Should you buy an AV receiver or a stereo receiver? The answer comes down to your entertainment goals, which features you ...

Owning a personal home theater system is one of the greatest feelings in the world. Of course, it takes some time and effort to achieve the kind of sound quality your living room deserves. Fortunately ...

Sony's new high-end receivers can stream HD video over an Ethernet connection, and the STR-DA6400ES also adds internet services such as Rhapsody and Shoutcast internet radio. Matthew Moskovciak Senior ...

With more shade than ever being cast on the seemingly stalwart music-streaming industry this year and last, I’ve spent a significant amount of time wondering whether or not my support of Spotify (and ...

Covering home audio and video, Matthew Moskovciak helps CNET readers find the best sights and sounds for their home theaters. AV receivers tend to improve at a glacial pace, but Sony's had a good run ...

Sony's home theater components see major upgrades that make it easier for integrators and consumers to get an optimal experience. By Tony Ware, Brandt Ranj Published Mar 1, 2023 11:05 AM EST Add ...

It might have taken much longer than most of its rivals, but Sony has finally got round to launching a range of AV receivers capable of handling all of the latest gaming capabilities we’ve long had ...

Delivering a definitive multi-room home theater experience, Sony Electronics recently announced its updated ES (Elevated Standard) audio/video receiver lineup. The 2005 lineup includes three new audio ...

Sony’s XAV-9500ES in-dash media receiver will be one of the first to support hi-res lossless audio in automobiles. Coming November 2021 for $1,299. With Apple Music now streaming Hi-res Lossless Audio ...

Sony has recently launched a new car AV receiver, and to one's surprise, the device also features Android Auto and CarPlay. The adoption of mobile phone projection systems is skyrocketing these ...

The Sony STR-DN1010 has enough features for most though much of the "extras" require other Sony products and purchases. In fact, there are plenty of add-ons for nearly all of these receivers. There ...