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Denon Releases Two IMAX Enhanced 4K AV Receivers: AVR-X4500H and AVR-X6500H Denon Releases Two IMAX Enhanced 4K AV Receivers: AVR-X4500H and AVR-X6500H Denon released the industry’s first IMAX Enhanced-Ready 4K AV Receivers,the AVR-X6500H and AVR-X4500H. Read on to learn about IMAX Enhanced and what these new receivers offer that nobody else has.
Denon’s AVR-X3500H AV Receiver Delivers New Features Worth Waiting For Denon’s AVR-X3500H AV Receiver Delivers New Features Worth Waiting For The new AVR-X3500H from Denon is a 7.2CH receiver offering all the usual bells and whistles, plus a couple of brand-new ones from the upcoming HDMI 2.1 standard. Is this the receiver to beat for $1k?
Yamaha RX-S602 Receiver Boasts Slim Design And Wireless Surround Capability Yamaha RX-S602 Receiver Boasts Slim Design And Wireless Surround Capability The RX-S602 5.1CH Slimline AV receiver stands just 4.5 inches tall, and includes Yamaha’s MusicCast Surround technology allowing the user connect surround speakers wirelessly.
New Marantz Slimline Receivers Add Alexa, Heos, And Apple Airplay 2 Support New Marantz Slimline Receivers Add Alexa, Heos, And Apple Airplay 2 Support The Marantz NR1509/1609 slimline AV receivers are ideal If you have a small space, a limited budget, and high expectations. They support HD audio and video, multi-room HEOS, Apple Airplay 2 and more.
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX303 9.2 Channel Network AV Receiver Preview Pioneer Elite VSX-LX303 9.2 Channel Network AV Receiver Preview Pioneer released the Elite VSX-LX303 which is their version of the Onkyo TX-NR787 9.2 channel AV receiver. At $799 it has all the immersive sound and video features you want at a great price.
Marantz SR7012 9.2CH AV Receiver Review Marantz SR7012 9.2CH AV Receiver Review Marantz’s SR7012 AVR is a powerhouse 9.2 channel receiver packed with the latest and greatest audio, video, streaming, and smart home technologies that will stand toe-to-toe with the competition.
Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A 80 Series AV Receivers Feature Artificial Intelligence Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A 80 Series AV Receivers Feature Artificial Intelligence Yamaha released their newest AVENTAGE receivers, the RX-A 80 series. The top three models come with Surround Artificial Intelligence! Check out our comparison of these 6 new Yamaha AV receivers.
Onkyo TX-NR787 Least Expensive 9.2CH AV Receiver at under $700?!? Onkyo TX-NR787 Least Expensive 9.2CH AV Receiver at under $700?!? The Onkyo TX-NR787 9.2CH Atmos/DTS:X AV receiver comes with 100 watts/ch x 9, updated AccuEQ Advance room correction and streaming options galore, all under $700. Is this the best budget receiver?
Pioneer Elite VSX-LX103 7.2CH Atmos AV Receiver Inflates Power Not Price! Pioneer Elite VSX-LX103 7.2CH Atmos AV Receiver Inflates Power Not Price! The Pioneer Elite VSX-LX103 7.2-Channel Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Network AV Receiver has all the future video pass through you'll ever need but the added bonus on inflated power which we deflate for you.
Onkyo TX-SR383 7.2-Channel AV Receiver Inflates Power but Not Price Onkyo TX-SR383 7.2-Channel AV Receiver Inflates Power but Not Price The TX-SR383 receiver from Onkyo provides a choice for either native 7.2CH or 5.2CH with zone 2 along with the latest video passthrough options for $400! But can their 155 watts/ch power be believed?