08/12/2011 01:05 AM

Sony STR-DN1020

The Sony STR-DN1020 isn't a bad AV receiver, but it lags behind its competitors in just about every attribute we consider important.

08/10/2011 02:52 AM

Sonos Play:3 (white)

While it doesn't sound quite as good as the larger Play:5, the Sonos Play:3 delivers a superior streaming-audio experience that you can control from any iOS device or Android smartphone.

08/10/2011 02:52 AM

Sonos Play:3 (black)

While it doesn't sound quite as good as the larger Play:5, the Sonos Play:3 delivers a superior streaming-audio experience that you can control from any iOS device or Android smartphone.

07/28/2011 09:44 AM

Yamaha RX-V671

The Yamaha RX-V671 sounds excellent and supports several high-quality streaming-music services, but it lacks built-in AirPlay support.

06/07/2011 02:06 AM

Onkyo TX-NR609

The Onkyo TX-NR609 has six HDMI inputs and lots of built-in streaming music services, but it lacks AirPlay and doesn't sound quite as good to our ears as some competitors.

05/19/2011 02:43 AM

Denon AVR-1912

The Denon AVR-1912 gets our Editors' Choice Award in the midrange AV receiver category, with built-in AirPlay, outstanding sound quality, and six HDMI inputs.

05/13/2011 10:44 AM

Pioneer VSX-1021-K

Pioneer's VSX-1012-K is an excellent AV receiver with built-in AirPlay and top-notch sound quality, but Denon's AVR-1912 is just a little better.

01/28/2011 12:14 PM

Yamaha TSX-70BG

The Yamaha TSX-70 offers impressive features and sound quality, but the design misses its intended targets: the bedroom and kitchen.

01/28/2011 12:14 PM

Yamaha TSX-70BR

The Yamaha TSX-70 offers impressive features and sound quality, but the design misses its intended targets: the bedroom and kitchen.

01/28/2011 12:14 PM

Yamaha TSX-70BU

The Yamaha TSX-70 offers impressive features and sound quality, but the design misses its intended targets: the bedroom and kitchen.