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This is my second Yamaha Natural Sound Receiver. It's 90 watts x7 power has a big dynamic presence. In 2009 this model listed for $479 retail. You can find a good used one for less than $100. Be sure to get the remote and manual, it's somewhat complicated to set up Because it's an older model the 4 HDMI(Ver. 1.3) inputs aren't 4k compliant. On the plus side the unit will upconvert composite and component video input and send it out via HDMI. With over a dozen sound field options and multiple inputs the RX-V565 receiver will give you premium sound at an affordable price.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Buying this in 2021 is a clear compromise, because it can only carry a 1080p signal. If you put a 4k device through it, you're either not going to get an image, or it will be downgraded. That's the main thing to keep in mind, dear reader. You can still run a cable directly from a 4k device to the TV, and then run a separate cable for audio to this receiver and not have to lose a thing. As time goes on, this will be useful for more and more niche applications. That aside, this is a great receiver. Plenty of inputs and sterling audio quality still make this a top notch addition to a stereo system. The AM/FM is a nice touch, and the antenna extension can work with any speaker wire/coax cable you happen to have lying around. No need to scare up the official Yamaha antennas. All the settings can be edited using the front display. This was a huge blessing for my set up, which does not lend itself to adding a monitor. The other side of this coin is that the menus are a little labyrinthine and complicated. Reading a manual for the first time in a decade humbled me. I still struggle understanding the use of the enhancer and which channels I'm about to switch on or off. Another bell of note is the HDMI passthrough. You can still transmit your HDMI devices to the TV when the receiver is turned off. If you don't want to say bye to your TV speakers for good, that's handy to have.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
There were two things that convinced me get this model (besides it is Yamaha): HDMI upscaling and self-calibration. The calibration feature works awesome. The unit actually told me that the polarity of one of the rear speakers was incorrect. If you are unsatisfied, there are plenty adjustments that can be done manually too. Sound quality is absolutely fine and I never had any "insufficient power" issues in my 14'x30'+x10' living room. The reason I rate the unit as "good" is that there is NO switchable power outlet for the sub as in older units. It is really inconvenient to power up the sub manually each time... Would I recommend the receiver? Absolutely YES!
I've owned this receiver for about 2 months now and couldn't be happier with it. The features are great for the price!! Definitely get the most bang for your buck. 1 HDMI out cable for all (analog and digital inputs) makes for a nice, clean look to any home theater with the analog video upscaling. Major selling point for me. Excellent sound quality. My only complaints are that there are banana plug connections for ONLY the front speakers. Also, the on-screen display is a bit out-dated, but it is certainly helpful and makes setting up your system easier. The user manual is NOT very user-friendly, however. I can see how it would be frustrating to set-up. I'm pretty knowledgable of this stuff, so it wasn't too difficult to get all the advanced features set-up. Had to do some searching on the internet to get some things explained, because the manual really doesn't go into any detail about most features as to what they are for/what they do. I've got it all figured out now and am very satisfied. Luckily, the YPAO is extremely easy to use and does most of the basic configuration in a matter of minutes; as far as sound quality, and speaker setup. Latest firmware update allows for assigning different video and audio connections. Overall, a very good mid-range HD home theater receiver!Read full review
The receiver is very easy to set up has great inputs and sounds great. The 7.1 channel surround enhancer feature is great for room filling sound from non-surround sources. The automatic detect for the source is great and the sound is always exceptional.Very good separation and equalization. The auto setup with the included mic gives you great sound instantly. The best receiver for the price. And I didn't even mention the video upscalng which is very impressive.
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