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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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.

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 ...