If you’ve ever looked into building a home theater system or upgrading your TV speakers, chances are you’ve come across the term “AVR receiver.” But what exactly is it, and why is it considered the ...

Over the past few years, Onkyo has been pushing the envelope, revitalizing its AV receiver lineup with models like the RZ50 and RZ70 from the TX-RZ series. These receivers pack all the features you’d ...

Here's why I'm asking: I have a Denon AVR 3803 receiver. I like it quite a bit, except for one glaring (IMHO) omission; in order to use my Sennheiser wireless headphones, I have to run both analog and ...

JBL unveiled more than 13 new products recently at a press event in Hollywood, Ca. The MA (Modern Audio) AV receivers and Stage 2 loudspeakers were the hit of the show! Read on to see what we thought.

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 ...

An A/V Receiver (also referred to as an AVR, home theater receiver, or surround sound receiver) is designed to be the central connection and control hub for both the audio and video needs of a home ...

Michael Bizzaco has been writing about and working with consumer tech for well over a decade. With a background in home theater sales, installation and repair, Michael's hands-on reviews, how-to ...