An AV receiver sound deck* is an interesting alternative to conventional speakers. More specifically, an AV receiver sound deck is a special subcategory of a soundbar.
AV receiver sound deck
The great advantage of a sound deck is its compressed design. A loud speaker is placed on a small footprint. Thanks to the compact design, such a sound deck can find a place within the typical TV furniture for the home theater room.
Those who have limited options for speaker distribution within their home theater room will benefit from the advantages of a sound deck for the AV receiver. It is often the case that a sound deck for the AV receiver can substitute for stereo speakers. In other words, the decks are self-contained 2.1 systems.