The usual super Yamaha quality build and sound.
Easy to navigate and setup.
Plenty of features without being overwhelming!!!
Place to plug in your MP3 player.
(Don't see this on the higher end units for some reason)
I like the -80db to +80db volume setup.
At -27db it's pretty loud and ya haven't even got to 0db yet!!

Hard to think of any for this particular model in this price level.

Well I have always wanted a Yamaha Receiver but never thought I could afford one.
Was a demo unit for 1 month but just like new with everything in box.
I have had quite a few diff units over the years starting off with a higher end Technics.
After which I went to JVC.
Tried a Sony here and there but they just don't have the clean power or the volume drive.
Well eureka this Yamaha RX-V459 is Home Theater buffs dream!!
While it's only 90watts per channel compared to my old JVC 5.1 that had 100 watts per...the internals are far superior.
I get VERY clean bass and plenty of cranking power...things a Sony lacks even with today's technology....go figure.
The RX-V459 has everything you need without any over kill.
Even has a place to plug in your MP3 player and listen to it just like any other component you'd hook to it.
Sound SUPER with my Palm TX (which I use as my MP3 player) hooked into it.
Got my Yamaha at a SUPER bargain price (MSRP was $349) of $90!!!
I doubt I'll ever go back to anything else!
The setup is very straight forward and well documented in the manual(Unlike Sony)
When I got my JVC in 2000 a receiver of this Yamaha RX-V459 quality was at least $400+.
Also back in 2000 all Receivers in this price range had was Pro Logic and "some" DSP fields.
Oh how electronic have come along in 8yrs! Gotta love it.
IF what I have found on the web is correct I believe the RX-V459 is either Late 2006 or early 2007 vintage?
Bottom line:
If you want a super clean sounding unit without a ton of buttons...reasonable price with lotsa features...top notch quality inside and out...this Yamaha is the way to go.
Trust me it won't take long for you to fall in love with it!

Customer Service

Never had to use it and hope I never do!!

Similar Products Used:

JVC RX-778VBK 5.1
Sony STR DG600 7.1