CLEAN AUDIO THROUGHOUT






CLEAN AUDIO FROM 0 TO MAX. NICE 5.1 SOUND. REASONABLE PRICE

OPTION CONTROLS FOR OTHER BRANDS WITH REMOTE. WON'T RUN SOME THINGS ON MY PANASONIC DVD player.

OVERALL I WOULD RECOMEND THIS UNIT FOR THE PERSON WHO WANTS AWSOME SOUND QUALITY AT A REASONABLE PRICE. PLENTY OF WATTS TO SATISFY ME... COULD USE SOME REFINING IN THE AREA OF EQUALIZATION MODES, BUT AM SATISFIED WITH WHAT IT HAS. FOR THE MONEY, YOU CAN'T GO WRONG! I AM RUNNING IT WITH KLIPSCH 1.1'S FOR REAR MAINS, PARADIGM MON 3'S FOR FRONT MAINS, KLIPSCH KSW10 SUB, AND A CC170 CENTER. THIS IS AN AWSOME PACKAGE FOR AUDIO AND THEATER PERFORMANCE. go yamaha!!!!!

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MITSUBISHI, MARANTZ

Hometheater...

Too thin, lack of bass, awful finish...

I think this receiver is too thin, it lacks bass and the remote with the cheap little dial is useless!!!
I returned this receiver for a week ago and have bought the Denon AVR-1801 which is a much better reciever!!!! I really liked the sound from Denon and the Denon receiver is really great!!!

Thanks Denon, and keep up the good work!!!!

Clear sound...wow Volume knob is viewable not a digital display of volume where you can spin the knob round and round. 4 and 8 ohms Now you can run them car speakers : <|>N

Volume control is at the bottem of the remote :( you almost drop it to turn it down. Can you do everything the remote can on the reciever with out the remote??

Well i was using a Aiwa reciever to power 2 Bose 301 and 2 Bose 201 series speakers. And the VCS 10 center channel. It sounded good then I got the 2 cerwin vega HT10d PASSIVE subs : ( THen I compromised I got a pioneer 2 ch stereo reciever and hooked it up to the sub pre out on the Aiwa reciever. THe subs ran good on the pioneer.

Due to the fact that all my stereo equipment was smashed I was in the need to replace. I narrowed my choice to the Dennon 1801 and the Yamaha RX-V596. I took the yamaha because it was cheaper and seemed easier to use.

Now since all my speakers are smashed I found a couple of crappy Optimus speakers to use. By the way this is HOOKED to my computer : ) Now these optimus speakers are no gems they are a ..... oh 4" driver 20watt rms 70 peak.

I ran them on the pioneer reciever the only one that made it out alive. They made sound and stuff but hey there optimus what do u expect a Transformer toy.

Now I got this Yamaha and no speakers yet so I still Use the Optimus speakers.
ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW. These 10cent speakers sound like a hundred bucks. They are like totally different speakers I couldnt believe it.
Wonder what they will sound like wen I hook up my 2 yes thats 2 cerwin vega LW15's. Ill pry get raped on RCA cables but hey thers a 400% markup on that sh_t.
I must be able to feed several thousand mexicans wen i purchase some stereo equipment.

Ok im done reciever is good, sounds good so far.

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Remote awkward to use, sound can be very sweet if inadequate speaker cables and speakers used

I have listened to both RX-V800 and RX-V596. The 800 is a great piece of equipment with all its additional features and new chip, however, it did not suit my current system configuration.
I only use the RX-V596 for its centre, rear and LFE channel amps as I connect the main/front pre-out to the pre-amp of my "music" system.
This allows me to enjoy audiophile quality music on a Meridian/Quad pre-amp/amp combination and be marvelled by superb surround sound with the combination of all three units. It took a bit of fiddling with the volumes to get a good balance but once the combination was tuned, what a marvel.
After looking at the different recievers available for the price and comparing the sound quality, this little unit is a great buy.
It does not have the metallic sound of the Sony 940 but can seem to lack power in a large room.
I use a pair of B&W 602-II as front speakers and a pair of B&W302 as rears. The centre is a little Jamo and the sub a Yamaha YST-50 that has been totally rewired and upgraded.
It definitely rocks the house wether its plpaying music or action packed DVD movies.
If HT is not your main prority but your ears are used to quality sound, I would recommend this little marvel.

Have fun!!!

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Yamaha RX-v590, Marantz 5000

DTS, DD, pre-outs/ins VERY good Home Theatre sound

Music

I bought this receiver because it's the cheapest receiver with all it's options, my current system

fronts: Mission 701
rears: Mission 700
Center: Mission 70c1
Sub: Looking in to it..
DVD: Realmagic Hollywood plus (for my PC)

I really enjoy this system for movies it has allot of options for configuring your speakers and everything,
it has allot of dsp's (I only use 2, Dolby Enhanched and Disco and ofcourse effect off) but I really think that the music part could be allot better !
Don't get me wrong it's not bad but it really misses something.
If I would do it again I would probably go for a Denon or Marantz.
But because I bought it for HT and it is the cheapest in it's class I'am very pleased !
All the other contestens where almost $150 more...

Clarity,DSP modes,Output Power,number of inputs/outputs available.

Rotary dial is tiring after a while....

As a novice in audio systems, for the money, I do like and enjoy this receiver. Some deficiencies include not being able to control the "liveliness" and "room size" settings which are available with the discontinued Yamaha model of RV-1105.
Just FYI that the liveliness setting allows the user to control the echo feedback one gets as if one was sitting in a large concert hall. The reason why I call lack of this setting a deficieny is that on some of the channels (Satellite) this unit given me a lot of echo in some DSP modes which I would like to have control over.

Other than that I am pretty satisfied. Other reviewers mention the user-unfriendly remote. It takes a while getting used to but now I am very comfortable with it; except that having to rotate the "rotary wheel" can become quite cumbersome, especially if someone, like me, loves to continuoulsy fiddle with buttons and settings :)

Similar Products Used:

Yamaha RV-1105

clean sound, lots of power and inputs for the price. Phono stage.

Remote won't control my JVC components!!! Hard to see selected input on receiver. Would be nice if had a lighted volume dial, as hard to see painted white dot at night. Springs clips for center channel. Can understand for rears at this price, but center should have banana plugs.

Overall, I have to say this unit was an excellent value for what I paid ($550 Cdn). It has loads of features including 6 channel discreet inputs, front-panel AV and S-Video inputs, preamp outputs for all channels, 24-bit DSP processor, 100w per channel, and more. Sound is generally crisp and detailed. Occasionally, the bass seems a bit muddy and the highs too sharp, but overall sound is pleasing and even a little on the warm side. This may be due in part to my PSB speakers, which are known for their warm sound.

One annoying thing which might cause me to return it, however, is that the remote won't operate my JVC components. Specifically, my JVC AV-27D200 TV and XL-V261 CD Player. The TV in particular is part of JVC's very popular D-Series line, so this was an unpleasant surprise. I had no problem programming the remote for my Toshiba components, which makes me wonder about its "selective" amnesia when it comes to JVC.

Were it not for this compatibility issue, I would have given the RX-V596 an overall rating of 4, but there's really no excuse for a supposedly "universal" remote not being able to control the above components. For those of you that don't have JVC components or already own a universal remote, this receiver is an excellent value. For those that do have JVC components, you might want to make sure the remote operates these before purchasing this unit.

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JVC RX-709VTN Pro Logic rcvr
Sansui integrated amp

So many to list, but I'll try.

1) For the MSRP $500 price class, this has the most power/current output. Usually only found in the MSRP $800 class and above.

2) Has front panel inputs which includes S-video.

3) Quality through and through. Built like a tank.

4) Exceptional sound quality in STEREO and HT. Unusual great dynamics for such a budget price. This receiver is definately the leader in dynamics and resolution for this price class.

5) Full assortment of connections. "5" video inputs(all with S-video). 3 optical digital inputs(2 of which also share coaxial digital connections).

6) Has a phono input, which HK and Marantz DO NOT. Not an option but a necessity.

7) Exceptional value when you compare PERFORMANCE and features against other maker's MSRP $500 HT receivers.

8) Fully compatible and "RECOMMENDED" to be used with 4 and 6 ohm speakers! Few are "RECOMMENDED" to be used with 4 ohms speakers.

A few, but worth mentioning.

1) No LED light on the volume knob, BUT front panel does display either VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN.

2) Remote keys share "TO MANY" functions. Nice and small, but confusing and irritating to use. Must change wheel indicator to DSP/Tuner to select surround modes and stereo mode. Amp/Tuner dial selection must be used for all non-dsp function. The individual "input" and "dsp" buttons bypass dial indicator, but confusing for the less technological types.

3) Yamaha has followed Denon by clearing the front panel of control button/knobs. The remote MUST be used for most main functions. This is very disappointing, but my RX-V2095 also went that way for a clean look.

4) No binding posts for rear and center speaker outputs, BUT connections easily handle 14 guage and smaller. There is always those very cheap costing MONSTER CABLE screw on cable pin connectors. They are very cheap costing, if there is a need for them.

To point out, HK and Marantz were never a consideration, due to their highly colored and compressed dynamic sound quality. Obviously there are those who choose to mask some of the dynamic details in good recordings to make those bad recordings sound more pleasing. I'm not into coloration and I want my music accurate whether it be for the good or the bad. With a good recording, the benefits of accuracy far outway the harshness of the few badly recorded soundtracks. This is a preference of what you like. Some don't find accuracy a good sound characteristic, but accuracy defines the intent of the original recording, and is the ONLY way I'll have it.

Denon and Onkyo offer good values in this price class, but I felt that they just didn't offer the value when it came to overall sound quality in MUSIC(#1 priority)/HT and power/current output, when comparing against this 596.

Of course, HKs IMO are a poor value when power, current, connections, and features are considered. They market on being a high current receiver, but that's only when you compare them against standard Sonys, Pioneers, Kenwoods, JVCs, and Technics. Onkyo, Denon, Yamaha, Marantz, Pioneer Elite, and Sony ES are all "HIGH CURRENT" receivers. HK offers no significant difference in current when comparing similar POWER rated receivers in the Onkyo, Denon, Yamaha, Marantz, Pioneer Elite, and Sony ES line up. Magazine test results into 4 ohm loads defines this.

IMO, while Marantz offers better value than HK, I still find them a poor value when all is considered.

I feel this 596 must be a loss leader to gain Yamaha as a leader in the budget market.

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Denon, Marantz, Onkyo, HK, Pioneer Elite

Clean sound, powerful, reliable, lots of hookup options.

Remote doesn't control all features from other Yamaha products, some crosstalk between inputs.

I got this receiver last year at the Audio Centre in Montreal for about $650 cdn. It fairly easy to set up, although I was a bit disappointed with the small spring loaded connectors used for the surrounds and center channel. I listen to music more than watch movies, so this is not a big deal since they have binding posts for the main speakers.

The sound is very clean and somewhat bright, but take note that I think I have everything setup in a room that is bright (it has a lot of hard surfaces with little to muffle the sound). Highhats and cymbals come out very well, but not to the point of fatigue. Bass is tight and the midrange is neutral. Movies sound great too, and once you get the proper volume setup between your speakers, the sound is great. I think that your speakers and room are going to affect the type of sound you get from this receiver more than anything else.

I don't find the virtual surround (DSP) settings to be all that useful, especially with a stereo source. Only the two cinema settings (that use DD and DTS) are worth the trouble, and these are really only good for movies. I find that the "Rock Concert" and "Hall" settings to have way too much echo, even with the delay settings turned all the way down. The "Disco" setting is good only for getting music into two surrounds as well (good if you're having a party), but it adds more bass (to sound like a dance club) and it's just not as good as the 5-ch stereo setting from my friend's Denon AVR.

I run an optical connection between my DVD player and the receiver, and I have no complaints about the Dolby Digital or DTS decoding. There are a lot of inputs so you do have a lot of connection options available. FM reception was also pretty good.

For straight stereo music, this receiver provides clean power. The bass and treble controls aren't that great, but I leave everything flat anyway. The volume knob doesn't have an LED or a meter to tell you where it's set. That can be a problem if you were watching a movie the night before and then just switch to a CD or the tuner.

The remote is ok, not too big and bulky, but at the same time, it is missing some functions for the Yamaha CDC-575 CD changer that I got with it. I have to put batteries in the CD changer's remote just to access "Random Play" because Yamaha doesn't put a button for it on the front panel of the CD player and the receiver's remote doesn't have that function on it.

I've noticed that there is some crosstalk between the inputs. For example, when the receiver is on DVD/LD but there is nothing playing, you can hear a bit of what's playing in the CD player. You have to crank the volume to hear this, but it's similar to standing next to a turntable when the amp is off. Not a problem for normal listening since the crosstalk level is too low to hear. And of course, why would you have more than one input active at any given time anyway?

Really those are minor gripes, because for the price, this is one sturdy, and clean receiver.

Setup:
Yamaha RXV-596
Yamaha CDC-575
Panasonic DVD-RV80
PSB Stratus Bronze (fronts)
PSB Alpha Center
PSB Alpha AV (surrounds)

Pre-amp outputs. Same processor chips as higher priced yamahas

Optical inputs are not fed to the analog tape out

I retired my HK AVP-2 Pro logic pre amp and was looking for another pre amp with DD and DTS. Just a pre amp any more is hard to find with out getting into some real bucks. I have Three Yamaha MX-1000 power amps and wanted to include them in my revised system. They provide 260 Wrms per channel. I bought the lowest powered reciver in the yamaha line that had pre amp out jacks. This turned out to be the RX-V596. I have no speakers connected to it as I am using it as a pre amplifier. This puts no strain on the power supply section of the unit. Super clean power is feed to the 3 MX-1000's which do the rest. The HK was no slouch at audio reproduction but in 9 years they have come a long way. The clarity and impact from the RX-V596 is simply awsome. I just wish Yamaha made a pre amp. I have 500 watts just wasting away..Why don't they put pre amp out puts on the smaller recievers so that you can add power later if you want!! I bought this unit on a close out the new RX-V620 which replaces this one has no pre amp out puts !!!!! Go Figure!!

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Harmon Kardon AVP-2, Onkyo PRO-90