How Do You Buy An AV Receiver?
An AV receiver is capable of amplifying sound coming from a variety of audio sources. It is also capable of directing quality video signals to a television screen. This is why an AV receiver is considered one of the more important components that make up a home theater system. When in the market for an AV receiver, the first thing would be to consider what type of unit will be adequate to make up a really good home theater system. Since all cable and satellite TV signals are now broadcast in the digital format then there really is not much point in getting an AV receiver for the purpose of getting high quality video. In most cases, AV receivers are acquired for the quality of sound they output. Movie nuts who really want to replicate the theater surround sound buy a receiver that is capable of decoding digital audio signals such as the Dolby Digital Sound. The next thing to consider would be to look for a receiver that will be capable of supporting other components you want to include