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Summary: The AVR65 could have been better and should have!
Review: After many years of owning H/K equipment, including a Citation 16 that is still in service, I thought the AVR 65 was going to be the perfect A/V receiver for my surround system. Within three hours of hooking it up I experienced hum, noise, and an intermitent problem with the optical input. The end result was the AVR65 being replaced with the less expensive, yet equally capable, Onkyo TX-DS575. Both have discrete stages and HCC. If you are looking for an low/mid range A/V receiver, the Onkyo is the way to go. Both the H/K and the Onkyo have a similar limtation in the number and type of video inputs. I did not find this annoying on either one as the best picture will be possible with a direct link to the monitor.
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Summary: Harman International wins BIG with AVR65.
Review: Descrete circuitry, high current amplification and onboard DTS make this receiver one of the best on the market. Sure, Sony, JVC and the scores of other stereo makers can give you 120 watts per channel, while keeping prices low. Why? They don't have descrete circuitry. Descrete circuitry? Separate decoder boards for each channel. Plus, with "high current" technology pushing the wattage of this receiver, you only need 65 watts. As a matter of fact, in a side by side comparison, the AVR65 was louder than the Sony, Kenwood, and JVC receivers I tested it against. Louder with two-thirds the wattage...
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Summary: Not quite enough!!
Review: During my research for a quality A/V receiver, I looked at products from Pioneer, Kenwood & Denon, among others. The HK AVR65 has only 4 A/V inputs & no S-Video input on the front. I have a need for a minimun for 5-6 A/V inputs & the wish for easy connection for a camera, etc., plus inputs for future expandibility. So, I am looking elsewhere.
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Summary: Excellent value in this price range
Review: How can people not be happy with this reciever? ...With DTS andDD, and multi-room output and an Onscreen display, it's features alonemake it a good value. The sound is superb, both for music and movies. I've not had any issues with performance or reliability with any of the HK products I've purchased over the years. Frankly, i'm stumped about the rumors of "unreliability" and background humm and hiss. MY AVR65 is totally silent.
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Summary: great reciever, few minor glitches
Review: I am pleased with the sound of my reciever and it is very simple to operate. I like all of the options i have when setting it up with its plethora of jacks. My biggest gripe has got to be the inability of it to play low volumes. The lowest level is a bit loud for listening to in bed and then it just cuts off. Other than that it is a great reciever and well worth the money i paid for it
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Summary: H/K is worth the try!
Review: I bought this unit in March of 99'. I'ts construction is solid. Sound is well detailed, with a great soundstage. Awesome DTS decoding.The only cons are: 1. Not enough digital inputs. 2. No pre-amp loops on channels to integrate an outboard eq. for fine room tuning. 3. DSS input with a digital input for the audio.
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Summary: Big Promises with little return
Review: I had owned HK equipment since the first Citation series came out. When I first saw the 65, I thought this would be the ideal receiver. From minute one I had nothing but problems with it. Noise, Hum and RF interference that I had never encountered before. I now have an Onkyo TX-DS575. It has the same discrete circuitry as the HK and I have experienced none of the problems not to mention it is a LOT less expensive. Overall, the HK was a great idea poorly executed. Buy the Onkyo and use the extra money to buy a few DVDs to add to your collection.
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Summary: Very Pleased
Review: I have owned this system since December '98 and have been very pleased. The sound quality is excellent and it is quite easy to use. I have experienced non of the hiss or RF interference - perhaps some individuals don't read the instructions when setting up.
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Summary: Almost Perfect
Review: I purchased this product since i had heard a friends before. I am very pleased. It's easy to use and very nice looking. The performance is next to none i've heard. My only complaint is the remote programing and the onscreen displays. I'ts just not as simple as it should be. Other than that highly enjoyable!
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Summary: A good receiver but not a great one.
Review: It seems to have all the features that I want and I don't notice the problems that many others are saying about the receiver (excess noise, etc). The one downside that I have noticed with this receiver is that the volume does not go low enough. It reaches a level of volume and then simply sets the volume to zero. I like to have music when I first get into bed but the lowest volume is too loud for me for many different types of music.
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