Receiver & Amplifier Reviews

A highly specified all-round performer that excels at its new price point

15 expert reviews | 189 user reviews

Priced at $650, the Yamaha RX-S600 slimline A/V receiver can fit where others don't. Does this half pint have what it takes to measure up to the big boys? Keep reading to see what we think.

14 expert reviews | 130 user reviews

Most people have music stored in a variety of places – smartphones, NAS drives, iPods, CDs, vinyl – and there's a big market for versatile audio systems that can pull them all together.

4 expert reviews | 98 user reviews

Unless you have a huge home theater or tough-to-drive speakers, the Yamaha RX-V379's combination of useful features and solid performance may be all you need.

7 expert reviews | 181 user reviews

This is a great receiver, no more 3 radio stations. It has plenty of power and all the inputs I need.

1 expert reviews | 41 user reviews

Denon DL-103 is one of the best buys in the price range. It plays everything, and does it excellently with a large, open, and transparent sound image. Good dynamic control and fast transient response make it a small firework on the turntable. A good...

4 expert reviews | 9 user reviews

The Onkyo TX-NR616 is a tremendous AV receiver value, with eight HDMI inputs and a very low street price, although Onkyo's step-down models may be an even better buy.

17 expert reviews | 973 user reviews

The Sony STR-DN1050 is a great deal that offers almost everything you could want in a midrange receiver.

10 expert reviews | 43 user reviews

A big, meaty and enjoyable performance from Pioneer, with an excellent spread of features that’s sure to appeal at this price

6 expert reviews | 53 user reviews

The midpriced Onkyo TX-NR575 receiver sounds good and comes fully loaded with Dolby Atmos and Chromecast built in, but it's not our first choice.

2 expert reviews

Yamaha's RX-V475 is a great-sounding 5.1 receiver and a good value, although competitors offer better features and design.

10 expert reviews | 996 user reviews

The Denon AVR-1912 gets our Editors' Choice Award in the midrange AV receiver category, with built-in AirPlay, outstanding sound quality, and six HDMI inputs.

23 expert reviews | 342 user reviews

Marantz recently released their newest feature packed AV receivers, the SR5012 and SR6012. With Atmos, DTS:X, 4K processing, HEOS and more, they are some of the most feature packed options available.

3 expert reviews

The Denon AVR-X1200W and AVR-X2200W are 7.2 channel receivers that upgrade the IN-Command line with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. They include features like Bluetooth, WiFi, full 4K and HDCP 2.2.

9 expert reviews | 33 user reviews

Onkyo has pulled out all the stops with the TX-NR5009 AV receiver, packing the unit with features such as 3D and 4K video scaling. But how well do these features perform? HomeTheaterReview.com reviewer Dr. Ken Taraszka investigates.

16 expert reviews | 27 user reviews

For a long time prior to the recent headphone revival, Stax was the headphone at the top of the heap. While dynamic full-range headphones have made dramatic leaps in sound quality (and price), if you are limited to headphone systems priced under...

6 expert reviews | 3 user reviews

This receiver is awesome!! What sound! 145w per channel delivers tremendous surround sound quality and clarity! I absolutely love this Sony STRDH550. I would highly recommend it to anyone with a 5.1 or 5.2 system looking to upgrade their receiver!

3 expert reviews | 312 user reviews

The Sony STR-DN840 is by far the best AV receiver value of the year, offering tons of wireless connectivity and six HDMI inputs for well under $500.

10 expert reviews | 291 user reviews

Purchased this unit after my Pioneer developed a fault. Craig at the Edinburgh store went above and beyond to help get the unit to me in a short time frame. Very easy to setup and easy to navigate. I am not an expert by any means in the home cinema...

3 expert reviews | 63 user reviews

A great starting point for early Atmos adopters on a budget

6 expert reviews | 65 user reviews

Onkyo's TX-NR535 receiver offers decent home-theater performance and a useful number of streaming features, but it's not the last word on value.

10 expert reviews | 58 user reviews

The Sony STR-DN1060 AV receiver offers great sound and is chock full of solid streaming audio features, but rivals are nipping at its heels.

8 expert reviews | 152 user reviews

The Marantz SR5009 looks and feels more upscale than the competition's receivers, and follows through with stellar sound quality.

10 expert reviews | 45 user reviews

Despite a dated look, the Rotel A14 MkII Integrated Amplifier delivers where it counts with a big sound and spacious dynamics. It’s a great stereo amp for the price.

9 expert reviews

Bought this to replace old technics amp. Wow what a difference superb quality very clear can hear every instrument live heavy rock sounds like been at a gig. Most importantly it's sounds great at lower volume so don't have to blast the neighbourhood...

10 user reviews