Samsung announced the launch of their new AV-R720 receiver that will be on display at this year’s IFA Expo. In addition to its 850 watts of juice, the receiver boasts 1080p support, 7.1 audio, 2 HDMI ...

Stereo reproduction in the fifties morphed from separates built by small high-end manufacturers like Saul Marantz to entrepreneurs like Sidney Harman who is credited with marketing the first receiver.

Sony’s latest STR-DG920 receiver looks nice (it’s got a similar look to my cheap-o Sony receiver in a box and other Sony receivers), but has plenty of functionality as well. There’s the 7.1 channel ...

Priced under $450, the Denon AVR-S570BT is an entry-level option for modest home theater setups. It supports a 5.2-channel configuration with 70 watts per channel (8 ohms, 2 channels driven), ...

Home-theater-in-a-box systems are fine for those who value style and looks above all. But anyone who is a true aficionado of movies or music will want to step up to an A/V receiver. Pick one of these ...

Tired of tiny pushbuttons? Frazzled from complex keypads? Grab onto the large knobs of the Harman/Kardon hk550Vxi receiver. This work of sonic art breaks from the pack in its design. If you long for ...