Best 7 Midrange AV Receivers 2011

Best 7 Midrange AV Receivers 2011. For the full home theater experience, you need an AV receiver. A sound bar or HTIB might get you close, but a true home theater enthusiast won't settle for less than a 5.1 speaker system and component-style AV receiver. AV receivers are central to home theater systems. Compare audio-video receivers and surround sound receivers at TopTenREVIEWS. Pioneers, Onkyo and Yamaha. Information and reviews on the latest and best AV Receivers on the market today. TestFreaks has all the reviews to help you find the best AV Receiver. The 2011 version of the Consumer Electronics Show had a tall order:

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We've focused on the best bang-for-your-buck receivers from each manufacturer, which is typically around $500. You'll generally get at least four HDMI inputs, analog video upconversion, and 3D compatibility. If you don't need analog video upconversion, it's worth checking out the step-down models, which are usually significantly cheaper.

Of course, new 2011 electronic gadgets will be coming in a few months, but we don't expect any major product updates that will make these models obsolete.

Marantz NR1601 ($599.00 - $599.99)

The Marantz NR1601 has a stylish, slimline design and excellent sound quality, although other AV receivers offer more features for less money.

Harman Kardon AVR 2600 ($553.90 - $799.99)
The Harman Kardon AVR 2600 is a handsome 7.1 audiovisual receiver with a great GUI, but it's hard to recommend with its high price and comparatively lackluster performance.

Yamaha RX-V667 ($479.00 - $649.90)
Yamaha's RX-V667 is one of the best midrange AV receivers of 2010, with excellent sound quality, a best-in-class user interface, and more connectivity than its competitors, but it may be more AV receiver than you need. The Yamaha RX-V667 is really a kind of cool gadgets 2011.

Onkyo HT-RC260 ($298.99 - $329.99)

The Onkyo HT-RC260 offers an extraordinary value for a receiver with six HDMI inputs, although its sound quality isn't what we expect from an Onkyo.

Denon AVR-1911 ($439.00 - $599.99)
The Denon AVR-1911 costs more than competitors and has fewer features, but its outstanding sound quality bests competing 7.1-channel AV receivers.

Sony STR-DN1010 ($449.99 - $599.99)
Sony's midrange AV receiver improves on its predecessor with new HDMI features like standby pass-through and 3D compatibility, but it lacks a compelling reason to pick it over its competitors.

Pioneer VSX-1020-K ($357.28 - $419.00)
Six HDMI inputs, easy iPod connectivity, and sweet sound quality make the tech gadgets Pioneer VSX-1020-K an excellent midrange AV receiver, although it's missing some minor HDMI features.

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