an AV receiver is the beating heart of a home theater system. You’ll be hard-pressed to wire up any bookshelf speakers, floor-standing speakers, or subwoofers without one of these bad boys!

If you want to get more power out of your home theater system, bridging an amplifier might seem like an easy way to boost ...

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AUDIO Cu plug-in adapters eliminate long cable runs by sending up to 10 channels of audio over power lines already in your home. Can the XGIMI Ascend help ... Our favorite A/V receivers on sale for ...

Get Dolby Atmos surround sound, sans speaker wires and AV receiver, with the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus. It’s on sale for ...

Ty Pendlebury has worked at CNET since 2006. He lives in New York City where he writes about TVs and home entertainment. Expertise Ty has worked for radio, print, and online publications, and has ...

The Sony Bravia Theater Quad creates an unmatched home theater experience that utilizes four three-way speakers to deliver ...

Home theater speakers are crafted to deliver immersive surround sound that enhances the experience of movies and music. They are available in various types, such as surround systems and soundbars, ...

Even as newer models are released, the tried-and-true 2021 Onkyo TX-NR6100 remains our top pick for the best AV receiver your money can buy. The Onkyo supplies the power and performance you need at ...

by Dennis Burger and Adrienne Maxwell The Denon AVR-X1800H is an easy-to-use AV receiver that sounds great and has the necessary features to meet most people’s movie, music, and video-gaming needs.

While you won't be powering any rock concerts, it's more than enough receiver for a very satisfying home theater experience. The flagship of the MA line (which starts at $400) is the $1,600 JBL ...