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Onkyo adds 7.1 THX-Select processing and Net-Tune (which can stream digital audio through the receiver from your computer). Yamaha is not THX certified and offers 6.1-channel surround processing.

If your current AV receiver has all the necessary features to work with your AV sources and display, you don’t need to upgrade, as you likely wouldn’t hear improved sound quality with a newer ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. AVRs are the unsung heroes of the home cinema world; while they might not be as flashy and ...

The Japanese industrial giant now offers audiophiles with analog aspirations and digital desires a brand-new pair of audio products in the Yamaha 2000 Series. The Yamaha R-N2000A Network Receiver ...

We also explain what an AV receiver is and how ... But back to what we're here for. Stereo receivers and integrated amplifiers contain a medley of analog and digital audio inputs and outputs ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. AVRs are the unsung heroes of the home cinema world; while they might not be as flashy and ...

That said, the ML100’s mic didn’t sound great—voices definitely weren’t as clear and natural as what you ... audio through to a soundbar, an AV receiver, or powered speakers.

I do have one rule of thumb: Once the price of a soundbar exceeds $500, you may find it more worthwhile to save for an AV receiver and ... help maximize spatial sound quality.

A/V receivers support several movie soundtrack formats such as Dolby Digital, Atmos and DTS. They also have built-in audio effects to enhance music and movies. See surround sound. THIS DEFINITION ...

That was the case on October 16, 2024 when I visited Republic Studios, in the city’s Chelsea district, for the launch of JBL’s Modern Audio AV receivers (AVRs) and Stage 2 speakers.