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A 7.1 receiver is an important component of any home theater. A 7.1 receiver supports 7 speakers and a subwoofer. Most new 7.1 receivers support the latest audio standards like Dolby and DTS. Some 7.1 receivers have a built-in DVD player, maybe even a Blu-ray player. You can get a 7.1 receiver for a reasonable price. Some 7.1 receivers cost less than $500 and even include speakers. High end 7.1 receivers cost more but offer better audio, more inputs, and other features not found on low-end 7.1
Specs for this Sony receiver: 7.1 channel Surround • 130 Watt Per Channel • Dolby TrueHD • DTS-HD Master Audio
Reviews for this Sony receiver (199 user reviews): "The audio and video performance of the Sony STR-DH520 is more than acceptable, especially g..." see more »
Reviews for this Sony receiver (199 user reviews): "The audio and video performance of the Sony STR-DH520 is more than acceptable, especially given it's price and ability to pass 3D content, decode all current audio codecs, and deliver a full seven channels of amplification...Step into the $400 price range and you will find increased value compared with the STR-DH520...The STR-DH520 has a surprising number of features for such a low cost...A good whack would easily dent the enclosure...I tested a wide variety of sources, including broadcast TV, Blu-ray, PS3 games, and streaming movies, and I found the overall sound quality to be far better than I expected and quite acceptable..."
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Specs for this Yamaha receiver: 7.1 channel Surround • 105 Watt Per Channel • Dolby TrueHD • DTS-HD Master Audio • iPod ready
Reviews for this Yamaha receiver (14 user reviews): "Sound qty of Music.On screen Interface Learning curve for changing surround filed is steap..." see more »
Reviews for this Yamaha receiver (14 user reviews): "Sound qty of Music.On screen Interface Learning curve for changing surround filed is steap...Went from having Denon in my HT since 1990 to getting the V571 when my last Denon,2309ci started to show signs of the DTS Master Bomb...Love the Yamaha and glad I switch brands..."
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Specs for this Denon receiver: 7.1 channel Surround • 125 Watt Per Channel • Dolby TrueHD • DTS-HD Master Audio • iPod ready
Reviews for this Denon receiver (44 user reviews): "Clear Sound Interfaces Well With TV Intuitive Controls Confusing Remote Difficult To Setup ..." see more »
Reviews for this Denon receiver (44 user reviews): "Clear Sound Interfaces Well With TV Intuitive Controls Confusing Remote Difficult To Setup Purchased to replace a malfunctioning Onkyo receiver, this Denon unit is far more user-friendly in actual operation than the Onkyo...Clear Sound Easy To Setup Interfaces Well With TV Unattractive Design Great sound, easy to setup Accurate Controls Easy To Setup Energy Efficient Good Power Output Good Remote Control Great Sound Quality Easy speaker and HDMI hookups...Accurate Controls Easy To Setup Good Power Output Good Remote Control Great Sound Quality Excellent sound and power..."
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Specs for this Pioneer receiver: 7.1 channel Surround • 110 Watt Per Channel • Dolby TrueHD • DTS-HD Master Audio • iPod ready
Reviews for this Pioneer receiver (1 expert review (rating 80 / 100) • 62 user reviews): "Good looks; AirPlay included; thorough set-up; p..." see more »
Reviews for this Pioneer receiver (1 expert review (rating 80 / 100) • 62 user reviews): "Good looks; AirPlay included; thorough set-up; punchy agile sound; good upscaling...Fewer HDMI sockets than rivals; bright, brash edge to the sound...But, we’re pleased to report, the gaps aren’t as cavernous as you might think...Thankfully, Pioneer’s own iControlAV2 app for iPhone and iPad not only looks sophisticated, it also makes good use of your iPod/iPad’s touchscreen and allows you to alter all manner of settings with a prod or swipe of your finger...It’s..."
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Specs for this Pioneer receiver: 7.1 channel Surround • 110 Watt Per Channel • Dolby TrueHD • DTS-HD Master Audio • THX certified • iPod ready
Reviews for this Pioneer receiver (24 user reviews): "Folks, I have a Pio Elite 53tx which has been a nice receiver, but am preparing to buy a ..." see more »
Reviews for this Pioneer receiver (24 user reviews): "Folks, I have a Pio Elite 53tx which has been a nice receiver, but am preparing to buy a PS3 for Blu-Ray...I have done a bunch of research, and it looks like folks are having GREAT luck with the Sony DG1000 and da5200ES...The DG1000 can be had for about $550 shipped online, which is fantastic...I like the STR-DG1000 for it's features and price..."
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Specs for this Pioneer receiver: 7.1 channel Surround • 80 Watt Per Channel • Dolby TrueHD • iPod ready
Reviews for this Pioneer receiver (17 user reviews): "This was just what I was looking for...At $300 this is a steal, highly recommended...Wond..." see more »
Reviews for this Pioneer receiver (17 user reviews): "This was just what I was looking for...At $300 this is a steal, highly recommended...Wonderful! Super cool! Listening to my music, or watching movies had not been as much fun! And now with many of its features, I could not be happier..."
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Specs for this Marantz receiver: 7.1 channel Surround • 50 Watt Per Channel • Dolby TrueHD • DTS-HD Master Audio • iPod ready
Reviews for this Marantz receiver (2 expert reviews (rating 95 / 100) • 15 user reviews): "Refined and reasonably powerful sound quality
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Reviews for this Marantz receiver (2 expert reviews (rating 95 / 100) • 15 user reviews): "Refined and reasonably powerful sound quality
Stylish slimline design
AirPlay support...No Wi-Fi support or video scaling
Can get more features for your money...The NR1602 is a first class AV receiver with an eye-catching feature list, headlined by AirPlay support...The NR1602 is one of two slimline receivers in Marantz’s range, which bring a touch of space-saving..."
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Specs for this Sony receiver: 7.1 channel Surround • 150 Watt Per Channel • Dolby TrueHD • DTS-HD Master Audio • iPod ready
Reviews for this Sony receiver (1 expert review (rating 100 / 100) • 128 user reviews): "Great value; exciting sound; powerful, tight bass..." see more »
Reviews for this Sony receiver (1 expert review (rating 100 / 100) • 128 user reviews): "Great value; exciting sound; powerful, tight bass; accurate steering of effects...No network functionality means no music streaming services...so it is that we’re fascinated to see what the DH810’s successor, the STR-DH820, has in store...However, the STR-DH820 still has room for full video upconversion and 1080p upscaling courtesy of Faroudja...Sony’s Advanced Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (DCAC) system is nippier than those of rival manufacturers and after..."
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Specs for this Sony receiver: 7.1 channel Surround • 110 Watt Per Channel • Dolby TrueHD • DTS-HD Master Audio • HDMI to HDMI scaling
Reviews for this Sony receiver (3 expert reviews (rating 46 / 100) • 98 user reviews): "7.1 channel AV receiver; four HDMI inputs; graphic..." see more »
Reviews for this Sony receiver (3 expert reviews (rating 46 / 100) • 98 user reviews): "7.1 channel AV receiver; four HDMI inputs; graphical user interface; analog video upconversion; audio return channel support; standby pass-through; 3D...Not our top pick for sound quality; requires $100 dock for iPod/iPhone connectivity; competitors offer...The STR-DN1010 goes for a minimalist look, with a glossy front panel uncluttered by the usual knobs and buttons that tend dominate AV receivers...The STR-DN1010 is a full-sized AV receiver, coming in at..."
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Specs for this Denon receiver: 7.1 channel Surround • 90 Watt Per Channel • Dolby TrueHD • DTS-HD Master Audio • iPod ready
Reviews for this Denon receiver (38 user reviews): "To give you some background I upgraded from a newer Panasonic HTIB that wasn't a cheap ..." see more »
Reviews for this Denon receiver (38 user reviews): "To give you some background I upgraded from a newer Panasonic HTIB that wasn't a cheap model and had all the latest cutting edge sound features but the difference between the systems is night and day...Also, I chose these components because I did not want to spend a ton of money and these were good values for the money...I need to make these changes because my non-component family room is just no good after buying this killer Denon AVR2112ci..."
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