Av Receiver reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 194 Reddit reviews across 12 subreddits and 79 posts to rank the best Av Receiver brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/hometheater, r/BudgetAudiophile, r/LGOLED, r/Klipsch, r/homeassistant. Top-rated brands include Denon (4.3/5), Yamaha (4.3/5), Marantz (4.4/5).
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Reviews194
Subreddits12
Posts79
Brands13
Products89
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#1
Denon
4.3
(110)
"I have an almost identical setup with a Denon x3700h and it is great."
"I’d go Denon or Marantz"
"Option for Dirac and 5.1.4 down the line."
"It's the best receiver I've used by far."
"You should get the x3800h, no question."
"Denon 3800 is a bit more than mid range but surreal."
"Denon avr x3800h ,monitor audio silver 100 7g."
"For the AVR, I would get a Denon X3800H."
"For the AVR, I would get a Denon X3800H. Even though it has 9 channels and all you need is 5, it has support for better room correction and multi-sub calibration than cheap 5-channel AVR are capable of."
"For the AVR, I would get a Denon X3800H."
#2
Yamaha
4.3
(22)
"I’m totally happy."
"Very happy with my Yamaha rx-v685."
"Yamaha's RX are the best."
"My Yamaha rx a6a blows my previous entry level Onkyo out of the water for dialogue clarity."
"I bought a used Yamaha RX-473 for 100€, and I’m very happy with it."
"Yeah the Yahama I recommended, A780 has more than enough power to drive those speakers to splitting levels and includes MusicCast streaming and you can add a power amplifier to the fronts later too."
"Rocking an A780 myself with Klipsch RP-5000F."
"[Yahama A780](https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxa780bl-rb/yamaha-rx-a780-7.2-ch-x-95-watts-a/v-receiver/1.html). Solid and under $500."
"Ended up with a Yamaha RX-v371 for 25 bucks!"
"I added a SVS Subwoofer, and some SVS Prime Elevation Atmos."
#3
Marantz
4.4
(18)
"Best bang for buck. Marantz cinema 70 and emotiva or 7 or 5 external channel power amplifier. Thank me later."
"I bought a Marantz AV7704 4K UHD off eBay... and I love it."
"It’s definitely audiophile."
"I love my Marantz SR8015."
"Drives my 5.2.2 beautifully, full warm detailed sound."
"It works great with my B&W 603 S2 speakers."
"SR5015 will be an excellent choice!"
"You won't be disappointed with the marantz 5015 excellent choice"
"I'd go for a Marantz SR6010 or a Denon 4200X. Very very nice AVRs and fit all your needs."
"Marantz 6013 or 7013 would be the newest options. Similar options would be Yamaha 2080, Denon X6500, Pioneer elite 701, 801, or 901. All are killer options. I would recommend the marantz."
#4
Onkyo
4.1
(16)
"I did decide to go with the Onkyo TX-NR7100 AV Receiver."
"It is the best receiver for the money, in my opinion."
"Check out the Onkyo TX-RZ50."
"I have a similar setup, same receiver as well."
"Onkyo RZ50. Comes with a DIRAC full range license but you may want an external amp if you have 4ohm speakers."
"I have an LG C3 65, an Onkyo 5.1.2, with monoprice speakers. It's definitely a budget system but coming from a soundbar, it's miles ahead."
"I picked up the Onkyo TX-NR6050 7.2-Channel for $300 used off Amazon. Very happy with it compared to my old Sony."
"I have an onkyo receiver and speakers from a Yahama 'theater in a box' system. I much prefer it when gaming or watching something as it's a real 5.1 system."
"Onkyo RZ-50 or the similar Pioneer LX505 as they both have Dirac."
"The Onkyo integration is now built into HA."
#5
Anthem
4.6
(7)
"What about an Anthem MRX 540? It is pricy but also a great AVR."
"I really like the upmixer and atmos sound from my Anthem MRX540."
"I would say Anthem. There's something they do with their Night mode that works better than other AVRs with Dynamic EQ/Volume."
"Either the Anthem MRX740 or AudioControl XR-6 (or 6s if you need HDMI 2.1)"
"They offer eARC, lots of HDMI capability and surprisingly good sound."
"Anthem has room correction."
"You could probably get some great deals on Anthem MRX740 or 1140."
#6
Sony
4.0
(8)
"I’ve just purchased a Sony STR-DH810 and I love it."
"Sony's receivers even cheap ones are great."
"If you just want 5.1 for now you can get a receiver quite cheap. One example Sony STR-DH590."
"I would add the Sony STRDH590 5.2."
"Buy it without a doubt. Not the best 5.2 channel receiver on the market, but for $50 it is a good robbery deal."
"Sony 5.2 av https://www.crutchfield.com/S-AsNTC1p6CwH/p_158STDH590/Sony-STR-DH590.html"
"Sony 7.1 av https://www.crutchfield.com/S-cb7N1EhRD1V/p_158STDH790/Sony-STR-DH790.html"
"For $50 it's worth it."
#7
Pioneer
4.4
(5)
"After using Yamaha for over a decade, I switched to the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX305 and I love it."
"Best bang for buck in Canada Imo."
"I have a Pioneer VSX-925 and when I originally got my Sony TV, it was awesome."
"Given 5.1 systems have been around for decades, have you considered buying used? You may end up with a much higher quality AVR than you could afford buying new."
"It's been more than adequate for my needs occasionally watching movies."
#8
NAD
5.0
(2)
"I'd go with the NAD for dirac live."
"NAD 758 V3 if you’re an audiophile"
#9
Klipsch
3.5
(2)
"Go with the RP450 C for the center (or RP504c)"
"If you're getting Klipsch, stay with all RP series."
#10
Fluance
4.0
(1)
"Reviewers usually rate Fluance similar too or as good as Klipsch, a nice looking budget alternative."
#11
Pioneer Elite
4.0
(1)
"I've heard good things about the Pioneer elite."
#12
Harman Kardon, Denon, Marantz, Yamaha
4.0
(1)
"Good brands would be Harmon Kardon, Denon, Marantz, Yamaha."
#13
Harman
3.0
(1)
"I splurged on a Harmon after many recommendations."
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