Author Topic: Yamaha Receivers (Read 404038 times)

audibleillusions · « **Reply #2520 on:** Aug 17, 2006 at 12:21 PM »

Quote from: jun_p on Aug 16, 2006 at 11:23 AM

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!

im sure,
magugustuhan nyo b series ng monitor. for 357.
pwede nyo audition dito sa amin.
B2,B1, Bcenter
then the powered sub na polk audio PSW10 or 202

Jun_P · « **Reply #2521 on:** Aug 17, 2006 at 01:17 PM »

Quote from: audibleillusions on Aug 17, 2006 at 12:21 PM

im sure,
magugustuhan nyo b series ng monitor. for 357.
pwede nyo audition dito sa amin.
B2,B1, Bcenter
then the powered sub na polk audio PSW10 or 202

Can I please have the specs and price? Again, its just a 15 sqm room, so it doesn't have to be powerful :

Another thing am considering is its power consumption..

You can also PM me... Thanks sir!

Miguel^ · « **Reply #2522 on:** Aug 17, 2006 at 02:15 PM »

how much for the b1, b2, and center?

audibleillusions · « **Reply #2523 on:** Aug 17, 2006 at 04:43 PM »

SIR
JUN AND MIGUEL

GOT PM

Bravesfan · « **Reply #2524 on:** Aug 17, 2006 at 08:37 PM »

Quote from: eagumban on Aug 16, 2006 at 08:30 AM

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

Got it ... Thank you eagumban!!!

kojie · « **Reply #2525 on:** Aug 18, 2006 at 12:56 AM »

any news if the yamaha 459 will soon be available ??

mheloy · « **Reply #2526 on:** Aug 21, 2006 at 10:24 PM »

I've been using RXV-650 with wharefedale 9 series.
napansin ko yung impedance selector is set to default (8ohms) ng receiver ko.
the wharefedale is running at 6 ohm though it says in the manual it is compatible with 8ohms receiver.

any advice?

atomicat10 · « **Reply #2527 on:** Aug 22, 2006 at 05:49 PM »

I own a 657 to power wharfedale 8.4s and the first thing I noticed is that the amp heats up fast if set at 8 ohms. I suggest you go down to 4ohms and please tell me if which sound do you prefer more?

classicman · « **Reply #2528 on:** Aug 22, 2006 at 08:11 PM »

Quote from: mheloy on Aug 21, 2006 at 10:24 PM

I've been using RXV-650 with wharefedale 9 series.
napansin ko yung impedance selector is set to default (8ohms) ng receiver ko.
the wharefedale is running at 6 ohm though it says in the manual it is compatible with 8ohms receiver.

any advice?

i think i've read it in the manual for my yammy HTR-5860 (equivalent to RX-V657) that if you're using a speaker w/ an impedance lower than 8 ohm, you should reset the receiver to its 4 ohm setting

........so that's what i do when using my pacific evo 30 w/c is 6 ohm, tapos change ko sya sa 8 ohm when using my B&Ws, madali lang naman i-reset

mheloy · « **Reply #2529 on:** Aug 23, 2006 at 11:29 PM »

thanks guys,

I will set it to 4 ohms when I get back home...

Thanks

lakambini · « **Reply #2530 on:** Aug 24, 2006 at 10:55 AM »

guys,

san ba makakabili ng best deal for a yam rx-v659? last time kasi sa sights and sounds its only 27k cash. yesterday naman sa audible illusions 32k na!

skylynx888 · « **Reply #2531 on:** Aug 24, 2006 at 04:16 PM »

Quote from: lakambini on Aug 24, 2006 at 10:55 AM

guys,

san ba makakabili ng best deal for a yam rx-v659? last time kasi sa sights and sounds its only 27k cash. yesterday naman sa audible illusions 32k na!

try mo Spectra, nag inquire ako last week, the price they gave me was p28700 cash

docelmo · « **Reply #2532 on:** Aug 29, 2006 at 12:44 PM »

Sirs!

I saw a Yamaha rxv-1000 on ebay for 18k.....any review or feedback on this unit?
Thanks!

audibleillusions · « **Reply #2533 on:** Aug 31, 2006 at 02:23 PM »

Quote from: lakambini on Aug 24, 2006 at 10:55 AM

guys,

san ba makakabili ng best deal for a yam rx-v659? last time kasi sa sights and sounds its only 27k cash. yesterday naman sa audible illusions 32k na!

sir lakambini,
32k is srp price
we can give the price Yamaha RX-V P27,200 cash price Ti color

lakambini · « **Reply #2534 on:** Aug 31, 2006 at 03:36 PM »

audibleilusions,

thanks for your reply, ano pa other brands that you can offer me na nasa same price range ng yamaha? ang hirap kasi mag-transfer from one shop to another! Rotel rsx-1056?!? thanks!

emachine · « **Reply #2535 on:** Sep 01, 2006 at 12:30 AM »

hi guys, just wanted to ask kung ok ba na deal yun yamaha RX-V357 / NS-P110? found it at gateway for 23k. im thinking of buying either the tss-15 or this one for my small room. my room sizes i think around 15 to 16 sq. m. what would you suggest? thanks

kojie · « **Reply #2536 on:** Sep 01, 2006 at 01:44 AM »

hi guys,

malaki po ba ang difference in terms of performance ng 457 and 657 ? is it worth the upgrade ?

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #2537 on:** Sep 01, 2006 at 09:10 AM »

Quote from: kojie on Sep 01, 2006 at 01:44 AM

hi guys,

malaki po ba ang difference in terms of performance ng 457 and 657 ? is it worth the upgrade ?

I haven't tested the 457. But based on specs alone...go for the 657. But of course depende rin sa laki ng room mo. Baka naman overkill ang 657.

But specifically on the 2 amps alone, go for the 657. Sulit yan!

arthurallanj · « **Reply #2538 on:** Sep 01, 2006 at 09:16 AM »

Quote from: emachine on Sep 01, 2006 at 12:30 AM

hi guys, just wanted to ask kung ok ba na deal yun yamaha RX-V357 / NS-P110? found it at gateway for 23k. im thinking of buying either the tss-15 or this one for my small room. my room sizes i think around 15 to 16 sq. m. what would you suggest? thanks

I think you're better off with different speakers. Get the 357, but get different speakers for the same price range. HTIBs such as the tss15 are just too small and won't perform very well like most HTIBs. That's just my suggestion, and that's coming from a Yamaha fan.

arthurallanj · « **Reply #2539 on:** Sep 01, 2006 at 09:24 AM »

Quote from: kojie on Sep 01, 2006 at 01:44 AM

hi guys,

malaki po ba ang difference in terms of performance ng 457 and 657 ? is it worth the upgrade ?

If the price difference isn't too substantial for you, then go for the 657. From my experience, getting the best technology that you can afford is a very good rule of thumb. The major difference between the two that may concern you would be power and future-proofing. The 657 is, of course, more powerful than the 457, and the 657 has 7 channels compared to the 457's 6. Hope I helped.

Miguel^ · « **Reply #2540 on:** Sep 01, 2006 at 09:35 AM »

Quote from: emachine on Sep 01, 2006 at 12:30 AM

hi guys, just wanted to ask kung ok ba na deal yun yamaha RX-V357 / NS-P110? found it at gateway for 23k. im thinking of buying either the tss-15 or this one for my small room. my room sizes i think around 15 to 16 sq. m. what would you suggest? thanks

If you still want this combo a flier I got from listening in style says you can have the yamaha RX-V357 / NS-P110 for only Php 18,950 cash laking tipid diba compared sa gateway.

MAtZTER · « **Reply #2541 on:** Sep 01, 2006 at 09:46 AM »

Even when I was a newbie w/ newbie ears, I never really got to appreciate Yamaha speakers. I like the receivers pero ang gaspang tumunog ng speakers nya.

But for the prices mentioned above, they are really cheap. Next good speaker system I heard was the JBL SCS series which would cost around 17k for the 5.1 speakers pa lang.

kojie · « **Reply #2542 on:** Sep 01, 2006 at 10:09 AM »

actually the price difference is not that big, around 5k. Im just curious kung may noticeable difference ba yung 2 said models in terms of ht performance and audio listening.

arthurallanj · « **Reply #2543 on:** Sep 01, 2006 at 10:25 AM »

Quote from: kojie on Sep 01, 2006 at 10:09 AM

actually the price difference is not that big, around 5k. Im just curious kung may noticeable difference ba yung 2 said models in terms of ht performance and audio listening.

If you're room isn't that big, I think not. For some, 5K is substantial and may be used for some other equipment enhancement. One nice thing about the 657 would also be the 9 channel processor inside. It has the presence channels that the 457 doesn't, which is great for 5 channel sources and provides a wider front soundstage.

meltrob1 · « **Reply #2544 on:** Sep 01, 2006 at 12:14 PM »

Good day,

Planning to upgrade my old HT set up, currently its a RXV430 plus the Yamaha speakers that comes with it. Planning to upgrade first the main speaker to Infinity primus 160 - hear the demo of the primus 160 but powered by HK (forget the model) sound so good. Need your suggestion sana before i upgrade, slowly upgrade para di mahalata ni wifey

.

Current set up is good for HT but not so good for music.

MAtZTER · « **Reply #2545 on:** Sep 01, 2006 at 01:59 PM »

Quote from: meltrob1 on Sep 01, 2006 at 12:14 PM

Good day,

Planning to upgrade my old HT set up, currently its a RXV430 plus the Yamaha speakers that comes with it. Planning to upgrade first the main speaker to Infinity primus 160 - hear the demo of the primus 160 but powered by HK (forget the model) sound so good. Need your suggestion sana before i upgrade, slowly upgrade para di mahalata ni wifey .

Current set up is good for HT but not so good for music.

If you auditioned the Primus at Acoustical space, Chances are they used a HK 630 thats why it sounded so good. The problem is its a top mid-level receiver & mahal sya. Try auditioning it again with a HK235 at least. Its at the same price range & performance as the Yamaha 657.

Infinity/JBL & HK are of the same company so chances are these speakers would match well with the receiver. Problem lang, halata agad ni missis yung itsura ng HK compared sa pag nag upgrade ka with Yammy.

for upgrade, I would suggest that you try the 1500/1600 series of Yamaha or HK 330 or up. You will definitely hear a difference with these AVR's, these mid level series use different amp sections and tend to sound warmer (good for music as well). IMHO if you upgrade from 430 to the 457 to 657 or HK 235, the differences would be subtle & the word "upgrade" is not really that relevant.

If on a budget, there is still a solution. Get the older models on sale like Yamaha 1300 or 1400. Their prices are near the new Yamaha 659's but they have better amps

meltrob1 · « **Reply #2546 on:** Sep 01, 2006 at 04:08 PM »

MaZTER
Thanks for the suggestion, check ko price ng Yamaha 1330 and 1400, and if have time try ko uli audition Infinity primus with lower amp model ng HK. Hirap kasi upgrade amp Wifey knows na mahal ang receiver than the speaker.

arthurallanj · « **Reply #2547 on:** Sep 04, 2006 at 10:59 AM »

This is what I've learned recently. My Yamaha 793 sounds great when listening to audio. Better than my 440 and my 650. Older Yamaha HT amps sound better for audio than newer ones, but the newer ones sound and perform better for HT, of course.

Bro meltrob 1,

Often, getting a separate audio set up is more cost effective than getting one that can do well on both HT and Audio. Just my thoughts.

MAtZTER · « **Reply #2548 on:** Sep 04, 2006 at 11:17 AM »

Quote from: arthurallanj on Sep 04, 2006 at 10:59 AM

Often, getting a separate audio set up is more cost effective than getting one that can do well on both HT and Audio. Just my thoughts.

Super agree ako dyan. I departed from my Yamaha's to get another brand of receiver that was known to be good in music. I even got the top mid end model to make sure it will perform well for music and HT (ouch sa wallet). It did, really did, but a true dedicated 2 channel setup was still better, not night and day, but better. So now I have 2 setups.

My suggestion:
Get a top entry level receiver (w/ pre outs), top entry level speakers and a good sub for HT. Bookshelves are enough since subs will take care of the LFE.

Then get MID LEVEL speakers, integrated stereo amps and CD player for your audio setup. I have auditioned many of these and for audio my experience is, the MID LEVEL is where the action begins.

If you have the budget and love detailed HT, go for mid level HT gears as well. They arent more expensive for no reason (improved processor and amps). And again, if you have the budget..go for external power amps, cuz in my experience --->

arthurallanj · « **Reply #2549 on:** Sep 04, 2006 at 11:27 AM »

I recently paired a Yamaha AVC50 with a Daiichi CT813, and it just sounded great. To think the Daiichis are not even considered mid level speakers. But I'd listen to it for audio anytime than my HT set up which cost me way more. Oh and ahh, I got the amp for just 3k and the towers for 2K. Hehe.

Sounded way better than the owner's 25-thousand Sony.