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A/V Receiver Stuff Guide
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The A/V receiver is the heart of your home theater system, the control center that decodes signals from your audio and video components and sends instructions to the speakers. Our expert reviews make sense of wattage, channels, Dolby Digital and DTS so you can choose the best receiver for your system. Need help? Read the Receiver Buying Guide before you buy.
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If you're shopping for an A/V receiver, you're going to have many options. To ensure you get the best price without sacrificing performance, compare prices online before you buy. We've stacked up shopping deals from retailers across the Web so you can easily compare prices on A/V receivers.
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Going to the movies today is a very different experience from going to the movies 70 years ago -- the picture is clearer, most of the movies are in color and the admission price is a lot higher. But the biggest change is probably the sound experience. Learn how surround sound works.
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The Sherwood RD-8601 offers all the most recent digital surround decoding and video upconversion to component video. Learn more in the Consumer Guide review. ...
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$225.00 - $300.00
The Sherwood RD-6500 offers Dolby Digital decoding and composite video switching. Read more in the review at Consumer Guide. ...
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$132.00 - $146.00
The Pioneer VSX-817K/S A/V receiver offers a great mix of power, functionality, and features. Learn more in the review at Consumer Guide. ...
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$249.00 - $365.00
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7.1 Channels, Stereo Power: 140 W, Learning Remote Control, Decoders: DTS ES®, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, Dolby Di... ...
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7.1 Channels, THX Ultra, Stereo Power: 160 W, Surround Power: 130 W, Learning Remote Control, Decoders: Dolby Digital®, DTS®, DT... ...
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7.1 Channels, Stereo Power: 130 W, MultiBrand Remote Control, Decoders: Dolby Digital®, DTS®, DTS ES®, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS ... ...
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A/V Receiver FAQ
The number before the decimal in a surround sound format refers to the number of main channels. In a 5.1 system, these are the front left, front right, center, rear left and rear right. The "1" after the decimal stands for a single subwoofer channel. Learn more about surround sound formats.
The subwoofer handles the lowest-frequency sounds, such as the rumble of thunder or an earth-shaking explosion. Without these sounds, your movie-watching experience will seem much less immersive and realistic. Learn more about how speakers work.
The FCC currently has a February 17, 2009, deadline for the transition to all digital broadcasting. On this date, all analog broadcasting will stop, and consumers will need to buy converter boxes to receive programming on their older TVs. Learn more about digital television.
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How HDTV Works
High-definition television (HDTV) has revolutionized the quality of your TV picture. Learn how HDTV works in this video from HowStuffWorks.
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