He has a cat named after one of the best TVs ever made. Expertise Ty has worked for radio, print, and online publications, and has been writing about home entertainment since 2004. He is an avid ...

When you're building a home theater system, most people get excited about speakers, the size of the TV or projector, and the idea of surround sound shaking the room. But one piece quietly does all the ...

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The Yamaha RX-V385 is a new, affordable AV receiver that brings the latest in high-end audio and video technologies to your home theater. It’s equipped with YPAO automatic acoustic technology, which ...

AV receivers might be the nerve center of every serious home theater setup, but these big (and usually shiny and black) boxes aren’t exactly the most beautiful things to look at. However, Marantz’s ...

AV receivers are embarrassingly backward compared with the rest of your home theater gear. Here's how they can get back on track. Covering home audio and video, Matthew Moskovciak helps CNET readers ...

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Black Friday is usually the best day to upgrade home theater systems, especially after purchasing a new TV. Numerous discounts have been released by leading brands including ...