BEST Home Theater AV Receivers! || Denon, Onkyo, Sony, Marantz, Anthem & Arcam

[@marklloyd5275]

I think the best value is the Onkyo RZ50 . 1200 and you get almost everything units costing double have

[@AudioAdvice]

The RZ50 really is pretty incredible!

[@CLKAMG]

I still have the legendary Denon AVC-A1HD, and still using it with my 5.1 system with demanding speakers and it rocks! I do not think that any modern current 3000$ receiver would have the power it has and clarity. The only problem is the Hdmi board is outdated etc.. but all the AVC line from Denon is gold!

[@AudioAdvice]

That one is a beast! Glad to hear it's still rocking!

[@AtorThorn]

If your Denon (awesome machine btw.) plays DTS HD Master or Dolby True HD, you can go for a Feintech HDMI eARC extractor. I did so with my Rotel 1560 and can use it now on my new Sony X95L tv with glorious sound.

[@joelg34]

Oh you are so modern. I'm still addicted to my Yamaha DSP A1, running Monitor Audio RS8's and an MK350 monster sub.

[@craigjohnchronicles2504]

Under $750 - Denon x1800H. For those who have the $$$$, only need 5 channels driven - don't sleep on the MRX 540 8K for outstanding receivers under $2,000. Amazing for smaller rooms with 100wpc all 5 channels driven. The sound quality for movies and music is superb.

[@AudioAdvice]

Yes, we would completely agree! Thanks for sharing

[@michaelkreisel3573]

Over the last 6 years i started with Denon x1500 to Marantz sr7012 to the anthem 1140. hands down, no comparison, the 1140 is nothing short of phenomenal.

[@AudioAdvice]

We 100% agree. The 1140 is phenomenal!

[@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS]

I have a yamaha A2a and a denon 3800h and marantz cinema 50. The Cinema 50 is my favorite

[@AudioAdvice]

We love the Cinema 50! Great choices.

[@sethfm9773]

This is a great breakdown of avr options for those looking for a new receiver.

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks!

[@fisika405]

Really helpful review and I love your background 😊

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@denizinan5895]

Great review; however, based on my experience, I found the Denon AVR x2800H price mentioned in the video to be significantly higher than what I've seen (European price c. Eur 620 for DAB version as of Dec 2023). In terms of performance, I felt this receiver had a more entry-level sound quality, even with room corrections and paid Audyssey app, it sounded way processed and artificial...Totally disappointed with this receiver and replaced it with an Onkyo NR6100 and never looked back.

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for the feedback. It was hard to narrow down so many great options. Glad to hear you found a better option with Onkyo!

[@Dreamerm6]

I agree the onkyo 6100 destroy the x2800

[@Mas-Digital]

Does your Onkyo produce hissing/static sound?

[@stephanlazarz1921]

Love my Denon AVC 110, it kicks ass.

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for sharing

[@richp3744]

Love your videos AA! Decided on the Arcam due to your earlier advice and very happy with my choice. Music and the 16 channels of processing is amazing for my Auro 13.2 setup and Atmos 7.2.6 (bought third subwoofer RP1400) which I have yet to hook up but nice to know I have option. Otherwise use in stereo listening room. Your videos and recommendations have been great. You’ll continue to get my business. Cheers

[@AudioAdvice]

Great to hear! Thanks so much 😁

[@TheSuzukik5]

In my opinion the Yamaha A8A is a fantastic amp. 😎 PS I designed my new cinema room using your design software, and it’s amazing, and I want to thank you for that, I placed my screen speakers and seating using the software dimensions and it’s turned out fantastic. 🤩👍

[@AudioAdvice]

Awesome!! Glad we could help and thanks for sharing 😁

[@1FastGXP]

Great video, but you need to correct the Denon S770H power output. You say 95 watts X 2 when it's actually 75watts X 2. Perhaps you meant the bigger brother S970H with 90 watts X 2, and on sale for $649.

[@AudioAdvice]

Thank you! We will look into this.

[@comanche6073]

OKAY, But which ones have HD-FM? It means a lot to some of us who like fm-hd that sounds equal to cd which blows away streaming! Comanche out!

[@AudioAdvice]

That is a great point. We didn't include that in the list but thank you for the feedback! You can always checks which ones have that feature at audioadvice.com if you're interested.

[@chrisgargiulo304]

This a great comparison video. Thank you for putting this together!

[@AudioAdvice]

Thank you!

[@RumzDizzle]

How do we feel about Pioneer these days? sSw the 505 for $700. Dirac live included was a plus. Have an entry level Dennon that is long overdue for an upgrade.

[@AudioAdvice]

They have some great options. Pioneer made our list last year but the Denons took its spot. Call or chat with our team at audioadvice.com and they can help you pick the best one for you!

[@lehsu]

For value, get the WIIM Pro and paired with 2 Fosi ZA3s instead. The days of these receivers are numbered.

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for sharing

[@mohammedisaa9952]

Completly agree..... avr's are loosing to pre amps and additional seperate power amps and far better streamers... Question..... who puts all their "old technology eggs" in 1 basket, when one can buy "separates" and always keep up with the best of technologies, and power/audio advancements requirements with separate amps or mono-block tech, newer ess and akm chips are coming out now every 6 months as the technology's improve vastly, so a "modern dac" will replace any receiver, and as for "streaming services" well rose and eversolo have some wonderfull machines with beautiful displays, beating todays 1980's receiver displays they use today, even at the 7,000$ range still use the 80's panel displays..... THIS IS 2024...... NOT 1984...... Hence the receiver/avr's of today are dieing and will die. (Worried about hdmi inputs for your devices?.... either buy a "splitter box" or a better television....... ) Regarding all these "atmos & auro3d" effects, there are alot of "pre amps" who have that technology built into them, (with newer dacs) and will have 12ssquared connections aes ebu connectors and all the rest that modern dacs have at 300$ or above.... The market just needs to realise that "sepperates" are the way forward..... its great for the consumer keeping up to date and choosing what compona t features they like, and great for the retailer who can charge MORE for 4 individual items, then 1 big unit that weighs 70lbs or 38kg packed (ie the dennon avr that is 15 channels at 50w driven per channel over 15 channels driven at 8 ohms, and drops to 45watts per channel at 15 channels driven on 4 ohm and smokes like hell under that load..... class ab amps grossly under powered)........ (this is the "advertising hype" YOU ALL have to be very carefull of, that avr amp on here at 90watts per channel at 2 channels driven, with 11 channels powered capable........ what do you thing that amp will give to all 11 chanels when it can only drive 1 at 90 watts ????? I would guess around 10 watts at 8 ohm and about 12 watts at 4 ohm.... (the load on these amps at 4 ohm is that high, the transformer cant give the power they need, so it and the transistors fry.......)..... Sooooooo YOU think tour buying a "90 watts per channel" amp, when its only over 2 channels....... turn the rest on, and your biying a "10 watts per channel" amplifier...... DO YOU REALISE HOW YOU ARE GETTING MILKED BY MISSLEADING ADVERTISING ????????? Who would buy a 10 watt per channel amp? But thats what your doing but dont realise that..... GO LEARN SOME ELECTRICAL THEORY...... AND REALISE THINGS.

[@stevelucey7719]

Very helpful comparison!

[@AudioAdvice]

Glad you think so! 😁

[@tkay4401]

Excellent! Great video! Thanks for posting. Can you also do one for "Best Home Theater Speakers?"

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks! We appreciate the suggestion! That might be very hard to narrow down but we will definitely consider it. Cheers!

[@Akash.Chopra]

Seller: We've reviewed the best receivers you can buy. Buyer: Really? What do you do? Seller: We sell receivers. Buyer: The same ones you've listed on your "Best of" list? Seller: Shhh! 🤣

[@AudioAdvice]

We have never stated we are not a dealer. And we carry every single major brand of AV receivers on the market. These were the ones our staff felt were the best and we had some serious debates about our choices.

[@jimwilliamson7798]

Thanks Audio Advice for another well produced video

[@AudioAdvice]

Our pleasure!

[@petergatzbirle3293]

I don´t understand, why reviews of receivers close don´t mention DTS and mention the Dolby Atmos, as the "big one"?! 90% os the BD-Audio discs are, natively, DTS-HD as the top of the line, and Dolby Atmos is just a "extra bonus" and not a official audio standard. I prefere, far away, DTS codec: best sound quality and more realistic sound.

[@AudioAdvice]

Good point, thanks for sharing. Dolby Atmos seems to be the defacto for streaming, which is unfortunately is super popular but no where near as good as the physical disc or Kaleidescape. Seems like we might should do a pros and cons of each format video

[@frangipani-dreams]

The Anthem onboard menu system is awful, and their HDMI switching takes a literal age - don't know if they've fixed this yet, but I have not heard of them doing so. Also, how can you have omitted the Onkyo RZ70??

[@ENGBriseB]

The Denon X2800h DAB for the price amazing.

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kanchanmoypal1967]

Please post detailed analysis on CD PLAYERS of Marantz, Denon, NAS and other brands from Entry level to Premium level

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for the suggestion. If you need help finding a CD Player now, contact our team at audioadvice.com and they can help you out!

[@ENGBriseB]

UHD 4k Blueray player would be better.

[@mnrodriguez]

I have a 2.1 system, 2585S2 and the AS608 sub-woofer! Large room. What AVR do you recommend? Thanks! (Excellent video)

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks! We recommend you chat or call our experts at audioadvice.com and they can go through your options and give you the best for you setup!

[@alexcidjavillonar7973]

Im okay with Yamaha and Onkyo.

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for sharing

[@Music.Movies.67]

Arcam have probably the best sounding AV Receivers

[@sirjared21]

Yes they sound excellent, but are buggy. I had an avr21 for a month before sound started cutting out randomly and then like every 15 minutes. Had to return it

[@richp3744]

I love my Arcam. Followed Audio Advice and they had Arcam as best receiver of 2023. Been very happy with it. Did have a couple bugs but most recent firmware cleared that up. Love it for music and movies and the 16 channels of processing is amazing.

[@AudioAdvice]

Agreed. We absolutely love the sound of the Arcam. If you want the absolute best sound and that is what you care about, go with Arcam. However, other brands have some features that might be better for certain people!

[@AudioAdvice]

Glad to hear it. You made a great choice 😁 Sorry to hear about the bugs but hopefully they're pretty much patched up now. Cheers!

[@GraceLifeMinistries]

What is the most affordable receiver that can do 5.4.2?

[@AudioAdvice]

Call or chat with our team at audioadvice.com and our experts can help you pick the best one for you!

[@FrankAnderson-mu5em]

I have a setup with 1 subwoofer, som good DALI front speakers plus DALI center and 4 Cambridge at the back, 2 at the sides and 2 at the back. I use a Denon X4000 but is thinking on an upgrade. I hear and love the idea of Dirac Live. How should I upgrade under 2000$?

[@FrankAnderson-mu5em]

By the way, I cant and wont change the speakers setup I have. Maybe I wont the posibility to upgrade to speakers in the loft at a later point. And My tv is 4k and it have Dolby Vision.

[@AudioAdvice]

Sounds like a nice set up. Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss options. Thanks for watching

[@rafacq]

You included the Sony STR-AZ5000ES in the sub $1,250! The Sony STR-AZ5000ES sells for $2,099, definitely not below $1,250! The Sony STR-AZ5000ES at $2,099 is the better deal if you don’t need 13 channels of the Sony STR-AZ7000ES.

[@AudioAdvice]

Sorry if we weren't clear! We labeled the Sony as the Best Value 11 Channel Home Theater Receiver. The best under $1,250 was the Denon AVR-X2800H.

[@maciejmizgalski6112]

So which one should be the best choice for CINEMA & STEREO 50/50 paired with Oberon9? Denon 3800H? Onkyo 7100? Marantz Cinema 50? Help please :)

[@AudioAdvice]

Chat or call our experts at audioadvice.com and they can help decide which one would be best for you!

[@maciejmizgalski6112]

@@AudioAdvice but you can help me here :) You know what i have and what i need. CINEMA&STEREO 50/50 with Oberon9 as basic pair of stereo. Im from the opposite side of the globe ;) So can you help me - or not? :) Merry Christmas

[@TriAmpHiFi]

Doesn't handle Sub-Woofers....................... The Denon AVR-A1H 15.4, amongst others, can't process subwoofer frequencies. The Denon's frequency response is -3dB from 20 to 20KHz making it incapable of processing either the sub frequencies or that dedicated home theater effect channel (LMC channel?). Not even close. Acid Jazz, Funk & Brass 🔈🔉🔊

[@TriAmpHiFi]

. If a processor can't cover the frequency range of the incoming source signal than those frequencies won't be felt or heard. Choose a processor with a range down to 5Hz to get the complete "experience". Acid Jazz, Funk & Brass 🔈🔉🔊

[@AudioAdvice]

Are you sure you are not referring to the power amp frequency response? The subwoofer feed is at a preamp level and most preamps sections we have seen can reach into the infrasonic range.

[@TriAmpHiFi]

​@@AudioAdvice The left & right summed mono output occurs following the preamp & prior to the power amp. From there, the signal is amplified to roughly 2v's by way of an Op-Amp. which in this case can't get below 20Hz. Acid Jazz, Funk & Brass 🔈🔉🔊

[@mohammedisaa9952]

I so wanted to buy that AVR-A1H..... i shall now look for another product, or stick with my older pioneer as that does kick out infrasounds to my subs, even though it is 15 years old, i use "mini dsp hd" to conteol and improve my subs responce...... Pity about that "flagship" dennon..... i liked it so much, but if it only does 20hz on the subs, pointless saving up for svs subs then.......

[@mohammedisaa9952]

I had orded pb3000...... i will have to either keep them and hope to find a better avr, or send them back... Thanks for telling us the dennon AVR-A1H is useless, as i thaught the 2019 dacs it was using was old enough already...... plus, if it does 150 watts per channel at 2 channels driven and around 105 watts at 9 channels driven..... i guess using all 15 channels driven, it will put out around 40 to 50 watts per channel to the 15 channels driven....... if people try to connect 4 ohm speakers to all 15 channels to get more "output" then i rekon that transformer and transistors would heat up considerably, hence all the fans they have put in this unit to try to stop it from frying, as that transformer is chronically underpowered, and could NEVER give the energy to power 15 channels at 150watts....... more like 30 watts per channel at all 15 channels driven at 4 ohm...... but they wont tell you that, as you think your buying a 150watts per channel amplifier..... ITS ALL BULL POOP 💩 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩

[@blackdawg7778]

Can recommend a price appropriate speaker package for the Denon X2800 for a small room. I thinking of going for that amp and maybe adding the Dali Spektor 1 5.1 speaker range. The amp is currently £500 and the speakers £849 over here in the UK. What do you reckon?

[@AudioAdvice]

Contact our team at audioadvice.com and they can help you find the best for you!

[@taylorrasmus1905]

Awesome lineup!

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks!

[@Bradimus1]

I think the list of bad receivers would be shorter.

[@AudioAdvice]

There's a lot of great options today!

[@dwaynel9663]

I think the Denon X1700H beats the S770H and almost equals the X2800H

[@AudioAdvice]

Fair enough! It was tough to narrow down all the great picks!

[@dwaynel9663]

Understood, thanks for the hard work

[@ENGBriseB]

The X2800h is a bit better.

[@dwaynel9663]

@@ENGBriseB yeah that's what I said basically

[@Victor-i4g4u]

Good video

[@AudioAdvice]

Glad you enjoyed 😁

[@craigsouder9334]

What's the point of upscaling video to 8k if tv can only do 4k? Seems to be a wasted feature.

[@AudioAdvice]

There are several 8k TVs on the market. Thanks for watching

[@choas-h8t]

why isn't the sony straz7000es included in this the 5000es was but not the 7000es can you please explain is it not as good as the denona1h i'm considering buying the 7000es thats why i ask

[@AudioAdvice]

It's still very good!

[@RyuMoto]

Do you know if any of these support wifi surround speakers? I mean, not the Sony. The Sony only works with Sony Surrounds 😢

[@AudioAdvice]

The only one we know of is the Sony like you said.

[@AudioAdvice]

Not that we know of, sorry

[@stevedom1]

what about hz? i have onkyo & just bought nice smart tv 120hz, but see my onkyo home theatre is only 60 hz!!!! Which is cheapest onkyo (or other) with 120 hz??

[@AudioAdvice]

Dont worry about that part, you simply connect your gaming system direct to the TV and use its audio return channel on eARC to get the audio back to your Onkyo. We always recommend going that way where possible. Thanks for watching

[@alliemonster8149]

No yamaha is any good?

[@rossrogers7058]

YAMAHA AND KENWOOD MADE IN JAPAN ARE THE AV RECEIVERS TO FIND AND BUY ###

[@AudioAdvice]

They do have some great options as well.

[@NightSociety]

An AVR 15 channels with 4 independent subs? Think beyond 7 or 9 channels probably it just for pure marketing or audiophiles/audio enthusiasts. Not sure currently if any mainstream online or physical media even support that many channels and understandably for audio files of uncompressed Dolby Atmos, possible future proof, but probably not full use atm .

[@AudioAdvice]

It is going to the extreme. But many Dolby Atmos movies are mixed using objects which fly around and having more speakers tracks their movement better, making the experience more fun

[@mohammedisaa9952]

Atmos only has 1 track..... its the processor in these a.ps that "decode" that information....... many sources online can confirm this....

[@nickontario4681]

Obviously PAID by Denon

[@AudioAdvice]

No. We are a dealer of their products though and really think they are a good option for many people.

[@aliazimi91]

wish the sony az-7000es made the list. makes me rethink if i should buy it or not lol

[@av_rob79]

I'd go with Denon, Marantz or Onkyo for audio. Sony is primarily a video brand and that they do the best.

[@richp3744]

I think the Sony 7000 is amazing piece of kit. Andrew Robinson and others love it. I considered it until I decided on the Arcam AVR21 due to 16 channels decoding (McIntosh Amps). I’m sure you’d love the Sony.

[@AudioAdvice]

We actually love the Sony 7000. It's in a higher price class and fighting with some tough competition. For the sake of narrowing down the list, we left it off. We are really huge fans of the Anthem 1140 in the price range but the Sony can hold its own! If you need some help deciding, chat or call our experts at audioadvice.com and they can help you pick the best one for your situation! Cheers!

[@biker1050]

why don't you talk about Yamaha AVR?

[@AudioAdvice]

It was really hard to narrow down our favorite ones. We do like many Yamaha AVR's but felt that this year, these were the best picks!

[@rap-soldier2185]

Need help $2,000 buget = maranz cinama 50 / Anthemmrx 740 / onkyo rz50 = Going 5.2 Looking for mainly tv [ movies] Do have extra amps - BUT LOOKING FOR GOOD SOUND - SIMPLICITY N ADDING ALEXIA. ALREADY HAVE SPEAKERS N 2 SUB'S.

[@AudioAdvice]

Lots of good choices and now that the RZ70 is on sale (www.audioadvice.com/onkyo-tx-rz70-11-2-channel-home-theater-receiver) its even harder. Please reach out to our team on Monday at www.audioadvice.com to discuss. Thanks for watching

[@alonsoaldama7224]

McIntosh??

[@AudioAdvice]

It was really hard to narrow down the list this year but McIntosh makes some phenomenal gear!

[@gowthamk5392]

I hv RX50 and im using 5.1 at present. But while watching movies or series lik Reacher in prime video I hardly hear frm my surrounds!! I calibrated also. Im svs prime elevation fr surrounds. Is tat nythng i need to do for this!? Coz i dont hear anythng frm surround barely whispering low volumes..

[@av_rob79]

Settings - level calibration. Turn up the surrounds a few notches

[@av_rob79]

Also on the front of the avr you can set bass and treble. Turn up the treble a notch or 2 and the sound will sparkle! I have this avr too and adjusting these settings a bit right on the front of the avr brought the sound to life

[@AudioAdvice]

These are some good suggestions. I'd start there! You may also want to consider getting some bigger surround speakers to keep up more with the rest of your speakers. Feel free to call or chat with our experts at audioadvice.com if you need more help!

[@gowthamk5392]

@@av_rob79i hv kept +4 db for surrounds!?!

[@gowthamk5392]

@@av_rob79oh ok 👍🏽 thnk u

[@charlesconnaughton7292]

I've never heard another person speak the same way as you do its weird its just a continuous tone no variance up or down.

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for the feedback. We are always trying to improve our videos.

[@dr.tissonjob5707]

You missed out Yamaha!

[@AudioAdvice]

It was difficult to narrow down! Which Yamaha would you have added??

[@dr.tissonjob5707]

@@AudioAdvice Yamaha A6A and A8A!

[@TheSuzukik5]

@@dr.tissonjob5707I have the A8A and it’s a glorious Amp power and features are amazing, I also had the A6A but it sadly only had 2 atmos powered channels I wanted 4 so I sold that and went for the A8A

[@Knotdead73]

I'm positive that all these Amps don't support HDMi 2.1. I'll have to look it up.

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for the feedback. We'll look into this.

[@brianyee5504]

My Denon 4806 finally gave up the ghost after sixteen years. Replaced it with Marantz Cinema 40 and couldn’t be happier.

[@AudioAdvice]

Wow, That's a long time! The cinema 40 is great, enjoy!

[@neiltaylor6645]

Can’t buy the Sony in the uk 🇬🇧

[@AudioAdvice]

Sorry about that! Many other great options on the list!

[@neiltaylor6645]

@@AudioAdvice currently have the marantz cinema 40

[@rossrogers7058]

HE DID NOT REVIEW KENWOOD AV RECEIVER I HAVE ONE FROM 2002 AND IS 650 WATTS AND KICKS ASS AND PAID 150 DOLLARS FOR THE UNIT !!!!

[@AudioAdvice]

We only go over new receivers, glad you are happy with your Kenwood

[@mohammedisaa9952]

What "profit" is in a 150$ avr????? Non.... thats why it wasnt reviewed.... Don't forget, installer/retailer "markup" on these avr's are atleast 50% to cover store rent, electricity and sales peoples wages and some small profit for the company as nowadays, sales will have plummeted drastically...... ☹️