Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Venerable Japanese audio brand Denon has just announced the new ...

For most people, the Denon AVR-X1800H offers everything necessary ... AV receivers are classified based on how many speakers they can power. The more amp channels and power, the higher the ...

At the time I had been used to a Marantz Model 7C pre-amp and Model 15 amp so the JVC ... hi-fi brands like the big three of Yamaha, Denon and Onkyo. The step-ups within these price categories were ...

First of all, there can be some confusion between integrated amplifiers (one that combines both a preamp and power amp) and stereo receivers (which is basically an integrated amplifier with an AM ...

We've reviewed new offerings from Denon, JBL, Marantz, and (in a surprise comeback ... a 7.4.4 speaker configuration who ...

Your AVR does much more than just provide power to your speakers ... There are plenty of brands to choose from out there, including Denon, Marantz, Sony, JBL, Arcam, Pioneer and more – that might ...

It borrows technologies from the company’s flagship Edge M amplifier — including the same power transistors — and puts them in a more affordable, more versatile amplifier. The EXA100 is an integrated ...

Power output is rated at up to 205W per ... Compatibility with 360 Reality Audio is also available. The Denon AVC-X6800H AV amplifier will be available in silver and black colour, from authorised ...

Denon’s budget friendly Dolby Atmos AV receiver offers ... Audyssey MultEQ). Also, the rated amplifier power on the AVR-X1700H is 80 WPC, compared to the 760H, which is rated at 75 WPC. Otherwise, ...

Marantz, a 70-year-old brand best known for high-end audio gear like amplifiers and receivers, announced its first speakers this week. The Marantz Horizon and Grand Horizon both pair an array of ...

That means you could have a turntable, amplifier and speakers, or – if you’re truly embracing the separates lifestyle – even ...

For our latest round, we used an iPhone, Android phone, Denon receiver ... Grado RS2x: This pair needs more power to play at louder levels, so a portable headphone amp that comes in under 180 ...