A/V receivers generally offer better sound and more flexibility than all-in-one home-theater-in-a-box systems, but require some serious time and effort to get the best possible sound. However, a new ...

So you've taken the leap into the world of true cinematic sound? Congratulations! You're about to experience true surround sound that even the best soundbars can't quite match. However, if this is ...

The Yamaha R-N2000A hi-fi network receiver delivers stellar bench test performance and sonic excellence. Our review compares it to the more affordable R-N1000A to assess if the higher price is worth ...

I'm very pleased with my Harmony 650, in general. It does a great job, mostly, but I'm having some trouble with getting it to properly handle the Zone 2 of my Yamaha RX-V685 receiver. (When I set up ...

Yamaha announces three new AV receivers--the RX-V1800, RX-V3800, and RX-Z11--and CNET breaks down the differences between the models. Covering home audio and video, Matthew Moskovciak helps CNET ...

For some Sonos fans, soundbars — even very capable Dolby Atmos soundbars like the Sonos Arc Ultra — just don’t cut it when it comes to home theater surround sound. They want a fully customizable ...