10 Best High End Av Receiver of December 2025

• NEW FEATURES – In additional to the standard specifications, this advanced 5.2 channel stereo receiver features eARC - THE HIGHEST QUALITY SOUND FROM YOUR TV and the LATEST REVISION TO HIGH-BANDWIDTH DIGITAL CONTENT PROTECTION with HDCP 2.3
• MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR NEW 4K ULTRA HD TV – Featuring HLG, HDR10, BT.2020, Wide Color Gamut & 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, the AVR-S650H delivers exceptional brightness, contrast & color, thus enriching your movie and gaming experience
• Extend the reach of your music to any room in the house via Wi-Fi, Airplay or Bluetooth with HEOS multi-room wireless speakers – No Command Center or extra hardware required. Get Hi-Fi sound around your home with Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, Deezer & more
• FULL VOICE CONTROL COMPATIBILITY WITH AMAZON ALEXA lets you sit back and enjoy music without having to reach out for the remote. Adjust the volume, change the track or switch the inputs absolutely hands-free
• AWARD-WINNING ON-SCREEN SETUP ASSISTANT walks you through clear simple instructions to connect your TV, specific EQ settings & helps you optimize your surround sound. Denon's legacy & Japanese precision technology makes it a must-have for your home
• FOUR QUICK SELECT BUTTONS ON THE FRONT PANEL help you store your preferred audio settings for television, Blu-Ray, and more, and allows you to switch between them quickly
• The BACK-PANEL CONNECTIONS ARE EASILY UNDERSTOOD and horizontally arranged in a color-coded scheme that lets you organize and connect speaker wires painlessly

Denon

• 5.1 channel powerful surround sound
• Bluetooth for wireless connectivity. Rated Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) 100 W (8 ohms, 0.9% THD); Rated Output Power (20Hz 20kHz, 2ch driven) 70 W (8 ohms, 0.09% THD); Maximum Effective Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) (Jeita) 145 W (6 ohms, 10% THD)
• HDMI 2.1 with HDCP 2.2 (4 in/1 out)
• 4K Ultra HD support, HDR10, Dolby vision, hybrid log gamma and BT. 2020
• YPAO auto calibration technology for ideal sound, Exclusive Yamaha Cinema DSP technology supports playback of HD Audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD Master Audio , etc.), providing natural and expansive sound imaging
• Providing complete compatibility with the latest HDMI standards, this AV receiver delivers transmission of 4K video at 60 frames/second pass through; It also supports HDR (high dynamic range) Video including Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log Gamma which provides incredible contrast, smooth tone and rich, bright colors

Yamaha Audio

• Cinematic Sound at Home: Enjoy your favorite movies, TV shows and more with theater like sound in the comfort of your home
• BREATHTAKING AUDIO: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X deliver multi-dimensional and object-based surround sound
• VIRTUAL FRONT SURROUND: S-Force PRO creates a virtual acoustic field using only a 2 speaker setup
• STUNNING 4K QUALITY: 4K HDR passthrough with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, and Hybrid Log Gamma provides greater and clearer color, contrast, and brightness
• GET CONNECTED: 4 in/1 out HDMI eARC and 1 optical / 1 coaxial digital and analog audio connections
• AUTO CALIBRATION: Advanced D.C.A.C. analyzes and adjusts the audio for optimal sound in every room
• SMARTER CONNECTIVITY: Stream music and use Bluetooth Standby to turn on the receiver from your phone
• LOW PROFILE DESIGN: STRDH790 Bluetooth receiver measures 5 1/4" tall to fit into most AV cabinets
• PURE DIRECT FUNCTION: Suppresses front panel noise to provide higher-fidelity sound from all inputs
• IN THE BOX: AV receivers include a calibration microphone, FM antenna, remote control and batteries

Sony

• 7.2-ch Dolby Atmos, DTS:X (5.2.2-ch) with Zone 2, Cinema DSP 3D, and YPAO Sound Optimization (RSC/Multipoint)
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, Spotify Connect and MusicCast multi-room. Works with Amazon Alexa
• Pandora, Spotify, SiriusXM Internet Radio, TIDAL, Deezer, Napster and more; File Format: MP3 / WMA / MPEG-4 AAC: up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, ALAC: up to 96 kHz / 24-bit, FLAC: up to 192 kHz / 24-bit, WAV / AIFF: up to 192 kHz / 32-bit, DSD: up to 11.2 MHz
• HDMI with HDCP 2.2 (5-in/2-out): 4K Ultra HD, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma and BT.2020
• MusicCast Surround-capable: add two MusicCast 20 speakers to provide wireless surrounds for a 5.1-ch setup

Yamaha Audio

• RX-4208 is equipped with Quartz PLL Synthesized Digital Tuning & functions to auto scan, preset scan for quick searching, with (30) station presets.
• RX-4208 is equipped with (3) Audio Inputs, (2) Audio Outputs, & a Phono Input.AM/FM Tuner Tone Direct & Bass/Treble Controls allow you to customize the balance of your music to suit your mood.
• High-Power Amplifier Produce sound that is stunning. Sherwood has designed the RX-4208 with stereo 100W high-power output, and discrete amplifier stage (DAS).
• Solid Block Pattern Design Shaped for high fidelity sound with underlying smartness. Breaking from the traditional one-body design, this three-blocked design completes the “Sherwood Design Identity” with the high class dignity of high end audio.
• Power AmpType: Analog Discrete 2chPower Output: 2 Channel: 100W + 100W (40-20kHz/8Ω/1%)1 Channel: 100W/chTHD atR/O-3dB: 0.02%

Sherwood

• CINEMATIC SOUND AT HOME: Enjoy your favorite TV shows & movies, stream your favorite music and more with theater like sound in the comfort of your home
• PHANTOM SURROUND SETTING: Experience 7 channel surround sound with only a 5 channel speaker setup. Chrome cast built in is present
• ADVANCED AUDIO: DTS:X object based surround sound adapts to your speaker configuration in real time
• 4K PASS THROUGH: 4K HDR compatible with HDCP 2.2 support for sharper source to screen image quality
• MULTIFUNCTIONAL SYSTEM: Enjoy a multi channel stereo setup and preset channel FM / AM radio tuner
• EASY LISTENING: The STRDN1080 has Chromecast and is AirPlay, Multi Room and Google Home compatible
• DYNAMIC SETUP: 6 in/2 out HDMI flexibility, front USB port and optical digital, analog AV connections
• SPECS: 1155 Watts, 6 ohm, 1 kilo Hertz, THD 0.9% A/V receiver with 2nd zone and available 3rd zone connectivity
• IN THE BOX: Receivers include a calibration microphone, FM wire antenna, remote control, batteries

Sony

• 7.2 Channel A/V Receiver (100W, 80hm 20-20kHz 0.09%THD)
• Internet streaming: Netflix, YouTube, Pandora and more
• Activity-based on screen interface for easy navigation
• Easy Setup Wizard saves time
• DCAC with Automatic Phase Matching

Sony

• Cinematic Sound at Home: Enjoy your favorite movies, TV shows and more with theater like sound in the comfort of your home
• Virtual Front Surround: S Force PRO delivers virtual surround sound with only a 2 speaker setup
• 4K Pass Through: 4K HDR Compatible with Hdcp 2.2 Support for Sharper Source to Screen Image Quality
• SMART CONNECTIVITY: Stream music and use Bluetooth Standby to turn on the receiver from your phone
• Multi Functional System: Enjoy a Multi Channel Stereo Setup, Fm Radio Tuner and 1/4 Inches Headphone Jack
• Dynamic Setup: 4 Stereo Rca Audio Inputs and 2 Digital Audio Outputs (1 Optical and 1 Coaxial)
• SPECS: 5.2 ch, 725W, 6 ohm, 1KHz, THD 0.9 percent AV receiver with 4 in/1 out HDMI and Audio Return Channel
• In the Box: Foldable Headphone, Carry Case, Charging Cable and Audio Cable for a Wired Connection

Sony

• Make the Most of Your Ultra HD TV Investment with the Marantz SR6013; Drive EXCEPTIONAL VISUAL CLARITY with full rate pass through, SD/HD video up scaling to Ultra HD, 4:4:4 Pure Color sub sampling, HDR10, BT.2020, 3D, 21:9 video, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma); There are 8 HDMI Inputs and 3 outputs (with full HDCP 2.2 support) so you can easily watch your TV and run a projector at the same time
• COMPLEMENT PREMIUM VIDEO WITH THE ULTIMATE CINEMATIC AUDIO EXPERIENCE with 110W per channel high performance power and the latest object based audio formats IMAX Enhanced, DTS:X and DTS Virtual:X giving you the greatest flexibility in your home theater setup; CHOOSE FROM standard 9.2 or 7.1.2 home theater system in the living room, a 5.1.4 3D system with elevation speakers, or extend to 2 rooms with 5.1, 7.1 or 2.1 arrangement for a virtually heightened realism effect
• 60 YEARS OF INNOVATION and MARANTZ' RICH HISTORY of designing audio components for its premium range of home entertainment systems has been wonderfully embraced by music lovers and home cinema enthusiasts worldwide; Continuing its tradition of DELIVERING EXCEPTIONAL STEREO LISTENING, Marantz hand picks and custom designs its high grade components and their EXCLUSIVE HDAM technology makes all the difference in the world of audio, giving you the best home theater experience ever imagined
• CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE VOICE CONTROL AGENT Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri or Josh.ai Smart Home to effortlessly play, pause and stop music, switch inputs & more while you STREAM UNLIMITED MUSIC OR VIDEOS using popular services like Spotify, TuneIn, Deezer, Napster, Tidal, Netflix, Amazon Prime and others via Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, or HEOS app across 1 room, or multiple rooms with built in WIRELESS HEOS MULTI ROOM AUDIO TECHNOLOGY
• Our EASY TO UNDERSTAND and USER FRIENDLY SETUP ASSISTANT comes with an ADVANCED GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE that guides you through the step by step process and connects all your audio sources to the receiver the main hub of your home theater; Moreover, Marantz receivers SEAMLESSLY INTEGRATE WITH SMART HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEMS like Josh.ai or Control 4, and allow REMOTE MONITORING OF CONNECTED DEVICES, while you are vacationing or are on the move

Marantz

• 7.2 Ch. A/V Receiver (110W @ 8ohms, 1KHz, 0.9%, 2CH)
• Supports Dolby ATMOS and DTS-X decoding up to 9.1ch (using 2 extra power amplifiers) plus two phantom rear surround channels.
• 4K HDR compatibility (excluding front HDMI input) 6-in/2-out1 HDMI flexibility with HDCP 2.2 support
• Optimized especially for custom in-home integration, and system configuration - Seamless IP Control integration with the leading control systems
• Music connect allows integrators to combine the power of an ES-grade multichannel sound system with the flexibility of today’s wireless multi-zone music systems.
• 8-port Giga-bit Ethernet switch with PoE (x2) support for flexible connectivity
• IMAX enhanced for immersive sound and clarity
• In the box: Calibration microphone, FM wire antenna, AM loop antenna, AC power cord, Remote control, R03 (size-AAA) batteries, Front cover

Sony