We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You can't have a home theater without an AV receiver to power speakers and handle device connectivity. Surround sound enthusiasts may be ...

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 ...

Want to experience surround sound at home? Upgrade your TV's audio quality and get an AV receiver. Here's what you should know. TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, ...

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 ...