AV Receivers Reviews

A great amp with some notable musical skills, but it loses a star compared with its better-performing, better-specified rivals

One of the few multichannel amplifiers we’ve heard that does a great job with both movies and music, particularly the surround variety

Pioneer strikes gold again. The SC-LX87 is a stunning AV amp with extraordinary in performance and features. You must listen to this.

Pioneer’s budget amp is an impressive balance of sound and features

A talented, well-equipped amp – just make sure it’s a sonic match for the rest of your system

This Harman Kardon amp is eager to please with its beefy sound, but rivals do it better

An enjoyable amplifier that delivers big-time on power and muscle

A decent amplifier for the price, but needs more subtlety, power and dynamics to truly compete with class leaders

Best home cinema amplifier up to £350, Awards 2013. Energetic and punchy surround sound performance that will thrill and engage

Best home cinema amplifier £700-£1500, Awards 2013. Stunning levels of subtlety make this a truly impressive AV receiver. We can’t get enough of it