Buying Guides & Articles:Receivers

Here are several new audio systems just itching to tickle your eardrums for the holidays... Read more

Learn which products let you stream media effortlessly to your TV or speaker system... Read more

Most people like to ooh and ahh at the bells and whistles - pretty design, big macho power ratings, and the like. When evaluating any A/V receiver, however, a good place... Read more

The first thing most folks look at when they see a shiny new receiver sitting on display is the power rating. The rating is measured in watts per channel. The rating is... Read more

When it comes to audio equipment I let my aficionado friends pick the appropriate components in the hope that I may someday be able to hear the subtle nuances they talk... Read more

Buy the best receiver that your pocketbook can afford, it is the control center of a home theater system. If you are in the market for a new receiver or just want to... Read more

Try to go for the best brands in the price ranges, such as Marantz and Denon. Even they have some sweet models for under $500... Read more

All you need is a clear view of the southern sky and a desire to improve your home-entertainment experience. If you own the place you live, simply pick out a system,... Read more

Bill Detwiler, Shawn Morton, and I scoured the halls of the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show last week in Las Vegas. We looked for the hardware and software that could... Read more

A mini component system consists of several of the following: tuner, cassette deck, cd player, phono and mini-disc. A worthy one will also give you an input in the back... Read more