3.8
2 reviews
75

Harman/Kardon AVR 3600


$1,199.00 Released July, 2009

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Lots of power - enough output for just about any room size. Analog video upconversion - great for older video game consoles. GUI - features an easy-to-use, full color menu system.

The Cons:Integrated Faroudja processing/scaling chip is dated. Uninspired, gray/silver design. Lacks S-Video inputs.

The Harman Kardon AVR 3600 is a 7.1 channel A/V receiver that incorporates certain technology to improve sound and performance. A high-end model, the receiver is similar to the AVR 1600 model but has features that also make it compatible with the iPhone.

Where to Buy

loading.. Loading latest prices from ProductWiki...

It has an ultra-wide bandwith amplifier that generates 80 watts per channel and has Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio that creates high quality sound from Blu-Ray discs. The EzSet equalizer produces optimal sound settings based on a room's environment and the built-in Bridge III iPod dock plays music and video from the iPhone, iPod Touch or iPod. Additional features for the A/V receiver include three HDMI inputs, one HDMI output and Dolby Volume that maintains volume across all content no matter what the source the may be.

Features

  • 7.1 channel A/V receiver
  • Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Ultra-wide-bandwidth amplifier generates 80 watts per channel
  • Bridge III iPod dock
  • EzSet equalizer
  • 3 HDMI inputs
  • HDMI output
  • Dolby Volume

User Reviews (4)

  •  
Add Pros & Cons
75
ProScore
Pros
  • 2

    lots of power - enough output for just about any room size

  • 2

    analog video upconversion - great for older video game consoles

  • 2

    GUI - features an easy-to-use, full color menu system

  • 2

    capable of displaying HD video from an iPhone - competing systems are only 480i compatible

  • 2

    supports all of the current HD audio formats

  • 2

    front inputs are covered - gives the unit a streamlined design

Cons
  • 1

    integrated Faroudja processing/scaling chip is dated

  • 1

    uninspired, gray/silver design

  • 0

    lacks S-Video inputs

  • 0

    needs a firmware upgrade for HDMI 1.4a (3D) compatibility

Comments (0)

What's on your mind? See more ProductWiki Talk

You may also like...