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Harman Kardon AVR 354 A/V Receiver Reviewed
The two channel performance on the AVR 354 is "first-rate, possessing a terrific soundstage in terms of width and depth." The easy interface "makes this one of the easiest receivers to live with long-term." When it comes to the actual performance, our reviewer said it "possesses a smooth, rich, dare I say, somewhat relaxed sound" Read More
Harman Kardon AVR 154 AV Receiver Reviewed
Despite the fact that it costs just $350, our reviewer found the AVR 154 "shockingly musical and dynamic, making it suitable for a wide variety of source material." He also noted it "sounds much better and far more robust than it should." It also had "stunning good looks" and "ease of use" Read More
Meridian G95 Surround Receiver Reviewed
The sound on this receiver was rated very highly by our reviewer. "Whether you are listening to movies in 5.1 or CDs in stereo, or the famed Meridian Trifield setting, you will get some of the finest sound imaginable." Furthermore, the G95 "is likely the best home theater system for rooms where space is severely limited" Read More
Yamaha RX-V863 7.2 Channel Home Theater Receiver Reviewed
The V863 "possesses a lively and energetic sound that adds a bit of swing to music and punch to movies" and it sounds "remarkably good for a receiver in this price class." It is also a better value than most similarly priced receivers because it has more features and options than they do. Read More
Sony STR-DA3300ES 7.1-Channel Receiver Reviewed
The STR-DA3300ES has an "excellent, easy to use graphical user interface which puts it a notch above" most of the competition. The sound uses the Digital Cinema Auto Calibration feature which tunes the receiver for optimal sound based on room size and features. Our reviewer felt it "compares favorably with Audyssey room correction" Read More
Onkyo TX-SR805 Multi-channel Home Theater Receiver Reviewed
Our reviewer was impressed with the TX-SR805, calling it "one of the best-sounding receivers in its price class" and adding that it has a "full-bodied, non-etched sound with incredible bass definition and impact." There is also power here, as there are 130 watts available on all seven channels Read More
Onkyo TX-SR575 Multi-channel Home Theater Receiver Reviewed
The TX-SR575 has "very good audio performance for the money" and provides "deep bass and a pleasant sound that is better than comparably priced receivers." It also has some nice enhancements like the Audyssey 2EQ and both Sirius and XM capability. Video images are "clear and bright...especially HD sources" Read More
Marantz SR8002 7.1-Channel Receiver Reviewed
Our reviewer called the SR8002 "a powerhouse receiver that really excels in the audio department and does an excellent job on video as well." It supports many high-resolution surround sound formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD and provides "beautiful video reproduction, especially on high-def sources." 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." The sound quality was excellent and it can play high-resolution surround sound formats like Dolby True HD and DTS-MD Master Audio. Read More
Denon AVR 2807 Receiver & Denon DVD-1920 DVD Player Reviewed
The combo sits middle of Denon's line and offered a lot of bang for the buck. Both these models have since been replaced in the lineup but they continue to circulate on the used market Read More
