What is an AV receiver? Easily explained

An AV receiver expands your home theater system and acts as a control center. You can find out exactly what an AV receiver is in this practical tip.

What is an AV receiver? Simple explanation

• An AV receiver combines different sources and outputs them to the connected output devices such as speakers or the television.
• In addition, you have the option of connecting additional external devices to the AV receiver.
• For example, DVD players, game consoles or other devices can be connected.
• The AV receiver thus serves as a "digital control center" for your home cinema and amplifies the individual signals as best as possible.
• First and foremost, the receiver ensures that all inputs are bundled together and that the best possible output in picture and sound can be achieved.
• Some receivers offer the option of connecting a network cable to watch content from the Internet.

In the next practical tip, we will tell you how to optimize the sound of the AV receiver.