I got a used RX-A3080 for $950. Worth every penny! And Andrew is right, I've had it almost a year and I'm still learning new things about it 😂. I feel like this receiver will set me up for the next decade
I had a Yamaha 5.1 receiver with uninterrupted service from 1998 to 2020. It stopped working and it would probably take more $ to fix than what its worth. 21 1/2 years of service, great sounding, no complaints.
I've owned this receiver for 2 years and it is just phenomenal. Even after 2 years, Its the thing I couldn't stop talking about when an old friend visited me to see my new home last week! Every. Single. Time. I turn on the TV or listen to music I smile. I asked my wife for a 1080 (and said if you wanna break the bank, maybe a 2080) for my bday in 2019 and she got me this! Thing is amazing.
My family had a Yamaha reciever when I was in high school in the 90s and I remember being sooo impressed with all of its DSP modes. I was just getting into jazz and found quite a few recordings were not stereo, and so the jazz club or Rock concert modes did a great job at de-mono-izing the music for my modern ears. After a while though I started using straight Pro-Logic and stereo, because the "Reverb layered upon Reverb" began to sound unnatural to me. My first receiver, the first that was mine-all-mine, was a Sony with similar modes that were even more adjustable, but I rarely used them other than for a laugh, like "Hey, sounds like the weatherman is in a cathedral!" I don't fault anyone for using those modes if they like them. I remember browsing in a Circuit City, and a salesperson was demoing some equipment for a customer, using Star Trek: First Contact which had just come out on DVD. The customer kept wanting him to switch back to the Jazz Club mode, "That's the shit!" he would say. I wonder if to this day that gentleman is sitting in his home theater system enjoying movies sounding as if they're playing in a jazz club.
The Yamaha RXA-3080 paired with Klipsch RF7 III fronts, RC64 III center, RP 502 S surrounds, RF3 rear surrounds, 4 Atmos in ceilings and 2 R-115 SW,s with the 2 fronts powered by the vintage Yamaha MX-1000 power amp is simply a slice of heaven. Both music and movie performance is simply astounding!
I'm a separates guy. Even all the receivers I've owned over the years I used the pre outs to connect an outboard amp. Finally, Yamaha came out with their own separates which I had to have. It's my current setup: the Aventage CX-A5000 pre/pro and matching outboard MX-A5000 amp. Just spectacular audio quality.
I got a Yamaha AVR about seven years ago and I found it extremely easy to use. The menus and options are laid out very logically and while I did read the manual to make sure I wasn't missing any hidden functionality, I really didn't need to. I now work at a place that sells them (we can also get Marantz and Denon, but we don't hold them in stock) and while there are more options to tweak, they're still laid out in a similarly logical fashion. I've setup Sony, Marantz and NAD systems of various ages and I personally found Yamaha by far the most intuitive to use. Admittedly the examples I'm speaking about aren't current (and in some cases, not even recent), so things may have improved in the last five or so years (guessing at the age of the most recent example), but I'm convinced that with some of them, there's no way the average consumer would be able to set them up. Many people can't even figure out how to enable a sound bar in their TV's options, so their chances of operating some of the AVRs I've encountered are pretty slim.
I"ve been running Yamaha products for many years now, and i dont think i will ever stray from their receivers, great power and love setting them up. great video!
Proud owner of a RX-A1080 Aventage as an old Yamaha fan and... Man, this thing is simply Supreme both in Stereo & Surround ! Another great & honest review Andrew, thanks.
I've always been a fan of Yamaha for AV since my second receiver I purchased. I was a broke high school student at the time and upgraded to the (then) highest end 7 channel that was out. Didn't change anything else in the system and it was night and day for what came out of the speakers. Of course this was 20 years ago so todays stuff is much better but I'm still using that receiver in the house for a couple different zones while I upgraded to a newer model Yamaha for the surround system a couple years ago.
I bought an RX-A2070 last year and it was the best entertainment investment I have ever made. You cannot beat Yamaha on sound/control for the price. I happened to catch Amazon at just the right moment and got mine BRAND NEW for over $500 off the original price. It was a GREAT day!
I have a RX-V683BL that absolutely rocks my Klipsch reference setup. I manually setup the distance and leveling and left the eq on the "through" setting. Sounds amazing, and I'm a huge YAMAHA fan now.
I’ve had the 3080 for about half a year and love it. I had the earlier 3040 flagship iteration and became a dedicated customer so the 3080 was enough of a technological upgrade to justify it. The 3080 has a huge amount of power to drive my large Klipsch Front and Back, the B&W Center and the Martin Logan sides along with my Klipsch subs. You can’t characterize or generalize the sound because you can tailor every aspect of it from the equalization, to decoding to the speaker size to the type of venue you want to simulate. You don’t need a dedicated streamer or phono amp or of course power amps though I did have a Cambridge streamer with my 3040 and a BluSound music server which I used to rip my collection of about 600 CDs. I then backed up those files onto a thumb drive and inserted that into the unit’s USB port. I’ve had the 3040 for 6 years and it still works flawlessly while the newer 3080 is a great compromise between value for the money and current state of the art audiophile features.
This guy is audiophile extraordinaire. He speaks of sound systems and features with exquisite deliciousness that's makes me wanna be an audiophile. But we all know that ain't gonna happen 😂.
Have a 3080 with Klipsch Forte series 4, Klipsch RC 64 center and Klipsch 502s II surrounds. All speakers timbre match well. Excellent for home theater. I use the 2 channel "pure direct" for LP's and CD's with XLR output and it makes an incredible full range 2 channel audiophile system. The Fortes go very well as a 2 channel system with this amp.
I did happen to notice as you were showing the on-screen menus that Yamaha still offers their DSP modes of different venues. This started around the yesr 1990 with the introduction of the HIGHLY acclaimed DSP-1 stand alone unit, and continues as an imbedded technology in Yamaha receivers to this day. Experiment with it if you get the opportunity, as you will be pleasantly surprised at how convincing some of it's modes are. I've experienced it playing the movie "Closer" on my "legendary" 1998 Yamaha DSP-A1. INCREDIBLE!!!!
Just bought a Yamaha 3080, to replace my Marantz 7013. And such a great difference: much improved dialogue and seems more powerful. And yes it's a monster
I look for three things in an A?V receiver: 1. Aesthetics - it needs to look good since it will be front and center in stand. 2. Ease of use - needs to be easy to setup. 3. Bluetooth Transceiver - I need to be able to connect BT headphones for late night listening. I'm a Metalhead but not an inconsiderate savage. Bluetooth 5.1 for HD or Hi-Res audio is preferable.
@Sly foxxx That's a given therefore I didn't feel a need to include that. I mean you can get a sense that sound quality is important to me if you read about having Bluetooth 5.1 for Hi-Res sound.
Recently purchased , way down the product line, RX-v685 and love it. It meets my needs and then some. As far as Yamaha menus, they are not ideal but certainly not off putting. Once configured, I rely primarily on the app anyhow.
Yamaha RXV685 is a very solid receiver. I am a Yamaha man. Wish there were more reviews on them. I like their neutrality over the other popular brands.
@@andrewforsythe7240 how reliable is RX V685?. Bcos I'm not fortunate to have one, from Wi fi and bluetooth malfunction to protection mode. Its a nightmare.
I have a Yamaha RXA-1000 and can attest to the smooth sound and setup complexity you speak of. From the video, it looks like they have moved the setup game on considerably! Love Yamaha Home Theater receivers. The room correction software is just the best! Built like tanks and last for many years!
I love mine and use it with external amps across the front soundstage. I liked the DACs and XLR hookups. The enhancer feature and AI modes work great:) I use it in a 7.2.4 setup.
Very good review! For those interested in this receiver I recommend also looking at the A2080, which I own. It's almost identical to the A3080 and lighter on the pockets.
Good review! The Yamaha control app is the best in the industry, bar none. It was a major advantage in my mind and helped me choose the 3080 over Marantz AVRs, one of which I owned before the Yamaha.
I've owned the yamaha 3080 for about 1 year after upgrading from an old Denon 710w. I wanted to have a new receiver I could add on an external amplifier or two in the future. I wanted room for growth as I knew over time I would possibly add more speakers. What sold me was even without an amplifer (running a 5.1 setup) how much more alive the amplifier was than the previous one. This was due to the SS SABRE PRO ES9026PRO Ultra DAC and SABRE ES9007S DAC's. 384 kHz/32 Bit (Denon was up to 192 kHz). I had some "handshaking/blinking" issues with certain 4k video sources (mainly a 4k player). Realizing I was only using 18gb/s HDMI cables I upgraded to 48/gb/s cables which solved this issue with the Sony 950G. I imagine this was because of the E-ARC update for the yamaha. After I was running a 7.1.2 setup I realized I had to turn up the reciever more and more to get clear sound dispersion. I eventually added two amplifiers at 125w and 200w RMS per channel to solve this issue (it is actually bad to underpower speakers). This completly changed the way everything sounded in a simply awesome way. With the external amplifiers (Monolith 7x for the main stage and an older JBL ava-7 for the surrounds little sounds came alive and surround sound actually sounded like it went around the seating area at the right times during the movie. Looking back as a consumer and depending on your needs I would invest in this as only a building block to a great movie home theater (even at that you will want to invest in an external amplifier depending on your speakers (yes its make that big of a difference). For normal use (wanting some surround) and some movies here and there I would go towards a more budget friendly receiver. But if you want a great home theater you can build on this is a great start! If you get it do not use YPAO. Measure the distances for yourself (its easy) it made a huge difference for me. You will play with the settings alot to find your sweet spot if you want to dive into it. Keep in mind this receiver is from 2018 and new stuff is already on its way in for the same or slightly higher price. However this thing can handle quite a bit. If you setup atmos its a great every once and a while engulfing sound (depends on the movie) as DTS-X and Master Audio are just fantastic. No issues with it however have good ventilation for it. Hope this helps rant over. :)
Nice to see the flagship, I actually just picked up their entry level model. I'm new to Yamaha. My previous receiver was the Anthem MRX 310 and that failed me after 6 great years. I was looking for something simple and didn't expect much out of the little Yamaha, but I have to say that I'm impressed. I have it running home theater duties only, and have a separate setup for 2 channel listening. Even the entry level model is perfectly adequate for what I wanted it for. Way to go Yamaha!
Andrew, my Home Theater collection has grown in 2 months by watching your channel, can we do an episode on how much your channel has helped your viewers? We can send you pics of our Setups ❤️ i ve upgraded from a soundbar, to a 5.1 generic Stock Home theater to a proper av receiver 5.1 and now to a 6.1 and planning to go Atmos 🤣
Had one for a month and sold it. Lip sync issues, HDMI pass though issue not working and sound was a tad thin with ‘my’ set up. Have the Denon AVR-X7200WA prior (and kept it) and hooked it back up again - runs rings around the Yamaha even though it’s older technology. Bought the Yammie because of the XLR inputs and outputs (I love that about that AVR) but just didn’t cut it for me. Anyway it’s horses for courses and I truly wanted to make it work, it just didn’t for me.
At 5:15 you see the power supply is rated only 490 watts. Simple math gives you 54 watts all channel driven. Take a few away to run everything else and you are more likely at 50 per channel max with all driven.
Always owned Yamaha receivers and mine was over 12 years old and outdated. I also have the Fluance RT-85 turntable and use Klipsch surrounds, center ch., subs, and recently added klipsh atmos speakers on top of my old (1993) Polk LS90 floorstanding speakers. Would you have any suggestions on moderately priced main speakers to replace the Polks? My price range is probably up to 4K/pr. Thanks Andrew. Love your videos.
Last week I went with the RX-A2080. Didn't hear much difference in 10 watts per channel and pay another $400. While I want a good performing receiver for movies and TV, I am still primarily a music listener. This receiver has excellent music modes.
Yamaha always, always, always and another always has been the best receivers for the money. I've been with Yamaha since the early 90's and they're just rock solid all the way around. No, I didn't say they're the absolute best money can buy nor did I say they're the worst. But if you're just a beginner, just getting your feet wet and/or just want to plop down a couple grand for a top of the line stereo receiver you absolutely won't go wrong with a Yamaha . . .
@@Tonyplat98 Pioneer home stereo was NEVER first above Yamaha. When I lived in Japan, you know that's where you get bleeding edge electronics, it was always and is still where Yamaha was rated #1 by everyday users/consumers. And that remains the same here in August , 2021...
I thought it was a lot fun learning how to set up the home theatre. Not only that but learning how get the best sound out of it. However, I've got to reconfigure the system when you want watch a movie and then do it again when you want to listen to music.
I couldn't agree more with your review, Andrew. I have this exact unit. I found it to be nearly "over-built" -- immensely heavy at 35 lbs, high-quality discreet dual codecs with A/B grade heavy wiring. Everything feels extremely solid. I agree the overall sound feels very neutral (compared to my previous Maratntz, which was distinctly "warm"). The Yamaha RX-A3080 channel separation is excellent -- very pronounced. The EQ customizability is over the top. Not sure if anyone needs all those presets and EQ control, but nice to have. I agree that the menus are difficult to navigate. Overall, it feels like this one was built to last. I couldn't be happier. Let us know if they send you one for your great feedback!
Not sure what you mean by channel separation and it being excellent but the last thing you want is pronounced channel separation I'd say ? You want a 3d stereo Image if playing in 2 channel and a 360 degrees sound bubble if playing in surround. the last thing you want is to be able to pinpoint where your channels truly separate, but probably I am missing your point :)
immensely heavy? dont think I'd call a 35lb reciever that although at that weight its certainly well build and heavy... ive got a denon and an onkyp that are between 50-60lbs... now Thats some serious weight!
Never in my wildest audiophile dreams did I think I'd be using a HT receiver for 2 channel audio but here I am. I thoroughly enjoy my Pioneer receiver with ICE amp modules.
I read your reply, I am sorry to say my Denon has held up a number of years. Some of my friends the same. I've had several Yamaha amp over the years, both keep shutting off, then come back on. I've talk to the Yamaha tech, they didn't know what the problem. But finally it stop. The Denon amp sound separations is whole lot better. My question to you have ever you own a Denon amp? Let me also say this, the reason why I bought a Denon amp was because my Yamaha amp was broke. I went and bought another Yamaha amp. I set it up, the amp wouldn't turn on. I took the amp back to Best Buy. I ask the sale clerk what they recommended to buy, they said since you are having so many problems with the Yamaha amp, buy the Denon amp and they also said you will not be disappointed. Well up until now I've had my Denon going on for three years. I will not go back to Yamaha.
I have used Sony,Denon, and some Marantz and still come back to Yamaha. You hit the nail on the head, yes it's that good. So easy to set up(just do t be overwhelmed by all the buttons/icons it is very user friendly and can do a lot. And with the EQ it does make any room sound good, the room now doesn't have to be a square room. The Yamaha has it handled. They just work and sound good.
@@HUTCHvONE I would still go for yamaha most likely, I do have a onkyo integra cd player. Build like tanks ! But I have no experience with their receivers as of yet
Great review Andrew. I have been using the Yamaha RX-V1083 for about 3 years now and you hit every point exactly right on the Yamaha AV receiver experience. Steep learning curve with a brilliant control App that makes up for that crazy menu and setup experience. I had it for a year before I think I felt I knew all the customization options. Only thing I would add is the Zone 2 function which I love and has enabled me (paired with an external Mcintosh Amp) to run an upstairs stereo listening system. My audio store person keeps telling me to split the system and add a Mac preamp but it is hard to give up the awesome Yamaha app. Love the Zone 2 function!
I know I'm late to the game on this one but is this still worth it in 2023? Found one for $1400! I'm more music than movies so I like all the options with this one! Thanks for all the videos!
I love it, but I would try to find a 3060 or 3070 for cheaper!! Not really any difference between them!!! I have a 3060 and love it!!! The only difference really is the surround AI, to me is no big deal !!!
I used to sell these a few years ago, the amp section is still the heart of the sound. If you look at these companies separates (Amps), their power disciplines are reflected somewhat in their receivers. A lot of companies add more buttons and let the amp suffer. Yamaha and Marantz have deepest bass, then NAD and Harman Kardon, Onkyo and Dennon are perceived to be clearer, but it's just a bass roll off. Sony, Technics, Kenwood, Pioneer and JVC are bass weak and should be avoided. I had an older Yamaha RX series, upgraded to Yamaha separates (w/ a DSP-1!) and then finally took the plunge to McIntosh separates (MX-130 & MC-7300N), can't afford newer. It's nice to be able to buy from a company that's in your backyard...
flhdrvr Yamaha’s bass is the deepest? Mm, check again. Yamaha is not known for this at all, and virtually no reviews find this either. Denon almost always has deeper bass, I’ve found this in careful comparison listening for over 15 years. But many love Yamaha’s sound and their build quality and reliability is quite good.
@@dr.anthonyforgione4253 My tests with these brands goes back a few years. I saw the birth of linear trackTT, p-mounts,CDs & CD Players, the rise of VHS, the death of Beta, going from two piece VHS Camcorders to one unit, VHS-C, and Hi band 8mm.We also got the FIRST HT receivers, and DSP separates. All the brands I mentioned went through a double-blind A,B comparison. We used Polk RTA1 as our speaker. TCs were flat, and playback was set with a db meter to keep things even. 4 of us did the listening, 2 at a time and rotated out with different pairings. We kept written scores and tallied them in the end. Companies may have changed, but I doubt Yamaha would slack off on their amp sections. Their rep IS music after all.
My FRANKENSTEIN BEAST, Yamaha RX-A3070 the master, being able to assign atmos to pre outs, I used my old Kenwood krf-v5100d-s I upgraded from, with a matching second hand one I bought cheap in great condition, the Kenwoods have 6ch-in, so one Kenwood from 3070 pre outs is powering the atmos F's&R's, the second Kenwood from 3070 pre outs is powering my S's&R's surrounds, the power match of Yamaha and Kenwoods are perfect in this set up, leaving the mighty GRUNT power of 3070 to power my Polk Signature Series s60 fronts and Accusound Reference 8.6xd centre, my other speakers are all Accusound Reference 8.6xd bookshelves, with four subwoofers configured F&R, two Accusound Reference 8.6xd 200w class a/b amps, two Emotiva Basx s12 300w class d amps, one Emotiva to the front with Accusound daisy chained to it, same with rear, I can play it at +5 above reference and no over heating issues, it sounds ABSOLUTELY AWESOME no matter what I'm playing through it, some room treatment helped heaps, also it took some time getting my subs right, but the final result was well worth it, I hope to enjoy it all for many years to come.
i love my rx-a1080 , only do 5.1 with it , the receiver was not doing my front speakers justice for music though ( kef ls50 meta ) so i added roksan attessa streaming amp which has built in node and swapped my yamaha sub for svs 3000 micro and my speakers are singing now ... cant see any point in a newer yamaha , what will i gain ? dont like that small screen , unless you get binoculars with it ?
Great Review. I bought the a2080 and was amazed by the clean sound vs my old Onkyo boombastic THX Certified device with Max Power. The a2080 had everything I wanted (Multiple Powered Zones), decent Power & Good UI as well as we know the DSP's are the best. Yes, you do have to spend time to get the sound the way you want but that's what techy type people do (Dig in). As an FYI, it sounded good enough out of the box with a YPAO setup too... I don't have the room for the a3080 or bigger but I can tell you that it has enough power unless your extravagant. My 2 External AW6500's have enough power that I've seen some neighbors dancing several houses away (That tells you something Right?)... I think that AI is an incredible feature that is probably going to be followed by others as it makes movies more enjoyable period. If you were to ask a sond expert they would say the weight of the Receiver is important and at 37.5 lbs for the 2080 & 43.2 lbs there is allot of hardware and a good sign of a good AMP (Thats what you Pay for in my Opinion). It's Yamaha and they know sound. I did consider Dennon vs the Yamaha for weeks before my buy. Yes, you do get some features that are nice like Auro3D but who's going to use that. Go listen to a Yamaha, try the AI and take a look at the MusicCast Gui. The Advanced Features of Yamaha make Streaming Sound better too and I'm sure you can do that with anything but again it's Yamaha...
Hi I want to buy klipsch rp8000f and other klipsch speakers for dolby atmos.Thinking about 5.1.4 system right now.What do you think some sellers recomend Marantz over yamaha. I have 2 choices Marantz 8012 or Yamaha 3080 ? I know it is good to have 11 channels like Maratnz have so you can expand your system up to 7.2.4 but I have an inner feeling that Yamaha will be a better choice. . .What is your opinion If I can ask? Thanks
@@patrykgorecki581 I think Marantz is a great system as it was the other device I was considering as a matter of fact. I just think that the Yamaha is put together like a tank & I would say for 5.1.4 or 7.2 you can't go wrong either way. I did notice that the yamaha is 150W & the Marantz is 140W (sr8012). You can do 11 with the Yamaha you just have to use an external AMP but I don't know what kind of affect 11 Channels on 140W would be like nor 150W (Dependent on Speakers) but I have heard that you can do some amazing things with an external AMP's Segregating Channels and of course you can crank up everything with an external AMP (Personally I think the AMP is what your paying for). If your considering multi-room, zones or AI in the future it's hard to go wrong with Yamaha (The AI is actually Pretty Amazing). Also, I do know that using the DSP's and Enhancer on the Yamaha it gave my Deezer & Amazon prime music a massive pump in Quality of Playback but again were talking 2 additional features I currently use and I'm not sure if they are a consideration for you. It's worth your time to take a listen at a place where they have a proper setup as they won't sound the same even if the hardware was identical. I think Yamaha is a very clean type of sound as opposed to my older Onkyo that was a bit bassy. Maybe see who has the best external amp options for the future 11.2? I do know you can do some crazzy things like external wireless amps for the Yamaha as well so maybe a second zone might be an option for the future if you don't fall in love with 11.2 as DTS can overcome some hardware requirements requiring more speakers (I've Preferred DTS for Years when Watching Movies).
I would like a receiver that does two channel music very good and allows me to use wireless speakers for the rears and height channels in a 5.1.2 system.
Hi Andrew I have a 5.1 set up not going bigger. I have an open floor plan, running Mythos 7 up front as the mains, I think Mythos 6 is center and my rears are Mythos brand in ceiling facing down. Sub is a kilpsch. Vurrrntly running a Yamaha rx v 567....looking to upgrade as I need more power I feel. What receiver you recommend to go with my set up?? What I like about Yamaha is that all my hdmis go in and one out and don’t need my receiver on to watch tv due to the bypass. Now I have been out of the game for years so not sure if anyone else does that. Thanks
2:50 What does it actually mean when this Yamaha (and all other receivers for that matter) specifies support for HDR, Dolby Vision, etc. What is the receiver doing beyond acting like a simple switch ? Does it mean that it has sufficient bandwidth, HDCP, EDID relay, etc to pass those video formats onto a display unaltered ? If not unaltered does it mean that it can add a graphics overlay such as information , volume setting, etc ? If not unaltered does it mean that it can also manipulate the video. For example, converting HD to UHD (or vice versa) ? Or converting Dolby Vision to HDR10 ? Please feel free to educate me as I dip my toes into this brave new world of UHD (HDR).
It just means it can pass those formats through. Everything in your video chain needs to support Dolby vision or HDR. If your source supports it but your receiver doesn’t you would not get HDR or Dolby Vision on your TV.
8k is but a marking term atm. I have my 82" 4k Q80R setup 8-10 feet away. It's the in the sweet spot for that size and resolution. You would have to sitting 4 feet away from an 8k tv of the same size to notice a difference.
Not worried about the 8k ,I want the 4k 120/hz. Don't really see the need to go up to anything else as it will cost double and only be a minor improvement
@@iamworthy1302 The 120hz would be nice, that is actually future proofing somewhat. Myself I'm interested in the Denon 6700 or 4700. I need 11.2 channel processing, want DTS-X Pro, Enhanced Imax, extra power. But even atm there is no 4k 120hz source available unless PS5 or new xbox provides it. My TV only supports 60 hz thou, and I'm not about to drop another $4400 on a tv anytime soon, so it's a mute point other than future proofing my reciever purchase a bit.
@@Nirotix the ps5 and Xbox series x will support 4k 120hz at launch. A 4k 120hz tv is about $1000 so not bad actually. I have a 7.2 I can't imagine making space for 4 more speakers lol and also doing 11.2 pretty much forces you to commit to a crazy receiver. 7.2 is the sweet spot for me
@@iamworthy1302 I did 4 in wall (rear & side), 4 in ceiling (front & back), just have 2 polk audio towers and a S35 wall mounted under my tv with a sub. It's actually a 7.1.4 Atmos system I've put together, room almost complete, just mudding, painting and flooring left. I spent some coin on the TV, was either that or a projector. It's a Samsung 82" Q80R. Probably the best picture tv next to going with the Q90R, but I didn't see much of a difference between 16 dimable zones vs the 8. My bars top/bottom are pitch black. Can't be seen at all even thou the TV puts out some of the highests nit levels for any tv on the market atm. Colors are saturated and incredible. Some like OLED better citing deeper blacks, but found the overall brightness of the display to be dim, simply doesn't "pop". Also many have reported banner/HUD burnin, so at the $6000 mark, wasn't about to risk that one. Next display will be a 120hz 8k display once prices come down 5-6 years from now I think.
I agree with his "negative" points. Yamaha has always skimped on the UI/on screen menus. They leave much to be desired in that dept. Having said that, I've been enjoying my Yamaha receivers for the past 13 years. Just last week I decided to finally sit down and spend hours researching how to fully understand and use the dang thing. Getting it to recognize an Atmos signal wasn't that easy.
Great video and review! I had finally bought this receiver last year 2020 been looking to upgrade from my old Yamaha Receiver can't even remember the model but it doesn't have many hdmi or none at all. I'm finally getting it out of the box to setup can't wait to test it out it is a beast.
I have that receiver , awesome I bought a 2000.00 marantz before that one , it only lasted four months ! Not you but alot of the reviews I watched said marantz was the best, that's BS I will only buy yamaha . My last yamaha receiver lasted 19 years !
Yep! My older bro has my ancient Yammy stereo receiver. Working fine. One for our media rig and another in the man cave. Very impressed with their gear.
I purchased a marantz sr5014 3 months ago and have had issues from day one :(. Im sending it in for repair and then looking to sell it off and go with yamaha.
Thanks for another great review. My AVR is (I mean, it still is) a Yamaha DSP-1 which I bought the year it came out....1998, for the tidy sum of $2,500 back then. This 60 pound vintage flagship can only do Dolby 5.2 and DTS + Yamaha's two front height channels to expand the many DSP modes it has. It is finely tuned with my ears and a sound meter, and has very good dynamic range punch and bass control, but a bit hot in the treble, so I have it rolled down over 12kHz by 3db. The RX-A3080 is my "heavy tank" with 22 years of technological progress, which has been astounding. An OPPO BDP-103 blue ray spins the discs, and a Velodyne sub does the low notes. High time for an update! Cheers!
I have the 3070 and it can't hold up to my Denon AVR-3808Ci that is over 12 years old. Granted I don't have atmos or 4K on it but there are ways around that.
Finally someone reviewed this AVR and identified how good the Yamaha mobile app is! Thank you. It was a contributing factor in me picking this receiver over buying another Marantz.
@henrichandrew eARC on it's own doesn't provide any improvement on audio quality versus ARC. Only benefit to quality would be if audio source supports DD+ and TrueHD Atmos in which case TrueHD would be better of the two and only passable via
Not sure you’ve tested. If you have a tv which does not have a 2.1 hdmi connection and you pass thru audio and video via the amp, will it give you 120hz for gaming and will it give you enough bandwidth for Dolby atmos ?
You don’t need 2.1 because the 2.1 is crash. The consoles haven’t that features today, they lies, I tested games in PS5 and Series X, and both haven’t 4K real and 60 FPS, or 1080p with 60 Fps or 1440p (2,5K) to 30 Fps, the consoles with 2.1 are fake, wake up
Yamaha makes great amps, my first was an integrated amp at about 30 watts per channel in college around 1978.My next was a Yamaha rx-v1070, I was a fairly early adopter, probably only a year after it cam out and I could read all the reviews. I originally used it to power two Bose Accutimass setups for surround. Three years ago I retired to Florida in a condo and concrete and steel construction was not making wall mounting my Bose very convenient, so I purchased Klipsch. I now have a 5.0 system with Klipsch RF 82 II front speakers a Klipsch center and wireless Klipsch rears. I don't need a subwoofer as the Klipsch speakers have such outstanding bass. I don't think I will ever retire this receiver, its perfect.
My cousin has a Yamaha 2070 with some Goldenear Triton 5's up front, some Klipsch rp series surrounds, and a Klipsch sub... that system sounds absolutely amazing. Listening to surround mixes of music from SA CD was a life changing event for me. The Downward Spiral has never been so engaging, and Dark Side of the Moon is even more mesmerizing. That's not to even mention how it sounds with movies. I would love to hear a 3080, but even the 2070 was more than impressive. Yamaha continues to be extremely impressive, and for the price and feature sets, I am not sure who else really compares.
Processing ability, pre-outs, DAC, room correction, high bitrate streaming. Been looking for an AVR with 3 video zones for a future project for a friend, so seeing that in a 2020 Yamaha is a good sign.
Mostly agree with your take on HDMI. HDMI 2.1 is not required to get 4K@120 or 8K60 due to eARC. I would get a high end Marantz or Denon (SR7013, AVR-4500h) from a couple of years ago that has eARC for about the price of a new midrange Marantz/Denon (SR6015, AVR-3700) that only has one 2.1 port. My preference is Marantz/Denon over the Yamaha due to room correction, you can’t use room correction on the subs on Yamaha which has the most impact when calibrating audio. Also, I prefer the UI and sound quality of the Denon and Marantz units that I auditioned in my home.
On the ropes as well between Anthem and Yamaha. Had 3 Yamaha receivers in the last 16 years, without a hiccup from any of them. The two subwoofer indenpendent feature is killer, which is not offered on Anthem in this price range.
Agreed...nothing much better for the average individual than a Yamaha AV. I purchased the RX v995 20 years ago for about a grand....now used as a 2 channel amp. Never an issue and the natural sound is quite revealing. It's the little things about your videos that impress me....like ensuring the sound quality is excellent...of which it always is. Admittedly, I loose some respect for other "audiophiles" when sound quality of their videos is poor.
I was a proud user of a Harman Kardon AVR4000 since its honorable death and now I owe a Denon AVR-X3600. I choose it after a music audition between a Marantz , a Yamaha and a SONY on a similar price range. Yes, you have guessed right, I was looking for a "music AVR" if this is a thing. Hearing Child in Time on Hi Res with a pair of JBL 4700 convinced me despite I don't have at home something that powerful.
Got this thing for $300 when I was a Sony employee and I don’t see myself upgrading any time soon. At least not until Sony releases an 8k receiver. Hopefully soon 👀
Things I look for in a HTR are: a minimum of 100 watts 2 channels power capability. Ability to adjust or customize dsp settings. Future expandability meaning that you will not have to replace the receiver for a good 5 years especially at the price tag of $2,000. pre-amp outputs minimum 11 channels.
So one thing I have noticed from watching so many videos on surround sound systems is knowing which receiver to use with specific speakers. for example using the correct receiver with the ohms your speakers have. I just purchased some SP-FS52 Pioneer Stand up speakers that are at 6 ohms. Someone told me I could use any receiver and it will work, however, then I watched some videos and it was recommend not to use an 8 ohm receiver with 6 ohms speakers. This gets more confusing. I am a newbie at all of this. Does this mean that since I have these 6 ohms speakers the rest of the speakers I purchase to complete my 5.1 surround sound should also be 6 ohms speakers? Please educate me. Thanks.
Fernando S. ohms really are not an issue. Most receivers can handle down to 4 ohms without issue. The only time it may be an issue is with speakers that dip down to 2 ohm, or if you have it cranked the receiver may go into protect mode, which just means you turn it back on again.
Actually ohms DO matter! Budget receivers with less power are more problematic with this issue. If all your speakers in a five channel system are four ohm, you would be asking a small amp for huge current and you quickly overheat the amp. Heat is the enemy when long term durability is desired. If you are running four ohm speakers in two channel mode you may get away with it, especially if you purchased a mid/high quality AVR ($800+) The ohm load of a speaker changes with frequency, and the base region is where you will find the speaker dips to its lowest ohm load which is harder on the amp. If your speakers are truly six ohm, their DC resistance is going to be approximately 4.5 ohms. In two channel, you will be fine. If you set your five channel speakers on small in the set-up menu and use a powered sub for the low end, you should be O.K. as long as you are not trying to play back at reference levels. Cheers!
Thank you Andrew. Your reviews and delivery are so smooth and calming, I could listen to you review a set of golf clubs (and I hate golf) and I'd still listen. I think it's time to replace my old tried and true Denon AVR-4310CI with something new. I don't have a 4k TV yet (can't give up my 60" plasma until I can swing a 77" OLED) but my old Denon's network card is shot and it doesn't have any streaming capability. I think the Yamaha Aventage RX-A2080 would suit me nicely.
Thank you for the expert review. I’m sold for the 2080 to drive my main tv and whole house audio system. I also going to purchase the 3080 system for my home theatre project this fall. Your the best reviewer for all audio and video on the web!
Receivers. I just recently replaced my 10 yr old Onkyo with a used Denon x4300. What I wanted was something reliable, that could do 9.2 or 5.2.4, had a complete set of preouts, could decode surround audio via HDMI (the Onkyo was too old for that), and could support 4k video. Also, I wanted good room correction. I was tempted by the NAD 758, because it has Dirac, and I even daydreamed about the old Sherbourne 972 that came with Trinnov (!). But even used the NAD was a little too expensive, and had a lesser feature set, and I worried about reliability. And the x4300 did everything I wanted, and was relatively cheap. It was a good choice. I plan on keeping it a long time. The Audyssey that comes with the Denon seems fine, and I really appreciate the Dirac-like app you can use to manage curves etc. As a bonus, it supports two subs, and can eq them individually, which is unusual. But I was really interested in your remarks about YPAO, and especially the bit about "height" calibration. What does that mean, exactly? One of the things that is intriguing about Trinnov is that you can use it to actually "relocate" speakers, like, if your center is below the screen (as mine is), you can eq it so that the sound seems to come from the middle of the screen, as if it was acoustically transparent and all the speakers were actually behind it. Is that what the Yamaha does? Thanks for a great review.
Most support all the latest formats so I tend to look at hdmi connections being future proof and then make sure I have preouts for at least my left, right and center channels.
Hmmm... so this isn’t a HDMI 2.1 receiver? Then it’s sort of dead in the water for a lot of people. 8K isn’t important but having all the other 2.1-spec features I’d imagine be standard now. Poor effort Yamaha.
I considered a Yamaha but ended up going with the Denon AVR-X4500H because of the tremendous value proposition at a sale price of $1100. Very happy with the Denon. I look for pre-outs, power supply capacity (hight watt rating where the cord plugs in), and room correction. I'm powering my main L/R Polk towers with a Crown XLS1002 for better responsiveness listing to stereo music and to free up some power to the other 7 channels handled by the Denon when watching movies. A Crown XLS2002 connected to the X4500 drives my two 15" passive subwoofers. I own a Yamaha electric violin and it is excellent. Also, my Yamaha waverunner has provided many hours of reliable fun on the water. I'm sure the receiver is a great piece of equipment as well.
I love your channel! You've been incredibly helpful with the information that you've provided. That being said, I'm still on my search for the right receiver at the right price. Leaning towards the rz50. Been looking for "the best 9.2 receiver" 2023 and earlier. Once I nail that down I will find a used one and build from there. Thanks again for all your hard work and quality quality information!
I got a used RX-A3080 for $950. Worth every penny! And Andrew is right, I've had it almost a year and I'm still learning new things about it 😂. I feel like this receiver will set me up for the next decade
I had a Yamaha 5.1 receiver with uninterrupted service from 1998 to 2020. It stopped working and it would probably take more $ to fix than what its worth. 21 1/2 years of service, great sounding, no complaints.
R.I.P 1998 receiver :(
I recently got hold of a DSP-A1092 which was kind of like the 1998 version of this and MAN is it nice...
I'm a Yamaha Fanatic from 1970 My Father bought a Yamaha hifi when shifted to our new house I fell in love with it's sound quality
I've owned this receiver for 2 years and it is just phenomenal. Even after 2 years, Its the thing I couldn't stop talking about when an old friend visited me to see my new home last week! Every. Single. Time. I turn on the TV or listen to music I smile. I asked my wife for a 1080 (and said if you wanna break the bank, maybe a 2080) for my bday in 2019 and she got me this! Thing is amazing.
She’s a keeper! Mine only got me Superbowl tickets.
My family had a Yamaha reciever when I was in high school in the 90s and I remember being sooo impressed with all of its DSP modes. I was just getting into jazz and found quite a few recordings were not stereo, and so the jazz club or Rock concert modes did a great job at de-mono-izing the music for my modern ears. After a while though I started using straight Pro-Logic and stereo, because the "Reverb layered upon Reverb" began to sound unnatural to me. My first receiver, the first that was mine-all-mine, was a Sony with similar modes that were even more adjustable, but I rarely used them other than for a laugh, like "Hey, sounds like the weatherman is in a cathedral!"
I don't fault anyone for using those modes if they like them. I remember browsing in a Circuit City, and a salesperson was demoing some equipment for a customer, using Star Trek: First Contact which had just come out on DVD. The customer kept wanting him to switch back to the Jazz Club mode, "That's the shit!" he would say. I wonder if to this day that gentleman is sitting in his home theater system enjoying movies sounding as if they're playing in a jazz club.
The Yamaha RXA-3080 paired with Klipsch RF7 III fronts, RC64 III center, RP 502 S surrounds, RF3 rear surrounds, 4 Atmos in ceilings and 2 R-115 SW,s with the 2 fronts powered by the vintage Yamaha MX-1000 power amp is simply a slice of heaven. Both music and movie performance is simply astounding!
Would love to see this setup.....This sounds wonderfully simplistic although I'm sure it sounds heavenly 💥🏁👑
I'm a separates guy. Even all the receivers I've owned over the years I used the pre outs to connect an outboard amp. Finally, Yamaha came out with their own separates which I had to have. It's my current setup: the Aventage CX-A5000 pre/pro and matching outboard MX-A5000 amp. Just spectacular audio quality.
Same here CX-A5100 with MX-A5000 and Martin Logan
I got a Yamaha AVR about seven years ago and I found it extremely easy to use. The menus and options are laid out very logically and while I did read the manual to make sure I wasn't missing any hidden functionality, I really didn't need to. I now work at a place that sells them (we can also get Marantz and Denon, but we don't hold them in stock) and while there are more options to tweak, they're still laid out in a similarly logical fashion.
I've setup Sony, Marantz and NAD systems of various ages and I personally found Yamaha by far the most intuitive to use. Admittedly the examples I'm speaking about aren't current (and in some cases, not even recent), so things may have improved in the last five or so years (guessing at the age of the most recent example), but I'm convinced that with some of them, there's no way the average consumer would be able to set them up. Many people can't even figure out how to enable a sound bar in their TV's options, so their chances of operating some of the AVRs I've encountered are pretty slim.
I"ve been running Yamaha products for many years now, and i dont think i will ever stray from their receivers, great power and love setting them up. great video!
Proud owner of a RX-A1080 Aventage as an old Yamaha fan and... Man, this thing is simply Supreme both in Stereo & Surround !
Another great & honest review Andrew, thanks.
Thanks for sharing!
I've always been a fan of Yamaha for AV since my second receiver I purchased.
I was a broke high school student at the time and upgraded to the (then) highest end 7 channel that was out. Didn't change anything else in the system and it was night and day for what came out of the speakers. Of course this was 20 years ago so todays stuff is much better but I'm still using that receiver in the house for a couple different zones while I upgraded to a newer model Yamaha for the surround system a couple years ago.
I bought an RX-A2070 last year and it was the best entertainment investment I have ever made. You cannot beat Yamaha on sound/control for the price. I happened to catch Amazon at just the right moment and got mine BRAND NEW for over $500 off the original price. It was a GREAT day!
Always found Andrew so easy to listen to. He’s my go-to AV reviewer.
Thank you so very much!
I have the Yamaha Z11. Bought it in 2008 and still works beautifully . It’s 35kg!!
Glad to see Yamaha brought the analog connections back.
I have a RX-V683BL that absolutely rocks my Klipsch reference setup. I manually setup the distance and leveling and left the eq on the "through" setting. Sounds amazing, and I'm a huge YAMAHA fan now.
I've owned many and still own a Yamaha and they are nothing less than awesome .Thank you for a really great review
I have been rocking the receiver now for almost a year now and love it now as much as the day that I bought it.
It's crazy how I want a Yamaha to have the utmost excellent experience listening to the Yamaha motorcycle I want.
I’ve had the 3080 for about half a year and love it. I had the earlier 3040 flagship iteration and became a dedicated customer so the 3080 was enough of a technological upgrade to justify it. The 3080 has a huge amount of power to drive my large Klipsch Front and Back, the B&W Center and the Martin Logan sides along with my Klipsch subs. You can’t characterize or generalize the sound because you can tailor every aspect of it from the equalization, to decoding to the speaker size to the type of venue you want to simulate. You don’t need a dedicated streamer or phono amp or of course power amps though I did have a Cambridge streamer with my 3040 and a BluSound music server which I used to rip my collection of about 600 CDs. I then backed up those files onto a thumb drive and inserted that into the unit’s USB port. I’ve had the 3040 for 6 years and it still works flawlessly while the newer 3080 is a great compromise between value for the money and current state of the art audiophile features.
This guy is audiophile extraordinaire. He speaks of sound systems and features with exquisite deliciousness that's makes me wanna be an audiophile. But we all know that ain't gonna happen 😂.
I'm not any audiophile, i hear that A6A is better than any Sony
I have very much enjoyed my RX-A3080, and have appreciated the fact that it was able to grow as I expanded my surround sound setup
Have a 3080 with Klipsch Forte series 4, Klipsch RC 64 center and Klipsch 502s II surrounds. All speakers timbre match well. Excellent for home theater. I use the 2 channel "pure direct" for LP's and CD's with XLR output and it makes an incredible full range 2 channel audiophile system. The Fortes go very well as a 2 channel system with this amp.
I did happen to notice as you were showing the on-screen menus that Yamaha still offers their DSP modes of different venues. This started around the yesr 1990 with the introduction of the HIGHLY acclaimed DSP-1 stand alone unit, and continues as an imbedded technology in Yamaha receivers to this day.
Experiment with it if you get the opportunity, as you will be pleasantly surprised at how convincing some of it's modes are.
I've experienced it playing the movie "Closer" on my "legendary" 1998 Yamaha DSP-A1. INCREDIBLE!!!!
Just bought a Yamaha 3080, to replace my Marantz 7013. And such a great difference: much improved dialogue and seems more powerful. And yes it's a monster
I look for three things in an A?V receiver:
1. Aesthetics - it needs to look good since it will be front and center in stand.
2. Ease of use - needs to be easy to setup.
3. Bluetooth Transceiver - I need to be able to connect BT headphones for late night listening. I'm a Metalhead but not an
inconsiderate savage. Bluetooth 5.1 for HD or Hi-Res audio is preferable.
@Sly foxxx That's a given therefore I didn't feel a need to include that. I mean you can get a sense that sound quality is important to me if you read about having Bluetooth 5.1 for Hi-Res sound.
Recently purchased , way down the product line, RX-v685 and love it. It meets my needs and then some. As far as Yamaha menus, they are not ideal but certainly not off putting. Once configured, I rely primarily on the app anyhow.
Yamaha RXV685 is a very solid receiver. I am a Yamaha man. Wish there were more reviews on them. I like their neutrality over the other popular brands.
@@andrewforsythe7240 how reliable is RX V685?. Bcos I'm not fortunate to have one, from Wi fi and bluetooth malfunction to protection mode. Its a nightmare.
I have a Yamaha RXA-1000 and can attest to the smooth sound and setup complexity you speak of. From the video, it looks like they have moved the setup game on considerably!
Love Yamaha Home Theater receivers. The room correction software is just the best! Built like tanks and last for many years!
I love mine and use it with external amps across the front soundstage. I liked the DACs and XLR hookups. The enhancer feature and AI modes work great:) I use it in a 7.2.4 setup.
Thanks for the response Andrew greatly appreciated. My listening and viewing experience will continue. Take it safe over there
Very good review! For those interested in this receiver I recommend also looking at the A2080, which I own. It's almost identical to the A3080 and lighter on the pockets.
Good review! The Yamaha control app is the best in the industry, bar none. It was a major advantage in my mind and helped me choose the 3080 over Marantz AVRs, one of which I owned before the Yamaha.
I've owned the yamaha 3080 for about 1 year after upgrading from an old Denon 710w. I wanted to have a new receiver I could add on an external amplifier or two in the future. I wanted room for growth as I knew over time I would possibly add more speakers. What sold me was even without an amplifer (running a 5.1 setup) how much more alive the amplifier was than the previous one. This was due to the SS SABRE PRO ES9026PRO Ultra DAC and SABRE ES9007S DAC's. 384 kHz/32 Bit (Denon was up to 192 kHz). I had some "handshaking/blinking" issues with certain 4k video sources (mainly a 4k player). Realizing I was only using 18gb/s HDMI cables I upgraded to 48/gb/s cables which solved this issue with the Sony 950G. I imagine this was because of the E-ARC update for the yamaha. After I was running a 7.1.2 setup I realized I had to turn up the reciever more and more to get clear sound dispersion. I eventually added two amplifiers at 125w and 200w RMS per channel to solve this issue (it is actually bad to underpower speakers). This completly changed the way everything sounded in a simply awesome way. With the external amplifiers (Monolith 7x for the main stage and an older JBL ava-7 for the surrounds little sounds came alive and surround sound actually sounded like it went around the seating area at the right times during the movie. Looking back as a consumer and depending on your needs I would invest in this as only a building block to a great movie home theater (even at that you will want to invest in an external amplifier depending on your speakers (yes its make that big of a difference). For normal use (wanting some surround) and some movies here and there I would go towards a more budget friendly receiver. But if you want a great home theater you can build on this is a great start! If you get it do not use YPAO. Measure the distances for yourself (its easy) it made a huge difference for me. You will play with the settings alot to find your sweet spot if you want to dive into it. Keep in mind this receiver is from 2018 and new stuff is already on its way in for the same or slightly higher price. However this thing can handle quite a bit. If you setup atmos its a great every once and a while engulfing sound (depends on the movie) as DTS-X and Master Audio are just fantastic. No issues with it however have good ventilation for it. Hope this helps rant over. :)
Nice to see the flagship, I actually just picked up their entry level model. I'm new to Yamaha. My previous receiver was the Anthem MRX 310 and that failed me after 6 great years. I was looking for something simple and didn't expect much out of the little Yamaha, but I have to say that I'm impressed. I have it running home theater duties only, and have a separate setup for 2 channel listening. Even the entry level model is perfectly adequate for what I wanted it for. Way to go Yamaha!
Own the the RX A1080. Love it. Had an NAD t748 and upgrade to the Yamaha.
Andrew, my Home Theater collection has grown in 2 months by watching your channel, can we do an episode on how much your channel has helped your viewers? We can send you pics of our Setups ❤️ i ve upgraded from a soundbar, to a 5.1 generic Stock Home theater to a proper av receiver 5.1 and now to a 6.1 and planning to go Atmos 🤣
This is a good idea. Can you see if you can add photo of your set up to our facebook page? facebook.com/therobinsonbrand
@@KristiWright is that an official channel? 😄
What a fabulous idea !
It's the official facebook page :).
Had one for a month and sold it. Lip sync issues, HDMI pass though issue not working and sound was a tad thin with ‘my’ set up. Have the Denon AVR-X7200WA prior (and kept it) and hooked it back up again - runs rings around the Yamaha even though it’s older technology. Bought the Yammie because of the XLR inputs and outputs (I love that about that AVR) but just didn’t cut it for me. Anyway it’s horses for courses and I truly wanted to make it work, it just didn’t for me.
At 5:15 you see the power supply is rated only 490 watts. Simple math gives you 54 watts all channel driven. Take a few away to run everything else and you are more likely at 50 per channel max with all driven.
Got this receiver early March and I can concur with pretty much everything you said.
Love hearing that! What made you decide to pick this one up?
Always owned Yamaha receivers and mine was over 12 years old and outdated. I also have the Fluance RT-85 turntable and use Klipsch surrounds, center ch., subs, and recently added klipsh atmos speakers on top of my old (1993) Polk LS90 floorstanding speakers. Would you have any suggestions on moderately priced main speakers to replace the Polks? My price range is probably up to 4K/pr. Thanks Andrew. Love your videos.
Last week I went with the RX-A2080. Didn't hear much difference in 10 watts per channel and pay another $400. While I want a good performing receiver for movies and TV, I am still primarily a music listener. This receiver has excellent music modes.
Yamaha always, always, always and another always has been the best receivers for the money. I've been with Yamaha since the early 90's and they're just rock solid all the way around. No, I didn't say they're the absolute best money can buy nor did I say they're the worst. But if you're just a beginner, just getting your feet wet and/or just want to plop down a couple grand for a top of the line stereo receiver you absolutely won't go wrong with a Yamaha . . .
Pioneer #1 then Yamaha although lately pioneer has been lacking interest in their top of the line receivers....
@@Tonyplat98 Pioneer home stereo was NEVER first above Yamaha. When I lived in Japan, you know that's where you get bleeding edge electronics, it was always and is still where Yamaha was rated #1 by everyday users/consumers. And that remains the same here in August , 2021...
I thought it was a lot fun learning how to set up the home theatre. Not only that but learning how get the best sound out of it. However, I've got to reconfigure the system when you want watch a movie and then do it again when you want to listen to music.
I couldn't agree more with your review, Andrew. I have this exact unit. I found it to be nearly "over-built" -- immensely heavy at 35 lbs, high-quality discreet dual codecs with A/B grade heavy wiring. Everything feels extremely solid. I agree the overall sound feels very neutral (compared to my previous Maratntz, which was distinctly "warm"). The Yamaha RX-A3080 channel separation is excellent -- very pronounced. The EQ customizability is over the top. Not sure if anyone needs all those presets and EQ control, but nice to have. I agree that the menus are difficult to navigate. Overall, it feels like this one was built to last. I couldn't be happier. Let us know if they send you one for your great feedback!
Not sure what you mean by channel separation and it being excellent but the last thing you want is pronounced channel separation I'd say ? You want a 3d stereo Image if playing in 2 channel and a 360 degrees sound bubble if playing in surround. the last thing you want is to be able to pinpoint where your channels truly separate, but probably I am missing your point :)
immensely heavy? dont think I'd call a 35lb reciever that although at that weight its certainly well build and heavy... ive got a denon and an onkyp that are between 50-60lbs... now Thats some serious weight!
Never in my wildest audiophile dreams did I think I'd be using a HT receiver for 2 channel audio but here I am. I thoroughly enjoy my Pioneer receiver with ICE amp modules.
I read your reply, I am sorry to say my Denon has held up a number of years. Some of my friends the same. I've had several Yamaha amp over the years, both keep shutting off, then come back on. I've talk to the Yamaha tech, they didn't know what the problem. But finally it stop. The Denon amp sound separations is whole lot better. My question to you have ever you own a Denon amp? Let me also say this, the reason why I bought a Denon amp was because my Yamaha amp was broke. I went and bought another Yamaha amp. I set it up, the amp wouldn't turn on. I took the amp back to Best Buy. I ask the sale clerk what they recommended to buy, they said since you are having so many problems with the Yamaha amp, buy the Denon amp and they also said you will not be disappointed. Well up until now I've had my Denon going on for three years. I will not go back to Yamaha.
You've had bad luck. In general Yamaha's are very reliable.
I have used Sony,Denon, and some Marantz and still come back to Yamaha. You hit the nail on the head, yes it's that good. So easy to set up(just do t be overwhelmed by all the buttons/icons it is very user friendly and can do a lot. And with the EQ it does make any room sound good, the room now doesn't have to be a square room. The Yamaha has it handled.
They just work and sound good.
They don’t sound good. Worst d/a on the market. Full of jitter on low signal to noise ratio.
I’ll stick to anthem, but Yamaha for sure is the best main brand out there. I would choose it over denon , pioneer and for sure marantz
..but not Onkyo!!
@@HUTCHvONE I would still go for yamaha most likely, I do have a onkyo integra cd player. Build like tanks ! But I have no experience with their receivers as of yet
@@MichelLinschoten why though? What do you think about the Marantz 7013?
Great review Andrew. I have been using the Yamaha RX-V1083 for about 3 years now and you hit every point exactly right on the Yamaha AV receiver experience. Steep learning curve with a brilliant control App that makes up for that crazy menu and setup experience. I had it for a year before I think I felt I knew all the customization options. Only thing I would add is the Zone 2 function which I love and has enabled me (paired with an external Mcintosh Amp) to run an upstairs stereo listening system. My audio store person keeps telling me to split the system and add a Mac preamp but it is hard to give up the awesome Yamaha app. Love the Zone 2 function!
I know I'm late to the game on this one but is this still worth it in 2023? Found one for $1400! I'm more music than movies so I like all the options with this one! Thanks for all the videos!
I love it, but I would try to find a 3060 or 3070 for cheaper!! Not really any difference between them!!! I have a 3060 and love it!!! The only difference really is the surround AI, to me is no big deal !!!
Excellent review! Have lived with my rx-a2080 for a year now and have had the same experience. Absolutely love it.
I used to sell these a few years ago, the amp section is still the heart of the sound. If you look at these companies separates (Amps), their power disciplines are reflected somewhat in their receivers. A lot of companies add more buttons and let the amp suffer. Yamaha and Marantz have deepest bass, then NAD and Harman Kardon, Onkyo and Dennon are perceived to be clearer, but it's just a bass roll off. Sony, Technics, Kenwood, Pioneer and JVC are bass weak and should be avoided. I had an older Yamaha RX series, upgraded to Yamaha separates (w/ a DSP-1!) and then finally took the plunge to McIntosh separates (MX-130 & MC-7300N), can't afford newer. It's nice to be able to buy from a company that's in your backyard...
flhdrvr Yamaha’s bass is the deepest?
Mm, check again.
Yamaha is not known for this at all, and virtually no reviews find this either.
Denon almost always has deeper bass, I’ve found this in careful comparison listening for over 15 years.
But many love Yamaha’s sound
and their build quality and reliability is quite good.
@@dr.anthonyforgione4253 My tests with these brands goes back a few years. I saw the birth of linear trackTT, p-mounts,CDs & CD Players, the rise of VHS, the death of Beta, going from two piece VHS Camcorders to one unit, VHS-C, and Hi band 8mm.We also got the FIRST HT receivers, and DSP separates. All the brands I mentioned went through a double-blind A,B comparison. We used Polk RTA1 as our speaker. TCs were flat, and playback was set with a db meter to keep things even. 4 of us did the listening, 2 at a time and rotated out with different pairings.
We kept written scores and tallied them in the end. Companies may have changed, but I doubt Yamaha would slack off on their amp sections. Their rep IS music after all.
My FRANKENSTEIN BEAST, Yamaha RX-A3070 the master, being able to assign atmos to pre outs, I used my old Kenwood krf-v5100d-s I upgraded from, with a matching second hand one I bought cheap in great condition, the Kenwoods have 6ch-in, so one Kenwood from 3070 pre outs is powering the atmos F's&R's, the second Kenwood from 3070 pre outs is powering my S's&R's surrounds, the power match of Yamaha and Kenwoods are perfect in this set up, leaving the mighty GRUNT power of 3070 to power my Polk Signature Series s60 fronts and Accusound Reference 8.6xd centre, my other speakers are all Accusound Reference 8.6xd bookshelves, with four subwoofers configured F&R, two Accusound Reference 8.6xd 200w class a/b amps, two Emotiva Basx s12 300w class d amps, one Emotiva to the front with Accusound daisy chained to it, same with rear, I can play it at +5 above reference and no over heating issues, it sounds ABSOLUTELY AWESOME no matter what I'm playing through it, some room treatment helped heaps, also it took some time getting my subs right, but the final result was well worth it, I hope to enjoy it all for many years to come.
i love my rx-a1080 , only do 5.1 with it , the receiver was not doing my front speakers
justice for music though ( kef ls50 meta ) so i added roksan attessa streaming amp
which has built in node and swapped my yamaha sub for svs 3000 micro and my speakers
are singing now ...
cant see any point in a newer yamaha , what will i gain ?
dont like that small screen , unless you get binoculars with it ?
Loving the details you provide. Thank you so much from rural Japan!
Great Review. I bought the a2080 and was amazed by the clean sound vs my old Onkyo boombastic THX Certified device with Max Power. The a2080 had everything I wanted (Multiple Powered Zones), decent Power & Good UI as well as we know the DSP's are the best. Yes, you do have to spend time to get the sound the way you want but that's what techy type people do (Dig in). As an FYI, it sounded good enough out of the box with a YPAO setup too... I don't have the room for the a3080 or bigger but I can tell you that it has enough power unless your extravagant. My 2 External AW6500's have enough power that I've seen some neighbors dancing several houses away (That tells you something Right?)... I think that AI is an incredible feature that is probably going to be followed by others as it makes movies more enjoyable period. If you were to ask a sond expert they would say the weight of the Receiver is important and at 37.5 lbs for the 2080 & 43.2 lbs there is allot of hardware and a good sign of a good AMP (Thats what you Pay for in my Opinion). It's Yamaha and they know sound. I did consider Dennon vs the Yamaha for weeks before my buy. Yes, you do get some features that are nice like Auro3D but who's going to use that. Go listen to a Yamaha, try the AI and take a look at the MusicCast Gui. The Advanced Features of Yamaha make Streaming Sound better too and I'm sure you can do that with anything but again it's Yamaha...
Hi I want to buy klipsch rp8000f and other klipsch speakers for dolby atmos.Thinking about 5.1.4 system right now.What do you think some sellers recomend Marantz over yamaha.
I have 2 choices Marantz 8012 or Yamaha 3080 ?
I know it is good to have 11 channels like Maratnz have so you can expand your system up to 7.2.4 but I have an inner feeling that Yamaha will be a better choice. . .What is your opinion If I can ask?
Thanks
@@patrykgorecki581 I think Marantz is a great system as it was the other device I was considering as a matter of fact. I just think that the Yamaha is put together like a tank & I would say for 5.1.4 or 7.2 you can't go wrong either way. I did notice that the yamaha is 150W & the Marantz is 140W (sr8012). You can do 11 with the Yamaha you just have to use an external AMP but I don't know what kind of affect 11 Channels on 140W would be like nor 150W (Dependent on Speakers) but I have heard that you can do some amazing things with an external AMP's Segregating Channels and of course you can crank up everything with an external AMP (Personally I think the AMP is what your paying for). If your considering multi-room, zones or AI in the future it's hard to go wrong with Yamaha (The AI is actually Pretty Amazing). Also, I do know that using the DSP's and Enhancer on the Yamaha it gave my Deezer & Amazon prime music a massive pump in Quality of Playback but again were talking 2 additional features I currently use and I'm not sure if they are a consideration for you. It's worth your time to take a listen at a place where they have a proper setup as they won't sound the same even if the hardware was identical. I think Yamaha is a very clean type of sound as opposed to my older Onkyo that was a bit bassy. Maybe see who has the best external amp options for the future 11.2? I do know you can do some crazzy things like external wireless amps for the Yamaha as well so maybe a second zone might be an option for the future if you don't fall in love with 11.2 as DTS can overcome some hardware requirements requiring more speakers (I've Preferred DTS for Years when Watching Movies).
I also have the a2080. Got it March 2019. Still very happy with it. Getting ready to add an external amp for my main 5 channels for some extra power.
I have this Reciever. I drive 9 Cerwin Vegas with a Cerwin Vega sub using both outputs. Its unbelievablely amazing.
I would like a receiver that does two channel music very good and allows me to use wireless speakers for the rears and height channels in a 5.1.2 system.
Hi Andrew I have a 5.1 set up not going bigger. I have an open floor plan, running Mythos 7 up front as the mains, I think Mythos 6 is center and my rears are Mythos brand in ceiling facing down. Sub is a kilpsch. Vurrrntly running a Yamaha rx v 567....looking to upgrade as I need more power I feel. What receiver you recommend to go with my set up?? What I like about Yamaha is that all my hdmis go in and one out and don’t need my receiver on to watch tv due to the bypass. Now I have been out of the game for years so not sure if anyone else does that. Thanks
I have the AVENTAGE CX A 5100 pre-amp and it is amazing. Very nice sound and complete setting options !!!
Me too . Love it.
2:50 What does it actually mean when this Yamaha (and all other receivers for that matter) specifies support for HDR, Dolby Vision, etc. What is the receiver doing beyond acting like a simple switch ?
Does it mean that it has sufficient bandwidth, HDCP, EDID relay, etc to pass those video formats onto a display unaltered ?
If not unaltered does it mean that it can add a graphics overlay such as information , volume setting, etc ?
If not unaltered does it mean that it can also manipulate the video. For example, converting HD to UHD (or vice versa) ? Or converting Dolby Vision to HDR10 ?
Please feel free to educate me as I dip my toes into this brave new world of UHD (HDR).
It just means it can pass those formats through. Everything in your video chain needs to support Dolby vision or HDR. If your source supports it but your receiver doesn’t you would not get HDR or Dolby Vision on your TV.
I'm using Yamaha CX-A 5200 11.2 AV Processor, it's absolutely awesome. I found that going separates was the way for me.
Absolutely enjoy your channel.
I know this isn't a recently released receiver, but the new lineup to marantz and Denon is quite far ahead in terms of features and specs.
8k is but a marking term atm. I have my 82" 4k Q80R setup 8-10 feet away. It's the in the sweet spot for that size and resolution.
You would have to sitting 4 feet away from an 8k tv of the same size to notice a difference.
Not worried about the 8k ,I want the 4k 120/hz. Don't really see the need to go up to anything else as it will cost double and only be a minor improvement
@@iamworthy1302 The 120hz would be nice, that is actually future proofing somewhat. Myself I'm interested in the Denon 6700 or 4700. I need 11.2 channel processing, want DTS-X Pro, Enhanced Imax, extra power. But even atm there is no 4k 120hz source available unless PS5 or new xbox provides it.
My TV only supports 60 hz thou, and I'm not about to drop another $4400 on a tv anytime soon, so it's a mute point other than future proofing my reciever purchase a bit.
@@Nirotix the ps5 and Xbox series x will support 4k 120hz at launch. A 4k 120hz tv is about $1000 so not bad actually. I have a 7.2 I can't imagine making space for 4 more speakers lol and also doing 11.2 pretty much forces you to commit to a crazy receiver. 7.2 is the sweet spot for me
@@iamworthy1302 I did 4 in wall (rear & side), 4 in ceiling (front & back), just have 2 polk audio towers and a S35 wall mounted under my tv with a sub. It's actually a 7.1.4 Atmos system I've put together, room almost complete, just mudding, painting and flooring left.
I spent some coin on the TV, was either that or a projector. It's a Samsung 82" Q80R. Probably the best picture tv next to going with the Q90R, but I didn't see much of a difference between 16 dimable zones vs the 8. My bars top/bottom are pitch black. Can't be seen at all even thou the TV puts out some of the highests nit levels for any tv on the market atm. Colors are saturated and incredible. Some like OLED better citing deeper blacks, but found the overall brightness of the display to be dim, simply doesn't "pop". Also many have reported banner/HUD burnin, so at the $6000 mark, wasn't about to risk that one.
Next display will be a 120hz 8k display once prices come down 5-6 years from now I think.
I agree with his "negative" points. Yamaha has always skimped on the UI/on screen menus. They leave much to be desired in that dept. Having said that, I've been enjoying my Yamaha receivers for the past 13 years. Just last week I decided to finally sit down and spend hours researching how to fully understand and use the dang thing. Getting it to recognize an Atmos signal wasn't that easy.
Andrew...I bought the 3080 a few months ago for 1400 at Video Only.
Great video and review!
I had finally bought this receiver last year 2020 been looking to upgrade from my old Yamaha Receiver can't even remember the model but it doesn't have many hdmi or none at all. I'm finally getting it out of the box to setup can't wait to test it out it is a beast.
I have that receiver , awesome I bought a 2000.00 marantz before that one , it only lasted four months ! Not you but alot of the reviews I watched said marantz was the best, that's BS I will only buy yamaha . My last yamaha receiver lasted 19 years !
Yep! My older bro has my ancient Yammy stereo receiver. Working fine. One for our media rig and another in the man cave. Very impressed with their gear.
I bought a Marantz in the late 90s when they made their comeback. At 13 months it failed.
and I have a Marantz AVR I bought 18 years ago, still going strong.
I purchased a marantz sr5014 3 months ago and have had issues from day one :(. Im sending it in for repair and then looking to sell it off and go with yamaha.
The bloopers on this video were great. :)
Hey, thanks for watching it until the end. Makes a difference :).
I bought one and love it.
Thanks for another great review. My AVR is (I mean, it still is) a Yamaha DSP-1 which I bought the year it came out....1998, for the tidy sum of $2,500 back then. This 60 pound vintage flagship can only do Dolby 5.2 and DTS + Yamaha's two front height channels to expand the many DSP modes it has.
It is finely tuned with my ears and a sound meter, and has very good dynamic range punch and bass control, but a bit hot in the treble, so I have it rolled down over 12kHz by 3db.
The RX-A3080 is my "heavy tank" with 22 years of technological progress, which has been astounding. An OPPO BDP-103 blue ray spins the discs, and a Velodyne sub does the low notes.
High time for an update! Cheers!
I meant to say DSP-A1
I have the 3070 and it can't hold up to my Denon AVR-3808Ci that is over 12 years old. Granted I don't have atmos or 4K on it but there are ways around that.
Finally someone reviewed this AVR and identified how good the Yamaha mobile app is! Thank you. It was a contributing factor in me picking this receiver over buying another Marantz.
I have the Yamaha aventage rx-a2060 not to much difference between them except surround AI. I love my receiver and recommend this to anyone
is eArc enable?
@@geogreenmanu yes
@@brooklynknightss how to get e-ARC for Yamaha RX-A2060? As I know it only come with HDMI ARC output only..
@henrichandrew your right! I just checked
@henrichandrew eARC on it's own doesn't provide any improvement on audio quality versus ARC. Only benefit to quality would be if audio source supports DD+ and TrueHD Atmos in which case TrueHD would be better of the two and only passable via
Need more of these reviews! Very well done!
Working on it! Check back Sunday for another good one😉 !
Not sure you’ve tested. If you have a tv which does not have a 2.1 hdmi connection and you pass thru audio and video via the amp, will it give you 120hz for gaming and will it give you enough bandwidth for Dolby atmos ?
You don’t need 2.1 because the 2.1 is crash. The consoles haven’t that features today, they lies, I tested games in PS5 and Series X, and both haven’t 4K real and 60 FPS, or 1080p with 60 Fps or 1440p (2,5K) to 30 Fps, the consoles with 2.1 are fake, wake up
Yamaha makes great amps, my first was an integrated amp at about 30 watts per channel in college around 1978.My next was a Yamaha rx-v1070, I was a fairly early adopter, probably only a year after it cam out and I could read all the reviews. I originally used it to power two Bose Accutimass setups for surround. Three years ago I retired to Florida in a condo and concrete and steel construction was not making wall mounting my Bose very convenient, so I purchased Klipsch. I now have a 5.0 system with Klipsch RF 82 II front speakers a Klipsch center and wireless Klipsch rears. I don't need a subwoofer as the Klipsch speakers have such outstanding bass. I don't think I will ever retire this receiver, its perfect.
Yes! Love Yamaha.
Me too!
My cousin has a Yamaha 2070 with some Goldenear Triton 5's up front, some Klipsch rp series surrounds, and a Klipsch sub... that system sounds absolutely amazing. Listening to surround mixes of music from SA CD was a life changing event for me. The Downward Spiral has never been so engaging, and Dark Side of the Moon is even more mesmerizing. That's not to even mention how it sounds with movies. I would love to hear a 3080, but even the 2070 was more than impressive. Yamaha continues to be extremely impressive, and for the price and feature sets, I am not sure who else really compares.
Did you forget Pearl Harbour ???
Just got a tsr 7850 and I really like that version. The Yamaha in pure direct Mode takes it up a notch imo.
Processing ability, pre-outs, DAC, room correction, high bitrate streaming.
Been looking for an AVR with 3 video zones for a future project for a friend, so seeing that in a 2020 Yamaha is a good sign.
ANDFREW- HOW WOULD YOU COMPARE THIS AVR FOR TWO CHANNEL AMPLIFICATION COMPARED TOP XYZ EDGE ?
I would also be interested in that comparison.
Mostly agree with your take on HDMI. HDMI 2.1 is not required to get 4K@120 or 8K60 due to eARC. I would get a high end Marantz or Denon (SR7013, AVR-4500h) from a couple of years ago that has eARC for about the price of a new midrange Marantz/Denon (SR6015, AVR-3700) that only has one 2.1 port.
My preference is Marantz/Denon over the Yamaha due to room correction, you can’t use room correction on the subs on Yamaha which has the most impact when calibrating audio. Also, I prefer the UI and sound quality of the Denon and Marantz units that I auditioned in my home.
Hey this is good.
Question. How would you range this compared to a Anthem or Arcam AVR. I am looking and have my sits on the new anthem
On the ropes as well between Anthem and Yamaha. Had 3 Yamaha receivers in the last 16 years, without a hiccup from any of them. The two subwoofer indenpendent feature is killer, which is not offered on Anthem in this price range.
Agreed...nothing much better for the average individual than a Yamaha AV. I purchased the RX v995 20 years ago for about a grand....now used as a 2 channel amp. Never an issue and the natural sound is quite revealing. It's the little things about your videos that impress me....like ensuring the sound quality is excellent...of which it always is. Admittedly, I loose some respect for other "audiophiles" when sound quality of their videos is poor.
How would you compare the overall sound performance of this avr to the rx-a8a or the a6a?
I was a proud user of a Harman Kardon AVR4000 since its honorable death and now I owe a Denon AVR-X3600. I choose it after a music audition between a Marantz , a Yamaha and a SONY on a similar price range. Yes, you have guessed right, I was looking for a "music AVR" if this is a thing. Hearing Child in Time on Hi Res with a pair of JBL 4700 convinced me despite I don't have at home something that powerful.
Got this thing for $300 when I was a Sony employee and I don’t see myself upgrading any time soon. At least not until Sony releases an 8k receiver. Hopefully soon 👀
Bought the A6A, i thought my Sony was good, lol.
4k/ 8k120, i do have issues, not needing that.
I needed Pink Floyd in 192 24
Things I look for in a HTR are: a minimum of 100 watts 2 channels power capability. Ability to adjust or customize dsp settings. Future expandability meaning that you will not have to replace the receiver for a good 5 years especially at the price tag of $2,000. pre-amp outputs minimum 11 channels.
So one thing I have noticed from watching so many videos on surround sound systems is knowing which receiver to use with specific speakers. for example using the correct receiver with the ohms your speakers have. I just purchased some SP-FS52 Pioneer Stand up speakers that are at 6 ohms. Someone told me I could use any receiver and it will work, however, then I watched some videos and it was recommend not to use an 8 ohm receiver with 6 ohms speakers. This gets more confusing. I am a newbie at all of this. Does this mean that since I have these 6 ohms speakers the rest of the speakers I purchase to complete my 5.1 surround sound should also be 6 ohms speakers? Please educate me. Thanks.
Fernando S. ohms really are not an issue. Most receivers can handle down to 4 ohms without issue. The only time it may be an issue is with speakers that dip down to 2 ohm, or if you have it cranked the receiver may go into protect mode, which just means you turn it back on again.
Actually ohms DO matter! Budget receivers with less power are more problematic with this issue. If all your speakers in a five channel system are four ohm, you would be asking a small amp for huge current and you quickly overheat the amp. Heat is the enemy when long term durability is desired. If you are running four ohm speakers in two channel mode you may get away with it, especially if you purchased a mid/high quality AVR ($800+) The ohm load of a speaker changes with frequency, and the base region is where you will find the speaker dips to its lowest ohm load which is harder on the amp. If your speakers are truly six ohm, their DC resistance is going to be approximately 4.5 ohms.
In two channel, you will be fine. If you set your five channel speakers on small in the set-up menu and use a powered sub for the low end, you should be O.K. as long as you are not trying to play back at reference levels. Cheers!
You can use an 8 ohm receiver with 6 ohm speakers but when you go down to four ohm speakers that's when you might have a problem!
@@Totalplonker thanks for the info.
Thank you Andrew. Your reviews and delivery are so smooth and calming, I could listen to you review a set of golf clubs (and I hate golf) and I'd still listen.
I think it's time to replace my old tried and true Denon AVR-4310CI with something new. I don't have a 4k TV yet (can't give up my 60" plasma until I can swing a 77" OLED) but my old Denon's network card is shot and it doesn't have any streaming capability. I think the Yamaha Aventage RX-A2080 would suit me nicely.
I hope he does get one.
Thank you for the expert review. I’m sold for the 2080 to drive my main tv and whole house audio system. I also going to purchase the 3080 system for my home theatre project this fall. Your the best reviewer for all audio and video on the web!
Hi Andrew, could you ask yamaha to send you the new RX-V6A. im very interested in it
Me too
And me
Receivers. I just recently replaced my 10 yr old Onkyo with a used Denon x4300. What I wanted was something reliable, that could do 9.2 or 5.2.4, had a complete set of preouts, could decode surround audio via HDMI (the Onkyo was too old for that), and could support 4k video. Also, I wanted good room correction. I was tempted by the NAD 758, because it has Dirac, and I even daydreamed about the old Sherbourne 972 that came with Trinnov (!). But even used the NAD was a little too expensive, and had a lesser feature set, and I worried about reliability. And the x4300 did everything I wanted, and was relatively cheap. It was a good choice. I plan on keeping it a long time. The Audyssey that comes with the Denon seems fine, and I really appreciate the Dirac-like app you can use to manage curves etc. As a bonus, it supports two subs, and can eq them individually, which is unusual. But I was really interested in your remarks about YPAO, and especially the bit about "height" calibration. What does that mean, exactly? One of the things that is intriguing about Trinnov is that you can use it to actually "relocate" speakers, like, if your center is below the screen (as mine is), you can eq it so that the sound seems to come from the middle of the screen, as if it was acoustically transparent and all the speakers were actually behind it. Is that what the Yamaha does? Thanks for a great review.
i have a rx-a2060 with no reason to upgrade
Most support all the latest formats so I tend to look at hdmi connections being future proof and then make sure I have preouts for at least my left, right and center channels.
All channels driven ... You'd be lucky to get a mere 50ish watts a channel at BEST
Do you know if you can connect a 5 channel power amp to this receiver? If so which "power amp assign" setting do you use in the setup menu?
I've had it for almost 2 yrs now. It's amazing.
Hmmm... so this isn’t a HDMI 2.1 receiver? Then it’s sort of dead in the water for a lot of people. 8K isn’t important but having all the other 2.1-spec features I’d imagine be standard now. Poor effort Yamaha.
I considered a Yamaha but ended up going with the Denon AVR-X4500H because of the tremendous value proposition at a sale price of $1100. Very happy with the Denon. I look for pre-outs, power supply capacity (hight watt rating where the cord plugs in), and room correction. I'm powering my main L/R Polk towers with a Crown XLS1002 for better responsiveness listing to stereo music and to free up some power to the other 7 channels handled by the Denon when watching movies. A Crown XLS2002 connected to the X4500 drives my two 15" passive subwoofers.
I own a Yamaha electric violin and it is excellent. Also, my Yamaha waverunner has provided many hours of reliable fun on the water. I'm sure the receiver is a great piece of equipment as well.
What about HDMI 2.1
I love your channel! You've been incredibly helpful with the information that you've provided. That being said, I'm still on my search for the right receiver at the right price. Leaning towards the rz50. Been looking for "the best 9.2 receiver" 2023 and earlier. Once I nail that down I will find a used one and build from there.
Thanks again for all your hard work and quality quality information!
It cost the same as the new Denons and does not have Hdmi 2.1. This video should be... Its nice. But get the denon.
I enjoyed your bloopers! Not many vloggers do that. You usually have a very professional manner and that was fun to see
Glad you enjoyed it!