Home Theater Receiver Reviews

Updated October 2012

A great home theater system starts with a solid anchor -- a home theater receiver. ConsumerSearch drills down to find out what makes a great one, with an eye toward choices that deliver great performance without breaking the bank. Picks are based on expert feedback and hands-on reports from owners.

Sony STR-DN1030

Best Home Theater Receiver

*Est. $500

Estimated Price

Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, AirPlay support, video processing and excellent audio chops make the Sony STR-DN1030 the home theater receiver to beat. No other receiver at this price point delivers as much the Sony STR-DN1030.

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Yamaha RX-V373

Budget Home Theater Receiver

*Est. $250

Estimated Price

The Yamaha RX-V373 delivers strong basic performance at a wallet-friendly price. Though it doesn't have as many bells and whistles as more expensive receivers, such as streaming Internet functionality, its sturdy 100 watt-per-channel system sounds solid, includes support for the Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio high-definition (lossless) audio formats.

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