Soundbars are a great step up from built-in TV speakers, but an AV receiver gives you significantly more control over how you set up, use, and upgrade your home theater system. For most people ...

To the untrained eye, an AV receiver may just look like a big black box that a bunch of TV and speaker wires run in and out of. Far more than a junction box for your go-to components like ...

If you're looking to dig into the world of hi-fi systems that consist of a separate stereo receiver or integrated amplifier that powers a set of passive speakers — whether your passion is ...

So when JBL announced its new Modern Audio line of speakers and AV receivers in July, my attention was piqued. The initial announcement pitched the MA series as extremely easy to use and set up ...

Admittedly, there are a lot of Bluetooth music receivers out there. But the Audioengine B1 has been one of the most popular because of its superior build, ease of use, long range and excellent ...

Even as newer models are released, the tried-and-true 2021 Onkyo TX-NR6100 remains our top pick for the best AV receiver your money can buy. The Onkyo supplies the power and performance you need at ...

The UGREEN Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver will modernize any old device with a 3.5mm audio input or output. It's on sale for just $14.99!

The Audioengine B1 has been updated with Bluetooth 5.3, aptX Adaptive, and 32-bit Audio, but still has the same $189 price tag Talk about being ahead of the curve…back in 2014. Audioengine’s B1 ...

To the untrained eye, an AV receiver may just look like a big black box that a bunch of TV and speaker wires run in and out of. Far more than a junction box for your go-to components like ...

Ty Pendlebury has worked at CNET since 2006. He lives in New York City where he writes about TVs and home entertainment. Expertise Ty has worked for radio, print, and online publications, and has ...