urgently need help on getting a reciever!!! My mom is leaving in 2 days and has agreed to buy me a new receiver from a retail store in canada. the choices i have or the ones i want are harman kardon 7.1 HDMI (avr 354) or a Pioneer 7.1 HDMI (VSX-9130TXH-K) i know the online prices are better but i am getting both for $799
Harman Kardon (AVR354)
Receiver Features
Banana Plug Terminals Yes
DSP Modes 11
FM Radio Yes
High Current Yes
iPod Connection Yes
iPod On Screen Display Yes
Multi-room Capable Yes
On-Screen Display Yes
Output - 4 Ohm Capable Yes
Output - 6 Ohm Capable Yes
Power Per Channel - Stereo 70 Watts
Power Per Channel - Surround 55 Watts
Remote Type Learning/Programmable
Satellite Radio Ready Yes - XM
Switching
Component Video Switching Yes
HDMI Video Switching 1.3a Upconvert 1080p
Upconverter Chipset Not Provided By Manufacturer
Inputs/Outputs
Co-axial Audio Inputs 3
Co-axial Audio Outputs 3
Component Video Inputs 3
Component Video Outputs 1
Composite Audio/Video Inputs 4
Composite Audio/Video Outputs 2
Discrete Inputs - 5.1 Yes
Discrete Inputs - 6.1 No
Discrete Inputs - 7.1 Yes
HDMI Inputs 3
HDMI Outputs 1
Headphone Jack 1
Optical TOSLink Inputs 4
Optical TOSLink Outputs None
Phono Inputs No
Pre-amp Outputs 7.1
S-Video Inputs 4
S-Video Outputs 2
Input/Output Location
Coaxial Audio Front 1 Input
Coaxial Audio Rear 2 Inputs, 1 Output
Component Video Front None
Component Video Rear 3 Inputs, 1 Output
Composite Audio/Video Front 1 Input
Composite Audio/Video Rear 4 Inputs, 2 Outputs
HDMI Front None
HDMI Rear 3 Inputs, 1 Output
Optical TOSLink Front 1 Input
Optical TOSLink Rear 2 Inputs
S-Video Front 1 Input
S-Video Rear 4 Inputs, 2 Outputs
Audio Formats
Dobly Digital Yes
Dobly Digital EX Yes
Dolby Digital Plus Yes
Dolby Pro Logic II Yes
Dolby TrueHD Yes
DTS Yes
DTS ES Yes
DTS HD Yes
THX Select No
THX Ultra No
Product Features
Product Depth 35 cm
Product Height 20 cm
Product Width 44 cm
Warranty 2 Years
Weight 9.3 kg
Pioneer
Mfr. Part Number: VSX-9130TXH-K
# of Audio Inputs 5
# of Video Inputs 5
4 Ohm Capable No
5 Channel Power 650 Watts
5.1 Channel Discrete Input Yes
6 Ohm Capable Yes
6.1 Channel Discrete Input Yes
7.1 Channel Discrete Input Yes
A/V Inputs/Outputs 5 Inputs, 2 Outputs
Banana Plug Speaker Terminals Yes
Component Video Input/Output 3 Inputs, 1 Output
Component Video Switching Yes
Composite Video Input/Output 5 Inputs, 3 Outputs
Digital Inputs 3 HDMI, 4 Optical, 2 Coaxial
Digital Outputs 1 HDMI, 1 Optical
Dolby Digital EX Yes
Dolby Digital Surround Sound Yes
Dolby Pro Logic Yes
Dolby Pro Logic II Yes
DSP Modes 14
DTS Yes
DTS ES Yes
Front AV Jacks 1
Graphic EQ No
Headphone Jack Yes
High Current No
Included In Box Remote, Batteries, Microphone, Antenna
Multiroom Capability Yes
On Screen Display Yes
Phono Inputs No
Preamp Outputs Yes
Product Dimensions 42.0(W) x 17.3(H) x 43.3(D) cm
Product Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labour
Product Weight 13.5 kg
Remote Control Type Pre-Programmed
S-Video Input/Output 4 Inputs, 2 Outputs
S-Video Switching Not Provided By Manufacturer
Station Presets 30
Stereo Power Per Channel 140 Watts
THX Select Yes
THX Ultra II No
