AV Receivers

AV Receiver Reviews

AV receiver reviews for home-cinema buyers comparing surround formats, HDMI connectivity, room correction, power and upgrade value.

Buyer guide

How to choose an AV receiver

An AV receiver should match the number of speakers, display connections and room-calibration needs of your home-cinema system.

Channels and power: match the amplifier channels and realistic power to your speaker layout and room size.
HDMI and video: check 4K or 8K pass-through, eARC and the number of sources you need.
Calibration and expansion: compare room correction, subwoofer outputs, zone support and future speaker upgrades.

Side-by-side comparisonCompare AV Receivers

Compare two AV receivers side by side, including scores, amplifier channels, power, HDMI and video support, surround formats, room correction, streaming and official product information.

Compare AV Receivers

8.9/10 #1

Denon AVR-X3900H Review

Research note: This is an independent, research-based assessment of the Denon AVR-X3900H Review. It is structured around product documentation and […]

Denon · 9.4-channel AV receiver

8.9/10 #2

Onkyo TX-RZ50 Review

Research note: This is an independent, research-based assessment of the Onkyo TX-RZ50 Review. It is structured around product documentation and […]

Onkyo · 9.2-channel THX-certified AV receiver

8.8/10 #3

Marantz CINEMA 50 Review

Research note: This is an independent, research-based assessment of the Marantz CINEMA 50 Review. It is structured around product documentation […]

Marantz · 9.4-channel AV receiver

8.7/10 #4

Anthem MRX 740 8K Review

Research note: This is an independent, research-based assessment of the Anthem MRX 740 8K Review. It is structured around product […]

Anthem · Seven-channel 8K AV receiver

8.6/10 #5

Pioneer VSX-LX505 Review

Research note: This is an independent, research-based assessment of the Pioneer VSX-LX505 Review. It is structured around product documentation and […]

Pioneer · 9.2-channel network AV receiver

8.5/10 #6

Denon AVR-X1800H Review

Overview Denon AVR-X1800H is a seven-channel AV receiver aimed at the modern living-room system: passive speakers, a television, games console, […]

Denon · 7.2-channel 8K AV receiver

8.5/10 #7

Yamaha RX-A4A Review

Research note: This is an independent, research-based assessment of the Yamaha RX-A4A Review. It is structured around product documentation and […]

Yamaha · AVENTAGE 7.2-channel AV receiver

8.5/10 #8

Sony STR-AN1000 / TA-AN1000 Review

Research note: This is an independent, research-based assessment of the Sony STR-AN1000 / TA-AN1000 Review. It is structured around product […]

Sony · 7.2-channel AV receiver

8.5/10 #9

Arcam AVR11 Review

Research note: This is an independent, research-based assessment of the Arcam AVR11 Review. It is structured around product documentation and […]

Arcam · Seven-channel Class AB AV receiver

8.4/10 #10

Denon AVR-X2900H Review

Denon AVR-X2900H research-based review covering seven channels, 95 W/ch rating, six HDMI inputs, 8K/4K120 gaming, Atmos/DTS:X, HEOS, Audyssey and Dirac option.

Denon · AV receiver

8.3/10 #11

Pioneer VSX-LX305 Review

Overview The Pioneer VSX-LX305 is a 9.2-channel AV receiver intended for home-cinema systems that need more flexibility than an entry-level […]

Pioneer · 9.2-channel AV receiver

8.3/10 #12

Marantz Cinema 70s Review

Overview The Marantz Cinema 70s is a slimline AV receiver intended for people who want real surround-sound flexibility in a […]

Marantz · Slim AV receiver

8.3/10 #13

Yamaha RX-V6A Review

Research note: This is an independent, research-based assessment of the Yamaha RX-V6A Review. It is structured around product documentation and […]

Yamaha · 7.2-channel AV receiver

8.2/10 #14

Onkyo TX-NR6100 Review

Overview The Onkyo TX-NR6100 is a 7.2-channel AV receiver intended to be the center of a modern home-theater system, with […]

Onkyo · 7.2-channel AV receiver