Receivers


Digital receivers are the central interface between a stereo, DVD player and TV and are used primarily to provide surround sound to home theater systems. These Surround receivers give TVs a spatial sound experience. Stereo receivers, on the other hand, are particularly suitable for music playback. More...

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1
 Krell S-1500 / S-1200
Listed since 06/2010
Power Amplifier
"For: Incredible rich detailed and natural sound; Oozes quality; Easy to use. Against: Low on additional features  …
1 Review
 
 
2
 Onkyo THX Ultra2 System (PA-MC5500, BD-SP807, PR-SC5507)
Listed since 04/2010
Speaker Support: 9.2
"... Price-wise, it's comparable with the upper end of the integrated market, but in terms of performance, this THX Ultra2 duo will give most one  …
1 Review
 
 
3
 Onkyo TX-NR 3007
Listed since 12/2009
Speaker Support: 9.2
"For: Incredibly well-equipped; Excellent audio performance and SD upscaling. Against: Looks a bit bland  …
1 Review
 
 
4
 Sony STR-DH 800
Listed since 07/2009
Speaker Support: 7.1
"For: Superb value; Big and smooth sound; Easy to use. Against: No video upscaling or multichannel inputs; Could have a bit more sparkle."
3 Reviews
 
 
5
 Arcam Solo Neo
Listed since 06/2010
Speaker Support: Stereo
"FOR: Improved transparency; can now stream music from a computer network; excellent tuner section; fine build.  …
2 Reviews
 
 
6
 Denon AVR-1910
Listed since 05/2009
Speaker Support: 7.1
"The Philips sounds terrific for a TV, but equally, a dedicated home cinema system will make the very most of Blu-ray'  …
3 Reviews, 4 Opinions
 
 
7
 Sony STR-DH810
Listed since 06/2010
Speaker Support: 7.1
"The 'DH810 is a fantastic, affordable amp, and the perfect foil for an entry-level home cinema system."
1 Review, 1 Opinion
 
 
8
 Denon AVR-2311
Listed since 07/2010
Speaker Support: 7.2
"FOR: Ample spec; dynamic, hard-hitting and detailed sound. AGAINST: We preferred last year's remote control."
1 Review
 
 
9
 Yamaha HiFi RX-V1065
Listed since 08/2009
Speaker Support: 7.1
"For: Decent build; sensational surround processing; taut, weighty and powerful sound. Against: Dialogue could be a tad clearer."
1 Review
 
 
10
 STR-DA 2400 ES B
Listed since 08/2008
Speaker Support: 7.1
This agile entertainer performs well with both films and music, producing powerful and solid bass, and yet a truly  …
2 Reviews, 5 Opinions
 
 
 
 
11
 Arcam FMJ AVR600
Listed since 03/2009
Speaker Support: 7.1
A consummate device with support for all HD codecs, superb specifications, and as equally sublime with music as with cinema sound. Arcam'  …
1 Review
 
 
12
 Yamaha HiFi DSP-Z7
Listed since 01/2009
Speaker Support: 7.1
Yamaha's DSP-Z7 multichannel amplifier is a solid beast, perfect in combination with Sony's BDP-S5000ES Blu  …
1 Review
 
 
13
 Denon AVR-1909
Listed since 09/2008
Speaker Support: 7.1
Offering punchy bass and extracting an amazing amount of detail, one can't detract from its surround sound approach. Denon AVR  …
1 Review
 
 
14
 BDP-LX71
Listed since 03/2009
Speaker Support: 7.1
Pioneer's second system, with the superb SC-LX81 amp paired with the equally fine BDP-LX71 player, this is  …
1 Review
 
 
15
 BDP-S550
Listed since 03/2009
Speaker Support: 7.1
Sony's second pairing in the Group Test, the BDP-S550 player and STR-DA2400 ES amp are a superb match for  …
1 Review
 
 
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Listed since 03/2009
Speaker Support: 7.1
For an entry level Blu-ray system, Sony's combination of BDP-S350 player and STR-DG820 amp is an extremely  …
1 Review
 
 
17
 Yamaha HiFi DSP-AX763
Listed since 10/2008
Speaker Support: 7.1
Another supreme budget device and perfect for Panasonic's DMP.BD60 Blu-ray player. Yamaha's DSP-AX763  …
2 Reviews
 
 
18
 VSX-1018AH-K
Listed since 08/2008
Speaker Support: 7.1
Fully-featured, powerful and energetic, this Pioneer receiver didn't fail to impress What Hi-Fi with its well  …
1 Review
 
 
19
 Onkyo TX-NR 5007
Listed since 10/2009
Speaker Support: 9.2
"... How does this beast sound? In a word: terrific. ... the TX-NR5007 is without doubt our favourite so far. It manages to deliver fantastic  …
2 Reviews
 
 
20
 Onkyo TX-SR 608
Listed since 03/2010
Speaker Support: 9.2
Expert Reviews were enthusiastic about the TX-SR608 to the point of giving it an 'Ultimate' award. This AV receiver shares its SR308 stablemate'  …
3 Reviews
 
 
 
 

Reviews

"Pioneer VSX-920-K review"
1 Receiver (approx. £500)
Expert Reviews
Published on 8/2010
On test: Pioneer VSX-920
"The VSX-920-K is a fairly expensive AV receiver and it's one the most sophisticated we've seen. There are nine 140W speaker outputs, giving 7.1 surround plus stereo in another room. All video sources can be fed to the HDMI output, which simplifies cabling when using analogue devices. There's an Ethernet port to feed the internet radio function, plus a port for an optional Bluetooth audio receiver." Review details: Single test.   → Test results
"Onkyo TX-SR308 review"
1 Receiver (approx. £200)
Expert Reviews
Published on 8/2010
On test: Onkyo TX-SR 308
"The SR308 is remarkably cheap for an AV receiver, particularly for a model that can decode the full set of audio formats used by Blu-ray discs, including Dolby TrueHD." Review details: Single test.   → Test results
"Onkyo TX-SR608 review"
1 Receiver (approx. £400)
Expert Reviews
Published on 8/2010
On test: Onkyo TX-SR 608
"The entry-level Onkyo SR308 meets most people's needs and costs just £219. At almost double the price, the SR608 needs to offer quite a lot more." Review details: Single test.   → Test results
"Onkyo TX-NR808 review"
1 Receiver
Pocket-lint.co.uk
Published on 8/2010
On test: Onkyo TX-NR808
"Future-proof your home cinema." Review details: Single test.   → Test results
"Samsung HW-C500 Review"
1 Receiver (approx. £210)
TrustedReviews
Published on 8/2010
On test: Samsung HW-C500
"AV receivers aren't high on the list of things you'd associate with Samsung, but the Korean giant has been turning out a nice line in home cinema amps for quite some time. Its latest range includes this entry-level 5.1-channel model, which is designed to provide a basic introduction to the world of surround sound – a fact reflected by its low price tag." Review details: Single test.   → Test results

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Receivers

In Hi-Fi terms, a “receiver” is the combination of a radio and sound system. Modern receivers are the central interface between a stereo, DVD player, television and other multimedia devices, and provide the core of a home theater system. Digital receivers work with special surround sound techniques that allow several speakers – usually five – to be controlled individually. A remote control which can control the rest of the connected devices such as the television is usually included with the device. High-quality receivers also have the ability to modify their most important settings through the TV using a GUI. This is much more comfortable than using the small screen on the device itself. Most receivers are Surround receivers. This means that they can control the speakers individually, thus creating a spatial sound impression. They are mainly used for playing movies. Stereo receivers, however, work with the two-channel method and are meant for playing music. The speakers must thus be arranged in a different manner, as the reproduction of stereo sound is very different from surround sound. Pure stereo receivers, however, are not widely available commercially, and the majority of devices are Surround devices, which are also capable of stereo reproduction.
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