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Used in very good condition; signs of cosmetic wear may be evident as shown in the photo series. Selling as-is, ready for new home! Due to an abundance of awesome gear, this product is currently being stored offsite! Please call ahead if you are interested in this item. :)* If you are placing an international order or live outside the continental U.S., please contact us prior to checkout to discuss shipping quotes.
At US$99, this lands exactly on the current median for recent comparable listings, so it reads as a fair, market-rate ask rather than a bargain or an overpriced play. With the 25th and 75th percentile both also at US$99, there’s essentially no spread in the recent comps, which makes this a clean “buy if you need it” price.
The AVR-1565 is a solid mid-era 7.1-channel receiver that appeals mainly for straightforward home-theater duty: decent power, broad format support for its generation, and the convenience of a single-box surround setup. At this price, the main upside is value if it’s fully working, comes with the remote, and has a clean front panel and input section; on a receiver this age, those practical details matter more than cosmetics.
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Harman Kardon traces its origins to 1953, when Dr. Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon, both engineers frustrated with conservative audio manufacturing at the David Bogen Company, invested $5,000 each to launch their venture in Westbury, New York. Their debut product, the Festival D1000, became the world's first compact AM/FM hi-fi receiver, blending breakthrough technology with sleek design to make high-fidelity sound accessible beyond technical enthusiasts. Pioneering innovations like the 1958 Festival TA230 stereo receiver, the 1959 Citation II ultra-wide bandwidth tube amplifier, and the 1970 CAD5 hi-fi cassette recorder with Dolby noise reduction cemented their legacy in simplifying premium audio for the home.
The brand focuses on integrated receivers, amplifiers, tuners, and speakers that emphasize performance, reliability, and elegant industrial design. Over decades, it expanded into home theater systems and automotive audio, powering systems in vehicles from Land Rover and BMW to Volvo and Polestar. While not delving into turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, Harman Kardon prioritizes cohesive hi-fi components that deliver warm, detailed sound without unnecessary complexity.
Harman Kardon holds a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, renowned among knowledgeable buyers for its enduring quality and value rather than ultra-high-end exotica or vintage collector status. Now part of Harman International, it appeals to discerning listeners seeking dependable, stylish gear that echoes its innovative heritage without commanding boutique premiums.
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