Should you buy an AV receiver or a stereo receiver? The answer comes down to your entertainment goals, which features you need, and how much you want to spend.

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 ...

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 ...

Yamaha has announced two new AV receivers, the RX300A and RX500A, and they start from just $399 ...

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 ...

ARCAM announced new AV electronics-The Radia AVA15 ($4,500), AVA25 ($5,500), and AVA35 ($7K) receivers, alongside the AVP45 processor ($6K), are the first ARCAM products to support Dirac ART. All of ...

The AVR-X2900H and AVC-X3900H are claimed to focus on power, precision and control for anyone looking for a simple but comprehensive way to boost their home theater setups.

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 ...

The new Yamaha RX300A and the Yamaha RX500A Dolby Atmos AV receivers look like a fantastic option for anyone who wants to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...