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JBL MA7100HP AV Receiver
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JBL MA9100HP AV Receiver
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Onkyo TX-RZ50 AV Receiver
Original price was: £1,429.£1,379Current price is: £1,379. -
Yamaha RX-A6A AV Receiver
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Onkyo TX-RZ70 AV Receiver
Original price was: £2,599.£2,499Current price is: £2,499. -
Arcam AVA15 AV Receiver
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Arcam AVR21 AV Receiver
£2,799 -
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Arcam AVA25 AV Receiver
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Arcam AVA35 AV Receiver
£5,999
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AV receivers are the control centre of a home cinema system, combining amplification, surround sound processing, video switching and smart connectivity in one box. A good AV receiver lets you connect your TV, speakers, subwoofer, games console, Blu-ray player, streamer and other sources, then manage them through one system with proper sound decoding and room calibration.
For film and TV, an AV receiver makes a big difference because it is designed to drive multiple speakers around the room, not just left and right channels. Many modern home cinema amplifiers support formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, allowing sound to move above and around the listener when paired with the right speaker layout. Whether you are building a compact 5.1 system or a larger Atmos speaker package, the receiver needs enough channels, power and processing to suit the room.
Connectivity is also an important part of choosing the right AV receiver. Features such as HDMI 2.1, eARC, 4K and 8K video passthrough, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, streaming services and app control can all affect how well the system works with your existing equipment. Gamers may also want support for features such as variable refresh rate and high frame rate passthrough, depending on the console and display being used.
Premium Sound stocks AV receivers for a range of home cinema systems, from straightforward surround sound setups to more advanced multi-channel installations. When comparing models, it is worth looking beyond the wattage figure and considering speaker matching, room size, calibration software, upgrade options and the number of HDMI inputs you actually need. The right AV receiver should make your system easier to use, while giving films, music, games and television a fuller, more controlled and more engaging sound.
