Yamaha AV-receiver reviews

Yamaha RX-950 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-950 AV-receiver

In creating Yamaha's flagship stereo receiver, the RX-950, the engineers' goal was to provide performance equivalent to that of high-quality separate components. To this end, they employed Yamaha's patented Hyperbolic Conversion Amplification (HCA) circuit, which is claimed to provide true Class A amplification...
Yamaha RX-A810 Aventage AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-A810 Aventage AV-receiver

Appearance Yamaha RX-A810 is sustained in a recognizable trademark style. Facade is divided horizontally into two unequal parts: the lower dressed in noble black-aluminum, top closed dark plastic cover that hides a large information display. On the border of these zones lined flat keys minor modes of...
Yamaha RX-SL80 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-SL80 AV-receiver

This is the device that made the record for sharpness - only 55 mm! With the body of the same height Yamaha produces DVD player DV-SL100. Built quality, design and weight of RX-SL80 cause a great respect. For better coordination with load there is the switch of speaker systems' resistance, and for cooling...
Yamaha RX-V1067 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V1067 AV-receiver

In terms of design and quality of finishes to produce at least one claim to Yamaha RX-V1067 is absolutely impossible. The front panel is made of metal and has a noble titanium color. In its upper part by a dark plastic cover hides larger display. On the facade stand handle large input selector and volume...
Yamaha RX-V1400RDS AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V1400RDS AV-receiver

The Yamaha RX-V1400RDS AV receiver is equipped with seven amplification channels, but in addition to the 7.1-TNX Surround EX configuration, another pair (a proprietary addition to draw the front soundstage) is provided for connection. Correctly set up such a complex unit helps automatic system (included...
Yamaha RX-V1500 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V1500 AV-receiver

Yamaha RX-V1500, equipped with a seven-channel amplifier with excellent technical data, complies with the THX Select specifications. The back wall also indicates that the device is not unusual - pay attention at least to the presence of terminals for connecting additional loudspeakers (it is installed...
Yamaha RX-V1600 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V1600 AV-receiver

In 2005 the company Yamaha presented the line of THX-receivers. All models had success, but the developers, decided not to rest on laurels and introduced the second generation of devices. In the nearest consideration, it occurred that the receiver Yamaha RX-V1600 is the cheapest one from the line and...
Yamaha RX-V1900 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V1900 AV-receiver

This is the first time when you see another Yamaha novelty, there is a state close to deja vu - wasn't it this model we tested a year ago? Put RX-V1900 and RX-V3800 next to each other and I'm sure you won't find even four differences. Yes, the lettering is different and there is a LAN socket for LAN...
Yamaha RX-V2067 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V2067 AV-receiver

Yamaha's new line of AV receivers, currently consisting of eight AV receivers, reflects the most current trends in equipment, combining not only audio and video technologies, but also some solutions from the computer sphere. Today we will get acquainted with them on the example of the RX-V2067 model,...
Yamaha RX-V2092 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V2092 AV-receiver

You know you're aging when encountering a still-living tradition gives you a warm fuzzy feeling, like the one I got when I saw Yamaha's "Natural Sound" logo on the RX-V2092. And when I flipped down the hinged door and saw a "Tone Bypass" button and an independent recording selector ("Rec Out"), the feeling...
Yamaha RX-V3000RDS AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V3000RDS AV-receiver

Yamaha RX-V3000RDS - quite expensive model. What is special about it? First, it has eight amplifier channels, 6 of which can give 160 watts into 4 - ohm load (standard DIN: 1 kHz, 0.7 % harmonic distortion) and a pair for the front effects shakes 25 watts. Yamaha has long offered an extended configuration...
Yamaha RX-V340RDS AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V340RDS AV-receiver

Decorative grooves on the front panel and fluorescent display with amber indications are family traits of Yamaha. The receiver has no clear separation of work areas, because the developers find a full-featured remote control to be the main control center. The algorithm can be called intuitive, well-written...
Yamaha RX-V350 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V350 AV-receiver

Despite the fact that Yamaha RX-V350 is the youngest of the company AV receivers, its equipment is impressive. The unit uses the same 32-bit YSS-938 processor as the older models, but its capabilities are not fully utilized here. Nevertheless, it supports DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital EX and Dolby...
Yamaha RX-V359 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V359 AV-receiver

Let see what Yamaha offers in economy class to its fans - particular in the model RX-V359. However, it is more logical to start with what it doesn't offer. So, there are no connectors for the connection of video cam or game console on the faceplate - you have to supply the signal from these devices in...
Yamaha RX-V390RDS AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V390RDS AV-receiver

The receiver has a classic design, simple control, VHF and MW bands, allows you to connect three audio and two video signal sources. The preamplifier has a center channel output for connection to an additional power amplifier. The tuner is equipped with an RDS system with the following set of functions:...
Yamaha RX-V393 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V393 AV-receiver

The Yamaha RX-V393's built-in DSP (Digital Sound Processor) has six modes designed to enhance the spatial sound effect of conventional stereo recordings. There's even a mono mode, which can come in handy when watching old movies and TV broadcasts. Common Pro Logic, apparently, did not suit Yamaha RX-V393...
Yamaha RX-V396RDS AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V396RDS AV-receiver

Yamaha RX-V396RDS receiver is relatively old in accordance with the rules of winged fashion. It doesn't refer to the latest generation of AV-receivers of the company, what is confirmed by the lack of digital sound in DTS format. Nevertheless, take almost complete absence of media with such coding (DVDs...
Yamaha RX-V440 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V440 AV-receiver

The design of Yamaha audio products stays unchanged for many years. Such consistency makes the apparatus of this brand recognizable at the first glance. But sometimes it is hard to determine which generation an offered for sale model refers to - as it is so new and advanced. A potential owner of RX-V440...
Yamaha RX-V459 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V459 AV-receiver

Yamaha RX-V459 loses to its main competitors on three points: it does not have a solid remote control (although - programmable), there are no digital outputs and automatic calibration. The lack of autocalibration is compensated by a new 64-bit processor with incredibly advanced settings for all parameters...
Yamaha RX-V492 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V492 AV-receiver

This is an extremely full-featured Yamaha with digital sound processor and RDS sound decoder. The receiver's features include the ability to limit the level of output power amplifier (-10 dB), availability of linear outputs for connection of an active external subwoofer and an active central-channel...
Yamaha RX-V530RDS AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V530RDS AV-receiver

Yamaha is true to itself: the black case of RX-V530RDS receiver and orange fluorescent display with multistage Dimmer - indispensable during the initial setting because there are no screen menus. You can perform this procedure from both front panel and the remote control of the most conservative shapes,...
Yamaha RX-V540RDS AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V540RDS AV-receiver

The front panel of the latest Yamaha units is clearly divided by two triangular grooves into operating areas, making it easy to find the right control. The initial setup of the Yamaha RX-V540RDS receiver is made only from the remote control according to the indications of the fluorescent display (there...
Yamaha RX-V557RDS AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V557RDS AV-receiver

Design receiver Yamaha RX-V557RDS as otherwise can not be called great. Traditional panel of dark silver aluminum on which the products are easily distinguished Yamaha, goes well with the amber display. Set the front connectors - minimum. The amplifier circuit is composed of six channels, i.e. designed...
Yamaha RX-V590 RDS AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V590 RDS AV-receiver

AV-receiver RX-V590RDS is a big brother of RX-V390RDS. The device has the typical design for RX series and firm traditional easy and plain control, which allows changing operating modes very readily. Pressing any of the keys generates the appearance of corresponding symbol on the display, which shows...
Yamaha RX-V620 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V620 AV-receiver

The firm has a long tradition in the creation of sound fields in multi-household systems: a decade of its first DSP-processor firm noted a few years ago. In the RX-V620 for digital sources (Dolby Digital and DTS) are offered not only precision machining 32-bit processor, but a proprietary additive in...
Yamaha RX-V640 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V640 AV-receiver

Yamaha traditionally leads in the segment of budget equipment for home cinema. The x40 series was not an exception: all the models turned out to be exceptionally successful. RX-V640 can work with really low-impedance speaker systems; it is perfectly made and well equipped. It's unfortunate that the company...
Yamaha RX-V659 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V659 AV-receiver

Yamaha RX-V659 has impressive technical parameters and is equipped with very powerful high-current output stages. The sound processor has very wide possibilities of tuning of both the multichannel configuration and additional spatial effects. Automatic adjustment of YPAO with a calibration microphone,...
Yamaha RX-V661 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V661 AV-receiver

In terms of functionality, the RX-V661 receiver is in many ways similar to the Sony STR-DG910. It contains all types of interfaces, incl. HDMI switching with support for 1080p and Multi PCM signals, YPAO auto-calibration system with seven-band parametric equalizer. It is possible to connect players of...
Yamaha RX-V671 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V671 AV-receiver

At first glance, Yamaha RX-V671 receiver slightly differs from RX-V771 - there is no second HDMI output and the power output of the seven-channel amplifier section is slightly reduced. However, internal differences are more serious - there is another DAC chip and a simplified YPAO calibration system....
Yamaha RX-V767 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V767 AV-receiver

RX-V767 receiver appeared in 2010 and literally can be considered to be the most advanced among competitors. This is one of the first receivers of 1.4 version with HDMI, i.e. compatible with future-oriented 3D-video technology. On the one hand, such solutions are still experimental and not particularly...
Yamaha RX-V771 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V771 AV-receiver

The model RX-V771 is the latest addition to the catalog of Yamaha, which replaced the popular RX-V767. The novelty has received a network Ethernet interface with advanced functionality and a digital part with more perfected DAC - PCM1781. The number of HDMI 1.4 terminals impresses - 6 inputs and 2 outputs...
Yamaha RX-V777 AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V777 AV-receiver

Yamaha takes not only a considerable percent of the world AV-receivers, but is considered to be a leader in developing of innovative decisions for home cinema. The company has accumulated a huge experience in creating of audio components and combines it in the new models with the most digital advanced...
Yamaha RX-V800RDS AV-receiver
Yamaha RX-V800RDS AV-receiver

Here are impressive number of DSP-processing modes, a lot of processing parameters, visual explanations in the instruction (you will easily understand what I mean, what reverb is and how its adjustments of time, delay and level affect the result; how does the room size and the reflection character from...