To the untrained eye, an AV receiver may just look like a big black box that a bunch of TV and speaker wires run in and out of. Far more than a junction box for your go-to components like streaming ...

Here's why I'm asking: I have a Denon AVR 3803 receiver. I like it quite a bit, except for one glaring (IMHO) omission; in order to use my Sennheiser wireless headphones, I have to run both analog and ...

Bluetooth receivers have gotten good enough to compete with wired setups. These five are the ones experts recommend for home audio and portable use.

The front of an AV receiver with a large volume dial. - Alexstepanov/Getty Images You can't have a home theater without an AV receiver to power speakers and handle device connectivity. Surround sound ...

Soundbars may be convenient, easy to set up and perform better than your TV's built-in speakers, but if you want true home theater sound in your living room, even the best soundbar isn't going to cut ...

The audiophile world tends to value longevity over novelty. These five categories of audio gear are where that philosophy has ...

When it comes to home theater, most folks want to get as close to a cinema experience as possible, and that means mutlichannel surround sound formats like Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, or DTS:X. But for ...

Should you buy an AV receiver or a stereo receiver? The answer comes down to your entertainment goals, which features you ...

Lectrosonics introduced the DSR and DSR5P dual-channel and DSR4 quad-channel digital slot receivers and showcased the new receivers at NAB 2022. The new receivers are compatible with all the current ...

The future of audio is digital and the quality produced by digital audio is of great importance to broadcasters, producers, live venues and the listening audience. Digital audio can be prone to ...