Versatility: in terms of processing capability (from pro-logic to DTS-ES) and pre-out/pre-in options (for bypassing and/or diverting amplification).

Amplification: as relatively light weight would suggest (only 33lbs for 6x100 watts), amplifiers weak at low-end/base frequencies (compared to older, lower-power-rated Yamaha models).

I chose this receiver because it was the only one I found that met the following criteria: 1.) price (under $800); 2.) reviews (numerous over-heating reports steered me away from Denon); 3.) newer processing capability (including DD 6.1 and DTS ES); 4.) main pre-out/pre-in terminals.

Elaboration of strengths: because I use an external amplifier to drive, what are, high-end/low-impedance main speakers, I required an A/V receiver w/ main pre-out terminals. In addition, although this model lacks a sixth amplifier for the rear center (which is a complaint of others), I don’t need it anyway. With the main amplifier free, I can utilize it for this purpose (by way of rear center pre-out terminal to main pre-in terminals). Pretty slick, huh? Well…

Elaboration of weaknesses: This receiver was purchased to replace an older Yamaha (DSP-A1000) which only has Pro-Logic processing capabilities, and is rated at 80 watts (for the three forward channels). Since they are both Yamahas, I naively assumed that their relative power ratings (100 vs. 80 watts) were indicative of, well, their relative power. I was wrong (and should of known better since the old 3x80 watt receiver weighs in at a stout 44lbs!). The low-end capability is almost missing in this new receiver. Although it represents a step up in processing, it is a big step down in amplification.

At least with the pre-out/pre-in capabilities of both Yamahas, I can get the best of both (new and old) worlds. After all that nifty planning, I am only using this receiver as a pre-amp processor.

Thus, recommend for those who want an inexpensive processor and will utilize pre-in/pre-out terminals. I would consider other product lines (perhaps, Denon or Marantz) if you are not planning to use separate, external amplifiers, while expecting a deep, rich low-end sound reproduction. [Note: if you like the sound quality/characteristics as they are and don’t require on-screen feature, you might consider the less expensive RX-V800, which is virtually the same otherwise.]

Similar Products Used:

Yamaha DSP-A1000 (integrated pro-logic amplifier)

Clean sound. Very good DSP effects. Outstanding inputs/outputs.

Colour!

I bought this product in mid summer when I saw it on sale. I really wanted the RXV3000 but saving the additional 1500 cdn dollars would take to long. After installing it performance was not immediately noticeable. This stereo sounded better than what I had but it didn't seem significant.

When you actually get movies or music videos that take advantage of the AC3 audio you start noticing things. My wife bought a Subwoofer (I concede to the sub woofer requirement), does this change the attitude towards the "system". Sci-Fi movies are incredible, music video is unique. I bought Styx - Paradise Theater concert video and it is incredible. I love music and I wish all bands would do this type of thing as it is really like being live. The DSP effects can really make a difference in music video.

This unit takes all my inputs, most significantly 2 - coax inputs (Satellite and DVD) as well as 2 VCR's, phono, tape, cd, Nintendo (front input) and there is still room. There are many different brands but not to many will take 2 coax and phono.

The remote is functional. The models up to this one use a different remote that might be confusing to use.
I like the ability to send an input to another receiver in another room controlled by this receiver and not affect what you are watching.

THX - well I talked to people who sell THX and they tell me that there is not enough differences in audio to make a difference to sway me away to another product. Not to mention that THX is on very few recordings.

I will say that if you are new to this level of audio/video performance as I was, take your time and if possible take one home to try for a week or so. Make sure you have the components that is necessary for home theater i.e. subwoofer as this is a requirement.

At home I have Celestian Ditton 662 mains, JBL (low end) center and surround spkrs, and a Quest 10" sub.
Through the next couple of years I will change my speakers to be balanced. I listened to CerwinVega and they are incredible.

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Sherwood Dolby Surround

Sound fields, Remote,options too numerous to mention

Manual (if that can be considered one)

Pretty easy to set up the connections. Time consuming part was adjusting all the settings. Sounds great now that I have everything set on the receiver were I want it. Took a solid 6 hours to fine tune the entire set up (remote accounted for over 1 hour. Use it exclusively for DVD surround sound movie applications. Heard a number of other systems both at friends houses and in stores and couldnt be happy with this unit.

I have no problems with the remote. Was able to convert every function of my other remotes (TV and DVD) to it and like the way it works...did take a few days to get used to the new buttons.

I'm running high efficiency Infinity speakers (SM 105 mains 100 db at 1 watt/1 meter) , SM 65 surrounds (94 db at 1 meter), Yamaha center, and two Yamaha YST 160 Subs and they absolutely scream. When the receiver is set at the 35db volume output on the receiver it's about all anyone can take. When the Subs get down to the low 20 Hz level the kids run for cover.

Liked the ability to adjust the center Yamaha with the center EQ to match the main Infinitys.

One day I might be moved to hook up the rear center but by getting this receiver, I took such quantum leap forward from my previous equipment, I don't feel the urge to do it right now

Overall, this unit does everything I wanted. Would be hard pressed to spend the extra money on something else. Would do it again and recommend it to family and friends.

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Technics, Onkyo

Remote, video switching capability, dsp modes, DTS ES

only one I have found, see below....

I only have one complaint and then I will adore this unit with praise. This unit becomes extremely hot and clips out at 80% volume. I run Paradigm Studio 100's for fronts with Ultralink bi-wire cable. When I have the unit working it's magic upto -25db it is brilliant, no complaints. When I step it up into the sub -25db range it will shut down after about 2 minutes listening. Frusterating. I refuse to get rid of this unit because I love it and thusly I have added a Bryston 4BST to help pump the Paradigms. I am unsure why the clipping happened prior to the addition of an external amp, but it is certainly not there now and the Paradigms sing (or scream depending on your point of view). Either way the sound great. The Yamaha powers the centre and rears with little effort and now never gets hot.

This unit is an excellent addition to any home theater environment. It is versitile enough to handle every component I have encountered (with the learning remote) and has enough power to drive a modest HT setup. I will keep this unit as the heart of my HT for a while.

It preforms nicely, adding very little colour to music when in two channel mode. And even has phono inputs! Bonus.

I give this product 5 out of 5. Even though it did require a second amp to be added to my setup, I don't think 100% of the people will; first of all require it to be cranked, and second of all be powering such speakers.

My existing setup:
Yamaha RXV1000
Sony 770 DVD
NAD CD player
Kenwood 200 CD player
Paradigm studio 100's fronts
Paradigm studio 40's rears
Paradigm studio cc centre
Bryston 4B ST amp to power the fronts
Nuance N-400 powered sub
Sony 61" highscan KP61HS30 tv
Ultralink wires throughout.

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Sony ES, Rotel, Bryston

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This is just an update to the post just below... I guess this is why your SUPPOSED to wait a month or so before reviewing :) About what I was saying about wishing there was a coaxial input for DVD and optical for sat, well there is, I forgot about the assignable I/O ports. Problem solved.

Inputs, power, 6 channel sterio, pre outs for all channels, just sounds nice!

IT would be nice if it could convert video signals so would only have to run ONE monitor out signal.

Paid just over $1000+tax canadian from an authorized Yamaha dealer. I love it! I really didn't think I'd notice I big difference in the actual audio quality but that's the first thing I noticed when I fired it up with my Vega LS12's. And then the power.... BANG! NO comparison to my old Kenwood(100x5, VR307) in the power department, I can crank this thing and it sounds crisp and clear as loud as me and my fishtanks can stand it!! Inputs? TONS! I DO wish there was a fiber input instead of coaxial for satelite recievers because mine is fiber optic and now I have use a different input jack and thus the Yamamha remote isn't going to power my sat when I'm using whatever input I'm plugged into(unless I hit the sat button first everytime). MY other beef is that I was ASSUMING I could just run the component monitor output to my TV alone and the reciever would convert all the other signals(S-video and composite) and send them out that single output. BUT OHH NO, I still have to change my TVs video input everytime I change my video source, eg: DVD is component, sat is S-video, VCR is composite. OH well, small annoying price to pay for quality video. It also would have been nice if the reciever would have come with 1 or 2 composite A/V cables for the whole $10 it would have cost them to throw some in.. especially since they know your PROBABLY going to end up using them one way or another. Other than that I'm pretty happy with it, 5 channel sterio is just sick, especially if you have big surrounds and a big center channel. I also like the fact it has S-video and fiber on the front panel so when I get an X-BOX or whatever I can take advantage quite easy. What else....? Oh yes..per outs for every channel! Ahhhhh I see BRYSTON in my future!!!!! SO far I like the remote, the most important buttons are glow in the dark and rest you learn quick by touch. 5 out of 5 all they way!!


Here's what I'm plugged into:

Toshiba SD-2200 DVD
Sony Wega 27"
Cerwin Vega LS-12 mains
Cerwin Vega LS-6c center
PSB 300 surrounds
BEV 4700
Kenwood KX-W4070 tape
Kenwood DP-R3070 5 disk CD
Sony SLV662hf VCR

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None that really compare.

In agreement with all other reviews on this product it does everything very well.

For my installation I could have used a switched power outlet with more than 100w 1amp to switch my power amp. All current A/V receivers seem to suffer from having to turn the volume scale way up to get any serious gain this one included. If the throttle pedal on my car was the same there would be a large dent in the floor. I think some reasonable sound level is due before reaching 3/4 scale.

It was time to move out of seperate components for me and this Yamaha receiver was the best choice. I has been using a preamp with a ss processor in the tape loop, but when I hooked up the rxv 1000 and played a DVD move I kenw I waited much too long. Two chanel performance is not bad either. I realy like the 2 zone output for my multi room audio system. With the price on this receiver falling by the week (now that the new model is due) it would pay to act now if you want one.

My Sysyem

Yamaha RXV 1000 (a/v receiver)
Hafler DH 500 (main L & R amp)
Sony ES303 (cd player)
Pioneer DVD
Mitsubishi 36 TV
Mitsu VCR
Paradigm Studio Monitors
Paradigm SB220
Paradigm Center
Speaker Craft Inwall Sorround

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I previously owned the HTR-5280 and loved it in every way EXCEPT the random audio dropouts on DD and DTS DVDS.

After trying receivers by Onkyo and Marantz which exhibited even worse glitches I decided to come full circle with a higher Yamaha model.

So far I am so glad I did. The performance of the RX-V1000 equals or surpasses that of the HTR-5280 in every way and I have yet to experience any random audio dropouts on DVDs.

The receiver has Top-ART ciruitry for high-end music reproduction and it has given my Infinity RS 2000.6 speakers a new lease on life. I was almost ready to give up on them. The two-channel "effect off" mode is excellent. The sound I am getting on music is absolutely terrific. The Concert Hall mode provides a very realistic ambience without thinning out or muddying the sound. And I love that 5 channel stereo as well . I do not even have to use my sub for music! I set the LFE/Bass out to "main".

As far as HT is concerned, the Yamaha is beyond compare. For movies I reset the LFE/Bass out to "subwoofer". I do not feel like I am watching a movie; I feel more like I am actually in the movie. While I usually use the "normal" mode, the excellent DSP modes really work! Gladiator was super in Spectacle while T2 "rocked" in Adventure. But if you are in doubt which one to use, then use Normal or Enhanced.

I could go on and on.

Have no doubt! Yamaha's what it is all about!

Similar Products Used:

Yamaha HTR-5280, Onkyo TX-DS696, Marantz SR-6200

Power, clean sound, build, inputs, soundfields, DD and DTS

remote, binding post, no amp for rear center(do you really need a read center), many features so little time

First of all let me state that I am by no means a pro at reviewing receivers and understanding their technical specs. So to make a long story short, I've been wanting to upgrade my old Pioneer receiver for quite some time, the only thing holding me back was that I have a large collection of DD-LD's and most new receiver don't have that RF in for DD on LD's. I final got my hands on a RF-Demodulator and that opened up the option of a new receiver. I decided to look at V800 and V100 based on the reviews here and the price. I was really impressed by the V1000 imaging and I've had the unit about a week now and I am quite happy with my purchase. Yea, it's not perfect (but what is), I have found that for HT, the V1000 is outstanding in it's imaging especially in DTS. Once I had it hooked up, I popped in Gladiator selected DTS and when to the 'unleash hell' scene. Well let me tell you, you could hear the arrows arc in the air (never heard that on my Pioneer), on U571 I had to pause the movie to check if I had a water drip somewhere. Well you could say I'm a happy camper with this unit, the 6.1 sound on CD's has blown some of my friends away. This unit has power and a very clean sound to it. Now the down side (these are not really detrimental to the unit just minor annoyances). The remote, great in some respects, not so great in others, the macro function is a great, pick up all my components except for my Pioneer 909DLV, it's top heavy, finding some of the settings can be a real pain, more buttons should be back lit. The binding posts were a real pain trying to hook the wires in from the right side of the receiver (I should invest in banana plugs). The other thing I would have liked to seen on this unit is a different color on the display for DD and DTS, every thing is displayed in amber and it would have been nice to see the DD or DTS indicator in another color. Right now I have my DVD and LD player hooked up with both optical and coaxial, I'm trying to figure out which one it's using see if one or the other gives me a better sound. All in all I am very happy with this unit and I'm having a lot of fun with it and still learning all the features and tweaks and it really simgs and comes alive with my Paradigam speaker set up. I highly recommend this receiver.

Lastly, I'd like to thank all of you who have taken the time to write reviews on this receiver (and also the V800), it made my search and decision a lot easier.

My set up

Receiver Yamaha-V1000
Speaker Main Paradigam Monitor 9
Speaker Center Paradigam CC-370
Speaker Rear Paradigam Monitor 3
TV Toshbia CZ36V61
DVD Sony DVP-NC600
LD/DVD Pioneer 909LVD
CD Kenwood DP-M4010
VCR JVC HR-D875U
Misc Sima pro-series color corrector SCC

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Pioneer VSX-D606S

Quality construction, options, detailed sound field.

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I'm tired of hearing people complain about remote, and sound field setup, Great products take tinkering and getting used to. If its too difficult for you to set up, buy products that fit your intelligence. This product is outstanding, sure it may take a little more time to understand, when comparing inferior products. But hey, you get what you pay for. Don't let the reciever be smarter than you, The sound field may be a little harder tounderstand than other units, and the romote takes some getting used to. But it is not a weakness. If you have dealt with yamaha before, you know what you are getting into, and you know the quality.

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