SexyBrunette

I'm confused at what a receiver does? Can't you just buy a stereo and hook it up. What do you need a receiver for and how does it make your entertainment system better?

b0bx13

The reciever is what you plug your components into. It decodes the signal (if necessary), amplifies, then outputs to the speakers.

tiggapooh

I just learned something new today. Thanks so much for putting your explanation in layperson's terms. I'm not so gifted in technology stuff, but I still have a great curiosity on how things work.

technt77

I was pretty lost on the receiver defintion too until I married my husband. He educated me on all those stereo terms.

technochick

I had no idea that that's what a receiver is. Thanks for the info.

Desiree

They are pretty awesome you can hook just about anything up to them now to have listen to even you computer on them.

vipl

A receiver (electronics) is a combination of a radio broadcast tuner and an amplifier for the speakers, as well as selection for sources such as a CD or tape, and adjustments for audio, such as a graphic equalizer or basic tone controls.