Best 6 Audio Component Receivers in 2026

FOUR QUICK SELECT BUTTONS ON THE FRONT PANEL help you store your preferred audio settings for television, Blu-Ray, and more, and allows you to switch between them quickly

With its 100-year legacy and Japanese precision technology, Denon AV Receiver S540BT DELIVERS MULTI-DIMENSIONAL SURROUND SOUND with 5.2 channel compatibility and SUPPORTS 4K ULTRA HD PICTURE QUALITY, perfect for your home theater and entertainment system

CONVENIENT CONTROL - Connect the AVR with your Smart TV Remote and access all your speaker sources and surround mode selections using just one remote, or download the Denon 500 Series Remote App for iOS and Android and control the AVR through your phone

Optical and coaxial Audio inputs for TV. Frequency Response-0 ± 0.5dB / 0 ± 3.0dB. FM Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Mono/Stereo)-65dB / 64dB

Access to your music library, Pandora, Spotify, SiriusXM internet radio, Tidal and Deezer. Standby Power Consumption-0.1W (Network standby on / Wi-Fi connection, 1.8W)

Wi-Fi, wireless direct, Bluetooth, airplay, and MusicCast multiform Audio. Network section - DLNA - Version 1.5

The turntable has been precision manufactured with a rigid die cast aluminum to produce uniform inertial mass for perfectly stable turntable rotation, an essential component of high fidelity sound during playback

The DP 29F employs an automated system that starts playing the record with the single touch of a button and finishes play at the end of the record by returning the tone arm to its original position and stopping turntable rotation

Since the DP 29F includes a built in PHONO equalizer, you can connect the unit to an integrated amp that does not have its own equalizer

CONTROL ANYWHERE. No need to get up when you're enjoying the music. This receiver supports the Onkyo Remote App with Apple products and Android-powered devices.

FEATURES. Dynamic Audio Amplification (DAA) features a custom High-Current Low-Noise Power Transformer, customized capacitors and discrete amp output. Plays compressed, lossless and Hi-Res Audio via local network.

HDMI with HDCP 2.2 (5-in/2-out): 4K Ultra HD, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma and BT.2020

MusicCast Surround-capable: Add two MusicCast 20 speakers to provide wireless surrounds for a 5.1-ch setup

FULL VOICE CONTROL COMPATIBILITY WITH AMAZON ALEXA lets you sit back and enjoy music without having to reach out for the remote. Adjust the volume, change the track or switch the inputs absolutely hands-free

AWARD-WINNING ON-SCREEN SETUP ASSISTANT walks you through clear simple instructions to connect your TV, specific EQ settings and helps you optimize your surround sound. Denon's legacy and Japanese precision technology makes it a must-have for your home

All HDMI ports (6 In, 1 out) follow the LATEST REVISION TO HIGH-BANDWIDTH DIGITAL CONTENT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS (HDCP 2.3) and are backward compatible with the earlier versions. Don't fret if your devices have HDCP 2.2 - they'll work perfectly well

SMOOTH, SOOTHING, CLEAR SOUND EVERY SINGLE TIME – During setup, the Audyssey Suite – an EQ calibration system – measures & dynamically optimizes all speakers in your home theater for all listening levels. No sudden blasts or muffled dialogues anymore

STREAMING MUSIC SERVICES AND FASTER WIFI: Works with Sonos, Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, and DTS Play-Fi; includes Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, TIDAL, Deezer, or TuneIn streaming services

IMMERSIVE SOUND FROM YOUR TV APPS: E-ARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) simplifies connectivity and supports the latest high-bitrate audio formats including Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD.

DOLBY ATMOS HEIGHT VIRTUALIZATION: Creating a virtual surround and height effect from traditional speaker layouts without employing additional surround or height speakers.

MCACC AUTO ROOM TUNING: Adjusts the sound according to the listening room and speakers, and also creates clearer sound by suppressing the standing waves that occur between walls or ceiling and floor. Measurement of up to nine positions can be saved for a wide listening area. Auto Phase Control Plus* makes real-time analysis of the phase difference, and automatically compensates the gap between the LFE and main signals, providing strong bass and clear high-frequency sound.

HDMI 2.1 with 8K: HDMI 2.1 is the most recent update of the HDMI spec and supports a range of higher video resolutions and refresh rates including 8K60 and 4K120, as well as Dynamic HDR formats. 8K delivers a super-immersive viewing experience with 2x the horizontal and vertical resolution of 4K, and 4 times as many pixels; and combined with 60Hz refresh rate enables smooth and sharp viewing of content with high-speed action. HDMI 2.1 with 8K ensures your system is ready for the clearest and cleanest picture available both now and down the road.

Fully loaded with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, airplay, Spotify connect, Tidal, and Deezer music streaming service

Bluetooth for wireless music streaming and compressed music Enhancer for Bluetooth

AirPlay, Spotify, Pandora, Tidal, Deezer music streaming service and thousands of internet radio stations

Our Easy On-Screen Setup Assistant Walks You Through Clear Simple Instructions to Connect Your TV, Specific Eq Settings and Helps You Optimize Your Surround Sound

With Its 100-Year Legacy and Japanese Precision Technology, Denon Av Receiver S640H Delivers Multi-Dimensional Surround Sound With 5.2 Channel Compatibility and Supports 4K Ultra HD Picture Quality, Perfect for Your Home Theater and Entertainment System

Four Quick Select Buttons on the Front Panel Help You Store Your Preferred Audio Settings for Television, Blu-Ray, and More, and Allows You to Switch Between Them Quickly

The Back-Panel Connections Are Easily Understood and Horizontally Arranged in a Color-Coded Scheme That Lets You Organize and Connect Speaker Wires Painlessly

CONNECT WITH ANY HD/UHD TV, SUBWOOFER, BLU-RAY PLAYER & TURNTABLE FOR INCREDIBLE STEREO SOUND - The AV Receiver features 10 HDMI ports (7 In/ 3 Out) with 8K and 4K/120 support, analog and digital inputs, phono input and (4) RCA and XLR subwoofer outputs

EXTEND THE REACH OF YOUR MUSIC TO ANY ROOM - With this Denon Receiver, you can create a multi-room surround sound system. Stream your music via built-in HEOS, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth, and get Hi-Fi audio around your home with Pandora, Spotify, TIDAL, and more

EXPAND YOUR HOME ENTERTAINMENT - With optimum power and configuration flexibility, the state-of-the-art home audio receiver is ideal for a large-scale home theater system. Features 11.4 channel processing capability & Pre-Amplifier mode for expandability

EASY ON-SCREEN HD GUI SETUP ASSISTANT walks you through clear, intuitive instructions to connect your TV, while the Audyssey Room Correction Suite accurately calibrates all speakers in your home surround sound system and tunes the AVR as per your needs

Voice control with Alexa and Google Assistant devices or Siri via AirPlay 2

Pandora, Spotify, Napster, SiriusXM, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music HD

Dolby Atmos and DTS: X

Dolby Vision, Hybrid-Log Gamma and BT.2020

YPAO room calibration

CONNECT WITH ANY HD/UHD TV, SUBWOOFER, BLU-RAY PLAYER & TURNTABLE FOR INCREDIBLE STEREO SOUND - The AV Receiver features 9 HDMI 2.1 ports (6 In/ 3 Out) with 8K & 4K/120 support, analog and digital inputs, phono input and (4) RCA and XLR subwoofer outputs

EXTEND THE REACH OF YOUR MUSIC TO ANY ROOM - With this Denon Receiver, you can create a multi-room surround sound system. Stream your music via built-in HEOS, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth, and get Hi-Fi audio around your home with Pandora, Spotify, TIDAL, and more

EXPAND YOUR HOME ENTERTAINMENT - With optimum power and configuration flexibility, the state-of-the-art home audio receiver is ideal for a large-scale home theater system. Features 11.4 channel processing capability & Pre-Amplifier mode for expandability

EASY ON-SCREEN HD GUI SETUP ASSISTANT walks you through clear, intuitive instructions to connect your TV, while the Audyssey Room Correction Suite accurately calibrates all speakers in your home surround sound system and tunes the AVR as per your needs

Fully loaded with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay and Spotify Connect

Stream Pandora, Spotify and thousands of internet radio stations

4-in, 1-out HDMI with 4K Ultra HD pass-through and HDCP 2.2

Gold-plated speaker a/B outputs, two sub-woofer pre-outs and zone 2 Line-outs accommodate your home's listening setup

Includes Chromecast built-in, DTS Play-Fi, airplay, Spotify, Tidal, tune in, Pandora, and Deezer (requires future firmware update).Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry.Frequency Response:10 Hz-100 kHz (+ 1 dB, -3 dB)(Direct Mode)

HDMI Supports 4K/60 Hz, HDR, Dolby vision compatibility, 3D, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color, X.V.Color, lip-sync, DSD, DVD-Audio, super Audio CD (SACD), and CEC.Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry

Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos with Height Virtualization and DTS:X

Voice control with Alexa and Google Assistant devices or Siri via AirPlay 2

Pandora, Spotify, Napster, SiriusXM, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music HD

Dolby Vision, Hybrid-Log Gamma and BT.2020

YPAO - R.S.C. and multipoint

A.R.T. Wedge (Fifth Foot)

ENJOY MULTI-ROOM STREAMING – Built-in HEOS technology allows you to playback music through any popular streaming service such as Pandora, Spotify, Amazon Prime Music and others via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or AirPlay 2 in one room and more simultaneously

VOICE CONTROL COMPATIBILITY WITH ALL MAJOR VOICE AGENTS – Change audio tracks, control volume, switch inputs, and play & pause music with your voice. Just command Alexa, Siri, and other leading voice agents or any smart home automation systems

HI-RES AUDIO PLAYBACK – Listen to your favorite tracks stored on a memory device via the USB port on the front panel, or through network sources. Also, connect your turntable to the speakers or amp via the integrated phono input and MM equalizer

With its 100-year legacy & Japanese precision technology, Denon BRINGS PURITY OF SOUND AND JOY TO YOUR LIVES. Immerse yourself in multi-dimensional audio & sensational surround sound with this amplifier for an unmatched home theater & entertainment system

Spotify, Pandora, Rhapsody, SiriusXM Internet Radio and vTuner Internet radio streaming services. MHL front HDMI port.

Dimensions (W x H x D) = 435 x 171 x 364 mm (with antenna: 435 x 234 x 378 mm); 17-1/8” x 6-3/4” x 14-3/8” (with antenna: 17-1/8” x 9-1/4” x 14-7/8”)

BUILT IN WIFI. Enjoy your favorite music and internet radio stations from Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, TIDAL. Built-in dual band Wi-Fi supports 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz frequency channels. By using the 5 GHz band, you can enjoy steady and uninterrupted audio.

GOOGLE CHROMECAST. Built-in Chromecast lets you use your mobile device to stream your favorite music, radio or podcasts. Control playback with Chromecast-enabled apps from your iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet, Mac or Windows laptop or Chromebook.

Dolby Pro Logic IIz, 4K Ultra HD scaling and pass through

New setup assistant with enhanced GUI

VINYL AND BEYOND. The SX-S30 is equipped with the phono (MM) input for a vinyl record player, as well as optical and coaxial digital inputs for connecting other audio sources. The HDMI terminal connects to your streaming devices and enjoy audio streaming.

GOOGLE CHROMECAST. Built-in Chromecast lets you use your mobile device to stream your favorite music, radio or podcasts. Control playback with Chromecast-enabled apps from your iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet, Mac or Windows laptop or Chromebook.

CONNECT WITH ANY HD/ULTRA HD TV, SUBWOOFER, BLU-RAY PLAYER & TURNTABLE FOR INCREDIBLE STEREO SOUND - Features USB input, 8 HDMI ports (6 In/ 2 Out) including (3) 8K inputs, Analog and Digital inputs, Phono input and a range of wireless connection options

EXTEND THE REACH OF YOUR MUSIC to any room in the house via Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth with HEOS MULTI-ROOM WIRELESS SPEAKERS like the Denon Home series, without any extra hardware. Get Hi-Fi audio around your home with Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, TIDAL, and more

EASY ON-SCREEN HD GUI SETUP ASSISTANT walks you through clear, intuitive instructions to connect your TV and Audyssey Room Correction Suite accurately calibrates all speakers in your home setup and tunes the AVR for an optimal listening experience

HDMI 7 in/1 out (front in: 1)

Audyssey MultEQ XT, dynamic volume and dynamic EQ

DTS ATMOS. Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer provides an immersive listening experience, creating a virtual surround and height effect. Dolby Atmos and DTS formats provide advanced sound mapping so effects move from speaker to speaker. 5.2.2-ch Dolby Atmos.

THX CERTIFIED SELECT. Take movie night to the next level. THX Certified Select guarantees the same reference volume level of a commercial theater in rooms where the viewing position is about 10-12 feet from the screen. 210 W/Ch THX Certified Select.

When playing any Dolby format, engaging Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer* enables a more immersive listening experience, creating a virtual surround and height effect from traditional speaker layouts without employing additional surround or height speakers

Refined over 70 years to deliver emotion in high fidelity, DAA features a custom High-Current Low-Noise Power Transformer, customized capacitors, and discrete amp output stages. Unique topology prevents phase-shift while high current improves speaker control for true dynamic speed. Driving 4-ohm loads through all channels, DAA has power to move.

Connect speakers in another room to the Powered Zone 2 outputs to share analog and digital audio sources, including HDMI inputs* and digital audio. These terminals are separate from those connecting your home theater, so keep your 7.2 or 5.2.2-ch layout and switch to multi-zone audio anytime using remote or Onkyo Controller. Play different sources in either zone simultaneously, synchronize playback in both, or distribute audio to Zone 2 exclusively.

Enjoy support for HDR (High Dynamic Range) video including HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, and BT.2020. The 4:4:4 color space is also supported. Six HDMI inputs, ARC-ready MAIN OUT, and SUB OUT pass 4K/60p and HDR video from player to compatible TV and projector and all terminals are HDCP 2.2 compliant.

Dynamic Audio Amplification with High-Current Low-Noise Power Transformer

ULTIMATE 4K GAMING EXPERIENCE: Own your opponents with HDMI 2.1 enhancements for gamers: 4K/120Hz HDR pass-through enables ultra-fast motion -VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) eliminates lag, stutter, and frame-tearing for fluid gameplay. - ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) optimizes latency from source to screen - QFT (Quick Frame Transport) limits lag for a smoother experience.

CONNECT WITH ANY HD/ULTRA HD TV, SUBWOOFER, BLU-RAY PLAYER & TURNTABLE FOR INCREDIBLE STEREO SOUND - Features USB input, 8 HDMI ports (6 In/ 2 Out) including (3) 8K inputs, Analog and Digital inputs, Phono input and a range of wireless connection options

EXTEND THE REACH OF YOUR MUSIC to any room in the house via Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth with HEOS MULTI-ROOM WIRELESS SPEAKERS like the Denon Home series, without any extra hardware. Get Hi-Fi audio around your home with Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, TIDAL, and more

EASY ON-SCREEN HD GUI SETUP ASSISTANT walks you through clear, intuitive instructions to connect your TV and Audyssey Room Correction Suite accurately calibrates all speakers in your home setup and tunes the AVR for an optimal listening experience

THE SUPERB WIRELESS WHOLE-HOME AUDIO SPEAKER – Set up your Home 150 over Wi-Fi network & HEOS app to enjoy seamless multi-room listening experience with the same song playing throughout the home, or different ones in every room

HI-RES AUDIO, WITHOUT THE HI-FI SYSTEM – Featuring a dynamic 1" tweeter and 3.5" mid-bass driver, the New Denon Home 150 is designed to reproduce accurate Denon sound with clear highs and deep lows - experience excellence in every beat

STREAM YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC from Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music HD, Pandora, TIDAL, TuneIn, and more via Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, HEOS or Bluetooth. Enjoy hands-free operations with AMAZON ALEXA VOICE COMMANDS from any Echo device (sold separately)

FEATURES Hi-RES AUDIO (2) dynamic 0.75" tweeters, (2) 4" bass drivers, a 5.25" passive radiator & sound master tuning, the Denon Home 250 gives you clear highs & deep lows for an exceptional sound quality from a single speaker

FULL VOICE CONTROL - compatibility with Amazon Alexa so you can adjust the volume, change tracks and switch inputs absolutely hands-free. Also works with Google Assistant, Apple Siri and integrates with home-automation systems like Josh.ai and Control4 SDPP

EXTEND THE REACH OF YOUR MUSIC TO ANY ROOM IN THE HOUSE via wi-fi, airplay or bluetooth with heos multi-room wireless speakers – no command center or extra hardware required. Get hi-fi sound around your home with Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, Deezer & more