(Audio/Video receiver) A combination audio amplifier and audio/video switching device for a home theater. An A/V receiver contains inputs for audio and video sources such as a turntable, FM tuner, ...

Want to get better sound out of your system without having to buy a new receiver or speakers? Try a manual calibration. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end ...

Covering home audio and video, Matthew Moskovciak helps CNET readers find the best sights and sounds for their home theaters. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a ...

The perennial AVR or separates question has always had AV enthusiasts scratching their heads. The same conundrum faces hi-fi aficionados in the two-channel world. But for the purposes of this article, ...

Beyond amplifying your speakers and distributing pristine audio that’ll make audiophiles rejoice, the best AV receivers deliver a wealth of ports to hook up displays, sound systems, game consoles, and ...

If you're at all an enthusiast of great-sounding music and are looking to up your game to make what you're playing sound its best, it's hard to be a great stereo receiver or integrated amplifier.