Yamaha RX-V463
Manufacturer: Yamaha Part number: RX-V463
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- Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review
- More product information:
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- Specifications
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- Description:
- RX-V463 is a high-performance home theater receiver offering many advanced functions including 1080p-compatible HDMI, XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio ready, iPod and Bluetooth compatibility, CINEMA DSP, YPAO sound optimization, and four SCENE buttons.
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CNET editors' blog post
By Matthew Moskovciak, 02/27/08
Yamaha's $1,000 RX-V863 comes with HD Radio and three HDMI inputs, but it still feels underfeatured for the price.
(Credit: Yamaha)Yamaha has announced five new receivers for 2008, ranging from the budget $230 RX-V363 to the $1,000 RX-V863, which features HD Radio and three HDMI inputs. As is usual, Yamaha's receivers certainly don't impress from the spec sheet, as they offer fewer features than Sony's new budget receivers and even last year's Onkyo receivers. On the other hand, Yamaha loyalists are quick to chime in that spec sheets aren't everything, and that Yamaha offers more refined sound at these price points. We can't comment on that until we have get them in for review, but with that in mind, let's check out specs.
Yamaha RX-V363
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Key features of the Yamaha RX-V363:
- 5.1 channels, 100 watts per channel
- Two HDMI inputs, 1080p-compatible
- Three component video inputs
- Three digital audio inputs (two optical, one coaxial)
- Yamaha's SCENE feature (explained below)
- Bluetooth and iPod connectivity, with purchase of accessories (the YBA-10 for Bluetooth and the YDS-10SL for iPod)
- $230 list price
Yamaha RX-V463
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Step-up features on the Yamaha RX-V463:
- 105 watts per channel
- XM-ready with Neural Surround
- Sirius-ready
- Automatic speaker calibration
- On-screen display
- $350 list price
- See full comparison with RX-V363
Yamaha RX-V563
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Step-up features on the Yamaha RX-V563:
- 7.1 channels, 90 watts per channel
- Component video upconversion
- Four S-Video inputs
- Second zone audio
- $450 list price
- See full comparison with RX-V463
Yamaha RX-V663
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Step-up features on the Yamaha RX-V663:
- 95 watts per channel
- Two HDMI 1.3 inputs
- HDMI video upconversion, deinterlaces analog sources to 480p
- Four digital audio inputs (two optical, two coaxial)
- Five S-Video inputs
- Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding
- $550 list price
- See full comparison with RX-V563
Yamaha RX-V863
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Step-up features on the RX-V863:
- 105 watts per channel
- Three HDMI 1.3 inputs
- 1080p upscaling
- HD Radio
- Five digital audio inputs (three optical, two coaxial)
- $1,000 list price
- See full comparison with RX-V663
First, let's tackle Yamaha's SCENE functionality, which is present on all five of the receivers. The concept behind the SCENE function is similar to macros on universal remotes; by pressing a SCENE button, the receiver automatically configures itself for a specific scenario, such as DVD viewing. When we tested last year's RX-V661, we found SCENE somewhat limited, though, as the only parameters that could be set for each Scene are which input should be selected, which DSP mode should be used, and whether a Night mode (which is designed to improve audio at low volume levels) should be used. We would have liked the ability to configure a default volume level for each SCENE type. Hopefully this is improved upon in the new models.
Out of the five models, the RX-V663 looks like the sweet spot. You get most of the future-proof features you want, such as HDMI upconversion, high resolution audio decoding, and a bunch of analog inputs, for a reasonable $550. Two HDMI inputs seems a little stingy--especially when Sony offers four on its $400 STR-DG820--but you can always add an HDMI switcher for more connectivity. On the other hand, 2007's Onkyo TX-SR605 offer most of the same functionality for less, as well.
The step-up RX-V863 doesn't seem worth the extra money. The major upgrades are HD Radio (which really isn't that exciting in our opinion), 1080p upscaling and an additional HDMI input, yet it costs almost twice as much. Most buyers will be better off sticking with the RX-V663, adding an HDMI switcher and skipping HD Radio altogether. And any HDTV will scale lower resolutions to 1080p, so unless the RX-V863's video processing it better than your HDTV's, you won't get any benefit from that feature.
Yamaha's high-end receivers--the RX-V1800, RX-V3800, and RX-Z11--still remain in the product line, with prices ranging from $1,300 up to $5,500. If you're looking to spend less money, Yamaha has also announced a new line of home-theater-in-a-box systems, ranging from $400 to $850 for a full home theater system.
User reviews
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High end performance - low end price
by schmidtlo on June 16, 2008
Pros: Possibly the best buy for the money. Great receiver for small and medium sized home theater systems. Enough surround modes and DSP modes to satisfy most users.
Cons: AM & FM requires outdoor or amplified antennas in rural areas.
Summary: Highly recommend for budget conscious home theater builders.
Summary: Highly recommend for budget conscious home theater builders.
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Yamaha
- Part number: RX-V463
- Description: RX-V463 is a high-performance home theater receiver offering many advanced functions including 1080p-compatible HDMI, XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio ready, iPod and Bluetooth compatibility, CINEMA DSP, YPAO sound optimization, and four SCENE buttons.
General
- Product Type AV receiver
- Width 17.1 in
- Depth 13.9 in
- Height 5.9 in
- Weight 18.7 lbs
- Enclosure Color Black
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Built-in Decoders DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
- Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
- Surround Sound Effects CINEMA DSP, Neural Surround, SILENT CINEMA DSP, Virtual CINEMA DSP
- Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- DSP Presets Game, Hall, Jazz, Movie, Cinema, Pop/Rock, TV Sports, 5ch stereo
- Surround System Class 5.1 channel
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 100 dB
- Input Channel Qty 6
- Output Power / Total 525 Watt
- Input Impedance 47 KOhm
- Input Sensitivity 200 mV
- Total Harmonic Distortion 0.06 %
- Amplifier Output Details 105 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.9 % - 5 channel(s) ( Surround ), 130 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD 10 % - 5 channel(s) ( Surround )
- Built-in Clock Timer
- Timer Sleep
- Bass Control Yes
- Treble Control Yes
- Built-in Display Fluorescent
- Display Dimmer Yes
- Additional Features iPod ready, On-screen display, A-B speaker switch, XM satellite radio ready, Compressed music enhancer, Sirius satellite radio ready, 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 Repeater Yes
- HDMI Pass-Through Up to 1080p
Connectors
- Headphone Jack Yes
- Coaxial Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
Radio
- Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
- Tuner Frequency Range AM: 530 - 1710 kHz, FM: 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
- Tuning Display Fluorescent display
- Preset Station Qty 40
- Antenna Form Factor Loop AM / wire FM
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 70 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion Mono: 0.5%, stereo: 0.5%
- Auto Preset Memory Yes
- Additional Features XM HD Surround Sound, Sirius satellite radio ready
Headphones
- Headphones Type None
Microphone
- Type None
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Features Multi-brand compatibility
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Docking station - Rear, 2 x Digital audio input (optical) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio input (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 3 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x 5.1 channel audio line-in ( RCA phono x 6 ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 3 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Monitor output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 5 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x AM antenna - Rear, 1 x FM antenna - Rear, 5 x Speakers output ( Banana x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Speakers output (multi zone) ( Banana x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - Front, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Front, 1 x Subwoofer output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x XM antenna - Rear, 1 x Microphone ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Front, 1 x Sirius satellite antenna - Rear
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V ( 60 Hz )
- Power Consumption Operational 240 Watt
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.8 Watt
Miscellaneous
- AV Furniture None
- Included Accessories AM antenna, FM antenna, Optimizer microphone
Manufacturer info
- Yamaha
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Yamaha products on Shopper.com
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- Website: http://www.yamaha.com/
- Address:
6600 Orangethorpe Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620 - Phone: 714/522-9000
- Email: infostation@yamaha.com
