Best AV receivers 2025: Tested by home theater experts

Best AV receivers 2025: Tested by home theater experts

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Key Points:

  • AV receivers offer a significant upgrade from soundbars for home cinema enthusiasts, providing multi-channel surround sound but requiring space for multiple speakers and possibly a subwoofer.
  • The Denon AVR-X4800H is recommended as the best overall AV receiver, featuring 9 channels, 8K/4K 120Hz HDMI inputs, and strong sound performance suitable for both movies and music.
  • For budget-conscious buyers, the Denon AVR-X2700H delivers solid performance with support for 5.1.2 or 7.1 configurations, multiple HDMI ports, and 8K support via a single HDMI 2.1 input.
  • Other notable AV receivers include the Onkyo TX-NR7100 for ultra-high-resolution video

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