Topic: Yamaha Receivers

[shine]

Thanks! Maybe I will go for all yamaha setup na lang para medyo maganda and coordination nila sa isat-isa.

By next week siguro I will get the NS-C3290 as a center o kaya yung NS-P70, tingnan ko muna ang mga prices baka di magkasya sa budget.

Ganda rin sana nang NS-300 nila, sana sa december makabili ako nito sa upgrading ko, ubusin ko bunos ko para dun. hehehe.

[iceman90a]

am just starting my own set-up and saw the yamaha rx-v430 this afternoon. this thread just convinced me to get one. prices at powerplant were higher than what you posted here. thanks!!

[tuff_u_gong]

Thanks! Maybe I will go for all yamaha setup na lang para medyo maganda and coordination nila sa isat-isa.

By next week siguro I will get the NS-C3290 as a center o kaya yung NS-P70, tingnan ko muna ang mga prices baka di magkasya sa budget.

Ganda rin sana nang NS-300 nila, sana sa december makabili ako nito sa upgrading ko, ubusin ko bunos ko para dun. hehehe.

in my opinion, another good center speaker which probably falls under the same price range as yamaha's speakers is from the diamond 8 series of wharfedale. (sorry, i forgot the model number) i was convinced that it offers the best value after auditioning it some 6 weeks ago. it shouldn't cost you more than P5.0K.

if you have a slightly higher budget, go for the B&Ws LCR-3. a bit of sound quality could be compromised, though, if you plan to use it with the rx-v430 since it has a relatively higher RMS rating. the LCR-3 should go for around P8.0K.

[MeowPao]

Hi Shine,

Thanks! Maybe I will go for all yamaha setup na lang para medyo maganda and coordination nila sa isat-isa.

Nirv is correct about you needing to match the center with your 2 fronts. This is very very important. IMHO, in HT, the most important speaker is the Center Speaker, since this is where most the dialog comes from.

Also, don't go only for looks (like your decision about Bose)... heheh...   You don't buy speakers for the looks!  

[MeowPao]

Hi Iceman90a,

am just starting my own set-up and saw the yamaha rx-v430 this afternoon. this thread just convinced me to get one. prices at powerplant were higher than what you posted here. thanks!!

Good for you!   Now, what speakers are you going to get?  

[foxyyy]

Although there are newer models coming out there are still not enough 6.1 channel dvd's available so getting 5.1 receivers at discounted prices is not really a bad idea especially if you only have a small room. IMHO next year would be a better time to upgrade. Oh and the rxv620 was an award winner too

[shine]

...fyi.

Sale Price for receivers and speakers:

Ambassador Appliance Greenhills(GH)/Shangri-la(SH)

1. Yamaha RXV430 - P15,000 (GH)(SH)
2. Yamaha NS-7390 speaker - P8,700 (GH)
3. Wharfedale 8.1 - P4,900(SH)
4.        "           8.3 - P7,900(SH)
5.        "           8.4 - P8,900(SH)
6.        "       center- P3,900(SH)
7. dynaquest sub - P7,800(SH)

package:
yamaha rxv430, wharfedale 8.1, 8.3 and center plus dynaquest sub. ---- P30,500 (SH)

without sub  -- P27,000 (SH)

Listening @ shagrila
1. yamaha rxv430  -- P16,500
2. yamaha NS-P60 -- P6,+++

Sights and Sound Shangrila
1. yamaha rxv430 -- P15,500
2. Denon 1602G -- P18,500
3. wharfedale 8.3 -- P7,800
4. mission 773e -- P26,095

[shine]

Any suggestion for what front speaker is better:

the yamaha ns7390 or the wharfedale 8.3? will be used on the rxv430.

[iceman90a]

not sure yet - i have a small living room and the 6 speaker set by yamaha would be enough. but i would like to have floor standing speakers - maybe from yamaha also.

unless you have a cheaper alternative with the same quality.

thanks

[MeowPao]

Hi iceman90a,

not sure yet - i have a small living room and the 6 speaker set by yamaha would be enough. but i would like to have floor standing speakers - maybe from yamaha also.

unless you have a cheaper alternative with the same quality.

Ah... around that price range, if you want floorstanders, you can check out Mission and Warfedale. You can also check out B&W, their bookshelf speakers are quite affordable. You can always purchase speaker stands. Speaking of bookshelf speakers, these three brands carry them too, and it is a good alternative (esp. price-wise) to floorstanders.  

Check out the prices posted by Shine (galing ah!), here.  That should give you an idea.

If you are interested in 'custom made' speakers (unbeateable price-wise), then you can PM Nirvblakr over here at the forum.

Those small speakers are usually 'bitin' kasi when compared to regular sized speakers.   If you have the buget, try avoiding these.

[shine]

another price info<

Wharfedale 8.3 -- P6,500
Wharfedale 8.4 -- P8,600

@ambassador greenhills. sensiya na sa mga dealers diyan ha...

[Jick]

Some news from the WhatHiFi mags I have been reading:

Yamaha RXV-430 --5 stars (August 2002)

Wharfedale Diamond 8.2 - 4 stars (September 2002).  It did not win the Supertest in this category.  It was the Acoustic Energy Evo which won.  Also, the B&W DM303 just like the Wharfedale 8.2 has already been downgraded to 4-stars from previous 5-star status in the light of tougher competition in that price range.

Yamaha RXV-630 - 5 stars and Supertest winner beating other receivers (October 2002)

In the letters column, it also recommended the  Wharefdale Diamond Cinema with  Yamaha receiver.

Personally, I own both the Yamaha RXV430 and a NAD C340 Integrated amp, the Yamaha is not even close when it comes to 2-channel music only listening.

Jovi

[Atticus]

hello guys!

I'm sort of a newbie (hehe) regarding setting up a home theather system. And I am close to choosing the Yamaha RX-V530 as my receiver. But it is really true from what I read that a Yamaha receover is not that good when used for playing CDs?

shine, where can I find ambassor appliances in greenhills?

[shine]

Ambassador Appliance is located at 2nd level Viramall, Greenhills. Nasa banadang likod at the rigth wing. Madali lang hanapin yun, libutin mo na lang.

[levi]

Reposting for Ravemarky1,


Hi.
Can anyone point me to the cheapest place where I can buy either of these models? It seems that the different stores listed in the directory have wildly different prices. Also know if there's a difference between the Gold and Black models?
Anyone know the number of Astroplus- the one having the promo?
Thanks!

[madrigal]

Hello,
   The Cheapest is still in Ambassador Virra Mall for all Yamaha or wharfedale products.
Mura talaga dito.     Wag ka nang mag-canvass and sayang lang time mo.  

[Jermi]

Got the ff quote from Listening Rm:

Yamaha RXV430G
Yamaha NSP 220 Speakers
2 pcs. Front 100W each
1 pc. Center 100W
2 pc. Rear 100w
Price:  P23,950.00

Yamaha RXV630G (6.1 Channel)
Yamaha NSP 7390 Front Speaker
220 Watts 2 WAy Floor Standing
NSP 60 Center, Rear Speakers
Center 180 Watts
Rear 150 Watts each
Price:  P37,500

I have not yet asked for discount, but I would like to throw the ff questions to the forum:

1.  Would you guys suggest any changes to the config of the quotation?  How come I hardly see Yammie speakers in the forum, pangit ba speakers ng Yamaha?  Would you guys kindly suggest other brands of the same price range?

2.  Are the price above good enough, or can I get much better deals elsewhere...

[allenars]

how about the Yamaha RXV-1200 and RXV-2200? available ba? and how much?

[levi]

Got the ff quote from Listening Rm:

Yamaha RXV430G
Yamaha NSP 220 Speakers
2 pcs. Front 100W each
1 pc. Center 100W
2 pc. Rear 100w
Price:  P23,950.00

Yamaha RXV630G (6.1 Channel)
Yamaha NSP 7390 Front Speaker
220 Watts 2 WAy Floor Standing
NSP 60 Center, Rear Speakers
Center 180 Watts
Rear 150 Watts each
Price:  P37,500

I have not yet asked for discount, but I would like to throw the ff questions to the forum:

1.  Would you guys suggest any changes to the config of the quotation?  How come I hardly see Yammie speakers in the forum, pangit ba speakers ng Yamaha?  Would you guys kindly suggest other brands of the same price range?

2.  Are the price above good enough, or can I get much better deals elsewhere...

Hi Jermi, Welcome to PinoyDVD,

   There is nothing wrong with the Yamaha speakers but if you can stretch your budget a little further, you can get a lot better speakers (e.g. Wharfedale, Paradigm, Mission, B&W, Energy etc). You could also get good brands but do it piece by piece. Its a better approach, than buying a complete set then upgrade after a few months. just my 1 cent advise.

Levi

[iceman90a]

hi,

i just started on the ht fever myself, and like you was very much tempted to go the yamaha way for the following reasons:

a) you can get them NOW
b) they seem reasonably priced

BUT when you are just starting you dont really know the difference between the equipment, until you own one - then you hear something else, or you get the feeling that you want more from your system. then you'd be stuck with a 6 piece speaker system that you have to dispose of..

i didnt really believe it then, but go for upgradeable separates - but thats just my opinion.

good luck

[Jermi]

Levi, thanks for your 1 cent. Actually, budget wise, kaya pa naman siguro hanggang mga 70-80T. Pero, my room is only very small.  My presumption is basically the higher the price and the wattage, the higher the volume, aside siguro from improved "sound quality".

Can you please give me some other options to work around, with my budget, but please remember the ff:

~~Maliit lang room ko, siguro less than 15 sq m lang yata toh, my room is adjacent to my kid's room, so I won't exactly be able to enjoy max volume...I just want the "effects".

Iceman, if you could turn back time...what would you have done differently?! Yung quote ba ng Listening Rm, hindi "upgradeable separates"? Sorry, di ko alam...

[levi]

Levi, thanks for your 1 cent. Actually, budget wise, kaya pa naman siguro hanggang mga 70-80T. Pero, my room is only very small.  My presumption is basically the higher the price and the wattage, the higher the volume, aside siguro from improved "sound quality".

Can you please give me some other options to work around, with my budget, but please remember the ff:

~~Maliit lang room ko, siguro less than 15 sq m lang yata toh, my room is adjacent to my kid's room, so I won't exactly be able to enjoy max volume...I just want the "effects".

Iceman, if you could turn back time...what would you have done differently?! Yung quote ba ng Listening Rm, hindi "upgradeable separates"? Sorry, di ko alam...

Hi,
 
   The reason you get a better speaker is for sound improvements. Even the Yamaha can rock your house but what we want is better sound whether its soft or loud. If you have a small room, choose bookshelf speakers, its more than enough. A good brand of bookshelf speaker would only cost 10-12T ( ex. Mission or B&W entry level) pair so if you get a complete set plus center its only going to be 30T. If you add a receiver ( ex. 25T for Yam 630 ) then its still below your 70 to 80T budget. You can still get a good sub like Velodyne CHT 8 or 10.


Levi

[iceman90a]

Iceman, if you could turn back time...what would you have done differently?! Yung quote ba ng Listening Rm, hindi "upgradeable separates"? Sorry, di ko alam...

fortunately - i was able to wait til i got separates, luckily some of the guys here were selling their hardly used stuff (for valid reasons not related to the quality of the equipment)

so i'm very happy with what i have

[Jermi]

Levi, coming from the premise of your post, it seems to me that floor standing speakers are "louder" than bookshelves, is my conclusion correct?

Coz I really want floor standing speakers, kahit medyo "bulok", I would really like my speakers to stand out, quite literally, that is.  I'm just fixated with having floor standing ones, kahit na maliit lang room ko tapos hindi ko i-c crank up.

Besides, my TV stand is very high, kung book shelf yun, when I lie down in bed, the front and center would be approximately 6-7 feet away and 5-6 feet above our heads, okay lang ba yun?  

[kawboy]

Levi, coming from the premise of your post, it seems to me that floor standing speakers are "louder" than bookshelves, is my conclusion correct?

Coz I really want floor standing speakers, kahit medyo "bulok", I would really like my speakers to stand out, quite literally, that is.  I'm just fixated with having floor standing ones, kahit na maliit lang room ko tapos hindi ko i-c crank up.

Besides, my TV stand is very high, kung book shelf yun, when I lie down in bed, the front and center would be approximately 6-7 feet away and 5-6 feet above our heads, okay lang ba yun?  

Jermi, pareho tayo ng dillema, I want floorstanding speakers for my fronts, (mas cool di ba?  )pero our sala is also small. kaya I'm thinking if I would start setting up when I have a bigger place... if you can't wait, you may want to consider B&W 602.5, it's a floorstander for a small room.
specified lang sa website nila na it is built for small rooms...

sabi naman ng iba, baka maging boomy siya.

Anyway, I am very interested kung ano ang magiging decisions and feedback mo, so keep us informed sana  

[listener]

kawboy

you can use floorstanding type of speakers even if your room is quite on the small side. Try to deaden the sound of the room by using area rugs, heavy curtains etc.  

Jermi

Floorstanders are not "louder" when compared to bookshelf speakers. You may get the impression that it is louder due to the fact that  floorstanders have the ability to reproduce a much fuller presentation because of the low end that it can easily belt out not unlike the bookshelf speakers. That low end of the scale would probably be in the 100Hz up to 400Hz spectrum and this is because a floorstander usually uses 3 drivers...a woofer, a mid and a tweeter whereas in a bookshelf the mid and the woofer usually has to be reproduced by a single driver. Naturally the 3 driver configuration will reproduce a much dynamic presentation rather than a two channel.

[kawboy]

thanks listener,
pag wala pa rin kaming mas malaking lugar next year, I'll do your suggestions. nakakahinayang makinig ng DVD in stereo eh.

[don]

I think the best buy sa lineup nato is the rx-v630... with 530 and 430, wala kasing rear center....

If you can get an RX-V1200 or 2200 mas ok

kawboy,

bumili ako ng Mission 73i (floorstanding) and M7C2 (center). Ok na ok naman siya sa yamaha ko   Yung surrounds at sub yung next.

Don

[kawboy]

binenta mo pa ba yung RXV-1200 mo?
baka mag B&W ako... bahala na, ia-audition ko na lang siguro...  

[don]

nope hindi ko binenta.   tamang-tama kasi sa Missions.   mahal ng B & W kaya nag Missions, price and performance swak na swak  

Don