Recently Reviewed AV Receivers

At CES 2009, Pioneer’s home entertainment group is introducing four new A/V receivers - VSX-519V, VSX-819H, VSX-919AH, and VSX-1019AH.

NAD Electronics introduced two new AV receivers: the T 747 ($1,299) and T 737 ($799). The T 747 AV receiver features 60 watts (x7) channels and the T 737 delivers 40 watts to each of its 7 channels.

NAD Electronics introduced upgraded HD versions of the T 785, T 775, T765 AV Receivers and the T 175 AV Tuner Preamp-Processor with the new Masters Series M15HD AV Preamp-Processor with MDC.

Harman Kardon displayed their new AVR 7550HD 7.2-channel audio/video receiver. It features HDMI v1.3a (with Deep Color support) and can pass video signals to 1080p.

The Pioneer SC-07 A/V receiver is armed with all of the latest decoding and processing, making it a capable product for next generation high definition audio and video.

At $1799, the Yamaha RX-V3900 boasts HD Radio with iTunes tagging, four HDMI v1.3a inputs and two outputs, and HDMI up-conversion and scaling to 1080p.

We preview new (for 2008) receiver offerings from Denon, Marantz, Yamaha, Integra and Anthem highlighting their new features and comparing them to older offerings.

The Pioneer VSX-818V A/V receiver has an onscreen display, straight to digital iPod connectivity, Pioneer’s MCACC speaker calibration system, and a solid amp section.

Yamaha is looking to expand their top end of their receiver line with the RX-Z7 - a $2700 behemoth that is touting, among many other features, near unlimited connectivity and five HDMI inputs.

The AVR-5308CI shares nearly all of the same features found on Denon's $7500 AVP-A1HDCI flagship processor. The AVR-5308CI performed as we'd come to expect from Denon's flagship products - excellently

The Harman/Kardon AVR-347 is one of the lower-priced 1080p HDMI receivers available. It delivers plenty of power along with 1080p compatibility and upconversion over HDMI.

The Pioneer VSX-94TXH is a solid, well-built 7-channel receiver. For those who consider power to be king, give the Pioneer a second look - it's got that department nailed.

For around $500 the Harman Kardon AVR 147 provices HDMI switching, one button EzSet/EQ auto calibration and the signature sound that Harman Kardon fans rave about.

The Yamaha RX-V463 has five channels at 100 watts each, 192kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels, 6-channel external decoder input, iPod and Bluetooth compatibility, and YPAO room correction for $350.

Marantz has a winner in the SR7002 AV receiver. This product is powerful, yet simple - something not easily accomplished in today's era of endless configurability.

The Yamaha RX-V1800 is rated at an impressive 130 watts x 7, and uses Yamaha’s Digital ToP-ART design. Yamaha RX-V1800 offers a fantastic value for those who have ventured into the HD world.

Review: The Yamaha RX-Z11 has the ability to transform your listening space into an 11.2CH concert venue or cineplex is unrivaled. At its new $2499 price, it’s an absolute bargain while it lasts.

The new Yamaha RX-V663 AV Receiver comes armed with all of the latest in HDMI connectivity, and HD decoding at bargain basement pricing. If you have $550 for a receiver, look at the Yamaha RX-V663.

The Yamaha RX-V863 sports HDMI 1.3 inputs, internal decoding of all the latest HD audio formats, 1080p analogue video upconversion, and two subwoofer outputs.

Yamaha has produced an incredibly versatile AV receiver in the RX-V661. With tons of connections (including 1080p compatible HDMI (Version 1.2a) switching), this $500 receiver should be on your list.

Sony's new STR-DG510 AV receiver provides 2-in/1-out HDMI pass-through switching for under $200! That's tough to beat if you're in the market for an entry level AV receiver.

The Sony STR-DG810 has three HDMI inputs, 110 watts per each of its 6 channels, and the ability to decode all audio formats except the new HD ones and that makes this receiver worth checking out.

The Marantz SR4002 has seven channels of all discrete amplifier stages, HDMI V1.3 Switching with V1.1 Repeating, (7.1) LPCM via HDMI, and a ridiculously low MSRP of only 549.99.

The Sherwood RD-6500 could be considered the perfect stereo receiver - that also does surround sound but only having access to composite video makes it obsolete for video before you even get it home.

Pioneer is showcasing the VSX-518-K, VSX-818V-K, VSX-918V-K and VSX-1018TXH-K A/V receivers, which incorporate new proprietary amplifier technologies.

Adcom had a bunch of new products on display including HDMI capable receivers, amplifiers, and transports. Unfortunately, they couldn't tell us much about their products other than that they were HUGE

The Final Sound HD Receiver 201, the corner stone of the Final Sound HD System 8 family, combines a 75-Watt Audio/Video receiver with two high-definition electrostatic speakers and a subwoofer.

NAD Electronics showed off their new VISO FIVE DVD/CD Surround Sound Receiver and VISO TWO DVD/CD Receiver, ideal command centers for advanced audio/video systems today as CES.