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Best AV receiver for 2021

But most of all, the best AV receivers deliver brilliant room-filling sound. And these are our selection of them, all tested, tested and star rated in our dedicated test rooms. LIST 5 BEST AV RECEIVER FOR 2021 : 1. Denon AVC-X3700H 2. Denon AVC-X6700H 3. Sony STR-DN1080 4. Yamaha RX-A1080 5. Denon AVR-X2700H   Read […]

July 2, 2021 by

Pioneer VSX-932, Pioneer VSX-832 and Pioneer VSX-532 AV Receivers : Quality Audio at Affordable Prices

Pioneer’s lineup of AV receivers, namely the Pioneer VSX-932, Pioneer VSX-832 and Pioneer VSX-532, offer new features such as HDCP 2.2 compatibility and true 3-dimensional sound with Dolby Atmos® that optimize your audio experience. The Pioneer VSX-932 is an excellent main AVR or premium secondary unit for elsewhere in the home that delivers a quality […]

June 17, 2021 by

Marantz Releases Flagship AV Receiver – Marantz SR7007

Marantz has always been a favorite amongst audioholics and this year, Marantz has released their flagship home theater receiver, the Marantz SR7007. For folks with deep pockets, this 7.2-channel AV receiver aims to please with its sophisticated design and rich audio and video features. Packed with state of the art features and proprietary technologies, this […]

June 16, 2021 by

Onkyo Just Launched Two New Mid-priced AV Receivers For 2018

Onkyo has been very active in launching new models every year. 2018 is no exception. They just launched two new mid-priced AV receivers: the Onkyo TX-NR686 (MSRP $649) and the TX-NR585 ($549). Both 7.2-channel models support DTS:X and Dolby Atmos, 4K video with HDR10 and Dolby Vision pass-through, AccuEQ Room Acoustic Calibration, hi-res audio playback, […]

April 18, 2018 by

Yamaha RX-A1070, RX-A2070 and RX-A3070 Launched With Dolby Vision™ and Hybrid Log-Gamma Compatibility with Future Firmware Update

Known to deliver a truly high-class sound studio experience, Yamaha’s AVENTAGE range of receivers are highly sought after, even by audiophiles. Early this year, Yamaha upgraded its entire RX 70 series of AVENTAGE AV receivers. Here, we have a look at just three of them, the RX-A1070, RX-A2070 and RX-A3070. The new RX 70 series […]

August 4, 2017 by

Yamaha Upgrades RX-A670, RX-A770 & RX-A870 AVENTAGE AV Receivers

Yamaha’s AVENTAGE line of high-performance AV receivers is known to reproduce the most subtle details of high-definition sound that most audiophiles would approve of. Early 2017 saw Yamaha upgrade its RX 70 series AVENTAGE receivers. The new RX 70 series is set to support HDR (High Dynamic Range) on the get go. And if you […]

August 2, 2017 by

Marantz Just Launched The New 2017 SR5012 and SR6012 AV-Receivers

It’s been a while since Marantz launched the SR7010 and SR7011 model. Thus it is high time Marantz refreshed it’s lineup with the SR6012 (MSRP$1499) and SR5012 (MSRP$999). It good to know that Marantz has upped the ante with several new features like multiroom music playback via HEOS integration and also full 4K Ultra HD […]

July 29, 2017 by

Demise of 3D and the Rise of High Dynamic Range (HDR)

It’s been expected for some time but now the demise of 3D is official following the announcement that Sony and LG will be ending support for the format that Samsung and Visio had already abandoned. We are not surprised that it turned out this way as 3D had been a “cumbersome” format needing extra glasses […]

February 1, 2017 by

Onkyo Refreshes RZ line of AV Receivers for 2016

To keep audiophiles ears humming with expectation Onkyo’s 2016 line of advanced RZ Series AV receivers comes with upgraded and customized capacitors and Onkyo’s premium amp circuitry so as to deliver high-current power needed for the most demanding of action movies and full orchestral works. The top two models – Onkyo TX-RZ810 (MSRP $1399) and Onkyo […]

November 22, 2016 by