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

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

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 ...

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

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 consoles, and ...

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 ...

How to Buy an AV Receiver in 2026 ...

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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 ...

Wireless Rocketfish Sound System: This bluetooth audio receiver transforms your speakers into a wireless audio powerhouse, ensuring you enjoy seamless streaming from your devices Stellar Home Audio ...

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 ...

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, ...