If you've ever looked into building a home theater system or upgrading your TV speakers, chances are you've come across the term "AVR receiver." But what exactly is it, and why is it considered the ...

Marantz offers six home theater A/V Receivers from $599 to $4,500. What’s the difference, and which one might be right for you? The preamp stage acts as the central hub where all your audio and video ...

Compare features, performance, and find the right Denon A/V Receiver for your home theater setup. It also never stopped sparring—playfully or otherwise—with its sibling brand Marantz. While Marantz ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.