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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 ...

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.

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 ...

In an exclusive interview with AV Technology, learn what is in store for Yamaha's unified communications and conferencing ...

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.

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.

If you want to get the most out of your TV audio beyond buying an expensive receiver and 12 different speakers, then one of these soundbars is going to be a great option. So that we can find the ...

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.

AV receivers from Pioneer, Elite, Onkyo, and Integra are getting better support for Amazon Music and Tidal, plus enhancements to Dirac room tuning.

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.