Reviews of the Yamaha RX-V665BL
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CNET Review
The Good: Four HDMI inputs; onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding; XM- and Sirius-ready; upconverts analog video signals to 1080p; automatic speaker calibration system; dual subwoofer outputs.
The Bad: Similarly priced Onkyo offers six HDMI inputs; cannot assign audio inputs; poor image quality on upconverted analog video signals; doesn't sound as good as previous Yamaha receivers; onscreen display looks outdated; cluttered remote.
The Bottom Line: Yamaha's RX-V665BL includes more features than its predecessor, but it doesn't sound as good, has poor video upconversion quality, and doesn't let you assign digital-audio inputs.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 31893 other Receivers & Amplifiers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: Yamaha made mostly good choices when deciding which features to include and which to leave behind in order to bring this 7.2-channel A/V receiver down to a $550 suggested retail price...
Manufacturer: Yamaha
Part number: RX-V665BL
General
- Product Type AV receiver
- Width 17.1 in
- Depth 14.4 in
- Height 6 in
- Weight 18.7 lbs
- Enclosure Color Black
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Built-in Decoders DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIx
- Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
- THX certified Yes
- Surround Sound Effects CINEMA DSP, Neural Surround, SILENT CINEMA DSP, Virtual CINEMA DSP
- Sound Effects Bass Boost
- Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- DSP Preset Qty 17
- Surround System Class 7.2 channel
- Response Bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 100 dB
- Input Channel Qty 15
- Output Channel Qty 3
- Output Power / Total 630 Watt
- Input Impedance 47 KOhm
- Input Sensitivity 200 mV
- Total Harmonic Distortion 0.06 %
- Amplifier Output Details 90 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.9 % - 7 channel(s) ( Surround )
- Built-in Clock Sleep timer
- Bass Control Yes
- Treble Control Yes
- Built-in Display Fluorescent
- Display Dimmer Yes
- Additional Features iPod ready, On-screen display, Dual-zone capability, Compressed music enhancer, Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO)
Connections / Cables / Slots
- HD connectors HDMI connection(s) on this receiver make it a great choice for your High-Def home theater. One cable carries digital audio and video data directly to your display.
Signal Processing Features
- HDMI Switching Yes
- HDMI Pass-Through Up to 1080p
- Video Conversion/Scaling Analog to HDMI up conversion
- Upscaling via HDMI Up to 1080p
Connectors
- Headphone Jack Yes
- Coaxial Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
Radio
- Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
- Tuning Display Fluorescent display
- Preset Station Qty 40
- Antenna Form Factor Loop AM / wire FM
- Additional Features XM HD Surround Sound, XM satellite radio ready, Sirius satellite radio ready
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Features Multi-brand compatibility
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Headphones ( Phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - Front, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Front, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 4 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x SPDIF input - Rear, 4 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 4 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Monitor output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-in ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear, 1 - Rear, 7 x Speakers output ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out (multi zone) ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Speakers output (multi zone) ( Click-fit x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x System components control bus - Rear, 1 x Sirius satellite antenna - Rear, 1 x XM antenna - Rear, 2 x Remote control - Rear, 1 x Trigger - Rear
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Optimizer microphone
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 21.5 in
- Depth (Shipping) 17.5 in
- Height (Shipping) 9 in
- Weight (Shipping) 23.8 lbs
Product Video
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User Opinions
Buying Choices
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