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Cheapest AV receivers on eBay, live right now.

Pick an AV receiver model and see the lowest current prices on eBay, the biggest home theater marketplace, with shipping, condition and seller rating side by side. Prices are pulled live, so what you see is what sellers are actually asking this minute.

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Best value by cost per amplified channel

Channels are the one thing on a receiver you cannot add later. A streamer you can plug in, a subwoofer you can buy next year, but a 5-channel receiver will never drive height speakers without a separate power amplifier sitting next to it. So every receiver here is ranked by what one amplified channel costs at today's used price. Lower is more speakers driven for your money. Tap a receiver to see its listings.

ReceiverCheapest nowvs recentAmplified channels$ / channel
$80▼18%5 ch$16 best value
$220▲26%7 ch$31
$321▲7%7 ch$46
$325flat7 ch$46
$419flat9 ch$47
$340▲24%7 ch$49
$430flat7 ch$61
$600▼24%9 ch$67
$499flat7 ch$71
$500flat7 ch$71
$500▼17%7 ch$71
$530▲10%7 ch$76
$600flat7 ch$86
$800▲7%9 ch$89
$700▲40%7 ch$100
$1,423▲5%9 ch$158
$1,600▲6%9 ch$178
$5,499▼15%15 ch$367

What this ranking cannot tell you is how loud those channels go. Nine channels at 100 watts and seven at 125 are different receivers in a big room, and a cheap nine will run out of current before an expensive seven does. Read the top of the table as the cheapest way to fill a speaker layout, then check the power rating for the room you are actually filling. Worth knowing before you read the order: eleven of these nineteen receivers amplify seven channels, so among those eleven this table is simply the cheapest one, and the ranking only really separates the five and nine and fifteen channel machines from them.

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How to buy an AV receiver safely. The number that matters is the total including shipping, which we add up for you. Then check the seller's feedback (shown on every listing), whether returns are accepted, and condition details. Favor listings with photos of the actual receiver showing it powered on and displaying the eBay interface or a test screen. Test all HDMI inputs and outputs before finalizing. Remember eBay's Money Back Guarantee covers you if it arrives faulty or not as described. Prices refresh live from eBay and are cached briefly, so they are current to within a few minutes.

How to buy a used AV receiver

Check that it powers on and all HDMI ports work. The most important test: confirm the receiver powers up, the display lights, and video and audio pass through on at least two different HDMI input ports. Many sellers will demo this on video. Verify the remote is included and has working batteries. A missing or broken remote is fixable but adds to the cost; third-party remotes are 20 to 60 dollars.

Watch for HDMI board faults on older Denon and Marantz units. Some Denon and Marantz receivers from 2016 to 2019 developed HDMI board failures, causing one or more ports to drop video or audio. Ask the seller specifically whether all HDMI ports have been tested and working, and request confirmation that HDMI switching works flawlessly across inputs. A faulty HDMI board repair can cost 200 to 400 dollars.

Know your needs: channels, HDMI 2.1, and room correction. Check the number of channels: 5.1 is enough for most living rooms, 7.2 is better for larger spaces, and 9.2 adds height speakers for Atmos (immersive but not essential). If you plan to game on PS5 or Xbox Series X, look for HDMI 2.1 support for 4K at 120Hz. Check whether the receiver has room correction (Denon Audyssey, Yamaha YPAO, Onkyo Acro Quest) if your room is not acoustically ideal; these are useful features but not required.

Factor in firmware and availability of spares. Confirm whether the model has active firmware updates available from the manufacturer; older units may no longer receive patches. Check that the manual and remote are available online or included. Parts like capacitors can fail in aged units, but a functioning receiver with a few minor quirks often beats a cheap new model.

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Common questions

Where are these prices from?

Live eBay listings, the largest source of used and new AV receivers and home theater receivers. Pick a model and it fetches the current lowest-priced listings in real time.

Is it safe to buy a used AV receiver?

Yes. Favor high-feedback sellers, check that it powers on and passes video and audio through HDMI ports, look for detailed photos of the actual unit and connections, confirm the remote is included, and lean on eBay's Money Back Guarantee if anything arrives faulty or not working.

What costs extra after buying?

Cables (HDMI, analog audio/video), a universal remote if yours is damaged or lost (20 to 60 dollars), possible speaker upgrades or additional speakers for surround channels, and possibly a subwoofer if the receiver is being used for music or gaming. Budget 50 to 200 dollars for basic cables and a remote.

Do I need Atmos or 7.2 channels?

Not necessarily. A 5.1 receiver and five simple speakers give a great movie and gaming experience in most living rooms. Atmos and 7.2 are nice-to-have for immersion, but add cost and complexity. Start with 5.1 and upgrade if you want more after a year or two of use.

What should I look for when buying a used AV receiver?

Check the seller's feedback score (higher is better), whether the receiver powers on and all HDMI ports pass video and audio through, the condition of the remote and cables, and confirm no HDMI board faults (a known issue on some Denon and Marantz units from 2016-2019). Ask about any missing components, the age of the unit, and whether a firmware update is available.

What is HDMI 2.1 and why does it matter?

HDMI 2.1 supports 4K at 120Hz and 8K resolution, which matter for gaming on PS5, Xbox Series X, and newer graphics cards. Most living rooms do not need 8K yet, but 4K120 is useful for console gaming. Older receivers (pre-2019) usually have HDMI 2.0 or earlier, which max out at 4K60Hz. Check the spec sheet if high-refresh gaming is your use case.

Cheapest by model, at a glance

A daily snapshot of the lowest genuine eBay price for every model we track, and how good that price is right now versus its usual level, updated automatically. Prices last refreshed 30 August 2026 . Tap a price to see that model's cheapest listings on eBay, or tap a model name for the full live list here.

Under each model is the actual listing that price came from, so you can see whether it is the thing you want or a bundle, a variant, or an accessory that happens to share the name.

ModelCheapest nowvs typicalvs recent
Marantz SR6015
Marantz SR6015 9.2 Channel a/v Receiver
$600 lowest yet24% under▼ 24%
Yamaha RX-V385
Yamaha RX-V385 5.1ch Cinema DSP A/V Receiver AM/FM Tuner HDMI Pre Out
$80 lowest yet18% under▼ 18%
Denon AVR-X2700H
Denon AVR-X2700H 7.2-CHANNEL 8K Ultra HD AV Receiver
$500 lowest yet17% under▼ 17%
Denon AVR-A1H
Denon AVR-A1H 15.4 Channel 8K AV Receiver w/ Atmos, BT, Airplay 2
$5,499 lowest yet15% under▼ 15%
Onkyo TX-NR797
Onkyo TX-NR797 9.2 Channel Network AV Receiver
$419 same 23 daysabout typicalsteady
Onkyo TX-NR6100
Onkyo TX-NR6100 A/V Receiver HDMI USB Optical Coaxial RCA 635W Black Speaker…
$499about typicalsteady
Yamaha RX-A2A
Yamaha RX-A2A AVENTAGE 7.2-Ch AV Receiver 8K HDMI Dolby Atmos DTS:X Black
$500about typicalsteady
Marantz NR1711
Marantz NR1711 7.2ch AV Receiver Black Used Tested Working from Japan
$600about typicalsteady
Denon AVR-X3800H
Denon Denon AVR-X3800H 9.4ch AV Salound Receiver 8K Ultra HD HDR10 IMAX
$1,423above typical▲ 5%
Onkyo TX-NR696
Onkyo TX-NR696 7.2 Channel Smart AV Receiver Black
$321above typical▲ 7%
Denon AVR-S970H
Denon AVR-S970H 7.2 Channel 8k Home Theater Reciever Dolby Atmos/DTS:X And He…
$530above typical▲ 10%
Onkyo TX-RZ30
Onkyo TX-RZ30 9.2-Channel A/V Receiver Dolby Atmos DTS:X THX Radio Tuner Black
$800above typical▲ 7%
Yamaha RX-V6A
Yamaha RX-V6A A/V Receiver Black USB Phones Audio Inputs
$430above typicalsteady
Denon AVR-X4700H
Denon AVR-X4700H 9.2-Channel 8K AV Receiver with 3D Audio
$1,600above typical▲ 6%
Denon AVR-S760H
DENON AVR-S760H RECEIVER (P11038253)
$340above typical▲ 24%
Denon AVR-X1500H
Denon AVR-X1500H 7.2 Channel A/V Receiver HEOS Alexa Dolby Atmos DTS:X Bundle
$220above typical▲ 26%
Sony STR-DN1080
Sony STR-DN1080 Home Theater AV Receiver
$325above typicalsteady
Marantz SR5015
Marantz SR5015 8K Ultra HD AV Receiver 7.2 Channel - Black
$700above typical▲ 40%
Worth adding. A used receiver sounds its best with the right cables and setup. Grab HDMI 2.1 cables, speaker wire and banana plugs. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

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