Recently Reviewed AV Receivers

The $399 HW-C700 receiver is Samsung's budget-priced model which packs many of the functions of a full-size receiver into a smaller chassis in order to provide an all-encompassing AV solution.

The Yamaha YID-W10 Wireless iPod Dock System is new. We are frequently asked about the wireless transfer of music to AV receivers via popular mp3 players. This product solves the dilemma.

The 9.2, 140 watts per channel, Denon AVR-A100 is missing almost nothing in its feature set. While $2500 seems pricy, it really isn't considering the cutting edge nature of this product.

The Onkyo HT-RC260 shares a lot of features with its bigger and more expensive brother. It has a similar amp section (100 watts per channel into seven channels) but shaves $350 off the retail price.

The new THX Ultra2 Plus certified, 9.2 channel, Integra DTR-80.2 has 145 Watts per channel, individual power supplies for the audio and video components, 8 in 2 out HDMI 1.4a, and four zones.

The new Yamaha RX-V867 receiver has not only 3D capability built in and Audio Return Channel but also networking features, multiple HDMI inputs/dual outputs, and analogue and HDMI upscaling to 1080p.

The US version of Yamaha's R-S700 has Zone 2 support with a dedicated remote, high quality components, 100 watts per channel, Pure and CD Direct modes, and a host of other features.

At a bit over 10 pounds and the height of many DVD players, the Sherwood 904N NetBoxx will fit in most any installation. Sherwood certainly has gotten the form-factor right with the R-904n NetBoxx.

At just under $1000 the Harman Kardon AVR 3600 AV reciever offers Faroudja-powered HDMI scaling and upconversion, analogue video upconversion, a discrete Zone2, plus 80 watts to each of its 7-channels

Power, new Audyssey MultEQ XT 32, networking, Pre-amp mode, 9.2 channels... the Denon AVR-4311CI has it all. All for the same price as last generation's model.

Onkyo's new HT-RC270 AV receiver is betting on networkablility. If you are into streaming from the Internet or from a networked computer, you're going to find the HT-RC270 very attractive.

We do a video review of the Yamaha RX-V467 AV receiver, which in pursuit of true surround, offers some distinct advantages over an all-in-one home theater-in-a-box system, sound bar or television.

Newly upgraded to include networked functionality from the preceding TX-SR707, the TX-NR708 7.2 channel receiver is the mid-fi star in Onkyo's 2010 refresh to its entire line up of AV receivers.

Yamaha has dropped their RX-V designation for a new line of AV receiver products it is dubbing its Aventage audiophile line. There are five products, and we take a close look at the new RX-A1000.

Third down the line in the refresh Onkyo has made to its line up of receivers is the new TX-NR1008 networked model, updating the TX-NR1007 with more HDMI, more features and more bling.

Adding to its high-end 3D capabilities Sony has announced new entries into its ES line that feature HDMI 1.4 capable receivers and a Blu-ray player. The newest Sony ES receiver is the STR-DA5600ES.

The Marantz SR7005 is a 3D ready 7.1 A/V Networking receiver sporting the looks and performance of their reference gear at more affordable prices. Audyssey EQ is available for all HD audio formats.

The harman/kardon HK 3490 redefined the modern stereo receiver and set the benchmark for others to follow. Stereo lovers rejoice as I don't believe you can find a better sounding stereo receiver.

Onkyo has begun refreshing its lineup of receivers and at the top of the heap is the new TX-NR5008 networked model, updating the TX-NR5007 will all of the latest features and THX Ultra2 certification.

Fourth in Onkyo's refresh to its line up of receivers is the new TX-NR808 networked model, updating the TX-NR807. The TX-NR808 is a 7.2 channel receiver that features a THX Certified Select 2 Plus.

The RX-V667 is sure to be a hit among budget minded A/V-philes craving legitimately good performance for little out of pocket expense. Discrete amps and 3D processing for under $600. Wow!

The new Onkyo TX-NR3008 9.1 A/V Networking Receiver, appears to be nearly everything that the TX-NR5008 is with few compromises to hit the lower price point.

Check out the Marantz SR6004 if you're looking for a midpriced AV receiver that is easy to use, has respectable power reserves & audio performance and sports Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and PLIIz upmixing.

The Integra DTR-30.2 is a THX Select2 Plus certified 7.2 channel receiver with 100 watts per channel, HDMI 1.4a connections with 3D and audio return channel, Audyssey, and Faroudja upconversion.

The Denon AVR-591 has 4 HDMI 1.4a inputs, 120 watts per channel, preouts for surround back/Dolby PLIIz height channels, HDMI video upconversion, HDMI OSD, Audio Return Channel, and Audyssey MultEQ.

The new Denon AVR-391 sports four HDMI 1.4a inputs, discrete amplifiers, and HD audio decoding with preouts for Surround Back channels or for Dolby ProLogic IIz decoding.

The Yamaha RX-V567 has a lot more of what consumers want in a next generation receiver. They've added two additional channels of amplification, an On Screen Display, and HDMI upconversion and scaling.

From a pure user standpoint, the $379 Yamaha RX-V467 is light years better than then RX-V367. The native decoding of HD audio and YPAO room correction are welcome additions to this AV receiver.