AVR 1550
Harman Kardon AVR 1550 – Rediscover the Power of True Cinema Sound
The Harman Kardon AVR 1550 is a full‑featured 5.1‑channel AV receiver engineered to bring your music, movies and games to life with clarity, authority and precision. With support for Dolby® Digital, DTS®, Logic 7® and Dolby Pro Logic® II, the AVR 1550 transforms any living room into a rich, immersive home‑theater environment. Its wide‑bandwidth, high‑current amplifier design ensures that your speakers perform with exceptional control and dynamic impact.
Harman Kardon is known for engineering honesty — all performance data are measured according to the strict CEA‑2019 standard. That means the AVR 1550’s power ratings reflect real, all‑channels‑driven performance, not inflated marketing numbers.
Each of the five channels delivers 40 watts at 8 ohms, across the full audible range of 20–20,000 Hz, at <0.07% THD, with all channels driven simultaneously. Supported by a robust power supply and ±25 A High‑Current Capability, the AVR 1550 maintains full composure even during explosive action scenes or demanding musical peaks.
The result is simple:
Perfect sound instead of perfect marketing.
Your speakers have rarely sounded this confident, detailed and alive.
Key Features
- 5.1‑channel AV receiver with Dolby Digital, DTS, Logic 7 and Dolby Pro Logic II
- High‑Current Capability (±25 A) for superior speaker control
- 192 kHz / 24‑bit DACs for clean, detailed audio
- HDTV‑ready component video switching (100 MHz bandwidth)
- 3‑way adjustable bass management with crossover points at 40/60/80/100/120/200 Hz
- Front‑panel A/V inputs for easy connection of game consoles and portable devices
- FM/AM tuner with 30 presets and direct frequency entry
- Programmable remote control for up to seven devices
Amplifier Section
- Number of channels: 5
- Output Power (8 Ω):
- Front: 40 W
- Center: 40 W
- Surround: 40 W
- Input sensitivity / impedance: 200 mV / 47 kΩ
- Signal‑to‑noise ratio: 90 dB
- Total harmonic distortion: 0.07%
- Frequency response: 10 Hz – 65,000 Hz
The AVR 1550’s wide‑bandwidth amplifier ensures crisp highs, powerful bass and a natural midrange — the signature Harman Kardon sound.
FM Tuner Section
- Receiving range: 87.5 – 108 MHz
- Usable sensitivity (IHF): 1.3 μV / 13.2 dBf
- THD (1 kHz):
- Mono: 0.15%
- Stereo: 0.3%
- Signal‑to‑noise ratio:
- Mono: 70 dB
- Stereo: 65 dB
AM Tuner Section
- Receiving range: 520 – 1611 kHz
- Usable sensitivity: 500 μV
Inputs and Outputs
- Digital audio:
- 2× optical (rear)
- 2× coaxial (rear)
- 1× optical (front)
- 1× coaxial (front)
- Component video: 2 in / 1 out (100 MHz)
- S‑Video: multiple inputs/outputs
- Composite video: multiple inputs/outputs
- 6‑channel direct input for external decoders
- Subwoofer pre‑out
- Front A/V inputs for quick access
Convenience Features
- FM/AM tuner with 30 presets
- Direct frequency entry
- Programmable remote (up to 7 devices)
- Night mode for late‑evening listening
- 3‑way bass management with adjustable crossover
- On‑screen display for easy setup
General
- Power consumption: 580 W
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 440 × 166 × 435 mm (17.3 × 6.5 × 17.1 in)
- Weight: 11 kg (24 lbs)