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If you're looking to upgrade your home theater system, the first thing you'll need is an AV receiver. This is the component that takes the video and audio coming from your devices and converts them into a format that your TV can understand. Browse the top-ranked list of best AV receivers for movies below along with associated reviews and opinions.

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  1. Arcam - AVR11 595W 7.1 Ch. Bluetooth capable With Google Cast and 8K Ultra HD HDR Compatible A/V Home Theater Receiver - Gray - Front_Zoom
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    "Listening to music on it is a pleasure—the sound is rich and full, like it’s made just for my ears. For movies, it’s equally amazing, making every scene feel immersive and powerful. ...Arcam AVR11: Compact Powerhouse for Premium Audio The Arcam AVR11 is a superb AV receiver that delivers stunning audio quality in a sleek, compact design. "

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    Build a superb home theater system with this Arcam audiovisual receiver. Efficient Class AB amplification over 12 channels helps to deliver a captivating and transparent sound, and seven HDMI inputs let you connect a wide range of devices simultaneously. Bluetooth support streams wirelessly to this Arcam audiovisual receiver from your mobile device.
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    "Listening to music on it is a pleasure—the sound is rich and full, like it’s made just for my ears. For movies, it’s equally amazing, making every scene feel immersive and powerful. ...Arcam AVR11: Compact Powerhouse for Premium Audio The Arcam AVR11 is a superb AV receiver that delivers stunning audio quality in a sleek, compact design. "

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    Build a superb home theater system with this Arcam audiovisual receiver. Efficient Class AB amplification over 12 channels helps to deliver a captivating and transparent sound, and seven HDMI inputs let you connect a wide range of devices simultaneously. Bluetooth support streams wirelessly to this Arcam audiovisual receiver from your mobile device.
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    Your price for this item is $1,999.00
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  2. Arcam - AVR31 1260W 7.1 Ch. Bluetooth capable With Google Cast and 8K Ultra HD HDR Compatible A/V Home Theater Receiver - Gray - Front_Zoom
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    "The best you can get. Absolute pristine two channel music and clarity in movies. ...Arcam AVR31 - Feels Like You’re Inside the Movie...Overall, it’s the best AVR I’ve ever tried"

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    The AVR31 is a high-performance audio video receiver that delivers stunning realism for the ultimate home cinema experience. With an impressive 16-channel surround solution (7 amplified) and featuring all the CODECs from Dolby, DTS, and IMAX Enhanced, the AVR31 exemplifies sound quality and engineering excellence. The AVR31 boasts dynamic Class G amplification, powering the most complex speakers with ease while delivering great efficiency. Audiophile listening experiences are optimized with a full 16-channel Dirac calibration on board, as well as simple streaming with a mobile device using the native app of choice.
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    "The best you can get. Absolute pristine two channel music and clarity in movies. ...Arcam AVR31 - Feels Like You’re Inside the Movie...Overall, it’s the best AVR I’ve ever tried"

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    The AVR31 is a high-performance audio video receiver that delivers stunning realism for the ultimate home cinema experience. With an impressive 16-channel surround solution (7 amplified) and featuring all the CODECs from Dolby, DTS, and IMAX Enhanced, the AVR31 exemplifies sound quality and engineering excellence. The AVR31 boasts dynamic Class G amplification, powering the most complex speakers with ease while delivering great efficiency. Audiophile listening experiences are optimized with a full 16-channel Dirac calibration on board, as well as simple streaming with a mobile device using the native app of choice.
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    Your price for this item is $4,999.00
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  3. Pioneer Elite - VSX-LX305 9.2 Channel Network AV Receiver - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Great AVR receiver!...I think it sounds better for movies than the Marantz and a little less good for music but barely any difference, the Marantz was a little warmer for music....Currently just use for music, but will eventually hook it up for movies."

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    Designed for optimum IMAX Enhanced and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X movie playback in a seamless 7.2.2ch/5.2.4ch surround sound calibrated by Advanced MCACC, along with support for next-generation video/gaming standards including HDMI 2.1 1 with 8K, VRR, ALLM, QFT pass-through, the VSX-LX305 brings multi-dimensional excitement to your home entertainment. Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer provides virtual sound effects without using height or surround speakers. And it’s Roon Tested so music streaming from AV equipment is super easy. Enjoy multi-room audio streaming with Sonos system, Chromecast built-in, DTS Play-Fi, and Apple AirPlay 2. Finally, it works with Alexa or Hey Google for voice control.
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    "Great AVR receiver!...I think it sounds better for movies than the Marantz and a little less good for music but barely any difference, the Marantz was a little warmer for music....Currently just use for music, but will eventually hook it up for movies."

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    Designed for optimum IMAX Enhanced and Dolby Atmos/DTS:X movie playback in a seamless 7.2.2ch/5.2.4ch surround sound calibrated by Advanced MCACC, along with support for next-generation video/gaming standards including HDMI 2.1 1 with 8K, VRR, ALLM, QFT pass-through, the VSX-LX305 brings multi-dimensional excitement to your home entertainment. Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer provides virtual sound effects without using height or surround speakers. And it’s Roon Tested so music streaming from AV equipment is super easy. Enjoy multi-room audio streaming with Sonos system, Chromecast built-in, DTS Play-Fi, and Apple AirPlay 2. Finally, it works with Alexa or Hey Google for voice control.
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    Your price for this item is $799.00
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  4. Yamaha - AVENTAGE RX-A8A 150W 11.2-Channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI and MusicCast - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Quality, powerful, and best sound....Clear and immersive sound, along with the ability to handle big speakers, make this receiver the best choice for watching movies. It has massive power due to its large transformer and high-quality parts, which also make it heavy....The Yamaha RX-A8A is a high-end AV receiver that offers outstanding performance for both movies and music. "

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    Home Cinema, Perfected. AVENTAGE is our most premium series. And the A8A is the most premium AVENTAGE. Which makes the A8A the best of the best. Experience room-filling sound and crystal-clear picture with this innovative AV receiver. Works with Sonos! Unite your Yamaha home theater with a Sonos system using a Sonos Port, sold separately. After a quick setup, the Sonos app can seamlessly power on the receiver, select a designated input and control the volume.
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    "Quality, powerful, and best sound....Clear and immersive sound, along with the ability to handle big speakers, make this receiver the best choice for watching movies. It has massive power due to its large transformer and high-quality parts, which also make it heavy....The Yamaha RX-A8A is a high-end AV receiver that offers outstanding performance for both movies and music. "

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    Home Cinema, Perfected. AVENTAGE is our most premium series. And the A8A is the most premium AVENTAGE. Which makes the A8A the best of the best. Experience room-filling sound and crystal-clear picture with this innovative AV receiver. Works with Sonos! Unite your Yamaha home theater with a Sonos system using a Sonos Port, sold separately. After a quick setup, the Sonos app can seamlessly power on the receiver, select a designated input and control the volume.
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    Your price for this item is $3,124.99
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  5. Marantz - Cinema 60 100W 7.2-Ch Bluetooth Capable with HEOS 8K Ultra HD HDR Compatible A/V Home Theater Receiver with Alexa - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Music and Movie Bliss...The Denon x3700 is a killer for movies however if you listen to a lot of music the Marantz gives you that too. ...Lots of power and incredible sound. Great for movies and music"

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    Engineered with ultimate quality in video and sound reproduction in mind, the Marantz Cinema 60 AVR is the home surround sound receiver for you. The Cinema 60 features 7.2 channels with 100W of amplification, powered by the legendary HDAM circuitry that supplies unwavering power to your surround sound speakers. The Marantz AVR features 7 HDMI ports (6 In / 1 Out), out of which 3 HDMI ports support 8K pass-through. The Cinema 60 also renders the video in beautiful detail thanks to HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG, and an excellent gaming experience with VRR, ALLM, and QFT. For audio, the Cinema 60 supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for a stunning 3D audio experience, while Dolby Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X allow you to have overhead sound effects without height speakers. The Cinema Series represents the rich legacy and engineering excellence of the Marantz brand, combining innovative technologies in a classic finely crafted chassis, that will be at the heart of some of the amazing home theater systems.
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    "Music and Movie Bliss...The Denon x3700 is a killer for movies however if you listen to a lot of music the Marantz gives you that too. ...Lots of power and incredible sound. Great for movies and music"

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    Engineered with ultimate quality in video and sound reproduction in mind, the Marantz Cinema 60 AVR is the home surround sound receiver for you. The Cinema 60 features 7.2 channels with 100W of amplification, powered by the legendary HDAM circuitry that supplies unwavering power to your surround sound speakers. The Marantz AVR features 7 HDMI ports (6 In / 1 Out), out of which 3 HDMI ports support 8K pass-through. The Cinema 60 also renders the video in beautiful detail thanks to HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG, and an excellent gaming experience with VRR, ALLM, and QFT. For audio, the Cinema 60 supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for a stunning 3D audio experience, while Dolby Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X allow you to have overhead sound effects without height speakers. The Cinema Series represents the rich legacy and engineering excellence of the Marantz brand, combining innovative technologies in a classic finely crafted chassis, that will be at the heart of some of the amazing home theater systems.
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  6. Marantz - Cinema 50 110W 9.4-Ch Bluetooth Capable with HEOS 8K Ultra HD HDR Compatible A/V Home Theater Receiver with Alexa - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Great av receiver...Great av receiver and excellent set up walk through making it an easy experience....I recently returned the Denon x3800h. It sounded good for movies and TV but it just didn't do it for me for music and I preferred my old Yamaha AVR. "

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    Engineered with ultimate quality in video and sound reproduction in mind, the Marantz Cinema 50 AVR is the home surround sound receiver for you. The Cinema 50 features 9.4 channels with 110W of amplification, powered by the legendary HDAM circuitry that supplies unwavering power to your surround sound speakers. The Marantz AVR also features the latest in video technology, with 9 HDMI ports (6 In / 3 Out), out of which 3 HDMI ports support 8K pass through. The Cinema 50 also renders video in beautiful detail thanks to HDR10+, Dolby Vision and HLG, and an excellent gaming experience with VRR, ALLM and QFT. For audio, the Cinema 50 features Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro 3D for a stunning 3D audio experience, while Dolby Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X allows you to have height channels without height speakers. The Cinema Series represents the rich legacy and engineering excellence of the Marantz brand, combining innovative technologies in a classic finely crafted chassis, that will be at the heart of some of the amazing home theater systems.
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    "Great av receiver...Great av receiver and excellent set up walk through making it an easy experience....I recently returned the Denon x3800h. It sounded good for movies and TV but it just didn't do it for me for music and I preferred my old Yamaha AVR. "

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    Engineered with ultimate quality in video and sound reproduction in mind, the Marantz Cinema 50 AVR is the home surround sound receiver for you. The Cinema 50 features 9.4 channels with 110W of amplification, powered by the legendary HDAM circuitry that supplies unwavering power to your surround sound speakers. The Marantz AVR also features the latest in video technology, with 9 HDMI ports (6 In / 3 Out), out of which 3 HDMI ports support 8K pass through. The Cinema 50 also renders video in beautiful detail thanks to HDR10+, Dolby Vision and HLG, and an excellent gaming experience with VRR, ALLM and QFT. For audio, the Cinema 50 features Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro 3D for a stunning 3D audio experience, while Dolby Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X allows you to have height channels without height speakers. The Cinema Series represents the rich legacy and engineering excellence of the Marantz brand, combining innovative technologies in a classic finely crafted chassis, that will be at the heart of some of the amazing home theater systems.
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  7. JBL - MA310:  MA310 50W 5.2ch Bluetooth Capable HDR 4K Ultra HD Compatible AV Receiver - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Budget Minded AV Receiver...The AV receiver is a 5.2 channel AV receiver that is able to produce a great sound on a tight budget. ...Runs my 6 speaker surround perfectly, hooked to the tv for movies and sports and sounds amazing"

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    The JBL MA310 is an AV Receiver that delivers extraordinary performance with 4K HDMI specifications for a supreme home cinema experience. Seamlessly integrate your smart TV or projector with 4 HDMI inputs and 1 output, plus ARC. With native 5-channel decoding of Dolby and DTS formats, the MA310 can deliver incredible cinema experiences. It is designed with a passion for music and movies, bringing both to life with true high fidelity. Additional music content can be accessed via Bluetooth. The MA310 features five channels of low noise Class D amplification for real world power to all channels.
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    "Budget Minded AV Receiver...The AV receiver is a 5.2 channel AV receiver that is able to produce a great sound on a tight budget. ...Runs my 6 speaker surround perfectly, hooked to the tv for movies and sports and sounds amazing"

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    The JBL MA310 is an AV Receiver that delivers extraordinary performance with 4K HDMI specifications for a supreme home cinema experience. Seamlessly integrate your smart TV or projector with 4 HDMI inputs and 1 output, plus ARC. With native 5-channel decoding of Dolby and DTS formats, the MA310 can deliver incredible cinema experiences. It is designed with a passion for music and movies, bringing both to life with true high fidelity. Additional music content can be accessed via Bluetooth. The MA310 features five channels of low noise Class D amplification for real world power to all channels.
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    Your price for this item is $219.95
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  8. Sony - STRDH790- 7.2-Ch. with Dolby Atmos & Dolby Vision 4K Ultra HD HDR A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Clean design, excellent sound, easy to use. A pleasure to use for movies and music....Sony receiver does the job....Works well for movies and streaming music to my Klipsch speaker system."

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    Give your home entertainment system a cinematic upgrade with the STR-DH790 7.2ch AV receiver. Experience the same all-encompassing surround sound you get in movie theaters at home with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. eARC1, 2 lets you enjoy these latest audio formats with one-cable HDMI connection from your compatible TV. Plus, superior picture quality to match with 4K HDR pass-through.
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    "Clean design, excellent sound, easy to use. A pleasure to use for movies and music....Sony receiver does the job....Works well for movies and streaming music to my Klipsch speaker system."

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    Give your home entertainment system a cinematic upgrade with the STR-DH790 7.2ch AV receiver. Experience the same all-encompassing surround sound you get in movie theaters at home with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. eARC1, 2 lets you enjoy these latest audio formats with one-cable HDMI connection from your compatible TV. Plus, superior picture quality to match with 4K HDR pass-through.
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  9. Yamaha - AVENTAGE RX-A6A 150W 9.2-Channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI and MusicCast - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Yamaha Receiver...The Yamaha Aventage RX-A6A is one of the best av receivers you can currently buy on the market. ...Once I figured that out it was down hill from there - I can set up the zones for movies and the games fr our crowd of a family. "

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    Pure power and precision. The A6A has been carefully designed so every element of your entertainment is the best it can be. From slight whispers of sound to swift on-screen movements, the A6A ensures you won’t miss a thing. Works with Sonos! Unite your Yamaha home theater with a Sonos system using a Sonos Port, sold separately. After a quick setup, the Sonos app can seamlessly power on the receiver, select a designated input and control the volume.
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    "Yamaha Receiver...The Yamaha Aventage RX-A6A is one of the best av receivers you can currently buy on the market. ...Once I figured that out it was down hill from there - I can set up the zones for movies and the games fr our crowd of a family. "

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    Pure power and precision. The A6A has been carefully designed so every element of your entertainment is the best it can be. From slight whispers of sound to swift on-screen movements, the A6A ensures you won’t miss a thing. Works with Sonos! Unite your Yamaha home theater with a Sonos system using a Sonos Port, sold separately. After a quick setup, the Sonos app can seamlessly power on the receiver, select a designated input and control the volume.
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  10. 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 - Front_Zoom
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    "Terrific receiver...Not cheap, but an awesome receiver....Great receiver for home theater...Very happy with movie performance so far."

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    Elevate your home entertainment with the Denon AVR-X4800H – a 9.4 channel 8K receiver that delivers exceptional audio and video and takes your movies, music, TV, and gaming to the next level. Supports Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X upmixer, delivering 3D realism for legacy content. With the capability to process up to 11.4 channels, you get the ultimate freedom to create the perfect surround sound setup. With 125W of amplification on each channel, this home theater receiver gives you enough power to drive even the most powerful speakers. Supports 3D audio formats like Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhancement, DTS:X Pro, and Auro 3D, for immersive surround sound audio. The AVR also supports advanced video formats like HLG, HDR, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dynamic HDR pass-through for exceptional video quality. Features 4 independent subwoofer RCA and XLR outputs with advanced bass management options. Additionally, this home theater receiver supports 4K/120 and 8K on all HDMI 2.1 inputs and 3 outputs. The Audyssey Room Correction Suite and the intuitive HD user interface walk you through simple, clear instructions to connect your AVR and tune it as per your desires.
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    "Terrific receiver...Not cheap, but an awesome receiver....Great receiver for home theater...Very happy with movie performance so far."

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    Elevate your home entertainment with the Denon AVR-X4800H – a 9.4 channel 8K receiver that delivers exceptional audio and video and takes your movies, music, TV, and gaming to the next level. Supports Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X upmixer, delivering 3D realism for legacy content. With the capability to process up to 11.4 channels, you get the ultimate freedom to create the perfect surround sound setup. With 125W of amplification on each channel, this home theater receiver gives you enough power to drive even the most powerful speakers. Supports 3D audio formats like Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhancement, DTS:X Pro, and Auro 3D, for immersive surround sound audio. The AVR also supports advanced video formats like HLG, HDR, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dynamic HDR pass-through for exceptional video quality. Features 4 independent subwoofer RCA and XLR outputs with advanced bass management options. Additionally, this home theater receiver supports 4K/120 and 8K on all HDMI 2.1 inputs and 3 outputs. The Audyssey Room Correction Suite and the intuitive HD user interface walk you through simple, clear instructions to connect your AVR and tune it as per your desires.
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    Your price for this item is $2,299.00
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