The just announced Yamaha RX-V485, RX-V585, and RX-V685 4K AVR have one really slick feature that most other audio video receivers do not. They can use one, or two, of Yamaha’s MusicCast wireless speakers as the rear surround channels. This isn’t the first product to offer this, but it is the first that I recall that wasn’t a home theater […]
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Yamaha is known, and lauded, for it’s “sound projectors”, but they also make the more pedestrian “sound bar”. Just adding the $300 YAS-207 to the collection. With a wireless subwoofer, HDMI inputs, and being first to support the DTS Virtual:X 3D audio format being the main selling points. The new YAS-207 sound bar destroys all preconceptions about a $299.95 sound […]
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Anyone who knows me, also knows that the Yamaha YSPs are really the only soundbars that I wholeheartedly recommend. That’s not to say that there aren’t other models that are just fine, only that they are best if you want a real surround sound HT experience. Unfortunately, they don’t come cheap though, this one is $1600, but considering what you’d […]
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Googling MusicCast was the first thing I did when this bit of PR showed up in my inbox. If it’s your preferred scheme for wireless audio, or just limited for space this $600 AVR could fit the bill nicely. Seems to tick all the right boxes (4K, HDCP2.2, HBR audio, etc.), including one of the most important – decent (YPAO) […]
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It’s always great when an OEM adds value to devices in the field (instead of asking you to upgrade your hardware), so it’s welcome news that Yamaha is adding support for Spotify Connect via a firmware update to select audio video receivers (AVR). I’ve never spent much time with the service so I can’t speak to how useful it is […]
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Yamaha has been slowly rolling out their 2012 RX-V series receivers over the last month or so. The latest additions to the line-up are the new RX-V673 and RX-V773WA, priced at $649.95 and $849.95 respectively. Both models will include 4K-Passthrough, Apple AirPlay support, a low power ECO Mode, and network support for DLNA and Internet streaming as well as app […]
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‘Tis the season of new receiver releases. Pioneer and Yamaha have each announced a pair of new additions to their 2012 line-ups. Pioneer has added two new models to their line of Elite receivers, the VSX-42 and the VSX-60. Both models bring Pioneer’s usual AirPlay and DLNA support along with the new-for-2012 Pandora support. The VSX-60 also includes optional WiFi […]
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