Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best AV Receivers (2026)
The cheapest av receivers is Yamaha RX-V4A at $499. Best by the numbers — Yamaha RX-V4A (lowest price), Denon AVR-X4800H (newest). This page compares 12 av receivers across 6 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
12 av receivers compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Yamaha RX-V4A at $499 (MSRP, US (launch)).
- Typical price: from $499, median $1124.50, up to $3099 — across 12 priced.
- Tracked: 12 products across 6 brands, current through 2026-06-19.
- Compared on: channels, watts per channel 8ohm, hdmi inputs, hdmi inputs 8k, dolby atmos, room correction.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Yamaha RX-V4A ($499)
- Newest: Denon AVR-X4800H (2023)
- Highest watts per channel 8ohm: Anthem MRX 740 8K (140 watts per channel 8ohm)
Comparison
| # | AV Receiver | Price | channels | watts per channel 8ohm | hdmi inputs | hdmi inputs 8k | dolby atmos | room correction | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yamaha RX-V4A | $499 | 5.2 | 80 | 4 | 1 | false | YPAO | usa.yamaha.com |
| 2 | Yamaha RX-V6A | $599 | 7.2 | 100 | 7 | 3 | true | YPAO Multipoint Measurement | usa.yamaha.com |
| 3 | Onkyo TX-NR6100 | $799 | 7.2 | 100 | 6 | 3 | true | AccuEQ (with AccuReflex) | onkyo.com |
| 4 | Denon AVR-X1800H | $849 | 7.2 | 80 | 6 | 3 | true | Audyssey MultEQ XT | denon.com |
| 5 | Sony STR-AN1000 | $900 | 7.2 | — | 6 | 2 | true | D.C.A.C. IX (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration IX) | amazon.com |
| 6 | Denon AVR-S970H | $949 | 7.2 | 90 | 6 | 3 | true | Audyssey MultEQ | denon.com |
| 7 | Marantz Cinema 70s | $1300 | 7.2 | 50 | 6 | 3 | true | Audyssey MultEQ | marantz.com |
| 8 | Yamaha RX-A4A | $1499 | 7.2 | 110 | 7 | 7 | true | YPAO R.S.C. Multipoint Measurement (64-bit, 3D) | usa.yamaha.com |
| 9 | Denon AVR-X3800H | $1799 | 9.4 | 105 | 6 | 6 | true | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 (Dirac Live upgradeable) | denon.com |
| 10 | Marantz Cinema 50 | $2500 | 9.4 | 110 | 6 | 6 | true | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 (Dirac Live upgradeable) | marantz.com |
| 11 | Denon AVR-X4800H | $2799 | 9.4 | 125 | 7 | 7 | true | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 (Dirac Live upgradeable) | denon.com |
| 12 | Anthem MRX 740 8K | $3099 | 11.2 pre-amp / 7 amp | 140 | 7 | 7 | true | ARC Genesis | anthemav.com |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest av receivers?
Yamaha RX-V4A is the cheapest at $499 (MSRP, US (launch)), as of 2026-06-19.
How much does av receivers cost?
Across the 12 av receivers with a published price, the median is $1124.50, ranging from $499 to $3099, as of 2026-06-19.
Which av receivers is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Yamaha RX-V4A ($499). Newest: Denon AVR-X4800H (2023). Highest watts per channel 8ohm: Anthem MRX 740 8K (140 watts per channel 8ohm).
How many av receivers are compared here?
12 av receivers across 6 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-19.
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How we compiled this
Roster covers 12 widely-searched home-theater AV receivers released 2020–2023 spanning entry, mid, upper-mid, and premium tiers from Denon, Marantz, Yamaha, Sony, Onkyo, and Anthem. Specs were independently re-verified against manufacturer product pages and spec manuals (denon.com, marantz.com, manuals.marantz.com, usa.yamaha.com, manual.yamaha.com, anthemav.com, onkyo.com) cross-checked with major retailers (Best Buy, Sweetwater, B&H) and specialist coverage (Audioholics, Crutchfield, What Hi-Fi, AVForums). Watts per channel are rated at 8 ohm 20 Hz–20 kHz 2-channel driven unless otherwise noted; hdmi_inputs_8k counts only HDMI ports capable of 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz; dolby_atmos is true/false; priceUsd is US MSRP (current list, or documented launch price where noted). Adversarial pass corrected 3 fields: Denon X4800H release year (2022→2023), Marantz Cinema 70s price ($1,199→$1,300), Onkyo TX-NR6100 release year (2022→2021). Sony STR-AN1000 watts_per_channel_8ohm intentionally null (rated at 6 ohm). accessedAt 2026-06-19.
Last verified 2026-06-19. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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