The front of an AV receiver with a large volume dial. - Alexstepanov/Getty Images You can't have a home theater without an AV receiver to power speakers and handle device connectivity. Surround sound ...

Onkyo might be better known for its AV receivers, but can its new streaming amplifier mark a hi-fi comeback?

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.

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 Yamaha has announced ...

Your AV receiver has a ton of ports, and this is your guide to using each one.

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 ...

Yamaha has taken the wraps off a pair of new Home Theater AV receivers that it claims are “designed to deliver immersive home-theatre sound and the latest video and streaming ca ...

In this bench test report of the Anthem MRX 740 & 1140 AV receivers, preamp & amplifier performance is evaluated and compared. We cover Bass management and amplifier matrixing performance ...

The Sony STR-DN1080 is fully featured and easy to use, and it sounds great, making it the best AV receiver available for the price. (Sarah Tew/CNET/TNS) The Sony STR-DN1080 is fully featured and easy ...

The Sony STR-DN1070 proves itself a worthy all-arounder with a dynamic performance in both music and movies. Its six HDMI ports offer compatibility for the latest 4K sources. (Handout/TNS) The Sony ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the ugliest sights in the world of TV-watching is a mess of cables running from the back of a 55-inch OLED to a slew of AV components.

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 ...