Harman Kardon AVR1565 A/V Receiver and Mirage Nanosat Home Theater Package

Harman Kardon AVR1565 5.1 Channel A/V Receiver

Harman Kardon AVR 156/1565

As a multitalented A/V receiver for budget-conscious film and music lovers, the Harman Kardon AVR 156 is a more than capable way to take your home entertainment to the next level. With all the latest Dolby® and DTS® audio modes and HDMI® v.1.4 with 3-D and Deep Colour, the AVR 156 lets you experience the next dimension in TV viewing – while Harman Kardon Logic 7 processing supplies you with an exhilarating, 5.1-channel, 360-degree soundstage for movies, TV shows and games. And with three HDMI inputs and extensive video and audio connectivity, the AVR 156 also grants you the flexibility to add a Blu-ray Disc™ player and surround-sound speaker system to the mix. Overall, the AVR 156 is a great starting-off point if you want a gratifying home theatre system.

Highlights

Power/Technology

Connectivity

• Three HDMI inputs to provide extensive video connectivity
• One component and three composite video inputs
• Three digital audio inputs and six analogue audio inputs
• Front-panel analogue audio input for easy connection to portable sources
• Subwoofer pre-out for connecting to a powered subwoofer
• Colour-coded binding-post speaker connectors for secure connections and greater compatibility
• Headphone jack with HARMAN headphone surround mode for stereo headphones
• Subwoofer trigger output for compatible subwoofers
• Upgradeable firmware via USB port to keep receiver’s performance up to date
• Detachable IEC power cord to make installation easier

Ease of Use

• On-screen display (OSD) makes setting up the receiver easy
• Multidevice, programmable IR remote so you can control your entire audio/video system with a single remote
• Two-line dot-matrix information display that lets you adjust the unit – without turning on the TV; great for listening to music

Audio Section

• Stereo mode, continuous average power: 70 watts/channel, both channels driven @ 8 ohms, 1kHz, <0.9% THD
• Multichannel power: 5 x 70 watts/channel, two channels driven @ 8 ohms, 1kHz, <0.9% THD
• Bandwidth @ 1W (+0dB/–3dB): 10Hz – 100kHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A): 100dB
• High instantaneous-current capability (HCC): ±45 amps
• Transient intermodulation distortion (TIM): unmeasurable
• Slew rate: 40V/µsec

FM Tuner Section

• Frequency range: 87.5MHz – 108.0MHz
• Usable sensitivity (IHF): 1.3µV/13.2dBf
• Signal-to-noise ratio (mono/stereo): 70dB/65dB
• Distortion (mono/stereo): 0.15%/0.3%
• Stereo separation: 40dB @ 1kHz
• Selectivity (±400kHz): 70dB

AM Tuner Section

• Frequency range: 522kHz – 1620kHz
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 45dB
• Usable sensitivity (loop): 500µV
• Distortion (1kHz): 50%, mod 0.8%

Video Section

• Television format: PAL
• Input level/impedance: 1Vp-p/75 ohms
• Output level/impedance: 1Vp-p/75 ohms
• HDMI v.1.4 with 3-D and Deep Colour

General

• Power requirement: AC 230V/50Hz – 60Hz
• Power consumption: 65W idle, 540W maximum (5 channels driven)
• Dimensions: 440mm x 165mm x 382mm (17-5/16" x 6-1/2" x 15")
• Weight: 9.3kg (20.5 lb)

Mirage Nanosat 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System

• Includes 5 matching magnetically shielded Omnipolar Nanosat satellite speakers and 1 matching Nano S8 front ported subwoofer.
• Small, versatile package unobtrusively fits any lifestyle
• Delivers enveloping 360º music and movie performances from any position
• Satellites finished in brushed black aluminum, subwoofer painted black with satin finish
• Magnetically shielded to avoid TV interference

Immerse Yourself in Sound
Whether you want to relax with a good flick or host a movie screening for your friends and family, the award-winning Nanosat 5.1 home theater system delivers immense performances from tiny, contemporary cabinets that blend in beautifully with your décor—and lifestyle.

Consisting of five satellites—which serve as front, center and surround channels—and a subwoofer, the Nanosat 5.1 home theater system uses premium materials and patented technology to disperse sound in a completely immersive 360º pattern, recreating the experience of a live event.

You’ll also discover this speaker setup easily fits anywhere and in any type of environment. It features a classy brushed black aluminum finish on the satellites and a black satin finish on the subwoofer, making it a welcomed addition to your room. Furthermore, the satellites come with endless placement possibilities. While included brackets make wall mounting a breeze, they also sit nicely on a shelf or table. But if neither option works for you, the satellites can be mounted to an optional MS-STB floor stand. The unobtrusive, yet extremely powerful, subwoofer can be neatly tucked away in a corner out of direct view.

The Secret is in the Sauce
Whether you’re listening to mellow music or watching an action-packed flick, our compact Nanosat 5.1 home theater system, with its modern materials and unique miniature technology, brings your entertainment full circle.

Each satellite employs a powerful 2.75-inch titanium deposit polypropylene cone woofer for amazing bass performance and a 0.75-inch pure titanium hybrid tweeter for warm, rich high frequencies. The upgraded 75-watt RMS powered subwoofer with an 8-inch driver blends seamlessly with the satellites, adding a level of low-frequency performance you can hear and feel.

But what really separates this system from the rest is a patented Omniguide module, an ingenious design that involves two deflectors, employed on all five satellites. While one deflector rests on top of each speaker’s tweeter, the tweeter itself is housed in a deflector, suspended over the woofer. These combined elements distribute sound directly towards the listener, as well as reflect it off walls, ceilings and other surfaces—resulting in a perfect 360º soundstage. More importantly, you’ll hear the same enveloping performances from anywhere in your room.