If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When putting together a large home audio setup, you’ll ...

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

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

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. An AV receiver is the hub of a home theater system. It is ...

The Pioneer VSX-23TXH isn't their top of the line, but it does have some improvements over even last year's top of the line VSX model like more HDMI inputs and THX Select2 Plus. Video Inputs: 5 x HDMI ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Bluetooth has forever changed how we think of home and personal audio. Its popularity made it a lot easier to rip the headphone jacks out of ...

Want to experience surround sound at home? Upgrade your TV's audio quality and get an AV receiver. Here's what you should know. Ty Pendlebury is CNET's senior editor for TV and home audio, and author ...

One of the most important factors in any home audio setup is the receiver — often called an AV receiver, a home theater receiver or just an audio receiver. It’s no wonder buyers take their time ...

You can’t doubt the appeal of vintage audio equipment, especially stereo receivers. With their giant metal knobs, faux-wood paneling and glow-up facades, they have a unique cool factor that modern ...

A stereo receiver is a simple but very necessary part of any audio system that includes a pair of passive speakers. Less complex than AV receivers (which require a TV in the loop and need to worry ...

Two new A/V receivers were introduced by Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show. The VSX-516-K/S and VSX-816-K/S offer greater connectivity, added features, and plenty of ...

If you're driving something on the older side, your vehicle's sound system may leave a lot to be a desired. You don't have to ...