Remote: no back light

Thanks to all the reviews I finally made my choice. I went to Electronicsemall.com priced it and printed it, went to Sears they matched. However they try to add a shipping charge on to the 335.00. I wasn't sure if that price included the shipping. I was going to check it out then come back. Sears actually suggested we'll check it out together online.
It was Great! The price was 309. plus shipping for a gand total of 335.00 brand new. You just gotta love it. It was farely easy to hook up. The only problem I had was No video for a short time. I was short a S-Video cable so I used a standard RCA Composite connection for the Video monitor out. The system likes to talk between same cable types (oops!). I wished it had Video Component In and Out.
I'll submit a review later.

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I recently purchased both the onkyo 484 and the Yamaha 5250. The yamaha model blew the 484 away. Now i know the onkyo only had 55 watts per channel, but sheer volume level aside, although that was a big plus, the yamaha just delivered more of what I wanted. I popped in Terminator 2 as my reference and listened to it in DTS. The THX sequence was incredible. The 5250 really drives my speakers and the bass that comes out of it sounds incredible. Arnolds shotgun really boomed everytime he fired it, something the onkyo didn't really deliver. My only complaint is that I'll never be able to turn the volume up more than a quarter of the way, and I can't seem to find a good dsp effect to watch TV in, they all have an echoish sound to them. All in all an amazing reciever with a nice layout in the back that makes hooking up your speakers a breeze. highly recommended

polk 25i fronts
polk 245i center
polk 350 sub
cheap surround speakers
onkyo 501 dvd player

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No component (RGB) inputs, remote will not operate my general instruments cable box.

The Sony D460Z that served me well over the past 4 years finally started to ddrop into the PROTECT MODE that I read about so much on this site. Since it did not have a decoder in it I decided to purchase a new one as opposed to having it repaired. I used this site and others to research what was available out there for the sub $500.00 price group and this Yamaha (along with the RX-V version) and was impressed with what everone had to say about this model.

I was looking around the local Sears store and found an open box model that was marked down to $349.99. I asked the sales person what they could do on the price and she said nothing....so I left. I want back the next day and asked another rep and he marked it down 20%! Moral of the story.....if at first you don't succeed.

I am really happy with the reciever. I am no audiophile, but I can tell it has much better sound that the older sony and it does wonders with 5.1 material. I am impressed with the sound stage it creates. You really don't know what you are missing until you experience it.

I do have a problem that someone here might be able to help me with. I have the reciever hooked up with an optical cord and it works great for pro logic and dolby digital but DTS will not work. I have tried all the obvious solutions suggested in the manual and checked all the settings on my PS2. (Yes, I am using a PS2 for my DVD player and the PS2 can output DTS) Does this Yamaha model require some special DTS signal? Why would the DTS signal not work? And yes, the DVD had DTS audio material on it (Meet the Parents)

Any way....two thumbs up for a great product and a great value.

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Bought this unit for my 15 year old at Christmas.
Compared it to my rx-v995 and I tell you the sound is in the ball park. Has a few less features but who cares. Most of them don't get used anyway.

Cudos to Phil Mcreavis and his 3/29/01 review. I share his sentiments to the tee.

Anyway if you want a good unit that won't leave you broke, give it a try. Very few people would be let down.

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Trouble with DTS mode (see below)

Thanks for the reviews. Y'all have definitely helped me with my purchase decision. I'm having a problem getting my system to work in DTS mode. I have a Sony DVP-S530D dvd player that also has a DTS decoder. When I choose to play a disk in DTS audio mode, I get no sound. I connected the dvd 5.1 outputs to the receiver's ext. decoder inputs and set the dvd DTS setting to ON. All dvd speaker settings are on. Since both have a DTS decoder built-in, shouldn't automatically switch to DTS? What am I doing wrong? Thanks.

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This is the SAME receiver as the Yamaha RX-V line

This comes straight from Yamaha's Web Site...

What Is The Difference Between The RX-V Line And The HTR Line?

There are many similarities between these two product lines. The RX-V line and the HTR line are produced in the same Yamaha factory using the same high quality parts throughout. The RX-V and equivalent HTR models have the same warranty periods, the same manufacturer's suggested retail price, the same features, and the same remote control units.

There is a cosmetic difference found on the front panels of these two lines. The RX-V line maintains the traditional white colored lettering normally found on most Yamaha components, while the HTR line provides a slightly different approach. Yamaha has created a new look by using gold colored lettering in selected areas on the HTR receiver series. However, both the RX-V line and the HTR line feature the same high quality black metal front panel construction.

The amplifiers in the HTR and RX-V units are identical but rated differently to comply with the accepted measurement standards of their respective channels of distribution. Both ratings are FTC approved and are designed to handle the dynamics of today's audio and video sources. The RX-V line has the power amplifiers rated from 20-20000 Hz. The HTR line has the power amplifiers rated at 1000 Hz. Both lines can reproduce the full frequency response of 20-20000 Hz.

The RX-V line is typically sold through Yamaha authorized audio/video specialty retailers, and is not available for mail order sales.

The HTR line is sold through mass merchants, catalog retailers, and department stores. You may also purchase the HTR line through the mail.

All transactions must be done through the authorized Yamaha dealer network. Any purchase made from an unauthorized dealer/retailer voids the Yamaha manufacturer's warranty.

BUY Yamaha RX-V Models

Do not buy HTR models. The specs are misleading

I have carefully reviewed the specs on the Yamaha receivers
BUYER BEWARE there is a MAJOR difference between models that are RX-V and HTR . The RX-v models are true audiophile
products, the HTR models are for mass merchants only. READ the SPECS, the power output on the RX-v models are rated as power per ch @ 20-20,000hz. is what we call full frequency response . The power rating for the HTR models is only at 1,000hz. BIG, BIG, difference. Stop being fooled by the look-a like models and BUY the real thing from real audio dealers if you want TRUE HI-FI sound.

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Great Power, preouts for all channels a plus, input for 6.1 compatability a plus also. You defenitly get more bang for the buck.

The volume control should have come with a LED so you can see where the damn volume is set at night.

What can I say that hasn't already been metioned. The power this thing delivers is incredible. A very solidly built unit.

Not to bash on sony but I compared the 5250 with the similar sony model STR-DE-945.
Yamaha 5250 Sony STR-DE-945
price: $399 $499

110watts x 5: 1KHz .09 THD 1KHz .7 THD

Both units had more than enough digital inputs and A/V input/output.Sony has an edge in the digital inputs 3 (optical only) 1 (optical or coaxial). Yamaha has 3 digital inputs 1 (optical only) 2 (optical or coaxial). The Yamaha 5250 comes with 96KHz/24 bit D/A converter which I don't think the Sony has. Plus did I mention that the sony doesn't have preouts for all channels. In my book the HTR-5250 wins by a long shot.

As far as the sound quality goes. I've only had the unit for a months so its not really broken in yet. I did run some test movies to see if it could handle the load. It passes with flying colors. The signal seperation between all speaker was outstanding. The only problem I came across was when listening to music in 2 channel mode. My front speakers tended to sound really bright, had to buy an equalizer to compensate. Over all I've been very happy with the unit and considering the low price that I paid it was well worth it.

My Sytem:
HTR-5250 A/V Receiver
JVC XV-M567GD DVD Player
Fronts: Infinity RS4 ran through Kenwood SW103 Sub
Rear:Pioneer 3-way Crap
Center:Kenwood Crap
Sub: Klipsch KSW200

The RS4's tended to freak out when I played them at high volume so I ran them thru the Kenwood sub crossed over at 100 Hz. The Klipsch is crossed over at around 90Hz which gives the room that earth shaking effect. The low signals to the center are cut off and passed to the sub because it couldn't handle the strain. all in all a pretty decent sounding set up for less than $1500. If I could afford it I would go all high end Polk. Guess I'll just have to wait...

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I'm still researching this product, but so far, I really like what I see.
Also, Franco is wrong. I read specifically that the only differences are cosmetic.
Also, to support my argument, here are the specs from the Crutchfield Website: HTR 5250
100 watts x 5 channels into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.06% THD.
BTW, I found the Yamaha HTR-5250 at Electronicsemall.com for $347.00 which seems like a great deal to me.
I'm going to try to see if Sears will match the price.

I'm still researching this product, but so far, I really like what I see.
Also, Franco is wrong. I read specifically that the only differences are cosmetic.
Also, to support my argument, here are the specs from the Crutchfield Website: HTR 5250
100 watts x 5 channels into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.06% THD.
BTW, I found the Yamaha HTR-5250 at Electronicsemall.com for $347.00 which seems like a great deal to me.
I'm going to try to see if Sears will match the price.