Author Topic: Yamaha Receivers (Read 400950 times)

MAtZTER · « **Reply #2550 on:** Sep 04, 2006 at 11:28 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.

After reviewing several mags and hearing from some users, I think this can be also be achieved via separates (pre/pro and amps) . Many separates can perform well in both HT and audio. But the cheapest separates available locally that I know are Rotels @ 60k for pre pro and another 60k for 5 channel amp :'( :'( :'(

av_phile1 · « **Reply #2551 on:** Sep 04, 2006 at 11:45 AM »

Quote from: MAtZTER on Sep 04, 2006 at 11:28 AM

Many separates can perform well in both HT and audio. But the cheapest separates available locally that I know are Rotels @ 60k for pre pro and another 60k for 5 channel amp :'( :'( :'(

Three stereo power amps are much better. More so with monoblocks.

MAtZTER · « **Reply #2552 on:** Sep 04, 2006 at 12:12 PM »

Quote from: av_phile1 on Sep 04, 2006 at 11:45 AM

Three stereo power amps are much better. More so with monoblocks.

YAIKS!!!

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av_phile1 · « **Reply #2553 on:** Sep 04, 2006 at 02:09 PM »

It doesn't have to cost much. If I recall right, there were excellent stereo power amps at the buy and sell section before it was taken out. Names like Parasound, Carver and Hafler come to mind. Three stereo boxes would still be cheaper than that 5-ch Rotel power amp. But with more power reserves (three separate hefty power supplies.

Or, if you get the timing right, there are excellent jap surplus power amps at the pier, like some old Denon Pm series or Onkyo integra power amps. You could have 3 stereo power amps from the pier for less than 20T. And they can beat the hell out of any modern multichannel amps from Rotel.

Or even three separate stereo tube amps from AMX.

The only really expensive gear you need to get is a pre/pro. But even a good pre-owned HK, Marantz or NAd receiver with 5.1 line out would be just as great.

Then you can have both great audio and HT in one set-up.

jackncokehere · « **Reply #2554 on:** Sep 05, 2006 at 02:09 PM »

Sir...

Just got my 1st HT System (YAMAHA RXV457 6.1 AVR and NS-P436 6.1 Speaker System). Advice naman for setting up sa medium size room.

thanks...

av_phile1 · « **Reply #2555 on:** Sep 05, 2006 at 02:40 PM »

Congrats on your new toys.

But what specific advice do you need?

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #2556 on:** Sep 05, 2006 at 06:40 PM »

Congrats!!!

Try looking at the pics under HT Galleries to get an idea for your room.

jackncokehere · « **Reply #2557 on:** Sep 05, 2006 at 06:52 PM »

Thnx sir av_phile1, dvd_freak....

speaker placements (height, distance, position, angles).... and parameter configuration ng AVR sir...

k'se parang di ko maapreciate ung surround nya... medium size lang ung room ko sir...

ano po ba sir ung mga parameters na dapat ko iconsider...

arthurallanj · « **Reply #2558 on:** Sep 06, 2006 at 08:55 AM »

Quote from: jackncokehere on Sep 05, 2006 at 06:52 PM

Thnx sir av_phile1, dvd_freak....

speaker placements (height, distance, position, angles).... and parameter configuration ng AVR sir...

k'se parang di ko maapreciate ung surround nya... medium size lang ung room ko sir...

ano po ba sir ung mga parameters na dapat ko iconsider...

Try this: www.dolby.com

sjss · « **Reply #2559 on:** Sep 06, 2006 at 11:33 AM »

Is the rx- v457 enough to drive Euros 8 speakers in a 2 by 6 meters room? Thanks!

av_phile1 · « **Reply #2560 on:** Sep 06, 2006 at 04:04 PM »

Quote from: jackncokehere on Sep 05, 2006 at 06:52 PM

Thnx sir av_phile1, dvd_freak....

speaker placements (height, distance, position, angles).... and parameter configuration ng AVR sir...

k'se parang di ko maapreciate ung surround nya... medium size lang ung room ko sir...

ano po ba sir ung mga parameters na dapat ko iconsider...

You really need to ground yourself on the basics of HT. Multi-speaker placement demands more thought and experimentation than stereo placements.

You would need to have the right positioning and receiver calibration for your speakers. Check this:
http://www.audioholics.com/techtips/setup/loudspeakers/settingspeakerlevelsdistan.php
http://www.audioholics.com/techtips/setup/loudspeakers/loudspeakerplacement01.php

Alternatively, you can just visit www.audioholics.com under the "Get an AV Education" section and you'll see a wealth of adivice and tips for your set-up. There are other sites that can bring to bear on your knowledge. Try a google search on HT set-up.

jackncokehere · « **Reply #2561 on:** Sep 06, 2006 at 05:51 PM »

thanks sir av_phile1 for the links... this is a big help...

kc2 · « **Reply #2562 on:** Sep 07, 2006 at 10:16 PM »

Guys, my friend is eyeing a used Yamaha RX-V995 and is asking me for some advice. It is being sold for 9.5k yata. OK ba ito?

Miguel^ · « **Reply #2563 on:** Sep 07, 2006 at 10:51 PM »

murang mura yan, if in good condition and I would not think twice about it.

kc2 · « **Reply #2564 on:** Sep 07, 2006 at 11:21 PM »

Since the 995 came out in 1999, nagaalangan siya kung kukunin niya but he said he already saw it and it is in good condition daw. The reviews I've read are OK, (mas malakas pa nga ito sa receiver ko), but I wanted to be sure (para hindi ako masisi

) that's why I am asking for your advise. Thanks

kojie · « **Reply #2565 on:** Sep 11, 2006 at 11:38 PM »

anybody manged to audition the yamaha 659 ?? is it better than the 657 in terms of audio ?

dagul27 · « **Reply #2566 on:** Sep 12, 2006 at 02:12 AM »

I have the Yamaha 659 for about a week now and it's powering my Monitor Audio b6 floorstanders and so far kayang kaya naman.My real purpose was to get an entry to mid level receiver with pre outs and then add an amplifier but the Yamaha RX-V659 is more than enough right now.Played a couple of CDs with volume levels at -30 to -20Db and they sounded great except for my M. Buble CD(copied),medyo harsh or magaspang ang tunog.Maybe it's my copied CD ,i'll buy the original and then compare.Sa HT,bilib din ako kahit fronts lang since floorstanders naman and my room is quite small,di ko "muna" kailangan ng subs.Highly recommended,but you have to audition it for yourself to know what this receiver can give you.

kojie · « **Reply #2567 on:** Sep 12, 2006 at 09:11 AM »

ygpm sir

marckd1 · « **Reply #2568 on:** Sep 12, 2006 at 09:23 AM »

659,1600,2600 and 4600 are good for audio because it has a burr-brown dac chip installed.

MAtZTER · « **Reply #2569 on:** Sep 12, 2006 at 11:31 AM »

Quote from: dagul27 on Sep 12, 2006 at 02:12 AM

I have the Yamaha 659 for about a week now and it's powering my Monitor Audio b6 floorstanders and so far kayang kaya naman.My real purpose was to get an entry to mid level receiver with pre outs and then add an amplifier but the Yamaha RX-V659 is more than enough right now.Played a couple of CDs with volume levels at -30 to -20Db and they sounded great except for my M. Buble CD(copied),medyo harsh or magaspang ang tunog.Maybe it's my copied CD ,i'll buy the original and then compare.Sa HT,bilib din ako kahit fronts lang since floorstanders naman and my room is quite small,di ko "muna" kailangan ng subs.Highly recommended,but you have to audition it for yourself to know what this receiver can give you.

IME, Monitor suits entry level Yamahas very well. I installed a Yamaha 650 with a MA S6 for my bayaw and then changed it to MA B2 when they moved to a new house (S6 was used for audio setup). They both sounded great with the Yamahas.

Dagul27, if in case you push through with your plans to do the Yamaha/Rotel power amp combo, please give a review. That was my initial plan before but I had no idea on the outcome.

dagul27 · « **Reply #2570 on:** Sep 13, 2006 at 01:00 AM »

Kojie,

PM'ed you back

Matzter,

Yup, I will.Just want to try out the pro amps first,medyo curious lang.

putz07 · « **Reply #2571 on:** Sep 13, 2006 at 01:59 PM »

Quote from: dagul27 on Sep 12, 2006 at 02:12 AM

I have the Yamaha 659 for about a week now and it's powering my Monitor Audio b6 floorstanders and so far kayang kaya naman.My real purpose was to get an entry to mid level receiver with pre outs and then add an amplifier but the Yamaha RX-V659 is more than enough right now.Played a couple of CDs with volume levels at -30 to -20Db and they sounded great except for my M. Buble CD(copied),medyo harsh or magaspang ang tunog.Maybe it's my copied CD ,i'll buy the original and then compare.Sa HT,bilib din ako kahit fronts lang since floorstanders naman and my room is quite small,di ko "muna" kailangan ng subs.Highly recommended,but you have to audition it for yourself to know what this receiver can give you.

Saan nyo po nabili ung Yamaha rx-v659 nyo?at magkano po?

thanx

wurt wurt wurt · « **Reply #2572 on:** Sep 13, 2006 at 03:51 PM »

try mo audioworld. look for their contact nos. at audio video stores

Quote from: putz07 on Sep 13, 2006 at 01:59 PM

Saan nyo po nabili ung Yamaha rx-v659 nyo?at magkano po?

thanx

kojie · « **Reply #2573 on:** Sep 13, 2006 at 08:04 PM »

yep available sya sa audioworld.. just got back from their shop.
The burr brown does make a difference, stereo audio was very good w/ the B4 .

marckd1 · « **Reply #2574 on:** Sep 13, 2006 at 10:51 PM »

Very good talaga yung new models ng Yamaha for stereo listening especially the pure direct stereo option. Parang may live singer ka in front of You

kojie · « **Reply #2575 on:** Sep 14, 2006 at 01:23 AM »

Quote from: marckd1 on Sep 13, 2006 at 10:51 PM

Very good talaga yung new models ng Yamaha for stereo listening especially the pure direct stereo option. Parang may live singer ka in front of You

Yep that was the feature i really wanted to test out. Parang nabuhay talaga yung tunog w/ the 659 and the bass was good. First time ko narinig ang yamaha w/ a floorstanders thumping very good bass, kahit yung friend ko na first time ko lang nakasama mag audition napansin nya and sya pa unang nag comment about it.

audioworld · « **Reply #2576 on:** Sep 14, 2006 at 09:26 AM »

Quote from: kojie on Sep 13, 2006 at 08:04 PM

yep available sya sa audioworld.. just got back from their shop.
The burr brown does make a difference, stereo audio was very good w/ the B4 .

Good day!

Thanks for dropping by yesterday, and specially considering MA and Yamaha on your list.

Cheers,

dagul27 · « **Reply #2577 on:** Sep 16, 2006 at 04:13 PM »

Played norah jones' CD and at about -34Db medyo harsh ang tunog.yung narada smooth jazz ok naman kahit around -30Db,nahihirapan ata sa MA B6 itong yamaha ko kaya kailangan na ng "gabay".

dagul27 · « **Reply #2578 on:** Sep 17, 2006 at 05:29 AM »

Ang bagong "gabay",well used na,Rotel RB 985! Pizza and beer muna before i start rearranging and connecting my gears.pics coming soon.

kojie · « **Reply #2579 on:** Sep 17, 2006 at 11:56 PM »

Quote from: dagul27 on Sep 17, 2006 at 05:29 AM

Ang bagong "gabay",well used na,Rotel RB 985! Pizza and beer muna before i start rearranging and connecting my gears.pics coming soon.

wow .. do post some pics sir