Tag archive: home theater receivers

Sony closed out press day at CEDIA 2011 with several new product announcements, including news that two receivers have been added to its ES line. From the outside, the STR-DA3700ES and STR-DA5700ES look almost exactly like last year's STR-DA4600ES, which we recently reviewed. However, it seems that Sony has made some considerable changes under the hood, where it matters most.  Sony announced that both receivers now support streaming video… Read More

Last year, Yamaha introduced its fourth line of A/V receivers, which it dubbed Aventage (pronounced Ah-Vehn-Taj). According to Yamaha, the line distinguishes itself from the RX-V and HTR series by placing an emphasis on premium audio and video reproduction through upgraded parts and better build quality. Think of it as similar to Sony's ES or Pioneer's Elite lines. We recently learned that Yamaha plans to debut five refreshed… Read More

With a back panel riddled with connections, a front panel speckled in all manner of buttons, and an array of different wires needed to get everything all hooked up, a receiver can be an intimidating piece of equipment. Contrary to that feeling in your gut when you open the box, however, setting up your receiver doesn’t have to be palm-sweat inducing. In fact, it’s really not as complex as it seems, especially with all the handy features on… Read More

I am really excited to have the opportunity to write a column for Digital Trends. I love technology, with particular interest in home audio and video, and can write about it all day. I work for Orb Audio, an online speaker company, and while I do think Orb is awesome, I will save self-promotion for another day. For now, there is something I need to get off my chest. I think my industry has gone crazy! Absolutely off the cliff crazy. All of this… Read More

Think for a minute about all that has changed on the home theater/home entertainment front during the past decade. In 2000, the video source of choice was the VCR and all your music was on compact discs. Televisions were CRT-based monsters incapable of what we now commonly refer to as “high-definition.” DVDs were just catching on, the terms “Blu-ray” and “HD DVD” hadn't even been coined, and you were… Read More

Belkin has announced a new line of high quality audio and video cables, connectors and surge suppression for the home theater market. From Belkin's press release: As home theater component prices decrease, consumers' demands for premium accessories to maximize those components' full potential are increasing. Belkin recognized that the market was primed.