A solid AV receiver is the heart of any good home entertainment center. Here are some of the best models on the market, ...

The Arcam AVR31 is a sophisticated, premium amplifier that offers both high-class sound and impressive connectivity features, ...

In today’s world, the dedicated stereo receiver is a rare breed. The future of home audio is wireless, and manufacturers that still dabble in hardwired audio gear have started making multi-channel AV ...

If you’re serious about bringing theater-like sound into your home, an AV receiver is the best choice. A receiver has many ...

Denon has announced that multiple new 8K AV receivers will be joining the brand’s catalog to allow consumers to reach new levels of home theater immersion. The new AVRs feature Denon’s signature ...

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AV receivers are embarrassingly backward compared with the rest of your home theater gear. Here's how they can get back on track. Covering home audio and video, Matthew Moskovciak helps CNET readers ...

Object-based surround sound — also known as 3D surround sound — is a fantastic addition to the home theater experience, allowing sound to come from above or below you, instead of just to your left or ...

Did you recently pick up a 4K TV and Ultra HD Blu-ray player and realize your trusty old AV receiver isn’t compatible with it? Are you finally building out the home theater of your dreams? Here’s the ...

LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Raising the bar on high power A/V Receiver performance, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today unveils four A/V Receivers designed to bring enhanced clarity, detail ...