/24, DTS ES®, DTS Neo:6, DTS®, Dolby Digital®, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, THX EX®
- THX Certification: No
- Speaker Impedance: 8 ohms
- Bass and treble tone controls
- Tuner Presets: 32 Channels
- On-Screen Display (OSD): With OSD
- Number of Zones: 2
- Remote control: yes
Design: Keypad with display
- Illuminated remote control with glow illumination
- Main Speaker Power Minimum 100 watts, Minimum 50 watts, Minimum 80 watts
Remarks[edit]
- Other model in the same series:
- Harman/kardon AVR 145
- Harman/kardon AVR 245
- Harman/kardon AVR 345
- Harman/kardon AVR 445
- Harman/kardon AVR 645
- Harman/kardon AVR 745
Pictures[edit]
- Image: Harman/kardon AVR 745
Reports[edit]
- HD+TV Issue 4/2008 Single Test
"very good" (87 of 100 points) Quote:"... As mentioned at the beginning, one finds in the Harman Kardon a very well-sounding and powerfully equipped home cinema amplifier. Unfortunately, the device lacks modern HDMI implementation, which could let the integration into a contemporary environment become a problem. ...
- AUDIO Issue 2/2007
Place 2/2 in the test "outstanding" (high-end class; 95 points) Price/performance: "very good "Large format, stable and precise sounding receiver for ambitious home cineastes."
- stereoplay Issue 2/2007 Single Test
"satisfactory - good" (76 points) price/performance: "outstanding", "highlight" "Formidable multi-channel speaker that offers exceptionally powerful and fabulously substantial bass and shines on the video side with great format conversion and scaling. ..."
- Audiovision Issue 2/2007 Single Test
"very good" (92 out of 100 points) "Pro: dynamic sound with powerful bass; lush equipment; great remote control. Cons: center power higher than other channels; setup confusing."
- HomeVision Issue 2/2007 Single Test
"outstanding" (81%) price/performance: "good", "highlight". "It is simple, but chic. Its exceedingly authentic sound in stereo and surround sets the 745 apart."