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Pioneer VSX-521 review

Frugal film fans looking for a fine-sounding, 3D-compatible AV receiver are unlikely to be disappointed by Pioneer's VSX-521. It provides an exciting listening experience, with more polish than you might expect for the price. Read more

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26 August 2011 by Steve May

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Marantz NR1602 review

Marantz has brought some much-needed flair to the humble AV receiver with the slim-line NR1602. Network-savvy and offering siren-sweet sound, this beauty doesn't miss a beat. Read more

£530

17 August 2011 by Steve May

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Best AV receivers under £500

AV receivers are the central hub of any home theatre system. They provide the brains to process surround-sound signals and the brawn to amplify them through the speakers. Here are four of the finest AV receivers that can be found for less than £500 Read more

28 March 2008 by Richard Arrowsmith

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Onkyo TX-SR605 review

Onkyo's TX-SR605 AV receiver supports an incredibly advanced specification with outstanding performance, and it's an absolute steal, price-wise. Sound is beautifully composed and natural, using excellent integration and the seamless steering of ambient effects for a superb listening experience Read more

£400

27 March 2008 by Richard Arrowsmith

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Onkyo TX-SR576 review

The Onkyo TX-SR576 aims to provide epic movie sound at a reasonable price: it's a 7.1-channel surround-sound decoder and amplifier, with support for Dolby Digital and DTS decoding. It offers loads of features for people who want involving surround sound in their lives Read more

£196

15 August 2008 by Ian Morris

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Onkyo TX-SR875 review

For a cinematic experience in the comfort of your home, look no further than the surround sound system provided by the Onkyo TX-SR875. The system supports the latest audio formats to give you clarity and quality from your favourite films. From music to movies, this system reproduces sound in style Read more

£1,000

23 October 2007 by Ian Morris

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Onkyo TX-SR607 review

Home-cinema enthusiasts should be well pleased with the easy-to-use and funky-looking TX-SR607. It's a truly smashing AV receiver that offers plenty of useful features at a reasonable price. Most importantly, it offers fantastic sound quality, producing bass that'll make your teeth chatter Read more

£400

5 May 2009 by Ian Morris

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Sony STR-DA1200ES review

Sony recognises just how good a receiver the STR-DA1200ES is and has extended its shelf life. It offers outstanding ability with practically everything you play and has all the features you'll need. The sound quality on film soundtracks is sensational, even at high volumes Read more

£400

26 March 2008 by Richard Arrowsmith

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Onkyo HTX-22HD review

The Onkyo HTX-22HD offers a compact solution for people looking to improve the sound quality of their TVs with a home cinema sound system. Even better, it won't break the bank at around £300. We also like that Onkyo keeps it simple by running the whole operation from the subwoofer Read more

£202

6 November 2008 by Ian Morris

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Denon AVR-3808 review

If high definition is the next stop in your system, then Denon's AVR-3808 receiver has all the future-proof features you need and more. It's one of the most flexibly fitted AV receivers we've seen with high-end features including streaming digital music, and integrated video processing Read more

£1,300

8 January 2008 by Richard Arrowsmith