Four HDMI inputs; 1080p upscaling calibration mic for automated setup; Compressed Music Enhancer restores vibrancy to MP3 files...No front-panel digital-audio input; can't send video to second zone; no phono input...Yamaha made mostly good choices when deciding which features to include and which to leave behind in order to bring this 7.2-channel A/V receiver down to a $550 suggested retail...
With the optional iPOD dock, in conjunction with the RX-V665, you can incorporate your iPOD listening right into your home theater system...In addition, the incorporation of Lip-Synch adjustment on the RX-V665 allows the user to compensate for audio/video time discrepancies that may be encountered from various sources...
We've been critical of some Yamaha receivers in the past for not offering as many features as the competition, but we've always been impressed by their sound quality...While we don't know exactly why the RX-V665BL weighs less, our extensive listening tests found that the RX-V665BL didn't have the sonic prowess we usually find on Yamaha receivers...
"Purchased this unit Sunday night and it was on my door Tuesday afternoon; Crutchfield rocks! This unit is replacing a dated Sony STR-DE885 and all I can say is wow! Combined this unit with a Denon DVD-1800BD and I have my wife going nuts..."
"You have to choose between power on or power off and keep the receiver's remote handy for the function not chosen..."
"On-screen menus exist for initial setup only,..."
YAMAHARX-V665 or PIONEER VSX-1018AH-K. Last post 05-13-2009 6:44 AM by Fizzlemizzle. ... YamahaRX-V665. Klipsch RF-82. Klipsch RC-62. Klipsch RS-42. Klipsch ...
... of Home theater in a box by Yamaha corporation of america, Sony, Samsung, Philips, Panasonic and ... YamahaRX-V665 is fully compatible with HD audio and video. ...
YamahaRX-V565 and RX-V665. The RX-V565 and RX-V665 are our recommended receivers for most people. ... For an additional $70, the RX-V665 also adds: ...