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 ...

To the untrained eye, an AV receiver may just look like a big black box that a bunch of TV and speaker wires run in and out of. Far more than a junction box for your go-to components like streaming ...

AV receivers can do more than route signals to your speakers. Several models include features for multi-room audio, streaming, and tailored playback.

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 ...

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 stalwart Japanese HiFi brand lives on with this, their latest nine-channel AV receiver. Does it offer the right blend of performance, features and affordability to slay the competition? Growing up ...

Marantz new Cinema lineup of 8K AV Receivers and separates for 2022! The Cinema 40, 50, 60, and 70s receivers feature 8K video and the top 3 models are upgradable to Dirac Live with 4 sub outs!

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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.