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We've analyzed prices, features, reviews and other product information for over 312 Yamaha Receivers to help you decide what to buy. Click on Retrevo's Real Time Reviews below for the product of interest to read a simple & detailed review of the product.
 
Retrevo's Recommendation
Strong Buy for Bargain Hunters
Receiver Specs: 7.2 channel Surround • 665 Watt Total AMP Output • 95 Watt Per Channel • Dolby TrueHD • DTS-HD Master Audio • iPod ready
Reviews | 4 expert reviews (rating 60 / 100) • 321 user reviews: "Good performance of onboard D..." see more »
Reviews | 4 expert reviews (rating 60 / 100) • 321 user reviews: "Good performance of onboard Dolby TrueHD decoding Includes DTS-HD Master Audio decoding Easy initial setup with Yamaha's YPAO auto calibration/EQ (but...Only two HDMI inputs Lackluster audio performance with auto setup, required a lot of manual tweaking Lack...Case in point—the RX-V663 A/V receiver from Yamaha, which provides a complete 7.1-channel system (95Wpc) with some of the most advanced features available in an AVR for less than $600...Perhaps..." see less »
 
Retrevo's Recommendation
Strong Buy for Everyone
Receiver Specs: 5.1 channel Surround • 525 Watt Total AMP Output • 105 Watt Per Channel • Dolby TrueHD • DTS-HD Master Audio • iPod ready
Reviews | 29 user reviews: "Decoders for high-def audio Automatic speaker setup Sc..." see more »
Reviews | 29 user reviews: "Decoders for high-def audio Automatic speaker setup Scene modes simplify use...No video upconversion iPod and Bluetooth accessories costs extra Some HDMI compatibility...Reports say that the 5.1-channel Yamaha RX-V465 is an excellent choice for a budget-priced but full-featured home theater receiver...Audio format support is good, and includes decoders for the lossless Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio high-def formats..." see less »
 
Retrevo's Recommendation
Strong Buy for Everyone
Receiver Specs: 7.2 channel Surround • 630 Watt Total AMP Output • 90 Watt Per Channel • Dolby TrueHD • DTS-HD Master Audio • iPod ready
Reviews | 4 expert reviews (rating 60 / 100) • 32 user reviews: "The RX-V665 doubles its number..." see more »
Reviews | 4 expert reviews (rating 60 / 100) • 32 user reviews: "The RX-V665 doubles its number of HDMI inputs to a total of four, giving you the ability to use today's most advanced HD audio/video connection to hook up your newest HD component...By letting HD 1080p video transmitted via HDMI pass straight from your Blu-ray player to your HDTV, the RX-V665 ensures that you're seeing the best HD picture possible...As an audiophile, you look to the RX-V665 from Yamaha, featuring the most advanced Dolby and dts technologies...Four SCENE buttons on the included remote control make operating the RX-V665 easier than ever..." see less »
 
Retrevo's Recommendation
Strong Buy for Bargain Hunters
Receiver Specs: 5.1 channel Surround • 500 Watt Total AMP Output • 100 Watt Per Channel • iPod ready
Reviews | 51 user reviews: "The Yamaha RX-V363 5.1 channel home cinema amplifier makes use of its fo..." see more »
Reviews | 51 user reviews: "The Yamaha RX-V363 5.1 channel home cinema amplifier makes use of its four SCENE buttons to make operating the receiver easier than ever...The Yamaha RX-V363 receiver is capable of delivering large amounts of reserve power for accurate reproduction of the high energy peaks that are especially prevalent in digital audio sources..." see less »
 
Retrevo's Recommendation
Strong Buy for Everyone
Receiver Specs: 7.1 channel Surround • 665 Watt Total AMP Output • 95 Watt Per Channel • Dolby TrueHD • DTS-HD Master Audio • iPod ready
Reviews | 16 user reviews: "We knocked last year's RX-V663 pretty hard for only including two HD..." see more »
Reviews | 16 user reviews: "We knocked last year's RX-V663 pretty hard for only including two HDMI inputs, while the competition offered at least three or four...Meanwhile, the more expensive RX-V765 is touting "discrete amp configuration" and weighs in at 24.3 pounds...Again, we won't know until we listen, but we'd bet the RX-V765 is more likely to feature that signature Yamaha sound that the company's fans have come to love...Comparing these reviews to 31916 other Receivers & Amplifiers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 97/100 = Excellent..." see less »
 
Retrevo's Recommendation
Strong Buy for Everyone
Receiver Specs: 7.1 channel Surround • 630 Watt Total AMP Output • 90 Watt Per Channel • Dolby TrueHD • DTS-HD Master Audio • iPod ready
Reviews | 3 expert reviews (rating 60 / 100) • 38 user reviews: "Four HDMI inputs; onboard Dolb..." see more »
Reviews | 3 expert reviews (rating 60 / 100) • 38 user reviews: "Four HDMI inputs; onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding; upconverts analog video signals to 1080p; automatic speaker calibration system;...Competitors offer more features for the same price; cannot assign audio inputs; poor image quality on...On its own, the Yamaha RX-V565BL wasn't as impressive...While the RX-V565BL offers a solid value as part of the larger YHT-791BL system, the receiver doesn't stack up as well when compared to other standalone..." see less »
 
Retrevo's Recommendation
Strong Buy for Bargain Hunters
Receiver Specs: 7.1 channel Surround • 735 Watt Total AMP Output • 105 Watt Per Channel • iPod ready • multi-room audio output
Reviews | 20 user reviews: "In addition, the RX-V861 also has a dedicated 6-channel direct input tha..." see more »
Reviews | 20 user reviews: "In addition, the RX-V861 also has a dedicated 6-channel direct input that can be used when needing to access the multi-channel audio output from an SACD or DVD-Audio Player...The RX-V861 also has a dedicated Phono Turntable input connection...By connecting an XM Satellite Radio Antenna (must be purchased separately) to the RX-V861 and paying the XM monthly subscription fee, you can access XM Satellite Radio Programming...With the RX-V861, Yamaha brings high-end home theater receiver features down to the below-$1,000 price range..." see less »
 
Retrevo's Recommendation
Good Buy if you want high end
Receiver Specs: 7.1 channel Surround • 980 Watt Total AMP Output • 140 Watt Per Channel • Dolby TrueHD • DTS-HD Master Audio • iPod ready
Reviews | 4 expert reviews (rating 80 / 100) • 8 user reviews: "The RX-V3900 takes the impressi..." see more »
Reviews | 4 expert reviews (rating 80 / 100) • 8 user reviews: "The RX-V3900 takes the impressive feature set of the RX-V1900 and adds Network Receiver functionality and a second HDMI output for greater flexibility in modern AV setups...Network receiver capabilities allow the RX-V3900 to stream music and internet radio off a home network and display any relevent art on screen...Analogue video upscaling to full HD 1080p to maximize the quality of standard definition analogue video sources..." see less »
 
Retrevo's Recommendation
Good Buy if you want older high end
Receiver Specs: 11.2 channel Surround • 1180 Watt Total AMP Output • 140 Watt Per Channel • Dolby TrueHD • DTS-HD Master Audio • THX certified • iPod ready
Reviews | 13 expert reviews (rating 80 / 100) • 2 user reviews: "Clean, dynamic, powerful sound..." see more »
Reviews | 13 expert reviews (rating 80 / 100) • 2 user reviews: "Clean, dynamic, powerful sound Excellent deinterlacing and scaling of 480i material 5 HDMI inputs and 2 outputs Decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master...Does not pass below-black and above-white Rolls off highest frequencies in HD material Poor remote...Over the last eight months, I have had several AVRs and pre/pros in my home theater from different manufacturers at various price points...The Z11 is by far the most expensive unit, and it impressed..." see less »
 
Retrevo's Recommendation
Average Buy for Everyone
Receiver Specs: 5.1 channel Surround • 525 Watt Total AMP Output • 105 Watt Per Channel • iPod ready
Reviews | 2 expert reviews (rating 100 / 100) • 36 user reviews: "HDMI capable Automat..." see more »
Reviews | 2 expert reviews (rating 100 / 100) • 36 user reviews: "HDMI capable Automatic setup program Scene modes High power for this price class...No on-board decoders for HD audio No video upscaling...Given its price, performance and features, critics and users struggle to find many shortcomings with the Yamaha RX-V463BL...Connectivity is good, but there are only two HDMI inputs...Home Theater magazine has the most complete review of the Yamaha V463BL, including formal bench testing..." see less »
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