Your AV receiver has a ton of ports, and this is your guide to using each one.

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 ...

Bottom line: Denon's new AV receivers provide Hi-Fi 3D audio and have an impressive amount of connectivity, including HDMI 2.1 ports to connect a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series or PC to a high-end home ...

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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 ...

So, the last time I really looked at receivers, even component video wasn't a thing (that I recall, 5.1 sound was the new deal, and tube TVs were still the thing). I recently helped a friend pick out ...

Having had its first generation of HDMI 2.1-capable AV receivers (along with those of almost all rivals) hit by the infamous HDMI bug, Yamaha has just unveiled a new range of premium AVR models that ...