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Harman Kardon AVR 147

A great-looking player that performs well, so long as you don't have an outsize room...

Siddharth Zarabi|Mar 05, 2008, 15:42:41 IST

In the midst of all the Blu-ray brouhaha going on in the Tech2.0 lab, my eyes fell on an integral part of my hi-def chain of fun. This happens to be an AV receiver – not a player. I decided to take a closer look at it, as it's been waiting in line for a review for quite a while.

This isn’t a latest release or anything; it’s one of those workhorse home theater components that seriously deserve mention, even if our site does not exactly cater to the hi-fi audio niche. In fact, this AV receiver is considered one of Harman Kardon's budget models. Being the unsung heroes that they are, here's a review of the Harman Kardon AVR 147, 5.1 channel AV receiver.

Design and Features

This stylish unit is sturdy, with a metallic gray chassis. The fa

By Siddharth Zarabi

Siddharth Zarabi is Editor (Economic Policy) and Delhi Bureau Chief at CNBC-TV18.

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