Best AV Receiver of 2025
Yamaha RX-V6A
Yamaha RX-V6A ($600, save $150): The Yamaha RX-V6A offers a new look at AV receiver design, with a futuristic edge and simple controls while maximizing sound quality. The Yamaha might even make you forget about going to the cinema again, and its music is no slouch either. It offers ample connectivity via Wi-Fi, including AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth, and the Yamaha MusicCast system for streaming from your devices. It’s worth noting that the TSR-700 is identical – it’s an exclusive model to some stores – and you can find refurbished $400 here on Amazon. Learn more CNET’s Yamaha RX-V6A review.
Marantz SR6015 ($1,499, save $1,000): The Marantz SR6015 has everything you’d expect—Dolby Atmos, music streaming, 4K/120Hz throughput—and is very composed. It sounds great, but it’s not as flexible as the best receivers here – you can’t listen to music while watching a video source, for example, like the Onkyos, and you can’t ask google nest arrive Play a song on it. Marantz SR6015 has Replaced by Cinema 500but the original version is currently selling for $1,000 less than the retail price.
Denon AVR-X3800 ($1,572, save $127) Denon has long been one of the top AV receiver brands with a reputation for high-quality sound and powerful amplification, and the AVR-X3800 will be able to power most systems with ease. In terms of features, the Denon has everything you need from a modern receiver, including Dolby Atmos and six 8K HDMI inputs. Based on my head-to-head testing, I found the Denon to be equally good at movies and music, but inferior to the Marantz SR6015 (above) for music and inferior to my current choice for home theater, the Onkyo RZ50. read CNET’s first coverage of the Denon AVR-X3800.
