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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Yamaha's RX-V475 is a great-sounding 5.1 receiver and a good value, although competitors offer better features and design. Read review

Specs: Network AV receiver, 115 Watt -, 80 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 1 channel(s) (Surround), 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately, iPod and iPhone compatible, iPad compatible, 3D ready technology, DLNA 1.5 certified, Silent Cinema, Compressed music enhancer, YPAO automatic system calibration, AirPlay built-in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Yamaha RX-V573 is a serviceable 7.1 AV receiver, but with only four HDMI inputs, competing models offer a better value. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 80 Watt -, THD0.9 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 2 channel(s) (Surround), Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately, Ethernet, Bi-Amplifying, Compressed music enhancer, Dual-zone capability, Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO), Cinema DSP digital, Silent Cinema, x.v.Color technology, Deep color, DLNA 1.5 certified, AirPlay built-in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Yamaha RX-V473 is a serviceable 5.1 AV receiver, but given that it has only four HDMI inputs, competing models offer a better value. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 80 Watt -, THD0.9 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 2 channel(s) (Surround), Ethernet, Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately, Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO), x.v.Color technology, Deep color, Compressed music enhancer, DLNA 1.5 certified, iPod and iPhone compatible, AirPlay built-in

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 6 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 2 channel(s) (Front), 6 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 1 channel(s) (Center), 75 Watt -, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 2 channel(s) (Front), 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 2 channel(s) (Surround), 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 1 channel(s) (Center), 6 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 2 channel(s) (Surround), On-screen display, iPod and iPhone compatible

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 100 Watt -, 8 Ohm - THD10 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 8 Ohm - THD1.0 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Auto sound calibration, Advanced Blu-ray Disc Audio Decoding, Audio Widget, BRAVIA Sync Capable

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 100 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 1 channel(s) (Surround), 80 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 2 channel(s) (Surround), Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, 3D ready technology, iPod and iPhone compatible

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Multi-Zone Networked AV receiver, 90 Watt -, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 7 channel(s), 6 Ohm - THD1.0 % - 7 channel(s), Ethernet, Wireless, adapter sold separately, Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), iPhone compatible, iPad compatible, iPad Mini compatible, Control App, iTunes Album Art, 3D Noise Reduction, Sound Retriever AIR, DLNA 1.5 certified, HTC Connect, Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration Circuit (MCACC), ECO Mode, AirPlay built-in

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: AV receiver, 90 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 2 channel(s) (Main), A/B/A+B speaker switch

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 150 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD0.05 % - 11 channel(s), 190 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 11 channel(s), Ethernet, Audyssey DSX, Four-zone capability, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Source direct, Apple AirPlay support, iPod/iPhone ready, Audyssey MultEQ XT32, Upgradeable firmware, Auto sound calibration, AirPlay compatible

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: AV receiver, 100 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 5 channel(s) (Surround), Audio Return Channel (ARC), iPod/iPhone ready, Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO)

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 110 Watt -, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 5 channel(s) (Surround), 8 Ohm - 5 channel(s) (Surround), Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, 3D ready technology, Auto power off, Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR) technology, Midnight Mode, Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration Circuit (MCACC)

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Yamaha RX-V2600's seductive sound is matched by its up-to-the-minute features and stellar build quality, but its video options fall just short of the best we've seen. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, 130 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD0.04 % - 2 channel(s) (Front), 130 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD0.04 % - 2 channel(s) (Center), 130 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD0.04 % - 2 channel(s) (Surround), 130 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD0.04 % - 2 channel(s) (Surround back), Bi-Amplifying, THX Select2 certified, A-B speaker switch, On-screen display, Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO)

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Multi-Zone Networked AV receiver, 80 Watt -, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 7 channel(s), 6 Ohm - THD1.0 % - 7 channel(s), Ethernet, Wireless, adapter sold separately, Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), iTunes Album Art, Control App, DLNA 1.5 certified, Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration Circuit (MCACC), Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR) technology, Sound Retriever AIR, Midnight Mode, iPhone compatible, iPad compatible, iPad Mini compatible, ECO Mode, AirPlay compatible

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 30 reviews

The Bottom Line: With six HDMI inputs, an intuitive graphical user interface, and excellent audio and video quality, the Sony STR-DA5300ES raises the bar on what to expect from a high-end AV receiver. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 2 channel(s) (Front), 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 1 channel(s) (Center), 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 2 channel(s) (Surround), 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 2 channel(s) (Surround back), On-screen display, Sirius satellite radio ready, Multi-room audio output, XM satellite radio ready, Auto sound calibration

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: We preview Sony's entry-level AV receiver, the STR-DG710, which offers 1080p compatibility and features Sony's Digital Media Port. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, 100 Watt - 6 channel(s) (Surround), A-B speaker switch, Auto sound calibration

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 105 Watt -, 8 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 5 channel(s) (Surround), Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, 3D ready technology, iPod and iPhone compatible, YPAO automatic system calibration

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

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, 80 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 90 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT), Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Dual-zone capability, Audyssey 2EQ

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 110 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Ethernet, Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, DLNA 1.5 certified, Bi-Amplifying, Three-zone capability, Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration Circuit (MCACC), Upgradeable firmware, iPod compatible, iPad compatible, iPhone compatible, Yes, AirPlay built-in

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, 100 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 5 channel(s) (Surround), Auto power off, Compressed music enhancer, Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO)

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: AV receiver, 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.07 % - 2 channel(s) (Main), 150 Watt - 4 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.2 % - 2 channel(s) (Main), A-B speaker switch

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, 110 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD0.05 % - 5 channel(s) (Surround), 80 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.08 % - 5 channel(s) (Surround), 3D ready technology, Bluetooth compatibility, Sound retriever technology

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, 105 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 5 channel(s) (Surround), Compressed music enhancer, Source direct, Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO), iPod ready

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 7 reviews

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 170 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 130 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.05 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Ethernet, Audyssey MultEQ, Auto sound calibration, On-screen display, Three-zone capability, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, iPod ready

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 100 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 5 channel(s) (Surround), Bluetooth ready, adapter sold separately, Auto power off, Compressed music enhancer, Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO)

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

Specs: AV receiver, 100 Watt - 5 channel(s) (Surround), Compressed music enhancer, iPod ready