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Best Home Theater Receivers Under $1,000
Looking for the best home theater receiver under $1,000. This guide covers the top AVRs with Dolby Atmos, HDMI 2.1 for gaming, reliable room correction, and real world performance for movies, TV, and music.
Best AV Home Theater Receivers for 2026
Our AVR guide breaks down the best home theater receivers from Denon, Onkyo, Sony, Anthem, Marantz, and ARCAM. See which model fits your room, speakers, and budget, with clear advice on channels, HDMI 2.1, subs, and room correction.
Top Turntables Under $799
Looking for a high performing turntable that fits your budget? Here are our top 6 picks under $799, from easy to use models with built in features to true audiophile performers. Learn what makes each one special and find the perfect match for your vinyl setup.
Best Compact Streaming Amplifiers for 2026
Our 2026 compact streaming amp guide covers Wiim, Eversolo, Marantz, Bluesound, and Lyngdorf picks that deliver big sound in small spaces. Learn how each model handles streaming, power, and room correction so you can build a clean, modern system that fits your space.
Best Dolby Atmos Soundbars for 2026
We spent countless hours in our home theater lab to find the best Dolby Atmos soundbars of 2026. From budget upgrades to flagship systems, these models stood out for performance, features, and value. Explore our categories, compare specs, and pick the right bar for your room.
The Best Music Streaming Services in 2025
At Audio Advice, we love discovering new music, and sharing it with our friends, families, and co-workers — and of course, listening to music with the highest fidelity is our expertise! Since there are so many choices today, we decided to weigh in on this ever-evolving topic with the music services we are having the most fun using.
2025 Top 5 Vinyl Record Players under $1,000
Welcome to Audio Advice’s top 5 record players under $1,000 for 2025. If you’ve landed here, we will assume you already know a bit about turntables and we do not need to go over the basics. All of the turntables on this list are fully manual, which, as you probably know, is the preferred choice for vinyl lovers.
2025 Top 5 Vinyl Record Players under $2,000
Audio Advice’s top picks for the best turntables under $2,000 is here! There are a lot of great turntables in the $1,000 to $2,000 price range, which created a fairly heated debate between our team members, but it was all in fun, as we just love this great hobby of enjoying vinyl. Find out what made the list!
2025 Top 5 Vinyl Record Players Under $500
We’ve spent countless hours testing turntables and have curated a list of our top picks under $500 so you can enjoy your vinyl without breaking the bank! Endorsed by Audio Advice's turntable experts, each entry on our curated list boasts their stamp of approval, giving you confidence in any choice you make.
Our Favorite Dolby Atmos Movies
What’s your favorite Dolby Atmos movie to show off your system to your friends and family? With so many new Dolby Atmos titles coming out each year, it can be hard to narrow down the best ones. In our latest video we put together a list of a few of our favorites so far in 2024. Watch now to see if yours made the list!
Top 5 Integrated Amplifiers Under $1,500 for 2025
Audio Advice’s top picks for the top five integrated amps under $1,500 for 2025 is here! Music lovers prefer integrated amps over home theater receivers as they typically have a more musical sound. The companies making integrated amplifiers usually have a background in high-performance audio and put more emphasis on sound and simple circuitry than lots of features. Find out what made the list!
Best DACs/Streamers of 2024
Don’t miss this great overview of the best DACs for 2024. In this video, we will cover a wide range of DACs to help you find the best one for your digital music journey. Whether you are just getting into computer audio and music streaming or are a seasoned audiophile, we think you will learn something new and discover some amazing new products that have recently come on the market.
Best Dolby Atmos Music Demo Albums
We’ve curated a list of some of our favorite albums that are mixed in Dolby Atmos. Check out the list and try these songs out to experience just how immersive Dolby Atmos can be!
Best Computer Speakers
Upgrade your home office audio with the best computer speakers. Experience immersive sound that boosts productivity and enhances your work-from-home experience from brands like Kanto, Peachtree, KEF & JBL!
Best Powered Speakers to Pair With a Turntable
If you’re just getting started with vinyl, a quality pair of powered speakers provides a solid foundation for a system you can grow with over time. Upgrading your speakers can enhance your vinyl listening experience.
Let’s take a closer look at three great brands that offer good powered speakers for turntables. Assuming you have an entry-level turntable in the $200-$500 range, any of these speaker sets will help you build a great-sounding system.
The Best Speakers for Your Home Gym
The right soundtrack is absolutely everything when it comes to working out. Check out our picks for the best speakers for your home gym.
