Your AV receiver has a ton of ports, and this is your guide to using each one.

The front of an AV receiver with a large volume dial. - Alexstepanov/Getty Images You can't have a home theater without an AV receiver to power speakers and handle device connectivity. Surround sound ...

Beyond amplifying your speakers and distributing pristine audio that’ll make audiophiles rejoice, the best AV receivers deliver a wealth of ports to hook up displays, sound systems, game consoles, and ...

Want to experience surround sound at home? Upgrade your TV's audio quality and get an AV receiver. Here's what you should know. Ty Pendlebury is CNET's senior editor for TV and home audio, and author ...