Home Theater has changed greatly over the years. You no longer have to spend upwards of $1000 to get a great AV receiver. Many of today’s Budget AV Receivers offer great sound quality with an ample amount of features. Below we’ve compiled a list of a few of the best budget AV receivers on the market today that prove that you don’t have to shell out a ton of dough to get a good listening experience.
Yamaha RX-V385
Yamaha routinely pumps out awesome AV equipment and the 5.1 Yamaha RX-V385 is no different. If you don’t need tons of HDMI inputs or Dolby Atmos you really can’t go wrong with the 385. This 5.1 AV receiver doesn’t include AirPlay or Google’s Chromecast, however, it does have built-in Bluetooth. While the Yamaha RX-V385 isn’t as feature-rich as some of its higher-priced competitors, it makes up for it with acrobatic and accurate sonic quality that makes it one of the best receivers in the sub $500 category. (Read Our Review of the Yamaha RX-V385)
Denon AVR S750H
The 7.2 channel Denon AVR S750H is an affordable way to add Dolby Atmos & DTS:X to your home theater. Being sub $500, the S750H is one of the best home theater bargains. This black box includes WiFi, Bluetooth, 4K video compatibility and multi-room audio support courtesy of Apple’s AirPlay and Denon’s HEOS. In addition to all of these features, the Denon AVR S750H, is an agile performer for both movies and music.
Onkyo TX-NR787
When it comes to feature-packed receivers, Onkyo has always delivered the goods. The Onkyo TX-NR787 is no exception. This 9.2 channel receiver is loaded with so many features it’s tough to know where to begin. On the audio side, it supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and is THX certified. For multi-room audio, it supports Chromecast, Flareconnect, DTS- PlayFi and AirPlay. On the video side, it supports 4K/60 Hz, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, BT.2020, and HDCP 2.2 pass-through. Despite its bevy of features, the Onkyo TX-NR787 hasn’t forgotten its primary function which is pumping out good sound. Once you connect this amp to your home theater it delivers the goods for both movies and music.
Onkyo TX-NR595
The second Onkyo on this list is the Onkyo TX-NR595. At first glance, the Onkyo 595 looks like your average budget AV receiver, however, looks can be deceiving. The 7.2 channel amp supports DTS:X and Dolby Atmos. It’s 6 HDMI inputs are also compatible with pretty much every HD standard including 4K HDR video in HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, BT.2020 and HDCP 2.2. If that’s not enough the 595 has substantial multi-room capabilities thanks to built-in Chromecast, Sonos compatibility, AirPlay and DTS Play-Fi. These things coupled with its great sound quality make it one of the best home theater bargains.
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