When you're shopping for a receiver, the choice comes down to two basic options: audio visual (AV) receivers and stereo receivers. To make the best choice, you need to figure out where your needs lie.

Ty Pendlebury is CNET's senior editor for TV and home audio, and author of the daily Insider newsletter. He has rigorously tested, reviewed and written about AV equipment for the company since 2006.

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The receiver offers Audyssey Silver (Audyssey MultEQ XT) out of the box, with the option to add Dirac Live Room Correction. HEOS multiroom audio support adds to the X2900H’s everyday usability for ...