Reviews for Receivers around $350

"For those who wish to build or maintain a simple but high quality 5.1 HT setup, I highly recommend the Yamaha RX-V465...Sound from TV and DVD player are excellent and there are some good surround sound enhancements available (as well as the standard eq tweaks...Overall, I'm very pleased with the purchase..." read more »

"When Pure Direct engaged, the signal bypasses the tone, loudness, balance controls, and other circuit, being fed directly to the discrete power amplifier...Rather than the usual 20Hz - 20kHz frequency response, Yamaha has given the RX-497 the ability to handle frequencies from 10Hz to100kHz (1dB...Super Audio CD, DVD-Audio and other new formats will be able to output sound over this range, so the RX-497 is fully compatible with products using these formats...The RX-497 is capable of delivering large amounts of reserve power for accurate reproduction of high-energy peaks...As befits a high performance receiver, the RX-497 is designed to be suitable for use in custom installations..." read more »

"Three HDMI inputs; decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio bit streams; includes calibration mic for automated setup...No video or digital audio inputs in the front panel; no ?direct...mode; crappy remote control...If you’ve been waiting for the prices of HDMI-equipped A/V receivers to come down to earth, Sherwood’s new RD-7503 should help you pull the trigger...But if you’re planning to connect this receiver to a home theater PC, be aware that we encountered..." read more »

"Select the right smartphone for your lifestyle...The Onkyo HT-RC160 Home Theater Receiver offers lots of audio and video features, as well as good audio performance, in an affordable package...For example, the user can be watching a Blu-ray Disc or DVD movie with surround sound in the main room, while someone else can listen to a CD player in another, at the same time..." read more »

"Yes, even the entry-level Denon AVR-590 come packed with a full suite of features...We consistently knock Denon for included confusing remotes with its receivers, and there looks to be no major changes this year..." read more »

"Multi Source / Multi Zone Audio Video Receiver features XM ready and, iPod Command and Control capability...The DRA-397 AM/FM receiver offers high-performance operation, functionality and affordability, all in a single unit...uncompromising approach to sound quality and the DRA-397 is no exception thanks to the meticulous Denon-developed circuitry...iPod (*1) playback can be enjoyed through the DRA-397 when the ASD-1R, Denon's original Control Dock for iPod (sold separately), is connected to the dedicated control terminal of the DRA-397..." read more »

"On the other hand, six HDMI inputs--more than any other receiver at this price range--seems much more important to us now that almost every video component uses the connection...Tell us what you like about this product...Tell us what you don't like about this product..." read more »

"I've read a lot of good things about the yamaha tuners so when I saw this at costco for a great price I didn't hesitate...I bought the 6240 because at the price...at Costco) it seemed quite feature-laden and I've had a good experience with an earlier similar model in another surround system in the house...Everyone builds a bad one now and then..." read more »

"Good connectivity with plenty of HDMI sockets > Much improved GUI > Dynamic EQ...Not a powerhouse when all channels are driven...After breathing new life into the moribund AVR market with the TX-SR605 last year, Onkyo has returned with a sequel product, the £400 TX-SR606...Connectability is very good for the price point...If you have a 5.1 system, the spare rear surround channels could even be used to drive a stereo pair in another zone, although I would..." read more »

"The Pioneer VSX-918V hails from the value line where it is second from the top...I’m going to depart from the norm and tell you my conclusion up front...If you prefer to tweak your receiver manually, Pioneer recommends that you run the auto setup, then copy the settings to the custom menu and take it from there..." read more »