Harman Kardon AVR-1610S 425W 5.1 Channel Networked AVR with Bluetooth
See all Harman Kardon items

Harman Kardon AVR-1610S 425W 5.1 Channel Networked AVR with Bluetooth

SKU: HKAVR1610S

This item is no longer available.

Overview
Compare
Q&A

Questions & Answers

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2018-12-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Receiver

Works great.. Clear Sound... Sleek Design. Easy to set up and user friendly. Tons of features...

GFMN

2018-09-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great AVR!

I purchased this product about 8 months ago after spending a great deal of time researching the products available that met the requirements I was looking for and within my budget. For my needs of an AVR, I was looking for a few key features that included 1) the ability to connect to my T.V. via HDMI with 4k and 3D pass through. 2) The ability to connect Roku directly to the AVR. (an option that I did not realize I was looking for until I purchased the 1610S and found that I don't think I could live without now.) 3) Spotify connect. 4) Bluetooth connectivity. 5) Highest quality sound with good separation and low distortion. 6) Network connectivity. The 1610S was one of many products that offered the features I was looking for, but one of only a hand full that fit into my budget. This is the first Harman Kardon product that I have ever owned, but I had heard that they were a high-quality product and the fact that they offered the features that I was looking for and fit my budget I felt made them one of the more obvious choices. I do admit though, that part of my decision was influenced by the fact that I had never owned an HK product and wanted to find out if they were all they were cracked up to be. I was a little skeptical at first since the 1610S' price was what I would consider quite reasonable and to be honest a lot less than other options out there offering the same features and of brands that I've had experience with before. I was afraid that at that price the sound quality was not going to be what I was looking for or that some of the features would not function properly and since I purchased online with no way to demo the product I was taking a chance on it, but made sure I had the option to return if unhappy with it. So, now the review. I could probably have made this review very short and saved anyone who reads it a lot of time by just saying "Exceptional product" or "Highly satisfied customer" but I just don't think that would do it any justice. I have been happy with this AVR since I took it out of the box. The first thing I noticed is that the 1610S is one of the sexiest looking units I have ever seen. It's very simple, not busy looking at all and very classy. The unit is not as big as a lot of the others out there, so fits nicely in just about any system. Because of its size, it doesn't stand out in the room drawing attention to its self, but when you do look at it you can tell your looking at a quality product. What does make it stand out though is the quality and clarity of the sound. The sound separation is amazing and I have not been able to hear any noticeable distortion at all, even at the highest volume levels that I've been willing to take my speaker system too and it will crank and is crystal clear all the way up. Movies have never sounded better, I'm finding I now enjoy types of music that I've never before found pleasurable to listen too. I've even tried out genres or music that I've never been into before, just to see how they sounded and found myself drawn in for hours such as classical. Yeah, I know. What?!? I even took the day off from work/school the day it arrived because I first tried it out listening to Metallica S&M and couldn't pull myself away because I was hearing things that I've never heard before. I know, slacker right. But hey, don't judge till you try it yourself. To wrap this long drawn-out review of the HK1610S up I will just say that this is the best looking and sounding system I've ever owned. I know there are others out there that could probably top it, but, for the price and the features included at that price, it's a win. The Spotify connect sounds great (better than Bluetooth) and the Roku feature is very nice, not something that I was looking for, just happened to be a feature that I'm glad I have now. So, in closing, I would highly recommend this AVR. Don't think because of it's price that you are getting a discount product. It is a quality AVR and everything about it says so. It's just a great deal.

DonovanN

2018-04-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

AVR 1610S replaced AVR 120

My AVR 120 died after 16 Years. Just shows the quality of the HK family of equipment. The 1610S is driving a self designed KLIPSCH (not the new stuff)surround environment. The setup process is pretty straight forward and took less than an hour to complete. The automatic speaker setup alone is worth the price, saved a lot of time. I went for the full setup connecting my VIZIO M60-C3, SONY BDP-BX58 BlueRay DVD Player, Satellite Receiver, and my JVC QL-5 turntable (pre-amp required, and yes, I will not give up my vinyl). The onscreen setup process is character based so no GUI and is simple to navigate. If you are looking to upgrade or a first timer, the 1610S is a good starting point. Good Power, excellent sound, and ease of operation. I've been running HK and KLIPSCH for 38 years, so unless your one of those 1%'ers (McIntosh , you know who you are, and I wish I was one) this is a solid piece of equipment, I highly Recommend it.

MrBill

2018-02-16T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent

I did a lot of research before I purchased this ,its perfect for my needs , sold my factory recall Onkyo TX-NR515 for parts ,Onkyo lasted only 3years ,I am pretty sure this will last longer. perfect sound with my Klipsch HD 600 speakers ,it really sounds excellent ,very happy with it

kaiserh

2017-05-03T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

HK remote

I can't connect the AVR161 to the app HK remote (iphone 6 plus). Despite Bluetooth is on and devices are paired, when trying to connect I am always bounched back with a message to go to Bluetooth settings and select the speakers. How comes???

Davide

2017-02-22T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

The question about the software version of AVR 161

In my AVR 161S I have a version of the software marked V005.11. Is it the latest? If not, where can I download it?

MartinS

2017-02-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The Sound Solution

The 1610S connected to the HKTS 30 surround sound system is the perfect solution to our problem of creating music and media sound that stimulates or soothes and relaxes in a 1200 sf great room with a soaring 26 ft. ceiling. I appreciate HK 's technical guidance in selecting a sound system perfect for our home.

Kerry

About Harman Kardon AVR-1610S

FEATURED REVIEWS

The Sound Solution

By Kerry

The 1610S connected to the HKTS 30 surround sound system is the perfect solution to our problem of creating music and media sound that stimulates or soothes and relaxes in a 1200 sf great room with a soaring 26 ft. ceiling. I appreciate HK 's technical guidance in selecting a sound system perfect for our home.

AVR 1610S replaced AVR 120

By MrBill

My AVR 120 died after 16 Years. Just shows the quality of the HK family of equipment. The 1610S is driving a self designed KLIPSCH (not the new stuff)surround environment. The setup process is pretty straight forward and took less than an hour to complete. The automatic speaker setup alone is worth the price, saved a lot of time. I went for the full setup connecting my VIZIO M60-C3, SONY BDP-BX58 BlueRay DVD Player, Satellite Receiver, and my JVC QL-5 turntable (pre-amp required, and yes, I w...

View full Review

This 425-watt, high-performance, 5.1-channel A/V receiver gives you more ways to connect to your favorite music, movies and shows. There are countless ways to access and store your favorite media, from external hard drives to set-top cable boxes to smartphones. But if your home audio/video receiver doesn't give you options for connecting to those media, it's borderline useless. The Harman Kardon AVR 1610S gives you a simple way to connect to everything you love. This 425-watt, 5.1-channel, networked audio/video receiver is loaded with options that let you access your media.

· Five 85-watt-per-channel amplifiers with high-performance digital power supply
· Bluetooth technology
· HARMAN TrueStream technology
· More ways to connect
· Five 3D-ready HDMI inputs, including one with MHL
· Front-panel USB port for connection to compatible Apple products or USB sticks
· MHL connectivity
· Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding
· EzSet/EQ III auto-calibration
· HARMAN GreenEdge technology
· Compact design
· Color-coded connectors and binding-post speaker terminals
· Multidevice, programmable remote control

It features five 3D-ready HDMI 2.0 inputs, including one compatible with MHL, so you'll have more than enough ways to access content on your HD cable box, Blu-ray player, MHL-equipped portable devices. It also includes Spotify Connect and HARMAN TrueStream Bluetooth technology so you can stream high-fidelity audio from your mobile devices. Regarding sound, the AVR 1610S features their exclusive Natural Sound Processing (NSP), which creates a rich, enveloping sound from any source particularly with two-channel streaming content. And to get the very best sound based on your speakers and listening environment, its new EZSet/EQ III process automatically calibrates the system. And with HARMAN GreenEdge technology, the AVR 1610S Sis environmentally friendly, too.

Remote App
Harman/Kardon Remote App allows control of your entire system with your compatible smartphone or tablet.

USB
Enjoy multiple options for audio and video playback by connecting via the USB port.

GreenEdge Technology
Combines an environmentally friendly design with dramatic energy savings; all while maintaining HARMAN's premium performance

ARC
The Audio Return Channel enables a TV to send audio signals to a receiver, via a single HDMI cable.

Bluetooth
Bluetooth technology allows you to listen to music everywhere you go, wirelessly.

DLNA
Harman/Kardon DLNA Certified devices connect with other DLNA devices to deliver your favorite media.

Five 85-watt-per-channel amplifiers with high-performance digital power supply
The AVR 1610S high-performance audio/video receiver pumps out 85 watts per channel to power a full five-channel, networked surround-sound system. It can also connect to a powered subwoofer to provide enhanced low-frequency performance for all your entertainment. While the amplifiers retain the time-tested Harman Kardon high-current capacity (HCC) ultra wide-bandwidth design to ensure the most accurate, dynamic sound with enhanced clarity and realism even at the highest listening levels, a digitally based power supply gives the amplifiers all the wattage they need without the weight of traditional power-supply designs and their heavy transformers. The net result is a great-sounding AVR in a small form that is friendly to the environment.

Bluetooth technology
The AVR 1610S can stream audio from virtually any portable device. You can connect an Apple device, such as an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, directly to the front-panel USB jack and playback without the need for an external adapter. For other tablets, smartphones and laptops, you can take advantage of the AVR 1610S's integrated HARMAN TrueStream Bluetooth technology.

HARMAN TrueStream technology
The HARMAN TrueStream guarantee ensures the best possible listening experience when you stream audio wirelessly via Bluetooth technology. HARMAN TrueStream tech delivers the most current, most advanced wireless option to ensure the highest-quality sound, no matter what application or source device you use.

More ways to connect
The AVR 1610S features vTuner Internet radio to connect you to a whole world of online audio entertainment. As soon as it's out of the box, you can stream over-the-air radio stations from around the globe as well as stream from a wide range of Internet-only radio stations. The AVR 1610S also features Spotify Connect, which allows you to stream music directly from your Spotify premium account on your phone, tablet or computer.

Five 3D-ready HDMI inputs, including one with MHL
Five HDMI 2.0 inputs with 3D and 30/36-bit Deep Color deliver high-definition digital video at resolutions up to 1080p with full-fidelity audio through a single cable. There is no loss of video or audio quality because of format conversion, just full-impact Hollywood excitement as its creators meant you to experience it.

Front-panel USB port for connection to compatible Apple products or USB sticks
The AVR 1610S gives you multiple options for audio playback with its front-panel USB port. Simply connect an iPhone, iPad, iPod or USB stick to play your stored tracks through your home entertainment system.

MHL connectivity
Whether it's captured by your camera, phone or tablet or streamed from a Roku Streaming Stick dongle, you can deliver high-definition audio/video content directly to your HDTV via the AVR 1610S's MHL connection.

Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding
The AVR 1610S delivers high-resolution audio that matches the digital video quality of Blu-ray Disc formats, unlocking the full potential of movie soundtracks formatted with Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding. No matter what mode or mood you are in, you'll always hear audio playback at its finest.

EzSet/EQ III auto-calibration
The new HARMAN EzSet/EQ III auto-calibration process precisely adjusts the AVR 1610S's volume levels, speaker distance/delay time settings and equalization to optimize audio performance automatically for your specific speaker system and room conditions. The system features an easy-to-follow menu display and includes a plug-in calibration microphone.

HARMAN GreenEdge technology
The HARMAN GreenEdge logo assures you that the AVR 1610S design is environmentally friendly without compromising the premium performance for which HARMAN products are known. Thanks to an advanced power supply, the AVR 1610S can deliver high-quality audio in a small, light chassis that uses less metal and plastic.

Compact design
The AVR 1610S takes the award-winning Harman Kardon look to a new level with a flush volume control and more compact design. Because of the lighter weight made possible by an advanced digital power supply, the unit weighs less without sacrificing performance so that it is the perfect match for the thin glass shelves of today's open TV/ entertainment furniture.

Color-coded connectors and binding-post speaker terminals
All connections on the AVR 1610S are color-coded to simplify hook-up and reduce errors. Color-coded binding post speaker terminals on all output channels accept pin connectors or bare wire to provide secure links for your speaker cables.

Multidevice, programmable remote control
The AVR 1610S simplifies your life with a programmable infrared (IR) remote control. It works seamlessly with the receiver's multilingual on-screen display, guiding you through system setup and operation with consummate ease. The multidevice remote can also control your TV, cable boxes, satellite tuners and other playback sources. For further installation flexibility, there is a 12-volt trigger output and a remote IR sensor input.

Join VIP PRO

2 Day Delivery on thousands of items!

Sell or Trade your Gear

Get started in 3 easy steps

What's in the box:

  • Harman Kardon AVR-1510S 5.1-Channel Network AV Receiver
  • Programmable Remote Control with Batteries
  • EzSet/EQ III Microphone with 22' Cable
  • AM Loop Antenna with 2' Cable
  • FM Antenna with 6' Cable
  • 6' AC Power Cord
  • Quick-Start Guide
  • Safety Sheet
  • Harman Kardon 2 Year Limited Warranty