Recently Reviewed AV Receivers
Marantz Cinema 30 is the SR8015 Receiver Replacement We’ve Been Waiting For
The new Cinema 30 AVR ($4,500) sits at the top of Marantz’s 8K AV receiver lineup. It offers 11 channels of amplification, 13.4CH of processing, ESS Sabre DACs, Dirac Live Bass Control, and 4 sub outs.
Denon AVR‑S710W & AVR‑S910 Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Receiver Preview
The new Denon AVR-S710W and AVR-S910W sport Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Immersive Surround Sound, simplified installation, networking features like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and 7 channels of audio from $479.
Yamaha RX‑A2040 Dolby Atmos AV Receiver Review
The Yamaha RX-A2040 is a powerful Dolby Atmos AV receiver, 9 channels of amplification, multiple zones for a whole house audio and wifi for streaming. Check out our extensive Atmos listening tests.
Pioneer Elite VSX‑45 and VSX‑90 AV Receivers Preview
Pioneer VSX-45 and VSX-90 AV receivers offer ease of installation, networking features (Bluetooth & Wi-Fi), Dolby Atmos (VSX-90) and user interface upgrades to modernize your home theater on a budget.
Yamaha R‑N301 Stereo Receiver Preview
Preview: Yamaha's R-N301 stereo receiver is priced at $349.95 and features a pair of digital inputs, multiple streaming options, a slick control app for iOS and Android, and 100W of power per channel.
Denon AVR‑X7200W A/V Receiver Preview
Preview: Denon AVR-X7200W Dolby Atmos AV Receiver is priced at $3k, boasts 9.2 channels of audio(expands to 11.2), Audyssey MultEQ XT with SubEQ, HDMI 2.0 with a promised upgrade to HDCP 2.2, Auro 3D.
Onkyo Dolby Atmos A/V Receiver Comparison Guide
Onkyo is at the forefront of manufacturers adopting Dolby Atmos, with no less than five AV receivers ready for the new codec. TX-NR636/NR737/NR838/NR103/NR3030 comparison overview.
Denon AVR‑X5200W Dolby Atmos AV Receiver Review
Review: The Denon AVR-X5200W 9.2 Channel Dolby Atmos AV receiver features a fully assignable amp section rated at 140 watts/ch x 9. We evaluate in a full Dolby Atmos 5.1.4 speaker configuration.
Denon and Marantz Offer Auro‑3D Upgrade on Select Models
Denon and Marantz announced that select models will be receiving Auro-3D (an alternative to Dolby Atmos) via firmware update. We break down what speakers you should hang to take advantage of both.
Integra Upgrades Existing AV Receivers to Dolby Atmos
Preview: The Integra DTR-30.6, DTR-40.6 and DTR-50.6 AV receivers can be firmware upgraded to support Dolby Atmos. We break down these new models and give you the information you need.
AURO‑3D Auriga AV Receiver Preview
Preview: Auro-3D Auriga AV Receiver ($16.7k) supports up to 16 channels (13 amplified), and is currently the only product sporting AURO-3D's unique height and top speaker decoding and Dolby Atmos.
Marantz SR6009 / SR7009 Dolby Atmos Network AV Receivers Preview
Preview: The Marantz SR7009 is the first AV receiver from the company with Dolby Atmos. Supporting up to 11 speakers (plus 2 independent subwoofers), the SR7009 can power up to 9 speakers at 125watts.
Denon AVR‑X5200W and AVR‑X4100W AV Receiver Preview
Preview: Denon's AVR-X5200W and AVR-X4100W AV receivers are priced at $1999 and $1399 respectively. As you might imagine, these AVRs are packed with features including built-in WiFi and Dolby Atmos.
Yamaha RX‑V577 Networking AV Receiver Review
Review: The Yamaha RX-V577 is an HDMI 1.4, 80 watt/ch receiver, designed for digital entertainment with built-in WiFi and Ethernet; native AirPlay, Pandora, Spotify; and extensive networking features.
Denon AVR‑S700W 7.2 Channel AV Receiver Review
Review: The Denon AVR-S700W AV Receiver is priced at $499 and features HDMI 2.0, built in WiFi and Bluetooth, as well as Audyssey's Bronze package. Ease of use and great sound. Read on.
Yamaha RX‑A740 to RX‑A3040 AVENTAGE A/V Receivers Preview
Preview: Yamaha AVENTAGE A/V receivers; the RX-A740 and RX-A840 to the Dolby Atmos ready RX-A3040 and RX-A2040. All new models boast HDMI 2.0, and wireless networking.
Marantz SR5009 A/V Receiver HDMI 2.0 Preview
Preview: Marantz's new SR5009 AV receiver includes several big upgrades over its predecessor including HDMI 2.0 as well as integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas for wireless streaming.
Denon AVR‑X1100W, AVR‑X2100W, AVR‑X3100W AV Receiver Preview
Preview: Denon's newest IN-Command AV receivers, the AVR-X1100W, AVR-X2100W, and AVR-X3100W are priced from $499-$999 and boast HDMI 2.0 compliance as well as integrated WiFi and Bluetooth antennas.
Denon S‑Series A/V Receivers Preview
Preview: Denon's S-Series A/V receivers pack in features like HDMI 2.0 and wireless networking at low prices ranging from $249 to $599. Click to get all the info about the new lineup.
Onkyo TX‑NR535 and TX‑NR636 Receiver Preview
Preview: The $500 Onkyo TX-NR535 can pass through 4K/60Hz and has HDMI version 2.0 ports, while the $700 TX-NR636 adds HDCP 2.2 compliance and other features for future-proofing your receiver purchase
Yamaha RX‑V ’77 Series A/V Receiver Preview
Preview: Fresh for 2014, Yamaha has 4 new models for their RX-Vx77 A/V receiver lineup. What does Yamaha's latest and greatest bring to the table? Is HDMI 2.0 on the menu? Click to find out.
New 2014 Pioneer AV Receivers: VSX‑44/80 & VSX‑824/1024/1124‑K Preview
Preview: New Pioneer AV Receivers for 2014; the VSX-824/1024/1124-K, as well as the Elite VSX-44/80. With prices ranging from $399 to $700, read on to see what Pioneer has up their sleeves.
Yamaha RX‑V377 Receiver Preview
Preview: For $300, the Yamaha RX-V377 is quite the AV receiver. It has 4/1 HDMI inputs with ARC, CEC, and 4k/3D pass-through. At 5.1 channels and 70 watts per channel, it has more than enough power.
Marantz M‑CR610 Wireless Network CD Receiver Review
Review: The new Marantz M-CR610 Wireless Network CD Receiver offers a unique solution for those who want a good source for audio but can't fit a full AV receiver into a space.
Yamaha R‑N500 Network Stereo Receiver Preview
Preview: The $600 Yamaha R-N500 Network Stereo receiver ticks all the right boxes to entice the budding audiophile and the two-channel lover that wants networking features.
Anthem MRX710, MRX510, MRX310 Gen2 AV Receivers Preview
Anthem's MRX710, MRX510, and MRX310 gen2 AV receivers feature a more powerful version of Anthem's ARC room correction, 4k upscaling, faster HDMI switching, and lots of integration and remote options
Integra DTR‑60.5 Receiver with HDBaseT
Integra's DTR-60.5 AV receiver is the second HDBaseT-enabled AV receiver we saw at the CEDIA 2013 Expo. They also have the DHC-60.5 which is the processor version of this receiver.
Pioneer Elite SC‑79 Receiver with HDBaseT
At the Pioneer listening room in the High Performance Audio room at CEDIA we got to check out the SC-79 AV receiver. This is a 9.2-channel 200 watt per channel flagship amplifier.
Yamaha RX‑S600 Slimline AV Receiver Preview
Priced at $650, the Yamaha RX-S600 slimline A/V receiver can fit where others don't. Does this half pint have what it takes to measure up to the big boys? Keep reading to see what we think.