AWESOME!, March 11, 2009
Got this to replace my Yamaha HTR-5630. Awesome receiver, I love it! Setup was super easy thanks to the YPAO auto-setup feature. The Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio features reproduce some phenominal life-like sound. I only have 2 speakers hooked up but Virtual Cinema DSP creates virtual speakers that makes it sound like I have a full 5.1...read full review
Got this to replace my Yamaha HTR-5630. Awesome receiver, I love it! Setup was super easy thanks to the YPAO auto-setup feature. The Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio features reproduce some phenominal life-like sound. I only have 2 speakers hooked up but Virtual Cinema DSP creates virtual speakers that makes it sound like I have a full 5.1 channel speaker setup. If you're looking for a receiver in the $300-$400 price range this is the one to get! minimize
Priced right, great features at this price point, April 9, 2009
I was searching for a new HDMI 5.1 receiver to replace my old Sony (pre hdmi) receiver. Found this unit on Amazon and checked out all available web sites for reviews.This receiver had all the features I wanted for 5.1 use,105 watts/ch,lossless audio decoding for blu-ray discs,and the price was greatcompared to other brands.The manuel was good but...read full review
I was searching for a new HDMI 5.1 receiver to replace my old Sony (pre hdmi) receiver. Found this unit on Amazon and checked out all available web sites for reviews.This receiver had all the features I wanted for 5.1 use,105 watts/ch,lossless audio decoding for blu-ray discs,and the price was greatcompared to other brands.The manuel was good but you may need to read thru it several times to be at ease on set-up.The only con for this unit is no AC plugs on the rear panel and no blue light for audio decoding like my Sony. IF you want a 5.1 receiver this is the one for you.Great price and features and brand at a great price! UPDATE; now two monthslater IT has a ON-OFF problem,Need to turnon twice to get audio signal from input sources,but I stilllike it.Why the cheap clipons for the rear channels? DUMB! minimize
Versatile receiver for HD and music - Good Value, June 2, 2009
I've had the RX-v465 for over a month now, so i've had plenty of time to get comfortable with the receiver. I purchased this b/c it seemed like the best value. My major goals were to find a receiver that had HDMI vid and audio pass-thru and had good quality cd music output - and the rx-v465 delivered!
PROS:
I used the mic to...read full review
I've had the RX-v465 for over a month now, so i've had plenty of time to get comfortable with the receiver. I purchased this b/c it seemed like the best value. My major goals were to find a receiver that had HDMI vid and audio pass-thru and had good quality cd music output - and the rx-v465 delivered!
PROS:
I used the mic to auto-calibrate the sound quality - very easy (do this before using it). CDs (analog) sound great and digital audio sounds even better. The sound settings are great: it has several sound enhancer settings for a full/modern sound and even a 'direct' mode where the receiver uses the minimum electronics to provide a pure (almost vinyl) sound. These settings are easy to access once you get comfortable with the remote.
It has plenty of inputs for all of your older (rca) and newer (HDMI) devices. For TV, I run my comcast dvr box via an hdmi cable to the receiver, then run an hdmi from the receiver to the tv. For dvd, i run hdmi to the receiver. Only one cable (an hdmi) is needed from the receiver to the TV (sony bravia 52v5100). Video quality and dolby digital audio quality is excellent. It even allows you to view TV without turning on the receiver (downside in this mode is you can't listen to the sound system). Also, my cable remote can control the receiver volume when watching tv when the pass-thru mode is set (control-on).
CONS:
1. There is an annoying time delay (up to 3 seconds) when switching from HD to non-HD channels and when pulling up the dvr menu/list and cable guide. The receiver is thinking /switching digital modes and makes clicking sounds as it switches resulting in sound but no vid. This issue took me some time to get used to and will be a deal-breaker for most people.
2. Longer delay / thinking when the receiver is turned on and the hdmi input is set. Same clicking and no vid as it finds the right mode for the data that is coming in.
3. Remote is annoying, not built well, but whatever, its not a deal breaker.
OVERALL, i'm happy with this receiver at the price i paid when compared to other available receivers with similar features/functions.
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Excellent receiver!, May 8, 2009
The RX-V465 serves as a key component of my updated home theater system that includes a Sony blu-ray player and a Samsung 61" HDTV. All connections to and from the Yamaha receiver are HDMI, so I've happily eliminated the familiar "snake farm" found behind typical multi-component systems. And the surround sound results from DVD, Blu-Ray, and...read full review
The RX-V465 serves as a key component of my updated home theater system that includes a Sony blu-ray player and a Samsung 61" HDTV. All connections to and from the Yamaha receiver are HDMI, so I've happily eliminated the familiar "snake farm" found behind typical multi-component systems. And the surround sound results from DVD, Blu-Ray, and Satellite TV inputs are wonderful - in great measure aided by setup using the RX-V465's YPAO Automatic System Calibration feature. Balance, fidelity and sound environments are amazing for all inputs and encoding schemes. Yes, it's "only" a 5.1 channel output but since that's exactly the setup I have, it works wonderfully for me! The many sound fields offered are fine for those who like to tweak inputs, but for me, the fact that I can decode and hear exactly what the studio intended is the best feature of this receiver. It's a great value package for anyone seeking the full HD sound experience offered by today's Blu-ray movies and concert videos. minimize
High Hopes Dashed Easily - HDMI problem, June 11, 2009
When I set out to buy a receiver, I almost instantly settled on the Yamaha brand because of its excellent reputation and the fact I could sync up my lap top to it to play music through the bluetooth device (Yamaha YBA-10WH Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver for Select Yamaha Home Theater Receivers). My media center is also fully enclosed so I...read full review
When I set out to buy a receiver, I almost instantly settled on the Yamaha brand because of its excellent reputation and the fact I could sync up my lap top to it to play music through the bluetooth device (Yamaha YBA-10WH Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver for Select Yamaha Home Theater Receivers). My media center is also fully enclosed so I didn't want a unit that would run hot. I wasn't terribly concerned with format decoding or watts because I was using a DVD player that did all the decoding and I wasn't using overwhelming speakers (Harman Kardon HKTS-18 5.1 Channel Speaker System).
My problem - the unit refuses to cooperate with my HD DVR cable box that was provided to me courtesy of Time Warner. It is a Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 HDC. There is some problem with the HDMI "handshake" between the two units where the audio does not come through and the video will sometimes briefly cut out. This problem would still exist when I would turn off the Yamaha to allow the signal to simply "pass through".
Yamaha said its Time Warner's fault and TW said its Yamaha's fault. I ultimately gave up trying to figure it out and didn't feel like going throguh an exchange. Instead, I hooked up the HDMI cable to the TV and bought an optical cord for the audio to get sent from my TV to the receiver. While I don't mind since I like to watch sports with music in the background, this problem shouldn't exist!
Everything else on the receiver works very well and the features are outstanding. The receiver after hours of use only gets warm. Well worth the price. Would be a 5 star product if this problem didn't exist and Yamaha was more accomodating to try and help me out. minimize
