Bought a new AV receiver? We guide you through the whole set-up process to get your home cinema working at its best.

Beyond amplifying your speakers and distributing pristine audio that’ll make audiophiles rejoice, the best AV receivers deliver a wealth of ports to hook up displays, sound systems, game ...

Often, modes like Bass Boost and Dialogue Enhancement will have a price to pay in dynamics as well as balance and might ...

Final thoughts on the best AV receivers. Best overall: Marantz Cinema 70S ; Best 4K under $500: Yamaha RX-4VA ; Best 7.2: Denon AVR-X2800H; Best for home theater: Arcam AVR31 ; ...

Once we complete our testing, we rate each AV receiver based on our five-point system (1 = worst, 5 = best). If a product hits nearly every mark, it’s awarded an Editor's Choice badge. Best deals ...

The best AV receiver. wirecutter. Fri, Jul 6, 2018, 12:00 PM. 0. By Chris Heinonen. This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter.

High-end AV receivers With more movies going straight to video on demand, it is easier than ever to watch hit titles from home. If you are looking to maximize your at-home viewing experience, you ...

The Onkyo TX-NR696 is the best AV home-theater receiver for those looking for a budget-ish option. This receiver was released in 2019 with a wealth of connectivity that supports multiple audio ...

Best AV receivers for 2025: top sound for your home theater 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.

A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors Best AV Receivers: Editors’ Choice 2024. With more options than we’ve seen in years, here are our picks for Editors’ Choice Awards for AV receivers in 2024. By. Chris ...

The AV receiver is the powerhouse of the home cinema experience. It binds together the sources, the speaker package and what you see on screen. It brings cinema magic into your home, cocooning you in ...