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AV Receiver For Active Speakers

Upgrade your audio setup with an AV receiver specifically designed for active speakers. Whether you're a music enthusiast or a home theater buff, these powerful devices will take your listening experience to the next level. With their advanced features and connectivity options, you can effortlessly connect your active speakers and enjoy crystal-clear sound quality. Browse the top-ranked list of AV receivers for active speakers below along with associated reviews and opinions.

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  1. Onkyo - TX-NR5100 80W 7.2-Ch. with Dolby Atmos Home Theater and Gaming AV Receiver with Alexa Compatible - Black

    SKU: J3ZZ3VR3TR

    Great Reciever!...[Employee of bestbuy] Great bang for your buck receiver when on sale here at Best But....Great Receiver...Great options, clean interface. Bit of future proofing with 8k

    Product Description

    A versatile black 7.2-channel AV receiver with Dolby Atmos, 8K HDR, Bluetooth, and Alexa compatibility.
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    Your price for this item is $699.99
  2. Denon - AVR-X4800H (125W X 9) 9.4-Ch. with HEOS and Dolby Atmos 8K Ultra HD HDR Compatible AV Home Theater Receiver with Alexa - Black

    SKU: JX5P9S44Y8

    Great product, great delivery and install love Best Buy. Amazing sound!...Best receiver!

    Product Description

    A powerful black 9.4-channel AV receiver with 8K support, Dolby Atmos, HEOS, Alexa compatibility, and advanced audio features.
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    Your price for this item is $2,799.00
  3. Onkyo - TX-NR6100 7.2 Channel THX Certified Network A/V Receiver - Black

    SKU: J3ZZ3VR3RR

    Excellent product, user friendly great value. service at Best Buy excellent....Great sound,best service.nice looking.best sound and pic...Great receiver.

    Product Description

    A THX Certified 7.2-channel black receiver delivering 8K HDR video, Dolby Atmos, and voice assistant support.
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    Your price for this item is $899.99
  4. Denon - AVR-X1800H - 80W 7.2-Ch. Bluetooth Capable with HEOS 8K Ultra HD Built-In HDR Compatible A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black

    SKU: JX5P9S4V2L

    Best upgraded receiver I could afford. Sounds great. Setting it up took some time....I love this receiver very highly quality for the price point....I think Best Buy has a good listening room for higher...

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    A black 7.2-channel receiver with 8K Ultra HD, Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth, HEOS, and HDR compatibility.
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    Your price for this item is $849.00
  5. Marantz - Cinema 50 110W 9.4-Ch Bluetooth Capable with HEOS 8K Ultra HD HDR Compatible A/V Home Theater Receiver with Alexa - Black

    SKU: JX5P9S444P

    Love it!...This AV receiver is an excellent choice That was helped Made by Geese squad personnel a From best buy...I love the receiver it's an Excellent upgrade from what I had....Great Receiver...Love...

    Product Description

    A powerful black 9.4-channel receiver delivering 110W per channel, 8K HDR video, and immersive 3D audio.
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    Your price for this item is $2,800.00
  6. Marantz - STEREO 70s 75W 2.0-Ch. Stereo AV Receiver - Black

    SKU: JX5P9S4VPT

    Product Description

    A sleek black stereo AV receiver delivering 75W per channel, 8K video, Bluetooth, and smart streaming.
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    Your price for this item is $1,200.00
  7. Denon - AVR-A10H 13.4-Ch. Bluetooth Capable With HEOS Dolby Atmos 8K HDR Compatible A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black

    SKU: JX5P9S5XCQ

    great sound quality...really upscaled and love the sound quality. So far no issues doing great...Great AVR! The most powerful AVR that I have ever purchased.

    Product Description

    A powerful black home theater receiver with 13.4 channels, Dolby Atmos, 8K HDR, Bluetooth, and HEOS streaming.
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    Your price for this item is $5,199.00
  8. Denon - AVR-A1H (150W X 15) 15.4-Ch. with HEOS and Dolby Atmos 8K Ultra HD HDF Compatible AV Home Theater Receiver with Alexa - Black

    SKU: JX5P9S4KFL

    Just great...Great Sound

    Product Description

    A powerful black 15.4-channel AV receiver with 8K support, Dolby Atmos, HEOS streaming, and Alexa compatibility.
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    Your price for this item is $7,199.00
  9. Yamaha - AVENTAGE RX-A6A 9.2-Channel MusicCast A/V Receive

    SKU: J7QPQZTJVG

    Product Description

    A high-powered 9.2-channel receiver with Dolby Atmos, 4K HDR support, and advanced multiroom streaming features.
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    Your price for this item is $2,999.95
  10. Yamaha - AVENTAGE RX-A8A 11.2-Channel MusicCast AV Receiver

    SKU: J7QPQZTC76

    Product Description

    An advanced 11.2-channel AV receiver delivering immersive Dolby Atmos audio, 8K video support, and multi-room streaming.
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    Your price for this item is $3,499.95

FAQ

Yes, you can connect active speakers to an AV receiver, but you should use the receiver's pre-out or line-level outputs. Connecting active speakers to speaker-level outputs may damage your equipment, as active speakers have built-in amplifiers.

Look for an AV receiver with dedicated pre-out or line-level outputs, multiple input options (HDMI, optical, analog), and support for the audio formats you plan to use. Network connectivity, Bluetooth, and streaming capabilities are also helpful for versatile playback.

No, active speakers have built-in amplifiers, so you do not need a separate amplifier. The AV receiver will act as a preamp and source selector, sending audio signals to your speakers.

Some AV receivers allow you to use both passive and active speakers simultaneously, provided the receiver has both speaker-level outputs for passive speakers and pre-outs for active speakers. Always check the receiver’s specifications for compatibility.

When setting up, connect your active speakers to the AV receiver's pre-out or line-level outputs. Make sure to disable or bypass the receiver’s built-in amplification for those channels if possible, and adjust the speaker settings in the receiver’s menu for optimal performance.