Best AV Receiver under $500
Entry-level AV receivers perform very well and pack impressive features for the money. These affordable 5.1 and 7.1 receivers feature multiple HDMI inputs, great sound quality, easy setup, and support for the latest HD soundtracks including Dolby HD and DTS-HD Master Audio. There are of course higher end alternatives, but buyers on a budget will find that receivers in this price range offer more than enough.
Why it's best:
The Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K is the top AV receiver in the popular sub-$500 segment because it packs excellent sound quality and a terrific feature set for the price. It boasts a graphical user interface (GUI) that makes it easy to setup and control the receiver, and includes an... read full review
Price Range:
$479.00 - $599.00
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Vanns.com $499.98
1 Stop Camera & Electronics $479.00
Why it's a best pick:
The Onkyo TX-SR607 is an update to the popular Onkyo TX-SR606, our former #1 pick. Just like its predecessor, this midrange receiver delivers excellent sound quality and a terrific feature set for the money. It packs a whopping 6 HDMI inputs -- including one on the front pan...
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$437.50 - $649.98
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Projector People $479.00
OneCall.com $599.00
Why it's a best pick:
The Onkyo TX-SR507 is an excellent value, offering solid performance and a great feature set at an affordable price. It packs 4 HDMI inputs, which is a lot for a receiver in this price range, and supports decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Speaker setup is eas...
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$313.00 - $399.99
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Projector People $349.00
OneCall.com $399.00
Why it's a best pick:
The Sony STR-DH800 is less expensive than most midrange receivers but still boasts an impressive feature set and delivers excellent sound quality for the money. This 7.1 receiver offers 4 HDMI inputs and has onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD. It’s very easy ...
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$259.00 - $399.99
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Vanns.com $299.98
PC Connection $317.37
Why it's a best pick:
This 5.1 receiver includes 4 HDMI inputs, supports decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-Master Audio, and offers great audio performance for an entry-level receiver. It's very easy to setup for optimal sound quality using the YPAO calibration feature and included microphone. It'...
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$278.00 - $329.99
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dbuys.com $278.00
Dell Home $329.99