harman/kardon AVR 85

Pros: Elegant looks, superior power supply
Cons: confusing remote that's not backlit

Harman International sets the standard for budget audio once again with it's flagship home theater receiver, the avr85. Contended by a barrage of mosfet power supplies and inferior transistors, H/K delivers the only breed of a/v gear with true...

Pros: High current amp., great fidelity and DD decoding
Cons: cheap looking remote, absence of DTS

I purchased the HK-AVR85 about 9 months ago when I was putting together my Home Theater. After a lot of research, I bid for this on uBid and won it for just under $500.

This is an awesome receiver and it delivers crisp treble notes, deep bass...

Pros: This receiver can utilize every home theater equipment you have.
Cons: Very complex

The Harman Kardon AVR85 is a very powerful machine with endless capabilities. If you are worried about finding a product that will be outdated in a few months, stop worrying. This high-tech piece of equipment is every home theater buff's dream. Not...

Pros: The ultimate home entertainment receiver
Cons: Pricey

The Harman Kardon AVR 85 is the ideal centerpiece of any home theatre system. HK's high-current design brings out a richness and quality in sound I was unaware was even there, primarily because no other manufacturer in this price range offers such power....

Pros: Sleek, sexy, and great sound quality
Cons: Cheap looking remote

This receiver is DA BOMB! I am currently using this to power two Cerwin-Vega E-312s as my two front speakers, a Cerwin Vega E-76C as my center channel, and two Technic dual 8" floor standing tower speakers as my surrounds. The unit is sleek, it's...

Pros: Strong performer, great price now
Cons: Remote, non-DTS

We've owned the AVR85 for three years now. The AVR85 was our first HK purchase ever, so we really had no prior experience with the reliability of Harman products. Other than a blown power supply, which we had to have replaced one months ago, the unit has...

Pros: POWER
Cons: none

Imagine bass so tight and powerful, treble so crystal clean, midrange as if you were there..... and you have the Harmon Kardon AVR-85. I bought the receiver over the internet from onsale.com for 500$ and it was a great purchase. I have used it for many...