Topic: Yamaha Receivers

[kojie]

mga sir need some advice kung ano ba ok between the yamaha 457 or 557

Speakers will be
Diamond 9.1
Diamond 9cs
Diamond 9sr
Us Audio subs

Tnx

[arthurallanj]

mga sir need some advice kung ano ba ok between the yamaha 457 or 557

Speakers will be
Diamond 9.1
Diamond 9cs
Diamond 9sr
Us Audio subs

Tnx

If it were me, I'd go for the 457. Why? Not much of a difference between the two. A 5 Watt power difference? So? The 457 seems more cost effective for me. But that's just me. 

[aHobbit]

If it were me, I'd go for the 457. Why? Not much of a difference between the two. A 5 Watt power difference? So? The 457 seems more cost effective for me. But that's just me. 

me too! the 5 watt difference is just cosmetics - marketing watts! 

[MAtZTER]

I agree. Next major consideration would be the 657/659 for its pre out function and then the 1500/1600 for the different amp section used.

[aHobbit]

I agree. Next major consideration would be the 657/659 for its pre out function and then the 1500/1600 for the different amp section used.

I wonder how much 1600 will re-sell if another model to supercede it comes out? A good upgrade direction. 

[MAtZTER]

I wonder how much 1600 will re-sell if another model to supercede it comes out? A good upgrade direction. 

Based from my inquiries from their older models. It would range from less 25% to less 40% from the SRP (1600 SRP @ 60k) , depending on how old the model is. Less 40% would be 2-3 year old models like the rxv 2300.

[kojie]

tnx for the info

[ndy]

any yammie users using the presence speakers? love to hear comments. thank you.

[arthurallanj]

any yammie users using the presence speakers? love to hear comments. thank you.

Using the presence channel does widen the front soundfield. I usually use it if my source is just 5.1. It would be great if my 650 can power all 9 channels at the same time. 

[jdg]

ano na ba ang cheapest na yamaha avr?

[arthurallanj]

ano na ba ang cheapest na yamaha avr?

AFAIK, to date the RX-V357 is the least expensive. But I'd suggest getting a used one, maybe a 350. 

[jdg]

AFAIK, to date the RX-V357 is the least expensive. But I'd suggest getting a used one, maybe a 350. 

sir anong price range nung mga nabanggit niyong models bnew and 2ndhand?

[DVD_Freak]

sir anong price range nung mga nabanggit niyong models bnew and 2ndhand?

Yun 357 10-12K yata.  350 would probably be in the range of 7-9K.

[arthurallanj]

Hey Sir Brian (DVD Freak),

Musta na po?  Thank you very much for the kindness ha? The Yamaha amp you sold me is just great. Hope you're new set up would be fabulous. God Bless! 

[DVD_Freak]

Hey Arthur!  Doing good here bro.  I'm glad you're happy with the amp.  Tagal pa ng HT room ko.  Still about 2 weeks to go at the very least.

My RX-V657 is still comfortably sitting inside the box in the bedroom.   

Say hello to wifey for me.

[arthurallanj]

Paki na rin po sa wife mo na napaka accomodating. See you... 

Para di OT: The prices DVD Freak quoted are pretty accurate. My friend recently got a 350 for 8K from a fellow pinoyDVDer. 

[jdg]

sir yung rx-v357 na ba ang pinaka latest na entry level ng yamaha locally and bnew na ba yung 10k-12k? tnx!

[arthurallanj]

sir yung rx-v357 na ba ang pinaka latest na entry level ng yamaha locally and bnew na ba yung 10k-12k? tnx!

I would think so and yup to your 2nd question. Meron na kasing X59 series e, but only saw 659, no 359 only 357. But I'd still suggest scouting for a 350 since the only difference between the X50 and X57 is the XM radio which is useless here in the Philippines, the X59 has compressed music enhancer, which may be nice to some but not necessary to others. 

[chatstix]

in addition to that, the x57 series that they sell here doesn't have the XM radio

[ndy]

in addition to that, the x57 series that they sell here doesn't have the XM radio

sana nga meron malay natin maybe in the future magka xm tayo e di okay na sana subscription na lang kulang:)

[atomicat10]

Hey Arthur!  Doing good here bro.  I'm glad you're happy with the amp.  Tagal pa ng HT room ko.  Still about 2 weeks to go at the very least.

My RX-V657 is still comfortably sitting inside the box in the bedroom.   

Say hello to wifey for me.

Sir, once you unleash that platinum amp it would be all worth it! Congrats!

[atomicat10]

I would think so and yup to your 2nd question. Meron na kasing X59 series e, but only saw 659, no 359 only 357. But I'd still suggest scouting for a 350 since the only difference between the X50 and X57 is the XM radio which is useless here in the Philippines, the X59 has compressed music enhancer, which may be nice to some but not necessary to others. 

The RX-V657 has YPAO and component video upconversion but is only XM radio ready (Useless nga to get the XM radio add on because wala din naman XM radio service sa 'tin).

[DVD_Freak]

Sir, once you unleash that platinum amp it would be all worth it! Congrats!

Thanks bro!   

[turismo1997]

got my 1500 mid last year for 36k. 40k is a good buy for 2500 unless you are planning to upgrade to hdmi on your sources.

Brand new 2500 at P40k?! Is this reasonable?
Thanks in advance for your feedbacks. God bless us 

[kojie]

what is the current local pricing for a yamaha 657 .. tnx

[Bravesfan]

Question to fellow members using Yamaha receivers...

My 657 is connected to my Sony DVP-NS575 player using coaxial cable. When watching DTS encoded DVDs I noticed there is no sound output using DTS function in my 657, I have to select DVD-AUTO instead in order to hear a sound. Please note that DSP processing is working fine together with stereo outputs and PURE DIRECT mode. Is this normal? What do I need to do in order to watch movies via DTS processing.

Thanks in advance for you help.

[Rawhide]

Sorry kung medyo OT,

But is someone selling his Yammy 350?

Or can someone point me where to get a good deal on this?

I would really appreciate any help.

[eagumban]

Question to fellow members using Yamaha receivers...

My 657 is connected to my Sony DVP-NS575 player using coaxial cable. When watching DTS encoded DVDs I noticed there is no sound output using DTS function in my 657, I have to select DVD-AUTO instead in order to hear a sound. Please note that DSP processing is working fine together with stereo outputs and PURE DIRECT mode. Is this normal? What do I need to do in order to watch movies via DTS processing.

Thanks in advance for you help.

Bro, try to look for the setup of your Sony DVP-NS575 player.  Ussually in their default setting, DTS option is switched off.  I don't know why they do this... Hope this solves your problem

[Jun_P]

what's a good speaker system (individual front, center, surround, LFE or set) to match up with the RXV357? It would be for a 10 sqm room. preferably bookshelf speakers.

thanks in advance!

[atomicat10]

what's a good speaker system (individual front, center, surround, LFE or set) to match up with the RXV357? It would be for a 10 sqm room. preferably bookshelf speakers.

thanks in advance!