Ah, the joy of turning your living room into a home theater – feeling like you’re at the movies, but in the comfort of your own home. Of course, with experience like this comes responsibility – you’ll need to find just the right receiver to make it all come to life. Whether you’re a tech guru or an AV beginner looking for quality sound at an affordable price, here’s what makes us confident that there are great av receivers under 500 that can take your audio-visual adventures (or Netflix watching) to the next level.