A solid AV receiver is the heart of any good home entertainment center. Here are some of the best models on the market, ...

John P. Falcone is the senior director of commerce content at CNET, where he coordinates coverage of the site's buying recommendations alongside the CNET Advice team (where he previously headed the ...

One of the most important factors in any home audio setup is the receiver — often called an AV receiver, a home theater receiver or just an audio receiver. It’s no wonder buyers take their time ...

The new entry level Denon AV receiver is out and it is packed with more features than anybody has a right to expect for around $350. With plenty of connectivity options, features, and power, it’s hard ...

Owning a personal home theater system is one of the greatest feelings in the world. Of course, it takes some time and effort to achieve the kind of sound quality your living room deserves. Fortunately ...

TOSLINK had its day but it is time to move on ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Bluetooth has forever changed how we think of home and personal audio. Its popularity made it a lot easier to rip the headphone jacks out of ...

Marantz has a winner in the SR7002 AV receiver. This product is powerful, yet simple - something not easily accomplished in today's era of endless configurability. Internally, we are dubbing 2008 "The ...

You can’t doubt the appeal of vintage audio equipment, especially stereo receivers. With their giant metal knobs, faux-wood paneling and glow-up facades, they have a unique cool factor that modern ...