Harman Kardon AVR-144 5 x 30W 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver, Built-in Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro-Logic II, Logic 7 Processing, AM/FM Tuner
The AVR-144 features High-Current Amplification, A/V Sync Delay, component video switching, and Dolby Pro Logic decoding technology. In addition, Harmon Kardon includes its exclusive Logic 7 processing technology to create a wider, more enveloping surround-sound environment with enhanced sound transitions for pans and fly-overs. If you want a unified, stylish, and easy-to-set-up A/V home theater receiver, look no further than the Harman Kardon AVR-144.
The AVR-144 uses specific Dolby Digital and DTS codecs to reproduce an enveloping 5.1-Channel surround sound experience. The unit encodes Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, and Logic 7 processing.
Originally developed for high-end processors, Logic 7 processing is packaged with the AVR-144. Proprietary digital algorithms are used to create a more cohesive and enveloping sound field from the tens of thousands of currently available analog matrix soundtracks. Logic 7 is capable of reproducing either five or seven channels of exquisite sound from your two-channel source.
The AVR-144 offers a wide choice of analog surround modes available for use with sources such as your CD player, VCR, and TV cable broadcasts.
HCC is an overall design approach encompassing everything from transformer design and storage capacitor size to discrete output circuitry and minimal use of negative feedback. This enables the AVR-144 to combine tighter bass, superb transient response and enhanced presence at any volume level.
Most of the AVR-144's audio processing is handled automatically, with little intervention on your part. However, the AVR-144 is so advanced, it is capable of being customized to suite your particular system and your surround-sound tastes.
Enjoy your favorite radio broadcasts with surround sound processing, with the built-in AM/FM wide-band tuner.
Harmon Kardon takes the guesswork out of the installation process with an easy-to-use connectivity color-coding system.