1) Pioneer Elite VSX-82TXS 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver
The Pioneer Elite VSX-82TXS is an excellent home theater value. The VSX-82TXS has extensive connection capabilities, inluding direct iPOD connection, HDMI inputs, and second zone preamp and monitor outputs. The VSX-82TXS also has power to spare and both excellent audio and video processing features. For those wishing for an AV receiver that integrates extensive audio and video features, backed up with great performance, check out the VSX-82TXS. The only thing missing is the Popcorn Popper.

2) Denon AVR-2807 Home Theater Receiver
The AVR-2807 is a 7.1 channel home theater receiver that features Dolby Digital-EX, DTS, DTS-ES (matrix and discrete), Dolby Pro-Logic IIx, and DTS-Neo:6 processors as well as HDMI and HD-Component video connection switching, multi-zone expandability, Lip-synch adjustment, and XM-Radio compatibility. Also featured is composite and S-video to component video signal output conversion. Rounding out with a full 110WPC across seven channels, this AV receiver deserves to be at the heart of any home theater system.

3) Yamaha RX-V1700 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver
The RX-V1700, delivers exceptional sound with 130wpc, combined with high-current design and low distortion. Several useful features are: Video Conversion, which enables mixing of S-video and composite video inputs and outputting them in Component or HDMI form; YPAO automatic room setup option, which aids in setting up your speakers, and XM Satellite Radio compatiblity. Yamaha continues their reputation of Home Theater receivers that are equally at home with both movies and music. If you are looking to upgrade your current Stereo or AV receiver, definitely give the RX-V1700 a listen.