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Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K

Photo gallery:Pioneer VSX-1018AHJust a few years ago, HDMI connectivity was a major step-up feature on AV receivers; now, it's standard for all but the least expensive models. That's mostly a good thing, because although HDMI can be finicky, its one-cable simplicity makes it much easier to set up an AV...

Tags: faceplate, Pioneer VSX-1018AH, HDMI, receiver

Product reviews 2009-01-29

Photos: Pioneer VSX-1018AH

The Pioneer VSX-1018AH's solid sound and generous feature package make it a great value in the midrange AV receiver class. by CNET News.com

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Image galleries 2009-01-29

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Onkyo HT-RC160

Photo gallery:Onkyo HT-RC160Comparing the features of competing AV receivers is already a difficult chore, but many manufacturers, such as Denon and Yamaha, invite more complexity by offering two lines of nearly identical AV receivers: a custom-install-friendly line and a more-consumer-based line. For better or worse, Onkyo has followed suit with...

Tags: Onkyo HT-RC160, receiver, Onkyo

Product reviews 2009-09-30

Denon AVR-790

Editors' note: This review is nearly identical to the Denon AVR-1910, as the two products are extremely similar. The only differences are slightly different cosmetics and the AVR-790 lacks IR inputs/outputs and the ability to drive "B" front speakers.The capability to upconvert analog video sources has become standard on midrange...

Tags: Denon, Denon AVR-790, receiver

Product reviews 2009-09-29

JVC LT-32P300

Photo gallery: LVC LT-P300 seriesThe Apple iPod phenomenon has invaded not only your ears, but also your car, your home audio system, and now your television. JVC's LT-P300 series is one of the only TVs on the market designed specifically to work with iPods and iPhones, allowing you...

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Apple iPod phenomenon, JVC LT-P300 series, JVC, TV, dock, Apple iPod

Product reviews 2009-06-23

JVC LT-42P300

Photo gallery: LVC LT-P300 seriesThe Apple iPod phenomenon has invaded not only your ears, but also your car, your home audio system, and now your television. JVC's LT-P300 series is one of the only TVs on the market designed specifically to work with iPods and iPhones, allowing you...

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Apple iPod phenomenon, JVC LT-P300 series, JVC, TV, dock, Apple iPod

Product reviews 2009-06-23

JVC LT-46P300

Photo gallery: LVC LT-P300 seriesThe Apple iPod phenomenon has invaded not only your ears, but also your car, your home audio system, and now your television. JVC's LT-P300 series is one of the only TVs on the market designed specifically to work with iPods and iPhones, allowing you...

Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Apple iPod phenomenon, JVC LT-P300 series, JVC, TV, dock, Apple iPod

Product reviews 2009-06-23

Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K photos

The Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K delivers an excellent feature set and outstanding sound quality for its price, making it our top midrange AV receiver pick so far. by CNET News.com

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Image galleries 2009-06-16

Sony STR-DH700 7.1 AV receiver

Photo gallery:Sony STR-DH700Even for savvy home theater enthusiasts, buying an AV receiver can be a chore, requiring hours hunched over spec sheets trying to figure out what each model offers. From a general perspective, the Sony STR-DH700 looks to offer a good value, as a 7.1 AV receiver with three...

Tags: setup process, Sony STR-DH700, receiver, Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2009-06-05

Pioneer launches trio of new A/V receivers with iPod/iPhone support

Pioneer may have abandoned HDTV production, but it hasn't left the home theater entirely. In addition to continuing to churn out new Blu-ray players, the electronics company still produces A/V receivers, including three new models that are reasonably priced and certified to work with iPhones. ...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Home Theater, Apple iPod, Video, Home Entertainment, Corporate Communications, Tv & Home Theater, Consumer Electronics, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Marketing, Sean Portnoy

Blog posts 2009-05-26

Yamaha HTR-6260BL

Editors' note: The Yamaha HTR-6260BL is virtually identical to the RX-V665BL, therefore the reviews are essentially the same. For an explanation of why Yamaha has two model names for each receiver, read the company's FAQ.We've been critical of some Yamaha receivers in the past for not offering as many features...

Tags: LCD Display, Yamaha HTR-6260BL, Yamaha Corp.

Product reviews 2009-04-28

Yamaha RX-V665BL

Photo gallery:Yamaha RX-V665BLWe've been critical of some Yamaha receivers in the past for not offering as many features as the competition, but we've always been impressed by their sound quality. That's why when we previewed the Yamaha RX-V665BL, we were a little worried that the weight was substantially lower than...

Tags: Consumer electronics, LCD Display, Yamaha RX-V665BL, Yamaha Corp., RX-V663

Product reviews 2009-04-24

Panasonic DMP-BD30

While the majority of home movie watchers avoids Blu-ray because of the ongoing format war and high costs, AV enthusiasts lately have been hesitant to pick up a new Blu-ray player for another reason: They've been waiting for the impending Blu-ray Profile 1.1. All Blu-ray players certified to bear that...

Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic DMP-BD30, Blu-ray Profile 1.1

Product reviews 2007-10-30

Pioneer Elite VSX-91TXH

In consumer electronics, timing can be everything. Take the Pioneer VSX-91TXH, the second of four models in the company's high-end Elite line. With such cutting-edge features as HDMI 1.3, onboard decoding for next-gen Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD soundtracks, analog-to-digital video conversion, and XM and Sirius satellite radio compatibility, the AV...

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Product reviews 2007-10-02

Yamaha RX-V1700

It seems as if cutting-edge home theater electronics keep getting more and more complicated, and the growing back panels of A/V receivers bear this out. On the other hand, the newest A/V receivers offer the promise of the ultimate in simplicity--just one HDMI cable from your receiver to your HDTV....

Tags: receiver, Yamaha RX-V1700, A/V, Yamaha Corp.

Product reviews 2007-02-20

Pioneer VSX-82TXS

Elite, Pioneer's designation for its flagship audio and video components, definitely looks the part. Finished in a gleaming, high-gloss black, the A/V receivers were designed to match Pioneer's gorgeous plasma TVs, and in this case, the beauty is more than skin deep. The receiver's Faroudja HD Scaler converts lower-resolution video...

Tags: TVs, receiver, video

Product reviews 2006-11-27

Sony STR-DG1000

Just as the Blu-ray vs. HD-DVD race is about to kick into second gear with the imminent release of Sony's BDP-S1 player, Sony unveils its first A/V receiver "designed to optimize Blu-ray and other sources." It's not any more integrated with Blu-ray players than other midprice HDMI receivers, but the...

Tags: Consumer electronics, DVD, Sony STR-DG1000, receiver, Sony Corp., knob

Product reviews 2006-11-16

Pioneer VSX-1016TXV

When it comes to designing cutting-edge A/V receivers, Pioneer has plenty of experience. The company was an early, well, pioneer, in autosetup technology and its MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration) is still one of the most accurate and easiest to use systems. The company's also been a supporter of XM satellite...

Tags: Pioneer VSX-1016TXV, receiver, A/V

Product reviews 2006-08-24