Harman/kardon AVR 745

Data

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

• 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

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Reports

• 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."