Topic: Yamaha Receivers

[barrister]

Thanks!

Merry Christmas sir!

[keema]

sir barrister..may A1000 po ba dun sa pinag bilan nyo ng yamaha mo?

[barrister]

Wala pa sir.  Maybe eventually, but not yet.  

5th Avenue na nga ang exclusive importer ng Yamaha, pero nang tinanong ko yung Aventage line, none of them knew what the hell I was talking about, unfortunately  .  

1067 nga sana ang gusto ko, pero 767 lang ang highest model.  

Good power starts with the 600 series, so 667 and 767 should both be good.  Meron sa 5th Avenue ng 667 and 767.

[barrister]

Yamaha RX-A3000 Aventage 11.2 Networking A/V Receiver Review
by Clint DeBoer — last modified December 23, 2010



... This year Yamaha announced its Aventage (RX-A) line and, in the process, jumped over a lot of the competition. And not a little jump, more like an Olympic gold medal long jump. Much of that jump is simply in the way of value – we mean the Aventage line in general has build quality and features that seem like it should cost a lot more than it does. The RX-A3000 takes that to the 'nth' degree. ...

... The Yamaha RX-A3000 handedly exceeded its 140wpc power rating continuously with two channels driven and stomped out an impressive 236wpc both channels driven into 4 ohms; and that’s a full power bandwidth measurement (20Hz to 20kHz at 0.1% THD + N).  It proved to be every bit as powerful as their more expensive RX-Z7 model.

http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/rx-a3000

[keema]

@ barrister,

kamusta po ung bago nyong receiver? noticeable po ba ung pagkakaiba dun sa dati nyo?


salamatpo

[barrister]

Bagong setup pa lang ang 767 ko sir, hindi ko pa masyadong nate-test.  

But so far, yung sound ay parang pareho lang ng binenta kong RX-V657 (both are rated at 95W, 20Hz-20kHz).  Ang improvement ay yung smaller size and lighter weight ng unit, while delivering the same audio power and performance of the 657.  

Same sound performance is good news for me, actually.  I was worried that too many additional features would cause the manufacturer to cheap out on amp power, making the sound weaker than the old models.  Fortunately, ayos na ayos naman ang sound.

Kung ang sound ay parang pareho lang so far para sa akin, yung features naman ay malaki talaga ang improvement.  

Of course, may lossless audio capability na ito.  On-screen GUI is very nice and very convenient for the user.  "Scene" function on the remote is also a great convenience, para may one-touch default setting that was customized by the user.  YPAO has more options: microphone location can be from 1 to 8 positions; and there are 4 PEQ settings including manually adjustable PEQ.

[timtim15]

Good morning!

Just a newbie question regarding connecting a passive sub to a yamaha amplifier. is this possible?

[barrister]

Yes, it's possible.  

If the sub has outputs, use the receiver's front left and right speaker level out, wire to the sub's left and right speaker level in, wire the sub's left and right speaker level out, connect to left and right front speakers.  

Don't expect the sound to improve by much.  The sound might even worsen, actually.  

For me, if you can only connect a passive sub, it would be better not to connect a sub at all.

[timtim15]

Thanks for the reply sir barrister. Actually the passive sub I have is the Canton Plus C and I dont think I would go to the route of connecting multiple wires to the sub. (in short nose bleed)

Maybe purchasing an active sub would be a better option for me.

[barrister]

That's the better option.

Passive subs are so 1990's ...  

A passive sub would only worsen the sound quality of the fronts, because the sub would rob the main speakers of much-needed power.

[timtim15]

any recommendation for active sub? friendly on the budget and sounds good on the yammy?

[barrister]

Active subwoofers do not need to be matched with receivers.

I have a Klipsch subwoofer, purchased in 2007.  Pretty good during its time; better than Velodyne.

But these days, SVS subwoofer is king.

[timtim15]

yep SVS it is but these are several factors hindering me to purchase one:

- budget
- space (i live in a small house)

so I think I would be better of with budget friendly subs with thump and ommpphh less bells and whistles.

 

btw, how's the new 767?

[barrister]

yep SVS it is but these are several factors hindering me to purchase one:

- budget
- space (i live in a small house)

so I think I would be better of with budget friendly subs with thump and ommpphh less bells and whistles.

 

With audio, the rule is that high frequency is cheap, but low frequency is very expensive.  If subwoofer budget is a concern, compromise cannot be avoided.  

Try a low-priced sub, such as:  

Wharfedale SW150 http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Wharfedale-Diamond-SW150/

Polk audio PSW110 http://hometheaterreview.com/polk-psw110-powered-subwoofer-reviewed/

Mirage http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,118652.0.html

Performance will be reasonable, but not amazing.

btw, how's the new 767?

Good power, good sound.  Easy to set up and easy to use.

[timtim15]

With audio, the rule is that high frequency is cheap, but low frequency is very expensive.  If subwoofer budget is a concern, compromise cannot be avoided.  

point well taken. guess will have to wait for that good deal.

[barrister]

It seems that bi-amp support using surround back channels is now common on many receivers.

After googling all afternoon about bi-amping's supposed benefits, I've finally decided.  No bi-amping for me.  Using a receiver's bi-amping option will not produce improvement due to the absence of an active crossover.  

[keema]

Guys, does the Yamaha RX-V1067 (uk) and the Yamaha Aventage RX-A1000 (US) are the same receivers?

U.S. version has fifth foot in the middle and it has the word Aventage written on the top right in front.

Specs wise, both look the same...

[airnolds]

Yamaha Peeps!

Just purchased a RX-V467 last Friday... Everything works so far... Couple of questions lang..

Can i use my WII [using Composite/Component] on the Receiver AND use the HDMI Out to connect it to my Projector?

I tried this a while ago, nag-appear lang sya sa PJ ko when i used the Yellow RCA Plug...x_x

Thanks!

[gaol]

Yamaha Peeps!

Just purchased a RX-V467 last Friday... Everything works so far... Couple of questions lang..

Can i use my WII [using Composite/Component] on the Receiver AND use the HDMI Out to connect it to my Projector?

I tried this a while ago, nag-appear lang sya sa PJ ko when i used the Yellow RCA Plug...x_x

Thanks!

Check your manual if the RX-V467 allows for video conversion from component video input to HDMI output and if there's a setting you need to, well, set. Like Denon, the Yamaha's higher-end models I'm pretty sure allows for very flexible video conversion options, but I'm not so sure if the entry-level models like the RX-V467 have the same flexibility.

[barrister]

Guys, does the Yamaha RX-V1067 (uk) and the Yamaha Aventage RX-A1000 (US) are the same receivers?

U.S. version has fifth foot in the middle and it has the word Aventage written on the top right in front.

Specs wise, both look the same...

Definitely different receivers coming from different series.

RX-V1067 comes from the mid-end RX-V line.  RX-A1000 comes from the high-end and very expensive Aventage line.

[airnolds]

@gaol

Thanks! will check my manual/internet if my AV is capable of video conversion.

[airnolds]

Aw,

RX-V467 is not capable of Analog-to-Digital Conversion...T_T..

Anyone knows where to buy 7-8meters of Component Cable?

[fattyacid]

Whats the best speakers to complement this fine AVR?

[pchin]

Willing to buy a Yahama avr here, basta not so old with hdmi inputs. Para sa mga gustong mag upgrade..

Hope you will able to find a suitable unit that will meet your requirement.

Good hunting bro.

[keema]

Definitely different receivers coming from different series.

RX-V1067 comes from the mid-end RX-V line.  RX-A1000 comes from the high-end and very expensive Aventage line.

specs wise, backpanel and front panel looks very similar. kaya lang naisip ko na baka pareho lang..

[barrister]

Ganun ba?  I tried comparing ... oo nga ano ...    

I think you're right.  5th foot lang nga yata ang difference ...  

After some googling, the only other differences I can find are those unrelated to design/specs ...  for the Aventage: 2 years longer warranty, and an iPod/iPhone dock is included.  

It looks like you're really right ...  

[ABCmotorparts]

Proud owner of the RXV657 from sir Barrister,
had only a few hours of usage pa lang coz nagkasakit ang daughter ko,
huge improvement on the sound quality as well as the power on all channels,
it was a huge step from an RXV592 to the RXV657...

We got home yesterday, and later, my room will definitely rock...!

Cheers everyone...
ABC

[keema]

Ganun ba?  I tried comparing ... oo nga ano ...    

I think you're right.  5th foot lang nga yata ang difference ...  

After some googling, the only other differences I can find are those unrelated to design/specs ...  for the Aventage: 2 years longer warranty, and an iPod/iPhone dock is included.  

It looks like you're really right ...  

@ barrister,

kaya ko lang natanong kse nasa shop ako dito sa abu dhabi..at nakita ko toh...tinanong ko ung salesman about sa aventage series at wala syang alam..so baka UK version ito ng aventage minus the fifth foot at yung logo na aventage sa harap..

hmm..may nakita din pala akong RX-V1900 luma na ba to na model?

[barrister]

...tinanong ko ung salesman about sa aventage series at wala syang alam..so baka UK version ito ng aventage minus the fifth foot at yung logo na aventage sa harap..

Simple lang kasi ang Yamaha receiver models dati.  Magulo na pala ngayon ang mga series nila.

Eto ang mga models sa Yamaha Asia: http://asia.yamaha.com/en/products/audio-visual/av-receivers-amps/

Low-end: 367, 467, 567.
Mid-end: 667, 767
High-end; 1067, 2067, 3067 (Z7 and Z11 are old).

No Aventage.  Maybe the 1067, 2067 and 3067 are the Asian versions of Aventage 1000, 2000 and 3000.


Eto naman for Yamaha USA: http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/av-receivers-amps/

May 867, pero walang 767.  May Aventage, pero walang 1067, 2067 and 3067.

hmm..may nakita din pala akong RX-V1900 luma na ba to na model?

Medyo luma na sir.  2008 model yan.  http://community.whathifi.com/forums/t/272005.aspx

[at_sunset_blvd]

Yamaha Peeps!

Just purchased a RX-V467 last Friday... Everything works so far... Couple of questions lang..

Can i use my WII [using Composite/Component] on the Receiver AND use the HDMI Out to connect it to my Projector?

I tried this a while ago, nag-appear lang sya sa PJ ko when i used the Yellow RCA Plug...x_x

Thanks!

My monitor is connected to my old YAMAHA AVR RXV-863 via HDMI then my VHS player is connected via S-Video to the receiver, actually the video signals from the VHS Player is shown on the monitor, I think (your WII) it should work, Goodluck