| In this article we will use the example of Yamaha | | | | - 95 watts per channel |
| receivers to show you a good way of choosing the | | | | - HDMI 1.3 switching - 2 in 1 out |
| right equipment for you. | | | | 4. Yamaha RX-V465BL 525 Watt 5-Channel Home |
| One of the hardest things about buying an AV | | | | Theater Receiver |
| receiver for your home theater system, is deciding | | | | - 5.1 surround sound |
| which darn one is the best for your room. | | | | - 105 watts per channel |
| One good way to narrow down the choice, is to | | | | - HDMI 1.3 switching - 4 in 1 out |
| check out the highest selling models at a major retailer | | | | 5. Yamaha RX-V463BL 525 Watt 5.1-Channel Home |
| - everybody can't be wrong! | | | | Theater Receiver |
| Yamaha receivers are one of the most respected | | | | - 5.1 surround sound |
| models around, so let's check out the most popular | | | | - 105 watts per channel |
| models at (find all AV receivers, and then sort by | | | | - HDMI 1.3 switching - 2 in 1 out |
| company name and then best selling). | | | | Once you have narrowed it down, you are then in a |
| It is also useful to make a note of the main features of | | | | better position to make your choice based on price |
| each one. | | | | and features. |
| 1. Yamaha RX-V363BL 500 Watt 5.1-Channel Home | | | | Rule out the ones that are too expensive, lack the right |
| Theater Receiver | | | | connections, are underpowered, have poor reviews or |
| - 5.1 surround sound | | | | are just plain ugly - and you are left with a couple of |
| - 100 watts per channel | | | | contenders. |
| - HDMI 1.3 switching - 2 in 1 out | | | | One thing to consider is that most popular models may |
| 2. Yamaha RX-397 100 Watt Natural Sound AM/FM | | | | also be older models. However, this can be a good |
| Stereo Receiver | | | | thing in that you can get a good quality receiver at a |
| - 2.0 Stereo Sound | | | | cheaper price (you might not need the new features). |
| - 50 watts per channel | | | | You can always check the manufacturers website for |
| - No HDMI switching | | | | the latest models. |
| 3. Yamaha RX-V663BL 665 Watt 7.1-Channel Home | | | | Obviously, you can also do this for the other major |
| Theater Receiver | | | | manufacturers to get a wider choice. |
| - 7.1 surround sound | | | | |