Want to experience surround sound at home? Upgrade your TV's audio quality and get an AV receiver. Here's what you should know. TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, ...

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 ...

Beyond amplifying your speakers and distributing pristine audio that’ll make audiophiles rejoice, the best AV receivers deliver a wealth of ports to hook up displays, sound systems, game consoles, and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You can't have a home theater without an AV receiver to power speakers and handle device connectivity. Surround sound enthusiasts may be ...

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 ...