If you’re setting up a home theater, a killer game rig, or even a multi room music system,
an AV receiver (AVR) is a necessary component for tying it all together.
It can function as the hub of your system, inputting a variety of audio formats, passing
through HDMI signals, and providing connection and amplification for all your speakers.
So, in today’s video I’ll be reviewing the top 11 Best AV Receiver.
I made this list based on my personal opinion and I tried to rank them based on their quality,
durability, customer reviews, and more.
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Number 11 in my list is Yamaha RX-4VA AV Receiver.
This 5.2-channel unit makes a solid centerpiece for home theater, gaming and music listening.
With four HDMI 2.1 inputs and an eARC output along with optical, coaxial, and analog RCA
inputs it’s compatible with a wide range of gear.
The unit supports Dolby and DTS surround sound decoding, streaming via Wi-Fi, Apple Air Play
2, and Spotify Connect, and can be voice-controlled with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
The RX-4VA comes with Yamaha’s MusicCast multiroom system (minus the speakers, of course),
allowing you to connect with other compatible Yamaha components wirelessly.
A USB port lets you play music from an external storage device.
On the negative side, the RX-4VA doesn’t support virtualized Dolby Atmos or DTS Virtual
ratio X.
It’s also one of the receivers whose chipset has a bug that makes it unable to handle 4K
by 120Hertz gaming for Xbox Series X or NVIDIA RTX30.
Fortunately, Yamaha is offering a free HDMI-board update program to fix it.
Although it supports HDMI 2.1, it doesn’t support 8K out of the box.
However, Yamaha will soon offer a firmware update that will add 8K capabilities as well
as VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low-Latency Mode), QMS (Quick Media Switching),
and QFT (Quick Frame Transport), which are HDMI 2.1 features designed to enhance gaming.
Number 10 in my list is YAMAHA RX-A2A 7.2-Channel AV Receiver.
The newest model in Yamaha's flagship Aventage line is the RX-A2A, a 7.2-channel beauty that
offers 100 watts per channel (8 ohms, two channels driven).
It can accept and decode Dolby Atmos and DST ratio X immersive 3D audio signals, and it
offers Yamaha's proprietary Cinema DSP 3D sound field technology for an even more immersive
experience.
A future firmware update will add Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization as well.
On the video front, the RX-A2A provides 4K 120 fps and 8K 60 fps pass through, and it
fully supports Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10, and HDR10+ (in a future firmware update).
Gamers will appreciate Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Quick
Frame Transport (QFT), and Quick Media Switching (QMS), the last one coming in a future update.
When it comes to wireless connectivity, the RX-A2A offers Bluetooth and Wi-Fi as well
as Air Play 2 and Spotify Connect, and you can stream directly from many different online
providers.
Yamaha's MusicCast system lets you easily set up a multi-room audio system and add wireless
surround speakers.
If you're a fan of voice control, you have Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple
Siri at your beck and call.
Number 9 in my list is Sonos Amp AV Receiver.
Full disclosure, we’re kinda/sorta cheating here.
The Sonos Amp is technically not an AV receiver.
That being said, when it’s the hands-down best option on the market for music streaming,
it’s incredibly hard to omit from this list.
The Amp takes Sonos’ effortless approach to streaming music and brings it to your favorite
pair of home theater speakers, complete with plenty of power to push them.
It puts a plethora of music streaming options at your fingertips, making it easier than
ever before to listen to what you love.
Also, it’s quite capable when it comes to the home theater space, especially when you
add a few of its friends.
The Sonos Amp has the ability to create an incredibly convincing “phantom” center
channel that focuses dialogue in the middle of your soundstage.
When you incorporate a pair of Sonos Ones as your surrounds and a Sonos Sub to fill
out your low end, you’re met with a masterful ensemble of cinematic sound, without the wires
that traditionally come with it.
Number 8 in my list is Yamaha RX-V6A.
The Yamaha RX-V6A is the epitome of what can be possible by embracing the right technology.
Thanks to Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, this Yamaha can simulate the Dolby Atmos experience
by using your existing speakers to create the effect of either two or four in-ceiling
speakers.
While this may not stand up to the likes of true Dolby Atmos, it brings you remarkably
close without having to go through the hassle of installing speakers in your ceiling or
high up on your walls.
Plus, Yamaha’s lineup of Music Cast speakers can help you keep the home theater sound with
significantly less wiring.
A pair of Music Cast 50 or Music Cast 20 wireless streaming speakers can be paired with the
RX-V6A to act as the system’s surround channels, eliminating the need to run wiring all the
way to the back of your room.
If wiring is no issue, you can move those Music Cast speakers throughout your home to
enjoy whole-home audio at its finest.
With the RX-V6A, the possibilities are endless.
Number 7 in my list is Denon AVR-X6700H.
If you want to go all in on your video quality, you won't want to miss out on the option of
8K or 4K/120Hz that's available on the Denon AVR-X6700H receiver.
Thanks to the latest HDMI spec, you can run video and video games right through this receiver
for the highest quality or a marriage of quality and smooth visuals, and you'll still get to
see that content with HDR and 4:4:4 Pure Color subsampling.
The Denon AVR-X6700H supports pretty much the full stack of HDR formats available as
well, with premium versions like Dolby Vision and HDR10+ as well as the new Dynamic HDR
and the broadcast standard HLG.
This receiver is no slouch when it comes to audio either.
It's got a ton of power, and it can split that out to an 11.2-channel surround setup.
You can also split up speakers to set up multiple rooms.
You also get some of the best surround sound enhancements from DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X, and
DTS: X Pro to Dolby Atmos and Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology.
Number 6 in my list is Denon AVR-X2700H AV Receiver.
By shelling out a tad under $1,000 for this unit, you get an AVR with an impressive feature
set that should remain relevant for at least five years for both home theater and gaming.
Serving up a solid 95W of power per channel, the AVR-X2700H (which replaces the AVR-X2600H)
passes through 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video and supports Dolby Atmos, Atmos Height Virtualization,
DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X surround audio formats.
It offers a wide range of connectivity options, including Apple Airplay, Spotify Connect,
Bluetooth, USB, HEOS, and even terrestrial radio.
It’s compatible with all the major voice control formats, including Alexa, Siri, and
Google Assistant.
If you’re into vinyl, the unit has phono inputs for MM-cartridge turntables.
Number 5 in my list is Marantz NR1711 8K Ultra HD AV Receiver.
For home theaters with modest budgets, there aren’t a lot of choices for high-quality
home theater receivers that can deliver a 5.1.2 Atmos experience and still come in under
a grand.
The Marantz NR1711, however, is one of these few, and it truly delivers on its promises.
Automatic room calibration means the NR1711 can help make your home theater sound its
best and get the most out of your 8K and high-resolution audio sources.
With 6 HDMI 2.1 inputs, all of which support HDR, HDCP 2.3, ARC, and eARC, it will accommodate
devices you have now and those you’ll add in the future.
While it looks slim (more the size of a box of tissues than a receiver), it’s packed
with wired and wireless connectivity features that make it super useful in your home.
The NR1711 comes equipped with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2, Bluetooth,
and HEOS support for making everyone in your household happy — musically speaking, at
least.
Number 4 in my list is Onkyo TX–NR5100.
Most home theater setups won’t need the ultimate AV receiver.
The Onkyo TX-NR5100 will likely do the job for most, and it comes with modern upgrades
that make it a great fit even for a bit more advanced setups.
You’ll get support for a 7.2-channel surround sound setup or you can jazz it up with a 5.1.2
setup with Dolby Atmos or DTS:X.
The receiver also features the latest HDMI 2.1 standard with four inputs and two outputs,
letting you hook it up to 4K/120Hz and 8K TVs.
You’ll be able to enjoy the full resolution and get HDR pass-through as well.
Whether you’re after a home theater, a gaming setup, or something that can do both, the
Onkyo TX-NR5100 is up to the task.
Number 3 in my list is AVR-S960H AV Receiver.
In the world of AV receivers, the Denon AVR-S960H is where bang meets buck.
It doesn’t have the sheer power or catalog of built-in technologies that a juggernaut
like the SR8015 is armed with, but it’s far better equipped feature than an entry-level
option like Onkyo’s TX-NR5100.
With the Denon AVR-S960H, you’ll get 8K video support, 3D audio formats like Dolby
Atmos and DTS: X, and the option to control it with either Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
It’s also plenty capable when it comes to streaming, thanks to the receiver’s built-in
Heos technology.
Positioned as Denon’s answer to Sonos, Heos lets you stream music from a multitude of
sources, either solely to your receiver or throughout your home with the help of other
Heos-equipped speakers.
With that in mind, the AVR-S960H makes for a compelling option for those who want to
confidently toggle between cinematic theater experiences and exceptional music streaming.
Number 2 in my list is Sony STRDH590.
Sony STRDH590.
The STRDH590 is an entry-level AVR that can handle Ultra-HD content such as 4K Blu-ray
and HDR video.
With 90W RMS per channel, it’s got plenty of sonic punch, and it supports Dolby and
DTS surround sound decoding.
If you’re looking for Dolby Atmos or DTS:X support, you won’t find it here.
But if you’re satisfied with good old 5.1 surround sound and don’t care about transitioning
to 8K, then the STRDH590 is the best 4K AV receiver for you at this price point.
Sony equipped the unit with four HDMI inputs and one ARC out.
Notice that it’s not eARC because the STRDH950’s HDMI ports are of the 2.0 variety rather than
2.1.
Other input ports include optical, coaxial, and analog.
There are no phono inputs, though, so you’d need an external preamp for connecting a turntable.
However, you get an FM antenna port and a front-panel USB input for playing music from
external drives.
The unit includes Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (DCAC) and includes a built-in measurement
mic for setup.
For streaming, it features Bluetooth connectivity so you can pair your mobile device and play
music or other audio.
Overall, if you’re not trying to keep up with the latest and greatest but want to watch
movies or play games in 5.1 surround sound, the STRDH590 will get you there for less without
sacrificing quality.
Number 1 in my list is Marantz SR8015.
There isn’t much more of a complete package than the Marantz SR8015.
This behemoth has enough power to drive an army of surround sound speakers, complete
with front and rear overhead channels to deliver immersive Dolby Atmos audio.
In addition to Dolby Atmos, the SR8015 supports all of the latest technologies, from 8K video
support to DTS:X 3D audio support and H-Res Audio, to streaming capabilities through the
likes of its built-in Heos streaming platform or its compatibility with Alexa and Google
Assistant.
Marantz’ flagship AV receiver is far from the cheapest option available.
That said, if you’re willing to invest in the SR8015 as the cornerstone of your home
theater, you will be met with an unmatched combination of features and capability.
In other words, if you can afford it, the Marantz SR8015 is the absolute best AV receiver
solution available today.
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