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	• Yamaha RX-V663BL 665 Watt 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver Yamaha Yamaha average customer review:based on 52 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Yamaha RX-V663BL

The receiver works and sounds great. I would recommend this product to others looking for a mid-price range unit.

Welcome to the Next Generation in Home Audio.

The main selling point of this receiver is its HD Audio capabilities (Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master-Audio)and this was my main motivating factor for purchasing the RX-V663. Upgrading from a Denon AVR-1706, I was not sure what to expect from Yamaha. It certainly has a "crisper" and more powerful sound than the "mellow" sounding Denon, which is a good thing considering that my Polk Audio Monitor Speaker setup have silk-dome tweeters which have a laid-back sound. The combo of Polk Audio and Yamaha achieves a great balance in softness and punch, which brings a full-bodied audio experience. 95 watts is plenty of power to drive all of your speakers (My main towers have a tweeter and 4 cone woofer drivers each) There is even an alternative configuration that allows for main channel Bi-Amping.

The sound that this 7.2 Receiver produces when playing a Lossless (TrueHD or DTS-HD) Blu-Ray, is nothing short of thrilling. The only circumstance that I would not recommend this receiver, or any other Yamaha, is if you intend to use a Klipsch Speaker setup, the horn-loaded tweeters mixed with Yamaha's bright sound is a little harsh on the ears. Other than that, this receiver is a must have for next generation audio. The sound from this device is so good, that the next upgrade "step" from here would likely have to be reference grade audio gear, something that would cost a grand or two more, with likely only a marginal improvement. Other higher model receivers feature video upscaling, more HDMI outputs, and slightly higher wattage, not really dealbreakers as far as im concerned.

For Playstation 3 Users,
Keep in mind that PS3 does onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD-MA decoding, therefore the Yamaha will display "PCM" while playing Blu-Rays. This doesn't mean that TrueHD or DTS-HD is not being played, its just being output via PCM. The lossless codec is indicated by checking the PS3's On Screen Display during Blu-Ray playback. You're hearing the exact same thing, only drawback is that the "TrueHD or DTS HD" indicator light will not light up on your receiver, but you get to enjoy these codecs nevertheless.

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Incredible unit with mega features

This thing is amazing.

Right out of the box you plug it in, turn it on, and it works great.

There are plenty of input and output options.

Then there are advanced features that are well beyond anything I could ever imagine using.

For having 600W of power I am AMAZED how cool it stays

Reciever review

Again Yamaha hits a home run, allthough the manual is hard to understand,
a nice quick cheat sheet would be nice

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Yamaha's RX-V663BL high-performance home theater receiver features full support for HD audio formats, HDMI video upconversion and deinterlacing, iPod and Bluetooth audio compatibility, improved YPAO for sound optimization and speaker setup in any room. 4 SCENE buttons make operating the receiver easier than ever when switching between audio sources. 2 volume-setting functions are included on this receiver for additional convenience. Initial volume setting allows you to set the volume level that will be heard each time the power is turned on. Maximum volume setting prevents unexpected loud sounds. You have a choice of 8 unique CINEMA DSP surround programs to bring out the full audio potential of your entertainment sources. The RX-V563BL receiver is capable of delivering large amounts of reserve power for accurate reproduction of high-energy peaks that are especially prevalent in digital audio sources. It is XM ready with XM HD surround sound powered by Neural Surround, and is also SIRIUS satellite radio ready. Other features include improved YPAO for automatic speaker setup, iPod compatibility via optional dock, Bluetooth A2DP compatibility with optional YBA-10 wireless audio receiver, 1080p-compatible HDMI (2 inputs, 1 output), analog video to HDMI digital video with upconversion and deinterlacing, CINEMA DSP and adaptive DSP level for accurate surround sound reproduction, an improved compressed music enhancer for compressed music files, adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control), 40-station preset tuning / Auto preset tuning, and a preset remote unit.

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