Author Topic: Yamaha Receivers (Read 400912 times)

allenwfc · « **Reply #2670 on:** Dec 05, 2006 at 04:46 PM »

Quote from: skylynx888 on Dec 05, 2006 at 04:39 PM

bro ht_freshman, i guess bro Allenwfc is referring to Cardinal Audio in Greenhills

bro skylynx888, i think thats the one

bhongskie · « **Reply #2671 on:** Dec 05, 2006 at 04:59 PM »

There's a 657 available at Spectra. I just inquired yesterday.

MAtZTER · « **Reply #2672 on:** Dec 05, 2006 at 05:03 PM »

Hmm, Isnt Cardinal Audio in the basement of Shopsville?

And Ambassador Appliances in 3rd floor Virra Mall?

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #2673 on:** Dec 05, 2006 at 05:09 PM »

Ambassador Appliances doesn't have an HT set up. Parang nakita ko na rin yun. I think exclusive dealer sila ng Yamaha coz they are selling pati floorstanding speakers of Yamaha also.

If I remember it right it's a Yamaha store mismo. Third floor nga siya. After you go up the excalator sa third floor, just turn to the right aisle yun kahelera ng Best Toys and just go straight. Medyo loobin pa kasi siya.

allenwfc · « **Reply #2674 on:** Dec 05, 2006 at 05:38 PM »

Quote from: MAtZTER on Dec 05, 2006 at 05:03 PM

Hmm, Isnt Cardinal Audio in the basement of Shopsville?

And Ambassador Appliances in 3rd floor Virra Mall?

ambassador yes is on 3rd floor, but their price wasnt @ 26k for the 659

i could be wrong on the cardinal audio... but anyways, they are the only shop at the 3rd floor with an ht area(ht tv, couch, speakers, etc..) so its not that hard to find it.

musika · « **Reply #2675 on:** Dec 05, 2006 at 08:58 PM »

I think its one of the listening group

allenwfc · « **Reply #2676 on:** Dec 06, 2006 at 11:45 AM »

Quote from: musika on Dec 05, 2006 at 08:58 PM

I think its one of the listening group

the listening group shop is to the deep left from the escalator area, near the bridge to the parking area... its most memorable with the chubby who keeps singing karaoke stuff at the shop..

so nope that not the one, but it's near there.

jdg · « **Reply #2677 on:** Dec 09, 2006 at 08:06 PM »

ano na ba ang cheapest yamaha a/v receiver ngayon?

lui-G · « **Reply #2678 on:** Dec 11, 2006 at 04:52 PM »

Quote from: jdg on Dec 09, 2006 at 08:06 PM

ano na ba ang cheapest yamaha a/v receiver ngayon?

i saw an rx-v357 at v-mall, greenhills, selling for like P11.4k, sale na daw, not sure though.

allenwfc · « **Reply #2679 on:** Dec 11, 2006 at 06:41 PM »

i doulbe checked the shop were i inquired about the yamaha 659..
yup its cardinal audio alright!

you might try asking there since the chinese looking guy (i think his owenr or part owner) gave a good price even with out me having to haggle.

tambutsoo · « **Reply #2680 on:** Dec 13, 2006 at 11:12 AM »

ano po ma recommend ninyo good speakers for Yamaha RXV1500?

AlvinladeN · « **Reply #2681 on:** Dec 18, 2006 at 08:39 PM »

my room is 2.5mx4m only, is the yamaha rx-v457 enough?

AlvinladeN · « **Reply #2682 on:** Dec 19, 2006 at 12:48 AM »

found this

http://www.eastwoodhifi.com.au/yammy_receivers.htm

based on the review all the rx-v series sounds the same. the price differed because of the extra features like pre-out, upscaling, higher wattage etc. since i really dont need this extra features maybe the rx-v457 is enough for for my small room.

av_phile1 · « **Reply #2683 on:** Dec 19, 2006 at 07:29 AM »

"The main thing that sets these receivers apart are the different features that they possess, not their sound quality "

The reviews didn't explicitly said they all sound the same, (or did I just miss it?), but I hav to say that given the same amplifier circuit with just different biasing or transistor cascading used to bring up 85watts to 100watts, the sonic difference between the lowest and the highest powered receiver would really be nil.

So if you really have no need for the added features of the higher models, and your room is small, the lowest model would be adequate. But looking at the specs, I'd get the 667 for its preouts. They'd come very useful when you move to a bigger room so you can add an outboard power amp. That'd be the only advantage that model has for me. YPAO may be useful too but not a deciding factor for me.

juneaki · « **Reply #2684 on:** Dec 19, 2006 at 09:34 AM »

Magkano kaya ang 557? meron din ba itong preouts?

MAtZTER · « **Reply #2685 on:** Dec 19, 2006 at 10:45 AM »

Quote from: AlvinladeN on Dec 19, 2006 at 12:48 AM

found this

http://www.eastwoodhifi.com.au/yammy_receivers.htm

based on the review all the rx-v series sounds the same. the price differed because of the extra features like pre-out, upscaling, higher wattage etc. since i really dont need this extra features maybe the rx-v457 is enough for for my small room.

I beg to disagree. I have heard the 530 & 2500, owned a 450 & 650 for months. I could say that the lower RXV series (300-500 series) sound alike, but its different w/ 600 series & up.

Honestly I would not buy any Yamaha receiver below the 600 series from what I experienced. If I was on a budget, I will just go for an Onkyo receiver. I have one entry level Onkyo in my bedroom and the sound is astounding for a lowest model receiver. Not as excellent as Yamaha in HT though.

Just my 2 cents.

barrister · « **Reply #2686 on:** Dec 19, 2006 at 11:16 AM »

Quote from: barrister on Nov 28, 2006 at 01:00 PM

Sir HT_Freshman, korek na korek sila. Nagpademo ako ng 457 for DVD video, mahina ang bass, kulang sa clarity, hindi ko pa maintindihan ang dialog. You don't need the aggravation. Start with the 600 series.

Quote from: AlvinladeN on Dec 19, 2006 at 12:48 AM

found this

http://www.eastwoodhifi.com.au/yammy_receivers.htm

based on the review all the rx-v series sounds the same. the price differed because of the extra features like pre-out, upscaling, higher wattage etc. since i really dont need this extra features maybe the rx-v457 is enough for for my small room.

I wouldn't rely on that review. But then again, don't take our word for it.

Just audition and compare the 457 and 657 for yourself. The difference might surprise you.

aHobbit · « **Reply #2687 on:** Dec 19, 2006 at 12:10 PM »

it is always prudent to audition your system setup - amp to speaker at least.

My initial research prior to buying my 630 is that 400-700 series are basically the same, differing only in features. Wattage differences are just a mktg rating for you to recognize somewhere in the ladder is a more powerful amp (kinda give you feeling you have not been cheated for the same wattage)

In truth - there is nothing different in wattage really (even granting 10watt higher is there - that's not much - almost nil) !!!

The reason I bought 630 is the pre-outs (during that time). I doubt it is any different today.

Same is true with 1xxx-2xxx series. Zx is another series.

Go get what sounds best for your hearing in the same series (if there really differences you note), if none, the 4xx series sometimes exceed the higher models - simpler sometimes means better! Yamaha often proved this anomaly... or probably same speakers reacts differently with amps of different series (synergy).

AlvinladeN · « **Reply #2688 on:** Dec 19, 2006 at 01:19 PM »

Quote from: MAtZTER on Dec 19, 2006 at 10:45 AM

I beg to disagree. I have heard the 530 & 2500, owned a 450 & 650 for months. I could say that the lower RXV series (300-500 series) sound alike, but its different w/ 600 series & up.

maybe thats for the 50 series, the 57 series maybe different now but were not sure.

Mouldingo · « **Reply #2689 on:** Dec 29, 2006 at 10:38 PM »

Needed a upgrade from my RX-V1000...

to a RX-V2700 with all the bells and whistles to go HD

wild_swan73 · « **Reply #2690 on:** Jan 02, 2007 at 11:53 PM »

Quote from: aHobbit on Dec 19, 2006 at 12:10 PM

The reason I bought 630 is the pre-outs (during that time). I doubt it is any different today.

Sir aHobbit,

May pre outs po b ang 630??? Maganda daw ung may pre outs para lagyan ng power amp for future upgrades

MAtZTER · « **Reply #2691 on:** Jan 04, 2007 at 05:14 PM »

Can someone with a RXV 2500 please confirm if the remote control's model number is RAV-351?

TIA

sonnysy · « **Reply #2692 on:** Jan 07, 2007 at 03:48 PM »

Hi!

Our precious 11 year old Harman-Kardon AVR-80 -- have served use really great, solid power and superb sound quality (am into rock music & DVDs... during that it cost me an arm and a leg... made in japan, cheaper models were made in korea then... dunno now) just gave up on us this week.

Briefly going over the reviews here... I'm looking into acquiring a new Yamaha or Onkyo receiver... Whats your recommendation for sub-30K & sub-50K pesos?

Cheers!

Sonny

mike c · « **Reply #2693 on:** Jan 07, 2007 at 10:23 PM »

ang alam ko mas mahal ang onkyo for the same features as yamaha ... go for the best yamaha you can afford ...

sub30k is the rx-v659
not sure about the rx-v1700

jdg · « **Reply #2694 on:** Jan 10, 2007 at 07:41 PM »

saan kaya meron rxv359 and magkano kaya ito?

pchin · « **Reply #2695 on:** Jan 10, 2007 at 08:09 PM »

The Yamaha RX-V1700 cost P58,500 (with 12 months installments). It has HDMI version 1.2a

MAtZTER · « **Reply #2696 on:** Jan 11, 2007 at 11:19 AM »

Too expensive, these HDMI receivers are!

And I also noticed the latest 1700 & 2700 are not THX select2 certified anymore.

I will just simply plug the HDMI directly to the display and used the money saved to get a good dvd player or for a future HD DVD or BR player. But thats just me.

I actually got myself an older non-HDMI NOS (new old stock) Yamaha lately . I totally do not need the HDMI, bur brown, ipod, area 2, bi-amp, etc etc. They all said that the new models still sound alike in HT anyway. There are improvements in audio/music for the new models, but I have a separate audio setup already.

Saved myself a lot of cash

.

mike c · « **Reply #2697 on:** Jan 11, 2007 at 01:19 PM »

Quote from: MAtZTER on Jan 11, 2007 at 11:19 AM

Too expensive, these HDMI receivers are!

And I also noticed the latest 1700 & 2700 are not THX select2 certified anymore.

I will just simply plug the HDMI directly to the display and used the money saved to get a good dvd player or for a future HD DVD or BR player. But thats just me.

I actually got myself an older non-HDMI NOS (new old stock) Yamaha lately . I totally do not need the HDMI, bur brown, ipod, area 2, bi-amp, etc etc. They all said that the new models still sound alike in HT anyway. There are improvements in audio/music for the new models, but I have a separate audio setup already.

Saved myself a lot of cash .

here's some info for you ... para maubos yung cash savings mo ...

when using the HDMI (or analog inputs/outputs - kaya lang 5.1 lang - HDMI supports up to 8 channels) of an HD format player playing either blu-ray or HD-DVD ... mas maganda daw sound

MAtZTER · « **Reply #2698 on:** Jan 11, 2007 at 02:13 PM »

Hehe. I agree with that mike c

But I am already sure I will be a late adapter of the HD & BR format. And besides, as of what I know, di ba HDMI 1.3 dapat yung latest HDMI format & not 1.2 ? I dont follow the latest news on these 2 formats since I have decided to wait them out.

Knowing myself & how I upgrade, I believe its still too early to adapt to HDMI w/o them being of much use for the moment (component works fine and no HD DVD & BR to use em on). By the time HDMI, BR & HD are in the mainstream (maybe 2 more years?), I am sure I have upgraded & used this money I saved by then.

Just me & my 2 cents.

MAtZTER · « **Reply #2699 on:** Jan 11, 2007 at 02:45 PM »

Anybody who knows a Yamaha 2500 user?

Any fellow members you guys know who owns this receiver? Somebody please point me to one.

I need to ask something. I saw someone post about this but I forgot who.