In today’s world, the dedicated stereo receiver is a rare breed. The future of home audio is wireless, and manufacturers that still dabble in hardwired audio gear have started making multi-channel AV ...

Want to experience surround sound at home? Then ditch the soundbar and get an AV receiver. Here's what you should know. TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved ...

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When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Finding the best surround sound system for your home theater can feel overwhelming. Between speaker size, ...

JBL raises the bar for affordable stereo and home theater performance with stylish lines of A/V receivers and matching loudspeakers. In total JBL announced 14 new products, which include five new MA ...

This article talks about the basic concepts behind AV receivers and home theaters, and how sound formats like Dolby and DTS are transforming these devices. The technology behind AV receivers. What are ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Taking the first steps beyond a basic TV or stereo setup can be intimidating. The ...

CarPlay receivers aren't new, but one with Spatial Audio is. Enter Pioneer Sphera CarPlay receiver with Dolby Atmos.

An audio amplifier and switching device for a stereo system. The receiver contains inputs for all the audio sources and outputs to one or more sets of speakers. It may also include an AM/FM tuner.

A stereo receiver is a simple but very necessary part of any audio system that includes a pair of passive speakers. Less complex than AV receivers (which require a TV in the loop and need to worry ...

Pioneer brings Dolby Atmos to Apple CarPlay with its SPHERA in-dash receiver, opening immersive in-car audio to existing ...