In today’s world, the dedicated stereo receiver is a rare breed. The future of home audio is wireless, and manufacturers that still dabble in hardwired audio gear have started making multi-channel AV ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

If you’re serious about bringing theater-like sound into your home, an AV receiver is the best choice. An AV receiver gives you much more control over how you set up and interact with your home ...

Justin Yu covered headphones and peripherals for CNET. Yes, wireless speakers and headphones are cheaper and better than ever before. But if you want to retrofit an existing stereo system or old boom ...

Many small businesses that are open to the public may want to play music to entertain their customers and employees. A business owner with a large collection of digital music can stream their iTunes ...

With such a wide selection of A/V receivers on the market these days, it's difficult to know which model is right for you. Before getting into all of the tech specs and features, its important to ...

The perennial AVR or separates question has always had AV enthusiasts scratching their heads. The same conundrum faces hi-fi aficionados in the two-channel world. But for the purposes of this article, ...

The new entry level Denon AV receiver is out and it is packed with more features than anybody has a right to expect for around $350. With plenty of connectivity options, features, and power, it’s hard ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Bluetooth has forever changed how we think of home and personal audio. Its popularity made it a lot easier to rip the headphone jacks out of ...

You can’t doubt the appeal of vintage audio equipment, especially stereo receivers. With their giant metal knobs, faux-wood paneling and glow-up facades, they have a unique cool factor that modern ...

Available in both silver gold and black finishes, the new Marantz NR1200 streaming amplifier is packed with features and makes an ideal centerpiece for a mid-range audio system with multi-room ...

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