The Receiver is the most important component to select in your Home Theater m system, as the receiver provides the amplification and control for the speakers, what source is being played (TV, Blu-ray, DVD) and basically is your master control panel.
There are a number of excellent names to select but we like this manufacturer's high end V series and recommend the following select models based on and price and featured offered. See our
home theater system packages for recommendations on matching receiver, speaker and component recommedations packaged with delivery and custom installation. Note receivers are discounted when combined with installation.
Receivers
A/V Receiver V36 - 500W, 5.1 Channel Receiver - $229.95
- 500 watts for 3 or 5 speakers
- HDMI Cable Connections
Our least expensive and most popular model. Same great sound of the more expensive units, but without the detail menu options. Perfect for HD TV sound systems.
A/V Receiver V46 – 5.1 channel Receiver - $349.95
- 525 watts for 3 or 5 speakers
- HDMI audio – video connections
- On-screen menu
Adds more power, an on-screen menu, full audio-video HDMI connections and iPod interface connections. Useful up-grades for a few dollars more.
A/V Receiver V66 – 7.1 channel Receiver - $549.95
- 665 watts for 5 or 7-speakers
- HDMI audio – video connections
- On screen menu
- Advanced sound processing
- 2nd room zone
Our best value and includes advanced sound processing found in the more expensive units. Has 2nd zone for Patio or Bed Room speakers. Our favorite up-grade model.
A/V Receiver V86 – 7.1 channel Receiver - $999.95
- 735 watts for 5 or 7-seakers + Sub Woofer
- HDMI audio – video w/ analog up conversion
- On screen menu
- More advanced sound processing
- 2nd & 3rd room zones
More power than our best value V66 and adds Analog to HDMI up-scaling so your old non-HDMI components can be connected and sent through the HDMI cable to the TV. Check with on this one.
A/V Receiver V180 – 7.1 channel Receiver - $1,299.95
- 910-watts for 7-speakers + Sub Woofer
- HDMI audio – video w/ analog up conversion
- On screen menu
- Even more advanced sound processing
- 2nd & 3rd room zones
- Numerous Control Features
Offers the highest levels of sound and video quality and control for total home theater enjoyment with features including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoders. Advanced remote control with expanded menu selections. You will be impressed reviewing the specification page on this unit.
A/V Receiver V380 – 7.1 channel Receiver - $1,699.95
- 980 watts for 7 speakers
- HDMI audio – video w/ analog up conversion
- On screen menu in 6-lanuages
- Even more advanced sound processing
- 2nd and 3rd Room zones
- More Control Features than the 1800
The 3800 gives more power, more specialized features and a on screen menu in 6-lanuages. Has absolutely everything. Top tier. Best available without going $ thousands more.
