Receivers

Connect DVD, music, cable and gaming components with AV receivers to streamline your entertainment systems. Receivers process the output signals from devices and send pictures to displays and sound to speakers. An audio-video receiver offers features like multiple input methods, easy connection to visual devices, several channels and wireless connectivity. Use a stereo receiver for connecting sound-only devices.

Multiple Input and Output Ports Offer a Unified Entertainment Setup

A home theater receiver with HDMI® inputs allows users to connect several compatible devices for flexibility when setting up a system. RCA and digital audio inputs make it easy to connect various devices, while a convenient headphone jack enables private listening. Some models come with phono input terminals for hooking up record players and turntables. Consider appropriate equalization and pre-amplification with A/V accessories like an audio signal cable to maximize all connected devices.

Multichannel Design Allows for Immersive Audio

AV receivers have between five and thirteen distinct channels, letting users connect multiple speakers for more sound. Standard surround sound systems have 5.1 setups with two front speakers, two rear speakers, a center unit and a subwoofer. This creates a cinematic sound experience in smaller spaces. A 13.2-channel home theater setup provides additional connections for three-dimensional audio in spacious rooms. Built-in surround sound decoders like Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby Atmos® and DTS Virtual:X™ help ensure that three-dimensional sound is clear with compatible speakers and soundbars.

Future-Proof Your TV Viewing Experience

Many AV receivers include features that work with current video devices like Roku®, Apple TV® and other upcoming TV technology. AV receivers with 4K switching capability allow sending both picture and sound from video sources through the sound system for detailed images and live performance sound. High-Dynamic Range (HDV), Dolby Vision (DV) and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) support allow compatible TVs to generate higher pixel and color contrast for deeper and more accurate pictures. Built-in Wi-Fi® offers online music streaming without physically connecting the sound system to a router.

Convenient Remote Control Operation

Most AV receivers come with remote controls that offer options like dialing in settings and switching sources. Some remotes have "scene" buttons that are preset to activities like listening to FM radio or watching TV. Receivers with network capacity offer free iOS® and Android™ apps for using your tablet or phone as a remote. Some models support Google Home Hub™ or Amazon Alexa for issuing verbal commands instead of using a remote.

Advanced Features for Whole House Audio

An AV receiver with Bluetooth® can accept wireless streams and play music from compatible devices. Some models have a Bluetooth Standby mode that allows turning on the receiver remotely. Multi-zone capability distributes audio playback to other rooms, reducing the need for different systems in each room. Some receivers have 3.5mm AUX input jacks for connecting additional legacy audio components like portable cassette players. Satellite radio-ready stereo receivers let users listen to Sirius™, XM and AM/FM stations.