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Audio Video AV receivers are the brain and power of your home audio system. If you want impressive sound for movies or music you need a high quality digital receiver. For THX surround sound you need a 7.1 model, which allows you 7 speakers. We also recommended that you have 100 watts per channel. The high quality AV digital receivers have a low THD distortion % (0.08% or the better 0.05%). In addition make sure you can connect an iPhone or iPod. If your concern is video processing, some receivers have HDMI up conversion that takes video input and makes it better, up to 1080p. Our review team conducted comparisons of the top AV Receivers. We have selected the best and listed them below. Some items have reviews only and are not for sale, but we still list the cheapest / lowest price that we found. If available please buy from us because Consumerland is here for you. Also visit our forums and discuss your favorite AV Receiver.

Product	Description	Reviews
Pioneer Elite SC 25
Not for Sale Pioneer Elite SC 25 ~~MSRP: $1,800.00~~ Estimated Price: $1,699.00 Compare	140W x 7 (Class D amplifier) THX Certified 20Hz-20kHz, 0.09% THD @ 8 ohms 1080p Video Up Conversion Auto-Calibration Sound Leveler (eliminates loud commercials) PQLS- multi (HDMI sound improvement) 3 –Zone 5 HDMI Inputs (1 front panel) 2 HDMI Outputs iPhone / iPod USB port Illuminated Learning Remote Ethernet Input 6 Digital Audio Inputs (4 optical, 2 coaxial) 2 Digital Outputs (2 optical) 7.1 Multi Channel Input	Consumerland Review Rating: [5 of 5 Stars] The Pioneer Elite SC 25 is THX certified and uses an ICE power Class-D amplifier, which runs cool and is energy efficient. This 7 channel, 3 zone AV receiver can distribute sound throughout your house. Pioneer Elite receivers have an impressive Auto Level Control (ALC) feature that maintains the volume of broadcast television at a consistent level, so commercials won’t blast louder than your show. The SC-25 has the PQLS-multi technology (precision quartz lock system), which improves HDMI connectivity for crystal clear sound. Pioneer does up convert to 1080p from low quality analog signals. Set up your receiver with the MCACC system to automatically calibrate your sound system. The SC 25 works with an iPhone / iPod via an included USB cable. This digital receiver is also Sirus and XM satellite ready. Use the front located HDMI input for easy connection or the 2 HDMI outputs. The Ethernet port allows for firmware updates, access to YouTube, and other internet radios.
Denon AVR 990
Not for Sale Denon AVR 990 ~~MSRP: $1,499.00~~ Estimated Price: $1,299.00 Compare	120W x 7 20Hz-20kHz, 0.05% THD @ 8 ohms Auto-Calibration Sound Leveler (eliminates loud commercials) 2 –Zone HDMI up conversion 1080p 5 HDMI Input 1 HDMI Output iPhone / iPod control port Universal Infrared Remote 6 Digital Audio Inputs (3 optical, 3 coaxial) 1 Digital Outputs (1 optical) 8 Channel analog Input Ethernet port USB port	Consumerland Review Rating: [5 of 5 Stars] The Denon AVR-990 is a THX certified 7 channel 2 zone digital AV receiver. This model offers an impressive 0.05% THD (distortion) for incredibly accurate sound. Denon receivers include a microphone for the automatic room calibration system. This A/V receiver has an Audyssey sound leveling system that eliminates increased sound during commercials. Denon uses Anchor Bay processing and video up conversion to 1080p. The Ethernet port lets you upgrade the firmware or listen to internet radio as well as connect to Sirus, Rhapsody, or Napster. There is a USB port and an optional iPod dock. Use the front located HDMI input for easy connection of a camcorder or laptop.
Pioneer Elite VSX 23 TXH
Not for Sale Pioneer Elite VSX 23 TXH ~~MSRP: $1,000.00~~ Estimated Price: $899.00 Compare	100W x 7 THX Certified 20Hz-20kHz, 0.09% THD @ 8 ohms 1080p Video Up Conversion Auto-Calibration Sound Leveler (eliminates loud commercials) PQLS- multi (HDMI sound improvement) 3 –Zone 5 HDMI Inputs (1 front panel) 2 HDMI Outputs iPhone / iPod USB port Illuminated Remote 5 Digital Audio Inputs (3 optical, 2 coaxial) 1 Digital Outputs (1 optical) 5.1 Multi Channel Input	Consumerland Review Rating: [5 of 5 Stars] The Pioneer Elite VSX 23 TXH is THX certified. This 7 channel, 3 zone AV receiver can distribute sound throughout your house. Pioneer Elite receivers have an impressive Auto Level Control (ALC) feature that maintains the volume of broadcast television at a consistent level, so commercials won’t blast louder than your show. The VSX-23 TXH has the PQLS-multi technology (precision quartz lock system), which improves HDMI connectivity for crystal clear sound. Pioneer does up convert to 1080p from low quality analog signals. Set up your receiver with the MCACC system to automatically calibrate your sound system. The VSX 23 TXH works with an iPhone / iPod via an included USB cable. This digital receiver is also Sirus and XM satellite ready. Use the front located HDMI input for easy connection of a camcorder or laptop or the 2 HDMI outputs, for easy switching between 2 TVs or a TV and a projector.
Denon AVR 890
Not for Sale Denon AVR 890 ~~MSRP: $799.00~~ Estimated Price: $799.00 Compare	105W x 7 20Hz-20kHz, 0.08% THD @ 8 ohms Auto-Calibration Sound Leveler (eliminates loud commercials) 2 –Zone HDMI up conversion 1080p 5 HDMI Input 1 HDMI Output iPhone / iPod control port Universal Infrared Remote 5 Digital Audio Inputs (3 optical, 2 coaxial) 1 Digital Outputs (1 optical) 8 Channel analog Input	Consumerland Review Rating: [5 of 5 Stars] The Denon AVR-990 is a THX certified 7 channel 2 zone digital AV receiver. Denon receivers include a microphone for the automatic room calibration system. This A/V receiver has an Audyssey sound leveling system that eliminates increased sound during commercials. Denon uses Anchor Bay processing and video up conversion to 1080p. There is a USB port and an optional iPod dock.
Pioneer Elite VSX 21 TXH
Not for Sale Pioneer Elite VSX 21 TXH ~~MSRP: $800.00~~ Estimated Price: $699.00 Compare	100W x 7 THX Certified 20Hz-20kHz, 0.09% THD @ 8 ohms 1080p Video Up Conversion Auto-Calibration Sound Leveler (eliminates loud commercials) PQLS- multi (HDMI sound improvement) 2 –Zone 4 HDMI Input 1 HDMI Output iPhone / iPod USB port Illuminated Remote 5 Digital Audio Inputs (3 optical, 2 coaxial) 1 Digital Outputs (1 optical) 5.1 Multi Channel Input	Consumerland Review Rating: [5 of 5 Stars] This is a THX certified 7 channel, 2 zone AV receiver that can distribute sound to two rooms. Pioneer Elite receivers have an impressive Auto Level Control (ALC) feature that maintains the volume of broadcast television at a consistent level, so commercials won’t blast louder than your show. The VSX-21 TXH has the PQLS-multi technology (precision quartz lock system), which improves HDMI connectivity for crystal clear sound. Pioneer does up convert to 1080p from low quality analog signals. Set up your receiver with the MCACC system to automatically calibrate your sound system. The VSX 21 TXH works with an iPhone / iPod via an included USB cable. This digital receiver is also Sirus and XM satellite ready.
Denon AVR 790
Not for Sale Denon AVR 790 ~~MSRP: $499.00~~ Estimated Price: $499.00 Compare	90W x 7 20Hz-20kHz, 0.08% THD @ 8 ohms Auto-Calibration Sound Leveler (eliminates loud commercials) 2 –Zone HDMI up conversion 1080p 4 HDMI Input 1 HDMI Output iPhone / iPod control port Universal Infrared Remote 4 Digital Audio Inputs (2 optical, 2 coaxial) 1 Digital Outputs (1 optical) 8 Channel analog Input	Consumerland Review Rating: [5 of 5 Stars] The Denon AVR-990 is a THX certified 7 channel 2 zone digital AV receiver. Denon receivers include a microphone for the automatic room calibration system. This A/V receiver has an Audyssey sound leveling system that eliminates increased sound during commercials. Denon uses Anchor Bay processing and video up conversion to 1080p. There is a USB port and an optional iPod dock.