We've tested the best AV receivers available to buy right now to help you find the cornerstone of your surround sound system. These are our picks of the best powerhouses that deliver big on movie night.
If we had to use one word to describe the sound of this receiver, it would be ‘confident’. The AVR-X2700H doesn’t try too hard to impress, as a nervously underpowered budget amp might. It’s an easy and effective listen. No matter how hectic the action becomes, this Denon never...
If you really want to dive in, one of the best places to start is our guide toeverything you should know when buying an AV receiver. Is an AV receiver good for gaming? It can be, especially if you like gaming with surround sound for immersion. Look for support for all the latest st...
When it comes to audio, most AV receivers deliver two-channel audio, but if you want the best of the best, then you’ll want one that can deliver surround sound for that truly cinematic experience. Things to consider when buying an AV receiver include what you want it to do, what outpu...
An AV receiver isn’t required for gaming, but it’s an important addition if you want true surround sound. Is it bad to leave an AV receiver on all the time? It's not the best habit, but it won't do much harm. Today's AV receivers are built to go into standby modes and use...
Loud, simple, and smart, these sound bars will help you make the most of your TV watching and music listening (without paying for full-on surround-sound).
The rear panel of the TX-NR6100 offers 6 HDMI inputs and 2 outputs Ty Pendlebury/CNET
The best budget soundbar for Dolby Atmos surround Hisense’s system packs a pair of wireless surrounds and a subwoofer, and it delivers real Dolby Atmos using up-firing speakers – all for a stunningly low price. Try fantastic value for a budget home theater. Read more below Best super-chea...
The WiSA wireless receiver is the heart of the surround sound system.A powerful transmitter sends audio to each wireless speaker in the system. The receiver also acts as a hub to plug in wired devices like anAmazon Fire TV Cubeor Google Chromecast. The receiver may be standalone, or built...
+ Real Dolby Atmos and surround + Dynamic bass and crisp dialogue + Incredible value Reasons to avoid - Music streaming limited to Bluetooth - Few EQ adjustments - Surround speakers a weak point Buy it if: ✅ You want 'real' Dolby Atmos for cheap: With a subwoofer and two rear speak...