Both AV receivers and amplifiers play important roles in a quality sound experience, but they're not the same. Here's how ...

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 ...

If you’re after a high-resolution audio setup but don’t want to deal with (or pay for) a full 5.1 multichannel speaker setup, you’re in luck. Not only are we seeing more and more hi-fi stereo ...

Nothing beats the sound of an excellent audio/video receiver. When done right, they can bring power, depth, dynamics, and spaciousness to movies, sports, TV shows, and music. And whether you’re ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

After last month’s Axiom AudioFile appeared (February), an attentive reader emailed me and suggested that my detailed instructions on 5.1-channel home theater speaker setup had unjustly ignored tips ...

Which high-end receivers to upgrade your av setup are best? With the high volume of TV and film content constantly growing on streaming platforms, more people are skipping the movie theater in favor ...

I tried Vizio, Sony, and Bose soundbars, but they always felt small. A $180 used stereo sounds bigger, fuller, and cost less.

Your AV receiver probably has a hidden audio mode that'll stop speaker hiss in its tracks. Here's how to use it, and how it ...