Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for high end home theater receivers.
A home theater receiver is the hub of your home theater system. It takes the video and audio coming from your devices and sends them to your components, and it's what allows you to control everything in the system from one place. Browse the top-ranked list of high end home theater receivers below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Denon - AVR-X2800H (95W X 7) 7.2-Ch. with HEOS and Dolby Atmos 8K Ultra HD HDR Compatible AV Home Theater Receiver with Alexa - Black
Model: AVR-X2800HSKU: 6518172Top comment"The Denon Home Theater Receiver gives us perfect surround sound and is easy to use....Simplified and updated my home theater setup! Plug and play!...Great Do it All Receiver...Denon Receiver"
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Upgrade your home theater with the 7.2 channel 8K Denon AVR-X2800H that supports Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X upmixer delivering 3D realism for legacy content. With 3D audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, it allows you to create a 7.2 or 5.2.2 channel setup. The AVR also supports advanced HDMI specifications such as eARC support, various HDR formats like HLG, HDR, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dynamic HDR support, as well as 8K/60Hz pass-through and upscaling, Dynamic HDR, VRR, ALLM, and more, delivering exceptional video quality for movies and games. Enjoy 8K upscaling on (3) HDMI inputs. Stream popular music services like Pandora, Spotify, Pandora, TIDAL, and more wirelessly with HEOS Built-in, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. The easy-to-use HD Setup Assistant provides a quick and seamless setup experience, while Audyssey Room Correction Suite room calibrates the speakers and tunes your AVR for an exceptional listening experience. Built on more than 110 years of audio excellence, the Denon AV receivers deliver premium home theater and surround sound experienceTop comment"The Denon Home Theater Receiver gives us perfect surround sound and is easy to use....Simplified and updated my home theater setup! Plug and play!...Great Do it All Receiver...Denon Receiver"
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Upgrade your home theater with the 7.2 channel 8K Denon AVR-X2800H that supports Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X upmixer delivering 3D realism for legacy content. With 3D audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, it allows you to create a 7.2 or 5.2.2 channel setup. The AVR also supports advanced HDMI specifications such as eARC support, various HDR formats like HLG, HDR, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dynamic HDR support, as well as 8K/60Hz pass-through and upscaling, Dynamic HDR, VRR, ALLM, and more, delivering exceptional video quality for movies and games. Enjoy 8K upscaling on (3) HDMI inputs. Stream popular music services like Pandora, Spotify, Pandora, TIDAL, and more wirelessly with HEOS Built-in, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. The easy-to-use HD Setup Assistant provides a quick and seamless setup experience, while Audyssey Room Correction Suite room calibrates the speakers and tunes your AVR for an exceptional listening experience. Built on more than 110 years of audio excellence, the Denon AV receivers deliver premium home theater and surround sound experienceSee all ReceiversMarantz - Cinema 60 100W 7.2-Ch Bluetooth Capable with HEOS 8K Ultra HD HDR Compatible A/V Home Theater Receiver with Alexa - Black
Model: CINEMA60SKU: 6522070Top comment"A bit confusing (as I’m replacing what would be considered high end equipment but from the 90’s)....Awesome Audiovisual receiver...Easy to reconnect and the self tuner is good. I have a home theater with 7 high end speakers and it sounds great. "
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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.Top comment"A bit confusing (as I’m replacing what would be considered high end equipment but from the 90’s)....Awesome Audiovisual receiver...Easy to reconnect and the self tuner is good. I have a home theater with 7 high end speakers and it sounds great. "
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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.See all ReceiversDenon - AVR-X3800H (105W X 9) 9.4-Ch. with HEOS and Dolby Atmos 8K Ultra HD HDR Compatible AV Home Theater Receiver with Alexa - Black
Model: AVR-X3800HSKU: 6518170Top comment"Highly recommended receiver!...Easy to use. High quality item. I have used Yamaha and high end pioneer receiver and this blows them away in quality....I have owned Sony and Pioneer Elite high end receivers in the past and this offers the biggest bang for the buck with the latest technology available!"
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Elevate your home entertainment with the Denon AVR-X3800H – 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 105W 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 6 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.Top comment"Highly recommended receiver!...Easy to use. High quality item. I have used Yamaha and high end pioneer receiver and this blows them away in quality....I have owned Sony and Pioneer Elite high end receivers in the past and this offers the biggest bang for the buck with the latest technology available!"
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Elevate your home entertainment with the Denon AVR-X3800H – 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 105W 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 6 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.See all ReceiversMarantz - Cinema 40 125W 9.4 Ch Bluetooth Capable with HEOS and Dolby Atmos 8K Ultra HD A/V Home Theater Receiver with Alexa - Black
Model: CINEMA40SKU: 6522073Top comment"Best Receiver I have ever heard....Really like my Marantz Cinema 40. Is the best receiver right now out of all of the receivers I have had. ...Another excellent receiver by Marantz. I was sold when I found out Marantz included DiracLive!"
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Engineered with ultimate quality in video and sound reproduction in mind, the Marantz Cinema 40 AVR is the home surround sound receiver for you. The Cinema 40 features 9.4 channels with 125W of amplification, powered by the legendary HDAM circuitry that supplies unwavering power to your surround sound speakers. The Marantz AVR also features advanced video technology, with 10 HDMI ports (7 In / 3 Out), out of which 3 HDMI ports support 8K pass-through. The Cinema 40 also renders video in beautiful detail thanks to HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG, and an exceptional gaming experience with VRR, ALLM, and QFT. For audio, the Cinema 40 features Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Auro 3D for a stunning 3D audio experience, while Dolby Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X allow you to have height channels without height speakers. The Cinema Series represents the rich legacy and engineering excellence of the Marantz brand, combining sophisticated technologies in a classic finely crafted chassis, that will be at the heart of some of the most amazing home theater systems.Top comment"Best Receiver I have ever heard....Really like my Marantz Cinema 40. Is the best receiver right now out of all of the receivers I have had. ...Another excellent receiver by Marantz. I was sold when I found out Marantz included DiracLive!"
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Engineered with ultimate quality in video and sound reproduction in mind, the Marantz Cinema 40 AVR is the home surround sound receiver for you. The Cinema 40 features 9.4 channels with 125W of amplification, powered by the legendary HDAM circuitry that supplies unwavering power to your surround sound speakers. The Marantz AVR also features advanced video technology, with 10 HDMI ports (7 In / 3 Out), out of which 3 HDMI ports support 8K pass-through. The Cinema 40 also renders video in beautiful detail thanks to HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG, and an exceptional gaming experience with VRR, ALLM, and QFT. For audio, the Cinema 40 features Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Auro 3D for a stunning 3D audio experience, while Dolby Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X allow you to have height channels without height speakers. The Cinema Series represents the rich legacy and engineering excellence of the Marantz brand, combining sophisticated technologies in a classic finely crafted chassis, that will be at the heart of some of the most amazing home theater systems.See all ReceiversYamaha - AVENTAGE RX-A8A 150W 11.2-Channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI and MusicCast - Black
Model: RX-A8ABLSKU: 6429691Top comment"Yamaha has hit a home run!!!...The A8A is one of the best receivers that I’ve ever owned!!! I also own a Denon 4500H, and the A8A surpassed that receiver in every direction from sound to settings. ...The Dolby Atmos experience takes you to another level in home theater. My current setup is 5.2.4, plus 2 tower speakers connected as front and left in conjunction with the other front and left, so basically 2 speakers per channel. "
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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.Top comment"Yamaha has hit a home run!!!...The A8A is one of the best receivers that I’ve ever owned!!! I also own a Denon 4500H, and the A8A surpassed that receiver in every direction from sound to settings. ...The Dolby Atmos experience takes you to another level in home theater. My current setup is 5.2.4, plus 2 tower speakers connected as front and left in conjunction with the other front and left, so basically 2 speakers per channel. "
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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.See all ReceiversArcam - FMJ 420W 7.1.4-Ch. Network-Ready 4K Ultra HD and 3D Pass-Through A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black
Model: AVR390SKU: 5713362Top comment"Very high end reciever...Great value and performance. Bought huge home theatre system and this reciever was highly recommended...I am new to high end audio and purchased the AVR390. At first I was so frustrated. "
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Enhance your home entertainment system with this seven-channel Arcam A/V receiver. It has seven HDMI inputs and three HDMI outputs to deliver a brilliantly clear picture with Ultra HD resolution and full surround sound that supports Dolby Atmos technology. This Arcam A/V receiver includes built-in technology to calibrate your speakers to match the environment, creating an optimal listening experience. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.Top comment"Very high end reciever...Great value and performance. Bought huge home theatre system and this reciever was highly recommended...I am new to high end audio and purchased the AVR390. At first I was so frustrated. "
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Enhance your home entertainment system with this seven-channel Arcam A/V receiver. It has seven HDMI inputs and three HDMI outputs to deliver a brilliantly clear picture with Ultra HD resolution and full surround sound that supports Dolby Atmos technology. This Arcam A/V receiver includes built-in technology to calibrate your speakers to match the environment, creating an optimal listening experience. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD and 3D pass-through technologies for compatibility with 3D TVs, Blu-ray players and gaming consoles and 4K Ultra HD TVs.See all ReceiversOnkyo - TX-RZ50 9.2 Channel Network A/V Receiver - Black
Model: TXRZ50SKU: 6477182Top comment"This seems to be the trend among all receiver makers now. There are dual Subwoofer outs, but they are exactly the same signal instead of being left and right channels like on some other high end receivers. ...It's incredible when it works but I worry about longevity, something I shouldn't have to do at this price point. I've owned Onkyo high end gear for the last 25 years and most were fine, a few had to go in for repairs."
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Start your new entertainment life in the media room, where the RZ50 passes 8K HDR video to your display via HDMIR—optimized for lag-free gameplay and feeds Dolby AtmosR or DTS:XR sound to your 5.2.4-ch speaker system with high-current power behind it. Move to another space and music follows with three-zone powered audio and the SMART AV Receiver™ suite controlled by voice with easy access to streaming services. The AVR fits into your Sonos system and plays to headphones over bidirectional BluetoothR wireless technology. With 75 years of hi-fi knowhow elevating our THXR Certified Select and IMAXR Enhanced certified RZ Series custom amp design, music, film scores, and game soundtracks thrill with emotion, sound perfected by Dirac LiveR Room Correction. This AVR has features others don’t, such as front-to-height stereo switching for background listening, DSP vocal/dialog enhancement, My Volume presets, and an OSD function that compares source data to output settings so playback can be optimized before entertainment kicks off.Top comment"This seems to be the trend among all receiver makers now. There are dual Subwoofer outs, but they are exactly the same signal instead of being left and right channels like on some other high end receivers. ...It's incredible when it works but I worry about longevity, something I shouldn't have to do at this price point. I've owned Onkyo high end gear for the last 25 years and most were fine, a few had to go in for repairs."
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Start your new entertainment life in the media room, where the RZ50 passes 8K HDR video to your display via HDMIR—optimized for lag-free gameplay and feeds Dolby AtmosR or DTS:XR sound to your 5.2.4-ch speaker system with high-current power behind it. Move to another space and music follows with three-zone powered audio and the SMART AV Receiver™ suite controlled by voice with easy access to streaming services. The AVR fits into your Sonos system and plays to headphones over bidirectional BluetoothR wireless technology. With 75 years of hi-fi knowhow elevating our THXR Certified Select and IMAXR Enhanced certified RZ Series custom amp design, music, film scores, and game soundtracks thrill with emotion, sound perfected by Dirac LiveR Room Correction. This AVR has features others don’t, such as front-to-height stereo switching for background listening, DSP vocal/dialog enhancement, My Volume presets, and an OSD function that compares source data to output settings so playback can be optimized before entertainment kicks off.See all ReceiversPioneer Elite - VSX-LX305 9.2 Channel Network AV Receiver - Black
Model: VSX-LX305SKU: 6405450Top comment"Easy-peasy purchase and pickup. High quality AV receiver upgrading my Yamaha system. ...Great receiver at good price...Great receiver I'm using to power Epson projector in home theater. "
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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.Top comment"Easy-peasy purchase and pickup. High quality AV receiver upgrading my Yamaha system. ...Great receiver at good price...Great receiver I'm using to power Epson projector in home theater. "
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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.See all ReceiversOnkyo - TX-NR7100 9.2 Channel THX Certified Network A/V Receiver - Black
Model: TX-NR7100SKU: 6405439Top comment"The Greatest Receiver I’ve Ever Owned!!!...I recently bought this Onkyo receiver And I got to tell you all this is the greatest receivers I’ve ever owned!!! ...This receiver is amazing, back in the dolby sound theater."
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Turn your home into a living media sanctuary with Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2-channel Dynamic Audio Amplification (DAA) supporting 3D surround-sound and powered multi-zone audio together with the SMART AV Receiver suite for effortless voice-controllable entertainment via a Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa enabled device. HDMI® supports 8K/60p and dynamic HDR (including HDR10+ and Dolby Vision) passthrough to compatible TVs, projectors, or gaming monitors connected via eARC-ready Main Out. Be overwhelmed by the hyper-realistic THX® Certified Select reference experience, and explore the master-quality IMAX® Enhanced film library. Unique functions such as Front-to-Height stereo switching for ambient background listening, DSP vocal/dialog enhancement, and practical GUI functions simplify everyday operation. Whether you’re gaming, watching a favorite TV series, or streaming Hi-Res Audio, a richer emotional life awaits inside the Onkyo signature sound.Top comment"The Greatest Receiver I’ve Ever Owned!!!...I recently bought this Onkyo receiver And I got to tell you all this is the greatest receivers I’ve ever owned!!! ...This receiver is amazing, back in the dolby sound theater."
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Turn your home into a living media sanctuary with Onkyo TX-NR7100 9.2-channel Dynamic Audio Amplification (DAA) supporting 3D surround-sound and powered multi-zone audio together with the SMART AV Receiver suite for effortless voice-controllable entertainment via a Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa enabled device. HDMI® supports 8K/60p and dynamic HDR (including HDR10+ and Dolby Vision) passthrough to compatible TVs, projectors, or gaming monitors connected via eARC-ready Main Out. Be overwhelmed by the hyper-realistic THX® Certified Select reference experience, and explore the master-quality IMAX® Enhanced film library. Unique functions such as Front-to-Height stereo switching for ambient background listening, DSP vocal/dialog enhancement, and practical GUI functions simplify everyday operation. Whether you’re gaming, watching a favorite TV series, or streaming Hi-Res Audio, a richer emotional life awaits inside the Onkyo signature sound.See all ReceiversPioneer Elite - VSX-LX505 9.2 Channel Network AV Receiver with Bluetooth - Black
Model: VSX-LX505SKU: 6405451Top comment"I can't really think of anything missing for someone that isn't a high end audiophile. The sound is what I expect, and the power is more than enough for my needs. ...Nice Home Theater Receiver....Updated my home theater. Receiver sounds great. One complaint, there’s an issuing switching to watching blu rays, sometimes no sound."
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The Elite VSX-LX505 creates the soundscape of IMAX® Enhanced and Dolby Atmos®/DTS:X ideally calibrated with Advanced MCACC, and even provides similar sound effects with Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer without additional surround speakers. Enjoy spectacles from nextgen video/gaming standards with support for HDMI 2.1*1 with 8K, VRR, ALLM, QFT pass-through, or stream songs across the house with Multi Zone Music, SONOS system, Chromecast built-in, DTS Play-Fi®, and Apple AirPlay 2. Don’t forget it also features Powered Zone 2/ Zone 3 Audio, 11.2/5.6/2.8 MHz DSD playback with PCM conversion, 2 HDMI outputs and Roon Tested certification. Finally, it works withAlexa or Hey Google for voice control.Top comment"I can't really think of anything missing for someone that isn't a high end audiophile. The sound is what I expect, and the power is more than enough for my needs. ...Nice Home Theater Receiver....Updated my home theater. Receiver sounds great. One complaint, there’s an issuing switching to watching blu rays, sometimes no sound."
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The Elite VSX-LX505 creates the soundscape of IMAX® Enhanced and Dolby Atmos®/DTS:X ideally calibrated with Advanced MCACC, and even provides similar sound effects with Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer without additional surround speakers. Enjoy spectacles from nextgen video/gaming standards with support for HDMI 2.1*1 with 8K, VRR, ALLM, QFT pass-through, or stream songs across the house with Multi Zone Music, SONOS system, Chromecast built-in, DTS Play-Fi®, and Apple AirPlay 2. Don’t forget it also features Powered Zone 2/ Zone 3 Audio, 11.2/5.6/2.8 MHz DSD playback with PCM conversion, 2 HDMI outputs and Roon Tested certification. Finally, it works withAlexa or Hey Google for voice control.See all Receivers