How to Buy an AV Receiver in 2026 ...

A solid AV receiver is the heart of any good home entertainment center. Here are some of the best models on the market, ...

With Super Bowl almost upon us, and March Madness (basketball) barely one month off, the best way to deal with the winter (if you’re in the north-east or mid-west of the US and much of Canada) is to ...

Yesterday a German audio website discovered a bug in the latest HDMI 2.1 chipsets sourced by Panasonic and utilized in the new Denon, Marantz and Yamaha HDMI 2.1 AV receivers. This bug can inhibit ...

On the AV Rant Podcast, I'm often asked about gear to purchase. Home theater gear is generally a non-trivial purchase for people. Most folks have to save up for a period of time in order to buy the ...

This is an AV issue, but looks to be Mac-specific, so posting here rather than in the A/V Club. Sorry for the length, but I'm trying to supply all relevant info) Summary: I have an MBP connected via ...

Canadian AV brand Anthem has become the latest manufacturer to unveil a range of HDMI 2.1-equipped audio products that should be compatible with next-gen gaming sources such as the Xbox Series X, PS5 ...

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 ...

So, the last time I really looked at receivers, even component video wasn't a thing (that I recall, 5.1 sound was the new deal, and tube TVs were still the thing). I recently helped a friend pick out ...