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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You can't have a home theater without an AV receiver to power speakers and handle device connectivity. Surround sound enthusiasts may be ...

An all‑new modern design meets Dolby Atmos® immersion, 4K/120Hz HDMI for gamers, enhanced streaming, and simplified operation in the brand's entry‑ and step‑up AV receiver lineup BUENA PARK, Calif., ...

AV receivers are built to last, but tweaking an old one improves sound and functionality.

Yamaha is, without a doubt, one of the biggest names in home theater AVRs, with models ranging from a few hundred to its flagship model, the RX-A8A, which goes for $3,300. In early May, the Japanese ...

Sony’s STR-DN1040 is truly packed with functionality, including eight HDMI inputs, Wi-Fi, AirPlay, and Bluetooth.Sarah Tew/CNET Sony has been one of the few bright spots in the slothlike AV receiver ...

For those who think AV receivers are lacking in functionality or performance, Marantz has a solution for you, and it won’t break the bank. For music and movie lovers who want the best musical and ...

When you're shopping for a receiver, the choice comes down to two basic options: audio visual (AV) receivers and stereo receivers. To make the best choice, you need to figure out where your needs lie.

Can your TV replace an AV receiver? Samsung, LG and TCL are moving home theater toward wireless systems controlled increasingly by the television. For decades, building a proper home theater required ...

You can't have a home theater without an AV receiver to power speakers and handle device connectivity. Surround sound enthusiasts may be familiar with brand names like Denon, Onkyo, and Yamaha, and ...

If you're considering your audio-visual setup in any detail, you've almost certainly come across the concept of an amplifier or receiver to handle the sound. But what exactly is the difference between ...