Home Cinema Amplifiers reviews & products

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By What Hi-Fi? published 19 February 14

One of the few multichannel amplifiers we’ve heard that does a great job with both movies and music, particularly the surround variety

By What Hi-Fi? published 7 February 14

Pioneer strikes gold again. The SC-LX87 is a stunning AV amp with extraordinary in performance and features. You must listen to this.

By What Hi-Fi? published 22 January 14

Pioneer’s budget amp is an impressive balance of sound and features

By What Hi-Fi? published 10 January 14

A talented, well-equipped amp – just make sure it’s a sonic match for the rest of your system

By What Hi-Fi? published 2 December 13

This Harman Kardon amp is eager to please with its beefy sound, but rivals do it better

By What Hi-Fi? published 25 November 13

An enjoyable amplifier that delivers big-time on power and muscle

By What Hi-Fi? published 18 November 13

A decent amplifier for the price, but needs more subtlety, power and dynamics to truly compete with class leaders

By What Hi-Fi? published 16 October 13

Best home cinema amplifier up to £350, Awards 2013. Energetic and punchy surround sound performance that will thrill and engage

By What Hi-Fi? published 12 October 13

Best home cinema amplifier £700-£1500, Awards 2013. Stunning levels of subtlety make this a truly impressive AV receiver. We can’t get enough of it

By What Hi-Fi? published 10 October 13

Best home cinema amplifier £1500+, Awards 2013. If you want big and powerful dynamics, then this high-end AV receiver will fill up your home cinema