No one ever said that setting up surround sound home theater was going to be a piece of cake. And, as most enthusiasts and newbies have discovered, it's not simple. But there are ways to try and keep ...

I just bought a Onkyo TXSR508 and wondering if some of the many Onkyo owners can assist troubleshooting an issue. This unit is not setup for home theater but just powering a single pair of speakers in ...

Beyond amplifying your speakers and distributing pristine audio that’ll make audiophiles rejoice, the best AV receivers deliver a wealth of ports to hook up displays, sound systems, game consoles, and ...

“Not only does the Pioneer Elite SC-79 A/V receiver redefine its own Elite moniker, it redefines what an A/V receiver is capable of. For that, Pioneer should be very proud, indeed.” “Why you can trust ...

The Sony STR-DA2800ES is a receiver that truly stands apart from the competition, and in a good way. When it comes to deciding on a new receiver to purchase or recommend to a friend, Sony hasn't been ...

Covering home audio and video, Matthew Moskovciak helps CNET readers find the best sights and sounds for their home theaters. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a ...

Marantz has a winner in the SR7002 AV receiver. This product is powerful, yet simple - something not easily accomplished in today's era of endless configurability. Internally, we are dubbing 2008 "The ...