A close-up of an AV receiver on a shelf - Alexstepanov/Getty Images If you're considering your audio-visual setup in any detail, you've almost certainly come across the concept of an amplifier or ...

AV receivers can do more than route signals to your speakers. Several models include features for multi-room audio, streaming ...

It may be tempting to just leave your audio equipment turned on all the time, but is that a good idea? Here's what you need ...

August 4, 2008 Of all the equipment we use in our hi-fi and home theater systems, the thing that’s changed the least over the past 20 years is the speaker. After all, there’s only so many ways you can ...

If you're looking to ditch your giant AV receiver for a compact stereo amp, the NAD D 3020 is the one to get. Matthew Moskovciak Senior Associate Editor / Reviews - Home theater Covering home audio ...

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 ...

It’s no surprise then that one of the first specifications a novice or seasoned enthusiast looking to buy an AV receiver or amplifier sees is its power output ratings. After all, it’s among the most ...

If you're considering your audio-visual setup in any detail, you've almost certainly come across the concept of an amplifier or receiver to handle the sound. But what exactly is the difference between ...