AV receivers are embarrassingly backward compared with the rest of your home theater gear. Here's how they can get back on track. Covering home audio and video, Matthew Moskovciak helps CNET readers ...

AV receivers might be the nerve center of every serious home theater setup, but these big (and usually shiny and black) boxes aren’t exactly the most beautiful things to look at. However, Marantz’s ...

The McIntosh MHT300 AV Receiver offers support for Dolby Atmos, Dirac Live, and delivers a lot of power. Does it offer enough to be competitive at $8,000? McIntosh Group is getting very serious about ...

If you've considered having a home theater professionally installed, or even thought of doing it yourself, you'll find ...

Whether you're an audiophile with a huge music collection or a movie buff who wants theater-quality sound at home, a top-notch audio/video receiver is a must. The receiver is the nerve center of any ...

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Black Friday is usually the best day to upgrade home theater systems, especially after purchasing a new TV. Numerous discounts have been released by leading brands including ...

With more movies going straight to video on demand, it is easier than ever to watch hit titles from home. If you are looking to maximize your at-home viewing experience, you may want to replicate ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...