Receivers certainly haven't vanished from the home theater market. But they're not nearly as essential as they used to be, ...

When you're building a home theater system, most people get excited about speakers, the size of the TV or projector, and the idea of surround sound shaking the room. But one piece quietly does all the ...

All models in the RZ series get the new styling and large front screen as well as THX Select 2 certification. These include the TX-RZ31 (9-channel, 100 WPC), TX-RZ51 (9-channel, 120 WPC), TX-RZ61 ...

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 ...

AV receivers might be the nerve center of every serious home theater setup, but these big (and usually shiny and black) boxes aren’t exactly the most beautiful things to look at. However, Marantz’s ...

New York-based prestige audio brand McIntosh this week launched the MHT300, an $8,000, 7.2-channel home theater receiver that boasts a monstrous 120 watts to 150 watts per channel of power. That’s ...

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Black Friday is usually the best day to upgrade home theater systems, especially after purchasing a new TV. Numerous discounts have been released by leading brands including ...

Having recently purchased a PS4 Pro, I have now reached the practical limit of using my Logitech Z-5500 speakers, which has SPDIF via RCA coax and TOSLINK inputs, and no HDMI support, for all of my ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

With more movies going straight to video on demand, it is easier than ever to watch hit titles from home. If you are looking to maximize your at-home viewing experience, you may want to replicate ...