Works with. Dolby Atmos 22 Clear. Surround Sound Channels. Amplifier Type. Slim Line 1 Clear. Clear All Done. Phil, Telesales manager 18th year of service. Our hottest AV receiver deals. AV Receiver. Spread the cost of your purchase on this AV receiver. We have it ranked No. On top of having superior build quality, this 9-channel monster supports every imaginable audio format and comes with an audio calibration system to achieve the highest accuracy possible.
The Marantz NR is our runner-up, a 7-channel Dolby Atmos receiver built to occupy smaller spaces and fill rooms with wide, dynamic sound. You can connect it to almost any type of audio source from HDTVs to turntables to video game consoles. Bluetooth headphone support comes part of the package for late-night listening. This AVR was made for cinematic performance, equipped with virtual surround signal processing to shift sound convincingly around the room.
The price tag hints at budget components, but in a smaller viewing room rather than a cavernous theater , it defies expectations. Power output is rated at W for multichannel, which seems a little generous. This latest iteration is right up there with heavier hitters: you can run a 5. A sonic tour de force, the XH is a jaw-dropping AV receiver with a class leading specification for movies and gaming. HDMI provision covers eight inputs, one of which is designated 8K.
Generously, there are three outputs, with eARC support. Advanced Audyssey calibration is on hand to make the receiver sound great in pretty much any listening room, and once optimised the results are stunning.
The XH is fantastically dynamic, able to cope with dramatic transients like a boss. Unfortunately it does suffer from an HDMI 2. If you do buy an older receiver, don't care about the Xbox Series X , or don't want to send your 8K model to the shop, you can always hook a fancy new console directly to the TV, then use eARC to get audio to the receiver.
Despite the mess AV receiver manufacturers find themselves in right now, there is one thing the following models have in common: great performance. This receiver was released in with a wealth of connectivity that supports multiple audio formats and gives a big, bold sound. It isn't the direct replacement to my favorite receiver of , the TX-NR , but this step-up AV receiver model offers a number of improvements, including a bump in power 80 to watts and a front-mounted HDMI port, in addition to the six HDMI inputs on the back.
Video compatibility aside, the Yamaha RX-V6A offers a fresh look at AV receiver design with futuristic edges while also maximizing sound quality. The RX-V6A could make you forget about ever visiting a cinema again, and it's no slouch with music, either. Just wait a month or two till the updated models go on sale. The receiver is laid-back, blends well with forward-sounding speakers and replays music beautifully. Sound quality isn't quite as strong as those of the Denon and Onkyo, but they're all very close.
If you want a receiver that offers ease of use and integrates both AirPlay but not AirPlay 2 and Google Chromecast built-in wireless streaming, this is a great option.
It even uses virtual speaker relocation technology to optimize sound in the room where you set it up. AV receivers are notoriously complex, with reams of features and confusing technical specifications. For example, what's "ultra HD"? But what are the things that really matter when buying a new model?
I'm going to sum up the most important ones right here. You want to make sure your new receiver can keep up with the latest TVs and video gear. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, along with seven channels of amplification, lets you enjoy a more immersive audio experience than you can get from a basic 5.
With an on-screen setup system that walks you through the entire process—from connecting speakers to setting up inputs to getting on Wi-Fi to running the room correction—almost anyone should be able to set up the AVR-SH correctly.
You also get digital and analog audio inputs including an MM phono input , plus a couple of composite video inputs to connect older sources. The Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room correction is appreciably better than what you can find in any of our other picks, with more adjustments and the ability to calibrate two subwoofers independently.
The AVR-XH offers nine channels of amplification, so you could set up a system with five ear-level speakers, two independently measured subwoofers, and four overhead speakers.
You can also reserve two of those channels for a separate stereo zone in another room. The on-screen interface has improved graphics and easier-to-read text in comparison with its predecessor. But only one supports 4K video at Hz or 8K video at 60 Hz. Denon has introduced an HDMI adapter box that solves this problem, and owners of the AVR-XH can request the free box—but it does add another small piece of equipment to your gear rack.
The PlayStation 5 is not affected by this bug. This 5. You also get a front-panel USB port, plus three digital inputs and a pair of analog inputs around back. The receiver has Bluetooth for streaming audio, as well as basic room correction to make everything sound good.
Flaws but not dealbreakers: This receiver lacks Wi-Fi and integrated music streaming options. As a result, you have to use Bluetooth to stream music, so your phone or other source device needs to stay close to the receiver—or you can add an inexpensive Wi-Fi streaming device. None support 4K Hz or 8K signals at any refresh rate, but Anthem has designed the units to be hardware upgradable and promises a full 8K upgrade at some point down the road.
Voxx and Sharp have completed their acquisition of the Onkyo and Integra brands , and Voxx has formalized a licensing agreement with Pioneer Corp. Companies such as Denon and Yamaha offer a number of AV receivers at prices below, between, and above those we included in this guide. In selecting which specific models to recommend, we looked for the best mix of features, performance, and price, keeping in mind the needs of most people.
Sony has not introduced new receivers since Onkyo and Pioneer have been in limbo for a couple of years, so we were hesitant to review and recommend their receivers, but both are should be back soon with new models detailed above , some of which feature the superior Dirac Live room-correction system.
Chris Heinonen is a senior staff writer reporting on TVs, projectors, and sometimes audio gear at Wirecutter. He has been covering AV since for a number of online publications and is an ISF-certified video calibrator. He used to write computer software and hopes to never do that again, and he also loves to run and test gear for running guides. Our pick. Everything we recommend. Why you should trust us.
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