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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The ZonePlayer S5 shrinks the Sonos streaming music experience down to a compact single-speaker system with great sound, which you can control from any iPhone or iPod Touch. Read review

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AIFF, FLAC, Audible, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless, White, 14.4 in x 4.8 in x 8.5 in, 9.1 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 20 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K delivers an excellent feature set and outstanding sound quality for its price, making it our top midrange AV receiver pick so far. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS Express, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-HD High Resolution, 9 bands, MP3, WAV, WMA, Universal remote control, Gloss black, 16.5 in x 13.7 in x 6.2 in, 19.2 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you can overlook its poor analog video conversion, the Onkyo TX-SR607 offers up a ton of HDMI connectivity and excellent sound quality for a midrange AV receiver. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS Neo:6, DTS Express, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black, 17.1 in x 13 in x 6.9 in, 23.8 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony STR-DN1000 offers solid sound and basic AV receiver features at a bargain price, but it's not nearly as good as last year's STR-DG920. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, Universal remote control (Infrared), Gloss piano black

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Denon AVR-1910 is a fully featured midrange AV receiver with standout upconverted video quality, although it's held back by some subpar design issues and average sound quality. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS 96/24, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, DTS-HD High Resolution, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black, 17.1 in x 14.8 in x 6.7 in, 23.6 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Squeezebox Radio has an exceptional design, an unmatched variety of streaming music services, and solid sonics, making it the top value pick for Wi-Fi radios. Read review

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AIFF, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless, Remote control, Black, 8.7 in x 5.0 in x 5.1 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 29 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Squeezebox Boom is the best all-in-one tabletop Wi-Fi radio we've seen to date. Read review

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, 30 Watt, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, AIFF, FLAC, Apple Lossless, Remote control (Infrared)

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 43 reviews

The Bottom Line: With its excellent iPod-like remote, the Logitech Squeezebox Duet is an ideal way to stream the full range of digital music--including files on your computer's hard drive, premium subscription music services, and free Internet radio--to your living room stereo system. Read review

Specs: Network audio player, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, MP2, MP3, PCM, WAV, WMA, AIFF, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless, Remote control, High-gloss black, 6.1 in x 4.4 in x 1.1 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Onkyo HT-RC160 has nearly all the same functionality as the similar TX-SR607, for about $100 less, making it one of the best AV receiver values of the year. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 5 - 100000 Hz, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Universal remote control (Infrared), 17.1 in x 13 in x 6.9 in, 23.8 lbs

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Manufacturer description: Complete the HD experience with the STR-DH800 7.1-channel A/V receiver. This newly designed full HD 1080p A/V receiver features 7 HD inputs so you can take full ... Read more

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Universal remote control (Infrared), 16.9 in x 12.7 in x 6.2 in, 18.3 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: Hailed by audiophiles as one of the greatest tuners ever, the Sony XDR-F1HD is arguably the best--and most affordable--way to add HD radio to any stereo system. Read review

Specs: Radio tuner, Stereo, Remote control, 7.1 in x 6.3 in x 2.4 in, 2.4 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: An excellent touch-screen remote and equally usable iPhone remote app breathe new life into Sonos' excellent multiroom digital-audio system. Read review

Specs: 2 network audio players, Stereo, Network audio player - AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, FLAC, Remote control (Radio)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Altec Lansing's InMotion Moondance Glow iM402 clock radio distinguishes itself with mood lighting, a special RF snooze remote, and good sound in a compact package. Read review

Specs: Clock radio, FM, Stereo, LCD

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Manufacturer description: As the VSX-819H was designed specifically as a high definition control center with HDMI connectivity for sources such as Blu-ray Disc players and HD-audio decoding capabilities, you're assured ultimate ... Read more

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS Express, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-HD High Resolution, AAC, MP3, WMA, Universal remote control (Infrared), 16.5 in x 13.7 in x 6.2 in, 19.8 lbs

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• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: Take HD even further. The 1080p STR-DH500 5.1-channel A/V receiver delivers one robust HD experience, with HDMI pass-through and 1080/24p capability, it's compatible with the latest ... Read more

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, Universal remote control (Infrared), 16.9 in x 12.7 in x 6.2 in, 16.3 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Denon AVR-790 is a fully featured midrange AV receiver with standout upconverted video quality, although it's held back by some subpar design issues and average sound quality. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Universal remote control (Infrared)

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: If you're looking for a budget-friendly A/V receiver that offers versatile connectivity and compatibility with the latest processing technology, Onkyo's TX-SR507 has you covered. With four HDMI ... Read more

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS Express, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black, 17.1 in x 13 in x 6 in, 19.6 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.4 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Sony's STR-DH700 is an inexpensive 7.1 AV receiver, but its lackluster sound and dearth of features make it tough to recommend. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Universal remote control (Infrared), 16.9 in x 12.7 in x 6.2 in, 17.6 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: With the iH9, iHome Audio continues to improve its popular iPod clock radio while keeping it relatively affordable. Read review

Specs: Clock radio, AM/FM, Stereo, Black, 90 days warranty, LCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Although it's not a one-size-fits-all product, the Stanton T.90 turntable is a great tool for today's modern DJ--seamlessly bridging the worlds of analog and digital audio. Read review

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, DTS-HD High Resolution, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black, 17.1 in x 14.8 in x 6.7 in, 24.9 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 41 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Onkyo TX-SR606 offers tons of functionality for the price, but subpar video processing and improved competition means it's less of a standout receiver than last year's version. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD decoder, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, 5 bands, Remote control, 17.1 in x 14.8 in x 6.9 in, 24.9 lbs

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Manufacturer description: Affordability and high performance are the hallmarks of the AVR-1610 home theater receiver, which features high resolution audio decoders, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD master audio. As well, the AVR-1610 ... Read more

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Black, 17.1 in x 14.8 in x 6.7 in, 20.5 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Denon AVR-4306 offers the best combination of cutting-edge features and superb sound quality of any receiver that we've ever tested. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 910, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, MP3, WAV, WMA, Network audio player - MP3, WMA, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black, 17.1 in x 16.9 in x 6.7 in, 40.8 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Despite some missing features and average sonics, the Livio Radio's beautiful design, simple controls, and affordable price make it an excellent Wi-Fi radio for Pandora fans. Read review

Specs: Network audio player, Network audio player -, Remote control