Home Av Receiver - Buying Guide

Ideal for small to medium rooms. It includes five speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R) and one or two subwoofers.

Essential for "immersive" audio. A 5.1.2 setup, for example, uses five base speakers, one sub, and two height or ceiling speakers to create a 3D sound environment. home av receiver buying guide

The number of channels determines how many speakers you can power. Ideal for small to medium rooms

Best for larger spaces. It adds two rear surround speakers to the 5.1 setup to fill the room more effectively. uses five base speakers