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 ...

After 25 years of reviewing music and audio gear, I found Onkyo’s compact 2-channel amp delivers the power, clarity, and ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When putting together a large home audio setup, you’ll ...

One of the most important factors in any home audio setup is the receiver — often called an AV receiver, a home theater receiver or just an audio receiver. It’s no wonder buyers take their time ...

A surround sound system is nothing without an amplifier to drive the speakers. One type of specialized amp commonly used for home theater setups is an AV receiver, an all-in-one device that combines ...

Amp Genie is an automatic home audio receiver controller that starts home audio systems the moment any audio source is played. Eliminating remotes, buttons, and setup hassles, Amp Genie makes enjoying ...

JBL, a renowned name in the audio industry, has recently introduced the JBL MA AV Receivers and Stage 2 Loudspeakers, a groundbreaking solution designed to offer a high-performance home theatre ...

With more options than we’ve seen in years, here are our picks for Editors’ Choice Awards for AV receivers in 2024. While soundbars have come a long way over the years, nothing beats a good ...

Yamaha is, without a doubt, one of the biggest names in home theater AVRs, with models ranging from a few hundred to its flagship model, the RX-A8A, which goes for $3,300. In early May, the Japanese ...

Prices on AV receivers range from as little as $100 up to several thousands, but most home theater buyers focus in on the “sweet spot,” where you get most of the important features and performance for ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The rise in popularity of soundbars and powered speakers over ...