Yamaha's 2010 7.1-channel AV receiver, rated at 7 x 90W, with four HDMI 1.4 inputs (3D, ARC, CEC), YPAO auto-calibration and analogue-to-HDMI video conversion. Reviewers liked its film surround sound and easy setup but measured far less power than claimed, and it lacks networking, USB and Zone 2.
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It depends on how you will use it. 56% would buy it again, which means roughly 44% would not. HDMI video output can fail, as in a 2019 repair case.
Little long-term owner data exists. Reviews found its film sound and setup strong but measured power well below spec, and forum advice is that it suits small rooms and that buyers wanting networking should look at the RX-V667. Years later, a 2019 repair request reports a unit that lost HDMI video output while sound still worked.
HDMI video output can fail, as in a 2019 repair case. No networking, which the step-up RX-V667 offered. Underpowered for larger rooms.
Worth it for: Small rooms; Budget movie setups; Older analogue video sources. Think twice if: Large rooms; Music-first listeners; Streaming and multiroom users.
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| At purchase | 7.5 / 10 |
|---|---|
| First week | 7.6 / 10 |
| One month | 7.4 / 10 |
| Six months | 7.0 / 10 |
| One year | 6.7 / 10 |
| Two years or more | 5.8 / 10 |
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April 2010 preview listing a $479.95 MSRP, 7 x 90W, four HDMI 1.4 inputs, YPAO and analogue-to-HDMI upconversion; calls it very solid but notes no Zone 2 and limited use of the extra channels.
December 2010 review (about £400, 3/5) praising detailed film surround and easy setup, but measuring about 20W per channel with five driven and finding music muddy; no USB, networking or Zone 2.
August 2010 review at £360: competitive price and good spaciousness, but no Zone 2, a crowded remote, costly optional Bluetooth/iPod add-ons and a recommendation for a cheaper Onkyo rival.
Members call it a good HD receiver for the money in a small room with matched speakers, warn that large rooms need more power, and point to the networked RX-V667 instead.
A June 2019 repair job logs an RX-V567 with no HDMI video output after hot-swapping displays, while sound still worked.