The backbone of a home theater or surround sound system, today’s best AVRs are packed with features and performance (updated for 2024) ...

Ty Pendlebury has worked at CNET since 2006. He lives in New York City where he writes about TVs and home entertainment. Expertise Ty has worked for radio, print, and online publications, and has ...

An A/V Receiver (also referred to as an AVR, home theater receiver, or surround sound receiver) is designed to be the central connection and control hub for both the audio and video needs of a home ...