If you're looking to dig into the world of hi-fi systems that consist of a separate stereo receiver or integrated amplifier that powers a set of passive speakers — whether your passion is ...

an AV receiver is the beating heart of a home theater system. You’ll be hard-pressed to wire up any bookshelf speakers, floor-standing speakers, or subwoofers without one of these bad boys!

An audio amplifier and switching device for a stereo system. The receiver contains inputs for all the audio sources and outputs to one or more sets of speakers. It may also include an AM/FM tuner.

While soundbars have come a long way over the years, nothing beats a good Audio/Video receiver (AVR) with a discrete set of surround sound speakers for a truly immersive and cinematic surround sound ...

turning them into audio/video (A/V) receivers. Today, most home entertainment hardware vendors make A/V equipment for both listening and viewing (see A/V receiver). THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL ...

So when JBL announced its new Modern Audio line of speakers ... how someone stepping into the world of receivers would set up their simple soundbar-free home theater. Garret claimed he had a ...