Harman Kardon DPR 2005 7.1 Channel Surround Sound Digital Path Audio/Video Receiver
- 7 x 120 watts per channel (with less than 0.15 percent THD); fully digital signal path from input to output
- Multi-channel DVD-Audio- and SACD-ready, MP3 and HDCD decoding, front-panel AV input with selectable digital-audio input/output
- High-bandwidth (50 MHz) component-video switching, multizone AV control; offers progressive-scan digital video processing
- Handles Dolby Digital EX, Pro Logic II, all DTS modes (including 6.1 DTS-ES Discrete, DTS-ES Matrix, and DTS Neo:6)
- Measures 17.3 x 4.5 x 18.8 inches (W x H x D)
Product Description
Fully Digital peth 7.1 receivers from the input to the output stage.Amazon.com Product Description
Harman Kardon’s DPR 2005 7.1-channel audio/video receiver is a must for videophiles and audiophiles alike, offering 7 channels of high-power amplification, full compatibility with the latest surround-sound formats, and 192 kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog audio chips. It’s also Harman’s first AV receiver to feature built-in progressive-scan digital video process… More >>
Harman Kardon DPR 2005 7.1 Channel Surround Sound Digital Path Audio/Video Receiver
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I had this receiver for couple of days. The first day was fine and I was pretty happy with the sound quality. However when I was watching a movie in the second day, the sound all the sudden went dead. Then I tried to power cycle the unit, the unit came up and then automatically shut off within 5 seconds. Nothing can be done afterwards to revive it.
Also just checked Harman’s website, noticed they had removed this product from their current product list. So looks like it is so troublesome and they just discontinued it. Don’t waste your hard earned money on this piece of crap.
Rating: 1 / 5
I also suffered from the oft-reported “switches off” problem. My receiver made it about 60 days beyond the warranty period before this began. I’ve lost all faith in HK, a company from whom I have purchased stereo equipment for the past 15 years.
Don’t touch this receiver new, used or free.
Rating: 1 / 5
I have owned this reciever for 3 years now. I got a great deal from an online store for 450$ and it has been flawless. I read reviews from when the DPR2005 first came out and had problems with shuting off when ever it wants to. I guess maybe I just got a good one. None the less, this receiver has been my 2nd Harman Kardon, the first being the AVR135-also a good receiver, but not close to the DPR2005. It has great crisp sound when hooked up to good speakers and dialed in correctly. I used to work for a home theater installation company and we mainly used high end Onkyo and Denon Receivers for our jobs, but the 2005 does just as good of a job for a much lower price. The only downfall the 2005 has now is that there is no HDMI, yet I have still kept this due to the clarity and quality it has produced for myself over hundreds of hours of Movies, TV and music over the past 3 years. If you can find one for a good price and dial it in to your speakers for your room setting, youll be very happy about your purchase- i have been! If I would have reviewed this a few years ago it would have been 5 stars.. due to the lack of HDMI, i gave it 4 stars.
Rating: 4 / 5
First brand-new DPR 2005 turns itself off right after I turned it on. Sent it back to dealer at my own cost.
Second brand-new DPR 2005 has exactly same problem. This time I contacted HK and got the authorization to send it back
Third DPR 2005 arrived and last exactly 3 months. This time they offered to exchange it for a refurbished AVR 635. I heard great things about the AVR 635, but let’s wait and see
Rating: 1 / 5
I had been looking for a new receiver to upgrade my home theatre system, and after extensive research, both online and in stores such as Sony, Fry’s Electronics and Best Buy, I decided to get this one. My primary use of my surround sound system is for music- and the DPR 2005 is as good as it gets for a mid-upper range receiver for that.
Harmon Kardon manufacture the best receivers in this price range in my opinion, better than the likes of Pioneer, Yahama, Onkyo and Denon for SOUND. The tone quality is phenomenal- rich, warm, full are adequate adjectives to describe the phenomenal sound. And not only is the sound quality amazing, but the design of the receiver itself is second to none.
I previously owned the Pioneer VSX-1015TX, which is also a great receiver, with excellent functions, but its sound did not compare to the DPR 2005 or my friends AVR 340 or the AVR 435/635. Though I really liked the sound of the AVR 635, which can be bought for a similar price to the DPR 2005, it was too large for my room, and the idea of digital sound without conversion appealed to me.
Disregard all reviews that criticize the HK DPR 2005 and the AVR series- admittedly the DPR 2005 lacks digital outputs, but its superior sound more that compensates for that. All the bugs that people claim plagued the DPR 2005 have been largely fixed, and the receiver that I bought last week has presented no problems at all. I highly recommend this receiver, which can be had for a bargain price nowadays- I spent many weeks searching and researching to find the best receiver and I truly believe that if you want to get the best out of your 5.1 or 7.1 surround system, then this is the receiver for you.
Rating: 5 / 5