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 ...

AV receivers can do more than route signals to your speakers. Several models include features for multi-room audio, streaming ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. An AV receiver is the hub of a home theater system. It is ...

AV receivers might be the nerve center of every serious home theater setup, but these big (and usually shiny and black) boxes aren’t exactly the most beautiful things to look at. However, Marantz’s ...

Seven channels are probably at least two too many for you. The nebulous "feature" is just another example of feature glut. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end ...

Can you build a complete 5.1 Surround Sound Home Theater System with a projector for under $500? Absolutely. This video ...

The McIntosh MHT300 AV Receiver offers support for Dolby Atmos, Dirac Live, and delivers a lot of power. Does it offer enough to be competitive at $8,000? McIntosh Group is getting very serious about ...

Whether you're an audiophile with a huge music collection or a movie buff who wants theater-quality sound at home, a top-notch audio/video receiver is a must. The receiver is the nerve center of any ...

Roger is a long-time tech journalist with many site credits including AppleInsider and Android Authority. His specialties include everything from Apple, Android, and Windows devices through to ...

I know that both Bluray and HD-DVD supports a bunch of new audio formats, not just DD and DTS but DD+ and DTS HD and whatnot. I'm considering a new receiver as the next step in updating my home ...