Users with a large number of hi - res tracks will likely want to find a more refined streaming solution such as a top - tier
AV receiver.
Curious about our in - home trial, choosing the best speaker or subwoofer, room placement,
AV receiver settings or something else?
Have questions about Dolby Atmos,
AV receiver settings or the SVS Customer Bill of Rights?
Sony revealed that the UBP - X700 Blu - ray player will become available this month, with the 4K HDR
AV receiver launching in several configurations later in the year.
If I press «Watch a Movie» on my Logitech Harmony Ultimate remote control (when you have a house filled with devices a universal remote control is essential, and the Harmony range is awesome), my TV,
AV receiver and Blu - ray player turn on, and the Hue lights dim.
However, Sony also announced its new 4K HDR
AV receiver, which it hopes will be purchased alongside the aforementioned player.
If you want to hook - up to an existing
AV receiver or soundbar then the optical connector might be the more natural option.
It also acts as
an AV receiver, with two HDMI 2.0 inputs, each with 4K Ultra HD video passthrough, one optical audio in, and two HDMI 2.0 outputs.
Spotify connect allows you to play high - quality Spotify music (in 320kbps) through a compatible wireless audio product - including a Wi - Fi connected speaker, soundbar,
AV receiver, television, Chromecast, PC, and much more.
It's not used on much content as yet, mainly live 4K football matches, but really makes a difference if you have a Dolby Atmos
AV receiver, system or soundbar.
The Wave - Link transmitter has a built - in DAC (digital to analog convertor) that allows you to plug the transmitter directly into any computer's USB port and stream digital audio directly to
an AV receiver.
The SP - T22A's can also be used with most flat surfaced speakers, along with a Dolby Atmos enabled
AV Receiver to transform your standard home theater into a Dolby Atmos enabled system.
An Atmos - capable
AV receiver is also required.
Moving on to the Sony STR - DH790
AV receiver, the unit also offers HDR10 and Dolby Vision compatible features, as well as 4in / 1out HDMI connectivity with 4K / 60p (4:4:4) pass - through.
AVR - S920W The AVR - S920W 7.2 channel Full 4K Ultra HD
AV Receiver has all the features of the AVR - S720W, but for $ 100 more offers 20 % more wattage for audio and has an improved video section that's fully compatible with the latest HDMI 2.0 a and HDCP 2.2 specifications on all 8 HDMI inputs.
If not, I assume I would get more bang for my buck investing in a better
AV receiver.
The 7.2.4 SVS Ultra surround sound system is being run with a Dolby Atmos
AV receiver to provide overhead height channels and features two reference SVS PB16 - Ultra subwoofers, two Ultra Bookshelf speakers as fronts, one Ultra Center speaker, two Ultra Surround speakers as side surrounds, two Ultra Bookshelf speakers as rear surrounds and four Ultra Bookshelf speakers for overhead height effects.
Worldwide Music With Internet Radio, the Elite
AV Receiver gives you a world of entertainment options.
Among the latest products unveiled by Sony at CES 2018, are the new 4K Ultra HD Blu - ray player christened UBP - X700, and a new
AV receiver known as the STR - DH790.
AVR - S720W The AVR - S720W 7.2 Channel Full 4K Ultra HD
AV Receiver with built in Wi - Fi and Bluetooth offers technology from Denon's top - of - the - range AV models for high performance at an amazing value.
I am using a CD player with
an AV Receiver connected via a toslink cable.
To create the vertical sense of space and layer of sound above the listener that is essential for a lifelike, believable sonic event, the Dolby Atmos renderer in a Dolby Atmos enabled
AV receiver adapts the soundtrack to the individual speaker layout in a home theater system.
The AV receiver has a 5.1.2 decodable channel configuration while supporting 7 amp.
What are the best
AV receiver bass management settings for this type of speaker?
The STR - DN1080
AV receiver is an Object Audio Compatible with improved sound quality, flexible speaker solutions, and support for the latest audio formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS: X. By combining Sony's «Phantom Surround Back» technology, it can provide a 7.1.2 speaker configuration with an actual speaker setting of 5.1.2.
Modern TVs will be able to do this via HDMI ARC connected to your Atmos soundbar or
AV receiver.
However, I think it may be advantageous to let this player do the conversion onboard, depending on the vintage of
your AV receiver.
If you took a straw poll of five people and asked them to name
an AV receiver manufacturer, it's likely you'd hear the word «Denon.»
Hook up a Dolby Atmos
AV receiver for delicious sonic immersion.
This audio is then mixed together for any Atmos surround - sound setup in your home at
the AV receiver or on your smartphone's processor, while still reproducing the sound accuracy you would hear in the cinema.
No other soundbar in our lineup comes with a separate
AV receiver.
Yamaha AVENTAGE: 9.2 - Channel
AV Receiver (RX - A3070BL) With 32 - bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, CINEMA DSP HD3, 8 - in / 2 - out HDMI, XLR Terminals
Atmos builds on the existing technology of 5.1, 7.1 and 9.1 systems, meaning your existing speakers can be utilized as a part of your setup with a compatible
AV receiver.
Onkyo TX - RZ3100: 11.2 - Channel Network
AV Receiver, 8 HDMI Inputs, Chromecast Built - In, 4K / 60 Hz - Capable, 200 Watts Output, 3 - Year Warranty
This will let you add Alexa skills to a bigger system - like
your AV receiver - so you can use better speakers, but still have the fun of Alexa voice control.
It gives you choices, but we suspect that many will take the audio from the HDMI and be done with it (if you're passing to
an AV receiver that you already own then you won't look at the 7.1 ports).
Denon AVRX4300H: 9.2 - Channel 4K UHD
AV Receiver With HEOS Support, 165W Per Channel, 6 - in / 2 - out HDMI, Google Home / Assistant - Enabled
Yamaha RX - V483BL: 5.1 - Channel 4K UHD MusicCast
AV Receiver, Bluetooth, Wi - Fi, Pre-Loaded With Tidal, Deezer, Spotify, AirPlay Support
Denon AVRX3400H: 7.2 - Channel 4K UHD
AV Receiver With HEOS Support, 8 HDMI Inputs, 105W Per Channel, Amazon Alexa Support, Room - Filling Audio
Yamaha RX - V683BL: 7.2 - Channel MusicCast
AV Receiver With Bluetooth, Phono Input, Zone 2 Audio With Stronger Bass, MusicCast
Naturally,
any AV receiver worth its salt needs stereophonic finesse too.
So, if you're shortlisting a new
AV receiver, you've come to the right place, so let's dive into the best AV receivers you can buy today.
Some may prefer to connect separate external sources directly to the M4, though it doesn't really have enough inputs - especially digital ones - to function well as an audio switch box in the way that
an AV receiver might.
To create anything useful from this, the bitstream needs to be streamed over HDMI ARC into a Dolby Atmos compatible sound system (
an AV receiver is the obvious recommendation).
LG's player also supports Dolby True HD, Dolby Atmos and DTS - HD Master Audio and will come equipped with twin HDMI ports, allowing you to run a separate feed for audio direct to
an AV receiver, leaving the other port to handle the visuals.
If you want a no - compromise Atmos experience, then stepping up to a nine channel
AV receiver is well worth the premium.
That said, if you want a good looking Dolby Atmos speaker package to partner a mid-range
AV receiver, this Focal speaker package is definitely one to short list.
A Dolby Atmos decoder in itself is no guarantee of over-head audio effects, and this Sony system isn't as immersive as a conventional
AV receiver with multiple speakers.
Exceptionally well specified, this slimline 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos
AV receiver has what it takes to be the hub of any well appointed home entertainment system
This extra height layer of sound is most commonly delivered via dedicated upfiring speakers (although if you have in - ceiling speakers, they'll work too), if you're using a Dolby Atmos - enabled
AV receiver.