He has a cat named after one of the best TVs ever made. Expertise Ty has worked for radio, print, and online publications, and has been writing about home entertainment since 2004. He is an avid ...

At the end of 2024, I attended a listening session hosted by JBL to check out the audio company’s new Modern Audio A/V receivers and Stage2 speaker system. JBL pitched the receivers and speakers as a ...

I'm still new and learning about all this home theater and audio stuff. I'm not sure which receiver I should match with my speakers. Right now I only have Fluance Signature Series HiFi Two-Way ...

My Klipsch Promedia 2.1 just died. No power, no sound not even low, nothing, and no warranty. So to look on the bright side I can justify getting something better. <BR><BR>I read over the FAQ threads ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When putting together a large home audio setup, you’ll ...

Ohms are one of the specs that both speaker and receiver manufacturers use to give you an idea about their performance. Speakers and amplifiers alike are usually rated around 8 ohms, but that's not ...

One of the most important factors in any home audio setup is the receiver — often called an AV receiver, a home theater receiver or just an audio receiver. It’s no wonder buyers take their time ...

@MarkoPosavecwrites: Soundbar versus AV Receiver: Given that nowadays there are so many soundbar options, some of which offer virtual surround sound while others go as far as to feature dedicated ...

What Is Dolby Atmos Music? Dolby Atmos – the leading immersive surround sound format – debuted in movie theaters back in 2012 with Disney/Pixar’s “Brave.” Atmos was the first object-based sound format ...

The stalwart Japanese HiFi brand lives on with this, their latest nine-channel AV receiver. Does it offer the right blend of performance, features and affordability to slay the competition? Growing up ...

JBL unveiled more than 13 new products recently at a press event in Hollywood, Ca. The MA (Modern Audio) AV receivers and Stage 2 loudspeakers were the hit of the show! Read on to see what we thought.

Modern-day receivers are miracles of digital audio and video processing, but compared to their more analog brethren, they can ...