Best Home Theater Receiver 2012
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Choosing the Best Home Theater Receiver 2012...
As you know a great home theater system begins with a great home theater receiver. But many people today don't know what exactly a receiver is and what it does.
What are receivers?
Receivers are like the middle man between your audio/video components and to your speakers, while producing and enhancing your home theater! There are so many home theater receivers on the market today and choosing one can be a difficult decision. But this lens can help you!
This lens will provide you with the best home theater receiver of 2012, under $300, $500 and $1000. All voted on by Amazon consumers! Search through this lens and hopefully you will find a receiver that fits your budget and your style.
Pictured: Pioneer VSX-1121-K 7.1 Home Theater Receiver
Best Home Theater Receiver Under 300
Harman Kardon HK 3490 120 Watt Stereo Receiver
Harman Kardon HK 3490 120 Watt Stereo Receiver
Amazon Price: $429.95 (as of 05/29/2012)
* Affordable stereo receiver with Remote A/B switching
* Compatible with the Bridge II docking station for iPod playback, control, and charging
* Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker surround modes
* Dual subwoofer output, with trigger for direct connection to powered subwoofers
* XM Tuner Ready
Denon AVR-1312 5.1 Channel A/V Home Theater Receiver
Best Home Theater Receiver 2012
Denon AVR-1312 5.1 Channel A/V Home Theater Receiver
Amazon Price: $139.00 (as of 05/29/2012)
A great entry-level receiver! 5.1 550W receiver, 4 HDMI inputs, 3D Ready and iPod ready!
Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver
Best Home Theater Receiver 2012
Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver
Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 05/29/2012)
* 50W/ch x 2ch
* Speaker A/B
* 6 Audio inputs, including Phono input
* Discrete circuit for High-current drive
* iPod compatible
Best Home Theater Receiver Under 500
Pioneer VSX-1121-K 7.1 Home Theater Receiver
Pioneer VSX-1121-K 7.1 Home Theater Receiver, Glossy Black
Amazon Price: $697.95 (as of 05/29/2012)
Get high-quality audio with the THX certified Pioneer VSX1121K 7.1-channel home theater receiver. It provides great audio and has a front USB connection to charge and play from your iPod, iPhone, or iPad. A compressed music enhancer lets you take advantage of better audio quality from your favorite digital sources.
Onkyo HT-RC370 7.2-Channel THX Certified Network Audio/Video Receiver
Best Home Theater Receiver 2012
Onkyo HT-RC370 7.2-Channel THX Certified Network Audio/Video Receiver (Black)
Amazon Price: $379.00 (as of 05/29/2012)
* 100 Watts per Channel at 8 Ohms, 20 Hz?20 kHz, 0.08%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC; 125 Watts per Channel at 6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.1%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC
* Direct Digital Connection of iPod /iPhone via Front-Panel USB Port
* Network Capability THX Select2 Plus
* Lip-sync, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio , DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, Multichannel PCM, and CEC
* 7 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output, HDMI Support for 3D, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color , x.v.Color , Lip-sync, Dolby TrueHD
Denon AVR-1712 A/V Surround Receiver
Best Home Theater Receiver 2012
Denon AVR-1712 A/V Surround Receiver (Black)
Amazon Price: $299.00 (as of 05/29/2012)
* Setup Wizard, providing easy-to-follow setup instructions
* Easy operation, Graphical User interface
* GUI overlay on HD source
* 6-HDMI inputs and 1-output
* Audyssey MultEQ XT advanced resolution room correction
Best Home Theater Receiver Under 1000
Onkyo HT-S9400THX 7.1-Channel Network A/V Receiver/Speaker Package
Onkyo HT-S9400THX 7.1-Channel Network A/V Receiver/Speaker Package
Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 05/29/2012)
* 130 watts per channel at 6 ohms
* THX I/S Plus certified
* HDMI video upscaling to 4K with Qdeo technology by Marvell
* Direct digital connection of iPod/iPhone via front-panel USB port
* 130 Watts per Channel at 6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 1%, 1 Channel Driven, FTC
* Powered Zone2 and Zone 2 Line-Out for Distributed Audio Playback in Another Room
Denon AVR-991 7.2-Channel Networking Multi-Source/Multi-Zone A/V Home Theater Receiver
Best Home Theater Receiver 2012
Denon AVR-991 7.2-Channel Networking Multi-Source/Multi-Zone A/V Home Theater Receiver with HDMI 1.4a supporting 1080p and 3D (Black)
Amazon Price: (as of 05/29/2012)
The AVR-991 is a technological tour de force, designed for anyone wanting to network their AV system. It's also one the first to come equipped with HDMI 1.4a connectivity, including 3D pass-through (Broadcast and Blu-ray), along with Audio Return Channel. Ethernet connectivity opens up your AV system to host of exciting capabilities like audio and jpeg photo streaming via as well as hundreds of Internet radio stations.
Yamaha RX-A1010BL 7.2-Channel Network AV Receiver
Yamaha RX-A1010BL 7.2-Channel Network AV Receiver
Amazon Price: $999.95 (as of 05/29/2012)
* 1080p compatible
* GUI on screen menu
* Network functionality
* Zone 2,HD Audio format decoding
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Home Theater Receivers Around The Web
- Marantz Intros SR-Series Home Theater Receivers for 2012/2013
- By Robert Silva, About.com GuideMay 29, 2012 All three receivers feature unique front panel designs and provide seven channels of amplification, two subwoofer outputs, 7.1 channel analog inputs, 7.2 channel analog preamp outputs, Dolby Pro Logic IIz ...
- Yamaha YHT-S401 Home Theater Package Review
- So I turn on both the satellite receiver and Blu-ray player so I have audio signals running into the receiver. With my projector already warned up, I hit Menu on the Yamaha YHT-S401 Home Theater Package's remote to see what I need to do other than set ...
- Sony STR-DH830 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver
- By Robert Silva, About.com Guide The Sony STR-DH830 is a home theater receiver that is targeted at consumers looking for both an affordable and practical centerpiece to a modest home theater system. Some of its features include up to a 7.1 channel ...
- Pioneer VSX-1022-K Network Home Theater Receiver - Product of the Week
- By Robert Silva, About.com GuideMay 25, 2012 If you are looking for a mid-range home theater receiver that not only features solid traditional audio and video features, but can also accommodate the increasing number of digital and internet content ...
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hillloyd
May 23, 2012 @ 7:24 pm | delete
- Outstanding info. Thanks.
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cabletiesandmore
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- Very good lens with a useful video. Excellent !
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mihgasper
May 5, 2012 @ 1:14 am | delete
- It is good to know there are so many quality home theater receivers to choose from. Thanks for the reviews!
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sumanbroy
Feb 24, 2012 @ 4:46 am | delete
- You made some good points there. I did a search on the topic and found most people will agree with your lens. Thanks!
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KathieWoolridge
Jan 17, 2012 @ 12:52 pm | delete
- Very interesting! I will show this lens to my BF - he is talking about buying a new receiver.
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