Soundbars may be convenient, easy to set up and perform better than your TV's built-in speakers, but if you want true home theater sound in your living room, even the best soundbar isn't going to cut ...

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 ...

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 ...

A close-up of an AV receiver on a shelf - Alexstepanov/Getty Images If you're considering your audio-visual setup in any detail, you've almost certainly come across the concept of an amplifier or ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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.