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 ...

JBL promises its Modern Audio system is the newbie-friendly entry into Hi-Fi audio, but is it? I spent two months finding out ...

Overview: Strong AV receivers improve movies, music and gaming with better power and cleaner surround sound. Different room sizes benefit from matching receiver ...

Although I've been professionally reviewing AV gear since I started Audioholics way back in 1999, I've also been an audio enthusiast since my childhood. It is, after all, why I pursued a degree in ...

The good: The Onkyo TX-NR585 offers a wealth of connection and streaming options without sacrificing sound quality. Music and movies sound great, especially when paired with a balanced-sounding set of ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. An AV receiver is the hub of a home theater system. It is ...

John P. Falcone is the senior director of commerce content at CNET, where he coordinates coverage of the site's buying recommendations alongside the CNET Advice team (where he previously headed the ...

Receivers make Proficient the complete home audio brand for residential custom installers. RIVERSIDE, CA, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 — Proficient Audio has added three audio/video receivers to its extensive ...

So you’ve got the high-definition, wide-screen, 4K video television. But if you want the full home theater experience, you need an AV receiver. Here are the four best models we’ve seen in the last ...

With more movies going straight to video on demand, it is easier than ever to watch hit titles from home. If you are looking to maximize your at-home viewing experience, you may want to replicate ...

The reports of the death of AV receivers are greatly exaggerated. Over the past year, the standard has been impeccably high. Of the four models CNET has reviewed, only one received any less than 4 ...