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Outstanding sound quality even when connected to the internet. Although made in China this unit is a great entry level amplifier, Yamaha reputation, has all the basic functions without the huge price tag. On a recent party, the amp was playing non-stop for 6 hours without any problems. Remote works flaulessly but not the best when it comes to ergonomics. 5 speakers + a sub is more than enough for one big room. In addition, you get an A/B switch for the speakers meaning you can have another set of speakers in different room or outside.
it be good $$ ;+) its good, my speakers still a little strong for it but you plug in yo pc tv and xbox for surround sound.
Outstanding basic home theater receiver. Sound source amplification is easy to control from the remote. I highly recommend it. Yamaha does it again. Does every thing I want it to do, from cds,dvds,tuner, and tv.
The Yamaha was not the easiest to hookup but I'm no tech-head and find it difficult to figure out proper connection. When I discovered this little item, wow, everything just sounded terrific. Everything is working just fine. I bought this unit to replace an old Sony receiver I've owned for over 10 years. I have found that in setting up the DirectTV remote for controlling the Yamaha that it is not possible to turn the unit on and off but you can control the volume with the DirectTV unit. Another critical aspect that I didn't discover until a few days after setting up the system was that you must go into the satellite box setup menu and enable the digital audio (that was turned off when DirectTV setup my initial installation). That is not the best but not a deal breaker.
I have DirectTV so connecting that source to the unit was completely easy. I have not encountered any audio to video sync problems that others have discussed in other reviews. The price is incredible and what a sweet system. Just sat box to HDMI in and from Yamaha HDMI out to TV. After getting everything hooked up properly and bearing a few days of scratching my head and wondering if I had done the right thing buying a new unit, I just could not be happier.
I wanted the HDMI capability and am so happy that I made the move. I find that having HDMI for the audio not a problem and would certainly not dismiss this unit because of that option. I have 5 speakers and a sub so in order for all of them to work you must go through this procedure. I would recommend reading the manual to minimize frustration. You must go through the instructions in the manual as to how to set up the speakers.
i think for the money i got what i needed, 5.1 sound and the lack of no hdmi sound, it only passesthru. Very good, for thew price it's a great receiver, but if you don't have the proper equipment like good 8 ohm cables and 100 w speakers the sound wont be the best, i hooked it up to my PlayStation 3 via hdmi for the video and optical for the sound, the sat receiver component for video and optical for sound, everything sound awesome, remember to crank up all of the PlayStation 3 sound options for the optical cable or you will not get sound from the optical of the play 3, i thought i was not necessary but i was not getting sound so i talk to a friend who had the same problem with his Onkyo, he turned everything and he got sound, so did i, why 4 stars.
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