Description

Harman Kardon AVR7200 7.1 AVR 700W High-Current Monster

This Harman Kardon AVR7200 is a flagship-class 7.1-channel AV receiver delivering 115 watts per channel into 8 ohms (stereo) and 100 watts x 7 into 8 ohms for surround, using Harman’s high-current, wide-bandwidth design to drive demanding speakers with ease.

The AVR7200 offers full Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, and Harman’s own Logic 7 processing in both 5.1 and 7.1 modes, so it can create a wide, enveloping sound field from discrete multichannel sources and stereo material alike. It also includes MP3 decoding, EZSet automatic level setup, and flexible bass management that was considered unusually advanced for its era, making it a strong choice both for home theatre and for high-quality stereo listening with plenty of headroom. This unit is in good overall cosmetic condition with honest wear consistent with careful use, and comes with a Harman Kardon branded (non-original) remote control that has been tested and confirmed to operate all primary functions.

Specifications:

Channels: 7.1-channel surround receiver (front L/R, center, surround L/R, surround back L/R, subwoofer)

Power output (stereo): 115 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20–20,000 Hz, <0.07% THD)

Power output (surround): 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms for all seven main channels (20–20,000 Hz, <0.07% THD)

Frequency response: 10 Hz – 100 kHz (+0/–3 dB at 1 W)

Total harmonic distortion: 0.07% (rated output, 8 ohms)

Input sensitivity / impedance: 200 mV / 47 kΩ (line level)

Signal-to-noise ratio: 95 dB (IHF-A, line)

Surround processing: Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, Logic 7 (5.1 and 7.1), Hall/Theater modes, 5/7-channel stereo

Digital inputs: Coaxial and optical S/PDIF inputs (multiple)

Video connections: Component, S-Video, and composite video switching (NTSC)

Multiroom: Two channels assignable to surround back or multiroom applications

Remote: Harman Kardon compatible remote control, tested and confirmed to operate all primary functions (non-original)

Dimensions: (Width x Height x Depth) 17.3 x 7.6 x 20.5 inches (440 x 194 x 521 mm)

Weight: 59.1 lbs (26.9 kg)

This AVR7200 is a seriously powerful, high-current Harman Kardon surround receiver—often described as a “monster” for both its weight and real-world drive—making it a compelling option for enthusiasts who want a muscular 7.1 amplifier section, classic HK sound, and extensive surround processing at a fraction of the cost of modern separates. Backed by Radique Audio’s 90-day warranty and our perpetual trade-back policy, you can purchase with confidence.

Additional information
Weight63 lbs
Dimensions24.5 × 21.3 × 11.6 in
About brand
Harman Kardon at Radique
We service Harman Kardon, too. Bring us your own Harman Kardon receivers, amplifiers, cassette decks and CD players for repair, servicing or restoration (solid-state gear; we don't take in tube equipment), with a 90-day warranty on the work. See our Audio Service page

Harman Kardon began in New York in 1953, founded by Sidney Harman, who was born in Montreal, and Bernard Kardon. Harman Kardon calls its 1954 Festival D1000 the first hi-fi receiver. We carry Harman Kardon stereo receivers, AV receivers, integrated amplifiers, cassette decks and CD players. We've had more than 130 Harman Kardon listings so far. Every used Harman Kardon here is inspected, tested and serviced as required, then photographed in-house and covered by our Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Program. Every AV receiver we list is tested input by input on our bench: each HDMI input and output, the analog, optical and coaxial inputs, the subwoofer outputs and the wireless features where it has them. Don't see the model you want? Tell us on First Dibs and we'll email you when one arrives.

The Harman Kardon story, 1953 to today

Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon left the David Bogen Company, where Kardon was chief engineer, and founded Harman Kardon in New York in 1953. Harman was born in Montreal in 1918 and grew up in New York. Kardon retired in the 1950s.

Receivers first. Harman Kardon calls the Festival D1000 of 1954 the first hi-fi receiver and the Festival TA230 of 1958 the first stereo receiver. The Citation II tube power amplifier of 1959, designed by Stu Hegeman, sold as a kit or ready-built.

Cassette and the 1970s. Harman Kardon says its CAD-5 of 1970 was the first hi-fi cassette recorder with Dolby noise reduction. Its "Twin Powered" receivers of the 1970s, such as the 430 and 730, gave each channel its own power supply.

Owners. Sidney Harman sold the company to Beatrice Foods in the late 1970s, when he became US Deputy Secretary of Commerce. He formed Harman International in 1980 and bought Harman Kardon back in 1985. Samsung bought HARMAN in 2017, and Harman Kardon remains one of its brands.

Which Harman Kardon is which?

Tube era (1950s and 1960s): Festival receivers, and Citation kits and factory-built units such as the Citation I preamplifier and II amplifier.

1970s receivers: the 330 series, the Twin Powered 630, 930, 430 and 730, and the HK670.

1980s receivers: the "i" models such as the hk690i, advertised for its high current capability, and the 330i.

Citation separates: solid-state Citation amplifiers and preamplifiers from 1970 to the 1990s, including the Citation XX of the early 1980s.

Cassette decks: from the CAD-4 and CAD-5 to the 1980s decks numbered CD91 to CD491. Those "CD" models are cassette decks, not CD players; Harman Kardon CD players carry "HD" names.

AV receivers (late 1990s on) and later stereo: the AVR line, such as the AVR 3600, and stereo models such as the HK 3700 and HK 990.

Buying used Harman Kardon: what to check

Dial and meter lamps. Owners report dead or flickering lamps on 1970s receivers such as the 930, 430 and 330C; many are replaced with LEDs.

Capacitors. Expect a 1970s receiver that hasn't been recapped to need it.

Output stage. Owners report blown output transistors on the 730 and 430, often caused by a failed part nearby. Both channels should play cleanly at a realistic level.

Switches. Owners say the 1980s "i" receivers are prone to dirty switches that make channels cut out. Try every input and the balance control.

AV receivers. HDMI is usually the first thing to fail on a modern AV receiver. We test every HDMI input and output before listing.

Everything we list is inspected, tested and serviced as required here, and comes with our warranty.