Top AV Receivers

A good AV receiver should be a key component in a quality home theater system. Today's receivers offer upconverting, multiple HDMI ports, and the latest digital audio standards for a movie theater quality experience in the comfort of your own home
What To Expect
  • SNR: 80.0 db - 110.0 db
  • Watts Per Channel: 65.0 watts - 150.0 watts
  • Surrond Channel: 5.1 channel - 11.2 channel
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Top AV Receivers


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$329.95- $499.00
Pioneer VSX-1017TXV-K receiver
forums.cnet says: I have not listened to the Balboa series, but I have listened to the Venue series and I like the sound of them...Get out there & find some to give a good listen to...see more
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2
$334.99- $349.96
Yamaha HTR-5860 receiver
epinions says: Convenient, great sound quality, really flexible The remote isn't a learning remote Our TV is an HDTV unit...Had to pick a new receiver after my Sony 5.1 died, and I am very pleased with this affordable choice...Personally I believe this is more than enough for most users, and very few of you will find anything to dislike about it...see more
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3
$994.00- $1169.00
Pioneer VSX-94TXH receiver
gizmodo says: The new models are the VSX-90TXV, VSX-91TXH, VSX-92TXH and VSX-94TXH...The $1600 VSX-94TXH is the first Elite to stream music from the Internet, as well as from a PC...The VSX-92TXH and VSX-94TXH will begin shipping August for the suggested prices of $1,300 and $1,600, respectively...see more
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4
$795.00- $1199.95
Yamaha RX-V1800 receiver
epinions says: The RX-V1800 is an A/V receiver that not only switches audio sources, but also video sources...If you are purchasing the RX-V1800 with a TV at the same time, this also means that you don't have to be so concerned with the number and types of ports on the TV because the RX-V1800 has a lot...My TV is good at up converting so I did not notice a difference when my TV did it, or when the RX-V1800 did it...It&#146s pricey, but like a good set of knives you won&#146t be buying another one for a while...see more
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5
$729.95- $999.99
Denon AVR-2808Ci receiver
forums.audioholics says: Recently both the Denon 2808 and the Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH were released and I was wondering if anyone knows of any reviews for either of them...quality of sound, quality of on screen menus, ease of use, quality of remotes, and the upscaling quality on the two receivers...see more
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Top AV Receivers Reviews


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Product Reviews
Key Features
Adcom GFR-700
AV receiver • 93 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Adcom GFR-700HD
AV receiver • 93 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-2308
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-2808Ci
AV receiver • 102 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-588
AV receiver • 98 dB SNR • 75 Watt • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-688
AV receiver • 98 dB SNR • 75 Watt • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-788
AV receiver • 98 dB SNR • 90 Watt • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-888
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 100 Watt • 7.1 channel
Denon AVR-988
AV receiver • 102 dB SNR • 110 Watt • 7.1 channel
Harman Kardon AVR 154
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 5.1 channel
Harman Kardon AVR 254
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Harman Kardon AVR 354
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Harman Kardon AVR 645
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 75 Watt • 7.1 channel
JVC RX-D205SJ / RX-D205
AV receiver • 80 dB SNR • 100 Watt • 7.1 channel
JVC RX-D211SJ / RX-D211
AV receiver • 110 Watt • 7.1 channel
JVC RX-D212B / RX-D212
AV receiver • 80 dB SNR • 100 Watt • 7.1 channel
JVC RX-D301S / RX-D301
AV receiver • 110 Watt • 7.1 channel
JVC RX-D411SB / RX-D411
AV receiver • 110 Watt • 7.1 channel
JVC RX-D702B / RX-D702
AV receiver • 150 Watt • 7.1 channel
Onkyo TX-SR304
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 65 Watt • 5.1 channel
Onkyo TX-SR505B
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Onkyo TX-SR506
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Onkyo TX-SR575
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Onkyo TX-SR576
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Onkyo TX-SR606
AV receiver • 106 dB SNR • 110 Watt • 7.1 channel
Onkyo TX-SR705
AV receiver • 7.1 channel
Onkyo TX-SR805
AV receiver • 130 Watt • 7.1 channel
Pioneer VSX-1017TXV-K
AV receiver • 103 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Pioneer VSX-517-K
AV receiver • 110 Watt • 5.1 channel
Pioneer VSX-518-K
AV receiver • 5.1 channel
Pioneer VSX-918V-K
AV receiver • 96 dB SNR • 5.1 channel
Pioneer VSX-92TXH
AV receiver • 103 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Pioneer VSX-94TXH
AV receiver • 103 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Sherwood RD-7502
AV receiver • 7.1 channel
Sherwood RD-8601
AV receiver • 6.1 channel
Sony STR-DA4300ES
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Sony STR-DA5300ES
AV receiver • 120 Watt • 7.1 channel
Sony STR-DE197
AV receiver
Sony STR-DE897
AV receiver • 96 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Sony STR-DE997B
AV receiver • 96 dB SNR • 120 Watt • 7.1 channel
Sony STR-DG1100
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Sony STR-DG2100
AV receiver • 7.1 channel
Sony STR-DG520
AV receiver • 5.1 channel
Sony STR-DG720
AV receiver • 7.1 channel
Sony STR-DG810
AV receiver • 6.1 channel
Sony STR-DG820
AV receiver • 7.1 channel
Sony STR-DG920
AV receiver • 7.1 channel
Yamaha HTR-5860
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 95 Watt • 7.1 channel
Yamaha HTR-6130
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 5.1 channel
Yamaha RX-797
AV receiver • 110 dB SNR
Yamaha RX-V1800
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Yamaha RX-V363
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 5.1 channel
Yamaha RX-V3800
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Yamaha RX-V463
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 5.1 channel
Yamaha RX-V563
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.1 channel
Yamaha RX-V661
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 90 Watt • 7.1 channel
Yamaha RX-V663
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 7.2 channel
Yamaha RX-V861
AV receiver • 100 dB SNR • 105 Watt • 7.1 channel
Yamaha RX-V863
AV receiver • 7.1 channel
Yamaha RX-Z11
AV receiver • 11.2 channel

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