Denon AVR-2309CI AV Receiver Reviewed

Denon is one of the oldest audio companies in Japan, known for providing high-value AV products to the masses, and the new AVR-2309CI seems to once again set the bar for the company and, very likely, for their competitors. ......Read More

Denon AVR-5308 HDCI AV Receiver Reviewed

The AV receiver market is one of the fastest evolving areas in modern home theater.  Just a few years ago, HDMI didn't exist and, shortly before that, DVI-D was only an odd AV experiment that never really caught on. ......Read More

Denon AVR-789 HDMI Receiver Reviewed

With all the recent changes in home theater, especially with the advent of Blu-ray and the now-defunct HD DVD, the AV receiver has gone through major changes in the past few years.  Denon, one of the best-known names in receivers,......Read More

Harman Kardon AVR 154 AV Receiver Reviewed

I've always been a fan of affordable gear. I know that may sound weird coming from a reviewer who has had speaker cables costing as much as a small Japanese car, but I do, I love and appreciate affordable gear.......Read More

Harman Kardon AVR 354 A/V Receiver Reviewed

As more and more consumers are turning to home entertainment rather than going out on a Friday night, the demand for high-performing yet affordable products is increasing. While not gone, the days of super-high-ticket receivers are dwindling, making way for......Read More

Harman Kardon HK 3390 Stereo Receiver

The Harman Kardon HK 3390 stereo receiver (suggested retail price: $399) is a solid choice for anyone who wants to build a high-quality music system on a budget or add good-sounding audio to their home entertainment system, but can't accommodate......Read More

Harman Kardon HK 3490 Stereo Receiver

Although home theater (or audio/video) receivers enjoy the bulk of receiver sales these days, there's still room in the market for stereo receivers. Some listeners want a high-quality stereo music-only system. Others want good, full-range home theater sound, but don't......Read More

HDMI and AV Receiver Reviews and Information

An AV receiver is the heart and soul of any home theater system and consists of a number of essential components, all housed in one (nearly always black) box....Read More

Integra DTR-8.8 7.1-Channel Receiver Reviewed

The DTR 8.8 is the perfect receiver for someone who wants to upgrade their entry-level receiver to provide more features and functionality, while offering superb performance and remaining easy to use. Setup is easy, because the $2,400 Integra DTR 8.8......Read More

Marantz SR5003 AV Receiver Reviewed

Marantz has been making high-quality, high-end audio gear since the 1950s. Until their newest line of AV receivers, which includes the $799 SR5003 model, they have maintained the same overall appearance and feel for the entire brand.  The Marantz new......Read More

Marantz SR6003 A/V Receiver Reviewed

The A/V receiver market is hotter than ever, with nearly every manufacturer from the high end on down offering an all-in-one feature-laden, HDMI-loaded solution for consumers. Yet the larger consumer brands, such as Sony, Denon and Marantz, to name......Read More

Marantz SR8002 7.1-Channel Receiver Reviewed

This $2,000 high-end seven-channel SR8002 is a powerhouse receiver that really excels in the audio department and does an excellent job on video as well. In fact, Marantz markets this unit as an extremely flexible receiver, ideal for both audiophiles......Read More

Meridian G95 Surround Receiver Reviewed

Meridian is known to many as the first maker of a true audiophile CD player, and now they have branched out into the high-end receiver market with an all-in-one solution to home theater: just add speakers and display and you......Read More

NAD C 725BEE Stereo Receiver Reviewed

The NAD C 725BEE stereo receiver is the type of product that I am naturally drawn to by a company that figures strongly in my history. Most of my college years were spent with a NAD receiver providing the soundtrack.......Read More

NAD T 747 AV Receiver Reviewed

There are your big-box mass-produced receivers; then there's NAD. NAD started off as an affordable audiophile solution that carved a niche for itself somewhere in between the high-end boutique brands of the day and the growing number of mass-market manufacturers......Read More

NAD T785 A/V Surround Sound Receiver Reviewed

As far as receivers go, I believe you can score one that will not only do all the things you need it to do these days and sound great to boot for less than $3,000. That being said, a solid......Read More

Onkyo TX-NR906 Receiver Reviewed

The home theater receiver market has been the most rapidly adapting product category in the AV industry over the past few years. While many higher-end AV companies scramble to release one AV preamp that can decode the new codecs of......Read More

Onkyo TX-SR575 Multi-channel Home Theater Receiver Reviewed

Onkyo is known and loved for their quality entry-and-mid-level receivers. In fact, Onkyo was first to market with receivers capable of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio in the TX-NR905 and TX-SR875. While the THX-certified Onkyo TX-SR575 ($399) isn't unbelevably......Read More

Onkyo TX-SR706 THX Certified Seven Channel A/V Receiver

Onkyo has long been a favorite of mine when it comes to mass-market receivers at relatively low price points. The TX-SR706, reviewed here, is no exception. For $899 retail, it is astonishing how much Onkyo is able to pack into......Read More

Onkyo TX-SR805 Multi-channel Home Theater Receiver Reviewed

HDMI has changed everything for receivers in a copy-protection-driven, Blu-ray-centric market. A few years ago, you were lucky to get a receiver that had component inputs for HD sources. Today, consumers are upset if the AV receiver won't somehow calculate......Read More

Pioneer Elite SC-05 Receiver Reviewed

Out of the box, the first thing you'll love about the Pioneer Elite SC-05 receiver is its dashing good looks. Two sturdy control knobs, one for inputs and one for volume control, flank the screen. Beneath that, you won't find......Read More

Pioneer Elite SC-09TX A/V Receiver Reviewed

For years, if you wanted the best out of your home theater experience, you bought separate components that allowed you to effectively tailor your system to your individual needs and budget and to hell with how many cables it took.......Read More

Pioneer Elite VSX-94TXH A/V Receiver Reviewed

Pioneer has been on the rise as of late with the success of their Kuro line of displays and their new flagship receiver, the Pioneer SC-09TX. Pioneer has always stood for quality among high-volume electronics manufacturers, which include Sony, Onkyo......Read More

Sherwood R-872 HDMI Receiver Reviewed

Sherwood makes no secret that they make receivers and electronics for many other AV companies and, with this level of economies of scale, their own house brand of receivers are quite good, especially for the price. At $1,199, the Sherwood......Read More

Sony STR-DA3300ES 7.1-Channel Receiver Reviewed

Sony has three new receivers in their Elevated Standard "ES" line. The 7.1-channel STRA-DA3300ES (the least expensive of the three) certainly lives up to the ES moniker. What's garnering all the buzz is the amount of receiver goodness you get......Read More

Sony STR-DA5400ES Audio/Video Receiver

The new $2,000 STR-DA5400ES is one of Sony's latest and most feature-laden receivers. Those of you who are new to home theater should know that the audio/video receiver acts as the command center for your home theater. In the case......Read More

Sony STR-DH500 Home Theater Receiver

You've read all the reviews, researched all the products and know what you want. Problem is, all to often what we want is not quite in line with what we can afford. What is affordable? I've called many thousand-dollar receivers......Read More

Sony STR-DN1000 Home Theater Receiver Reviewed

I'll be honest: as a brand, Sony has never been my first choice when it comes to home theater receivers. There's just something about Sony receivers that has never sat right with me. They've either been all style and no......Read More

Sunfire TGR-401 AV Receiver Reviewed

Bob Carver is truly among the elite engineers in the history of the AV industry.  With a career that spans over three decades and as many companies, he is known for packing huge power into small AV products and making......Read More

Yamaha HTR-6250 Home Theater Receiver Reviewed

Five hundred dollars didn't buy you much in terms of a home theater receiver a few years ago; however today it seems as if five hundred dollars is the new grand as manufacturers are able to pack state-of-the-art features into......Read More

Yamaha RX-V1800 Home Theater Receiver Reviewed

When it comes to big-name consumer electronics manufacturers, few are as prolific as Yamaha. Makers of everything from receivers to motorcycles, Yamaha seemingly does it all and, like everything they do, they do it well. This is evident in the......Read More

Yamaha RX-V1900 Seven Channel Home Theater Receiver Reviewed

Early last year, I reviewed my first-ever Yamaha receiver for AVRev.com. Truth be told, I wasn't expecting much, for I've always viewed Yamaha as somewhat cheap. I couldn't have been more wrong. My review of the now-discontinued Yamaha V861 was......Read More

Yamaha RX-V765 Home Theater Receiver Reviewed

Yamaha recently updated a large portion of their home theater receiver line-up, giving them newly restyled displays, updated features and, in some cases, a lower retail price. The RX-V765, reviewed here, falls into the before-mentioned category. I must say the......Read More

Yamaha RX-V863 7.2 Channel Home Theater Receiver Reviewed

Quality receivers for around $1,000 are becoming more and more common these days, as opposed to in the days of yore, when a receiver that was even marginally good would run you three times as much. The Yamaha V863 reviewed......Read More