If you are looking for a receiver that supports a wide array of functionalities, then Harmon Kardon AVR 347 is perfect for you. It has among the latest sound technologies to hit the market including an impeccable iPod and HDTV connectivity.

If you heavily use your iPod day in and day out, then the AVR 347’s iPod interface is a great way to connect with it and amplify its sound. This interface is called the Bridge, an iPod docking station that allows you to navigate through it with just the remote control. You can sift through the menus of your iPod by looking at the receiver’s front display, on your own TV, or other video screens.

This receiver has many multi-room capabilities that connect with almost every audio and video device that you have at hand. You may even use your Xbox to connect through it, although some bypassing may be needed since earlier versions of Xbox does not have a firmware that is compatible with AVR 347. What you can do is connect the receiver’s output to your HDTV in order to bypass the upscale feature responsible for shaky screen.

The remote control might be a little comfortable when you use the buttons at the bottom to watch DVD or TiVo. This is because the top portion of the remote control is a little heavy, making the weight uneven throughout the entire length of the remote.

The Harmon Kardon 347 has a neat, sleek design especially the transparent front panel that switches from black to blue when turned on and off. This adds a nice, electronic feel to your home theater system. This receiver also lets you access practically every part of your home theater system through its HDMI switches.

The sound is of topnotch quality. As with any Harmon Kardon product, this receiver pools all the sound elements from your speakers and releases them in a smooth, centralized way that is even better when you are in an enclosed area. The main difference between this receiver other regular receivers is the clarity of sound that you get from any volume level.