Reddit reviews Yamaha RX V375 5.1 Channel 3D A/V Home Theater Receiver (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

You're talking about this one then. You'll be okay with that. It's got a 1 year warranty which is great.

Why not just pay $10 more and get it brand new?

For 150 dollars, you'd have to see what you can find on craigslist.

Surround receivers alone start at about 220 dollars (like this one) for something you'd want as a base to upgrade with.

Go all in on a 5.1 receiver and see if you can score some cheap speakers at Goodwill. I bought a pair for 10 bucks and used those for awhile and upgraded those, then added center, rear surrounds, and a subwoofer later on.

If you already have speakers including a powered subwoofer, then you can get this receiver which I purchased. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B981F38/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?ref_=pe_175190_21431760_M3T1_ST1_dp_1

Its awesome, it has 4 HDMI in and 1 HDMI out so you can plug in all your consoles through HDMI. It does Linear PCM, Dolby True HD, Dolby DTS and a bunch of other audio formats. It even comes with a tiny speaker to do automatic calibration for your room.

It's a little rough around the edges as far as cabling goes, but I'm not 100% set on where my gear is going to go. For now its on a bookshelf opposite the screen. Once I use the room a bit and get a feel for things I'll move the outlet closer to the projector and fish a HDMI cable through the wall/ceiling instead of going across the ceiling.

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Equipment List:



Equipment| Model
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Projector | Optoma HD26
Screen | Elite Screens 135" Sable Frame
Mount | Cheetah APMEB Universal Mount
Receiver | Yamaha RX-V375
Speakers | Yamaha NS-SP1800BL

Are the pre-outs required because my speakers are powered? I was eyeing the Yamaha RX-V375-R but it looks like this receiver doesn't offer that, in fact, most receivers in my price range don't. Could you clarify what this is used for and what's the worst that could happen if I pair my powered speakers with a unit that doesn't have pre-out?

1. Any HK/Onkyo/Pioneer/Yamaha cheaper receiver with HDMIs will do. (this for example)
   
   
2. HDMI/optical
   
   
3. Yes, a simple RCA cable, or optical, or HDMI.

You might be able to fix this for even cheaper than my other solution. You just need a receiver with outputs. This one might work and is cheaper than the other:
http://www.amazon.com/Marantz-NR1403-5-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B0081N916M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1419658835&sr=8-2&keywords=home+theater+preamp

This one might work too for even cheaper, also with room to grow:
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V375-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00B981F38/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419658942&sr=8-1&keywords=receiver

You could go even cheaper if you buy one for stereo, but you said you eventually wanted to upgrade to surround sound. Both of these options will give you room to grow into surround and you can keep using the AV-30s. I would pick a Yamaha Aventage receiver. I've liked them enough that I'm going to buy the Aventage preamp for my home theater.

This is my setup: <$500

Speakers: http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Premium-5-1-Channel-Subwoofer-110565/dp/B00EOZFUYI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415817526&sr=8-1&keywords=monoprice+5.1

Receiver:http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V375-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00B981F38/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1415817564&sr=1-1&keywords=yamaha+receiver

Mounts: http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Deluxe-Speaker-Brackets-Ceilings/dp/B001QNBUA4/ref=pd_sim_pc_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1CCSPSBWG7NW9A5PJJ5Q

So I plan on grabbing these but do you know if it would pair well with this Yamaha receiver?

I'm also in the market for a sub and maybe a center channel. Do you have any recommendations?

any basic home theater receiver will work for you.

an entry level models:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007O5ATM8/

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A659J88/

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B981F38/


id [probably take the pioneer from this range.

i wouldnt bother with the soundbar unless you've got a second tv somewhere that could use something.

Any idea on how to hook up x12s if you have your Xbox One hooked up to a receiver? I have it hooked up to this receiver:
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V375-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00B981F38/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394315092&sr=8-1&keywords=yamaha+5.1+receiver+3d

I just bought this one (new) for $229 - watch the price, as it will go up and down often.
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V375-Receiver-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B00B981F38
Check out thewirecutter.com - there are some recommendations for a/v receivers on there.

Sub $300 dollar range would be great. My current room is small, maybe 15-20 square feet, but I'm planning to move into an apartment soon, and I will have this set up in a (hopefully) larger living room. I'm generally sitting 12 feet back. Right now I'm looking at this receiver, but I can't seem to find if it supports LPCM 5.1 anywhere. Thanks for your help!

One more thing here... I was looking at the receiver you linked. It seems nice, but I was curious and looked at a more "modern" option. I really want HDMI ports and 4K capability, and this one jumped out at me. It seems to have everything I'm looking for and the price isn't outrageous. I'd either have to drop my sub down a bracket to stay within $500 or maybe just blow my budget by a bit. Am I being an idiot if I do this?

EDIT: I WAS being an idiot. The receiver you linked does in fact have HDMI ports. I was getting it mixed up with another receiver someone had linked.

Well, it's going to depend on whether you run hdmi from the playstation or the yellow/red/white. The yellow/red/white would be easy as you would just connect what you have to red and white on the playstation and keep the yellow running to the tv.

If you are using hdmi it's a bit more complicated. You could either convert to component (yellow/red/white) using an adapter, or stay hdmi and use something like this: http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Premium-Extractor-Converter-VHD-H2HSAs/dp/B00KBHX072/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420078833&sr=8-1&keywords=hdmi+audio+video+splitter

If you need all devices in one, you probably are going to need a reciever: http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V375-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00B981F38/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420079014&sr=8-1&keywords=receiver

That would allow you to hook up as many hdmis as you want (well 4 on that model), and gives you 1 headphone jack for everything.

Thanks for the info!

Actually, for a receiver I'll be purchasing a Yamaha RX-V375BL. My recent edit above includes it in the diagram, in case you didn't catch that.

Since I'm still learning a lot about audio and video equipment/tech, I didn't know that a single HDMI cord between the receiver and TV will take care of it (since the receiver does have HDMI ports), so I suppose the optical connection is unnecessary (right?).

Regular speaker wire.

This is my receiver:

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V375-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00B981F38

I'm a little confused if you're saying $500 for speakers alone, or the set up. Heres a list I put together for a friend who had the same budget. Hope this helps.

($200) http://amzn.com/B00B981F38
($10) http://amzn.com/B006LW0W5Y
($12) http://amzn.com/B005EZTUMU
($130) http://amzn.com/B00067OS0A
($130) http://amzn.com/B004LRPXAU

Edit: If you go this route, don't forget these.

http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-ULTRA-Series-Subwoofer-Cable/dp/B003FVYXY0/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_y

http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-ULTRA-Series-Y-Adapter-Inches/dp/B004EBX5GW/ref=pd_sim_e_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0HP63MCWR61GRJ58Y5BY

is this model better than the yamaha set that i was about to buy? if so i could buy the speakers and sub set separately since they seem to be about the same price everywhere.

http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V375-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00B981F38/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1418851817&sr=1-2-fkmr0&keywords=Yamaha+YHT399UBL

You can currently get this on Amazon for $180: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B981F38/ref=gb1h_tit_c-2_1482_b3de09be

It's overkill, but gives you plenty of options for not too much more money than a converter box.

If that is not in your price range, I would check on craigslist to pick up a decent brand receiver for $50-75.

So I am looking at some gear here and am having a lot trouble deciding where to on putting it all together.

So here's the stuff amps first:

SMSL amp

Denon receiver

yamaha receiver

now the speakers:

JBL

Klipsch

Polk sub

I play a large variety of music from jazz to EDM. I throw house parties as well where, at there largest, I need a set up that can fill up a house and drown out ~100 people.

I guess I'm really curious as to what all of your opinions are on this equipment and what I need it for.

??? I use this receiver and these speakers, what would you suggest that I upgrade to?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/klipsch-promedia-2-1-speaker-system-3-piece-black/9382232.p?id=1218095770265

unformatted link above...it works fine for me. However, i'm thinking you're going to want want something bigger and badder than that.

• Receiver refurb Yamaha AVR $170
  
  
• Sub BIC F12 $185
  
  
• Speakers BIC DV62 $115

Possibly stupid question: can I use an AV receiver as an amp for my stereo, without having it hooked up to a TV?

I'm looking to buy a Yamaha receiver for use as a relatively affordable amplifier for a 2.0 speaker system. I don't plan to hook it up to a TV (will take output from a DAC from my computer), but I wasn't sure whether I would need the receiver hooked up to a TV in order to configure options and so forth.

If it helps, the receiver I'm looking at is the Yamaha RX-V375.

You could probably pick up a used receiver for around $100. For a new receiver, I'd recommend the Yamaha RX-V375. I just picked one up for under $200, and it looks like you can get them refurb'd from Amazon for even less - basically everything you need without all the bells and whistles (Airplay, etc).

A 2.1 system made of individual components (not a theater-in-a-box) will still knock your socks off if you're used to a soundbar. I think high quality audio is more immersive over mediocre surround sound anyways.

I went for maximum bang for the buck with my setup, sound quality improves drastically with every dollar spent up to a point. The return gets marginal once you soend more than $300 on a receiver, $150 on bookshelf speakers, and $200 on a subwoofer.

I'd recommend the following parts for a good setup and I listed some budget options you could substitute without losing too much quality:

Receiver: Yamaha RX-V377 or RX-V375 (what I have). They're $250 and $220 respectively (the 375 is usually $200) and they both have enough HDMI inputs for any normal person. The 377 supports 4K passthrough so it may be more future proof but I don't think 4K will catch on (just like 3D) since the benefits are marginal at typical viewing distances.

Speakers: Pioneer SP-BS22-LR's (what I have) or Micca MB42X's. Both are frequently on sale for $80-100 and they both sound awesome. If you're on a budget, the Dayton B652's are legendary for the the price ($40). They changed (cheapened) the design and ruined it last year but quickly brought the original design back. They fixed their mistake but they could ruin it again at any time.

Subwoofer: Bic F12 America (what I have). It's $190 but it will ruin your perception of every subwoofer you've ever owned. Once you experience crisp, clear bass you can never go back to over amplified 6" "woofers" like you get with a soundbars or the plastic junk that comes in boxed 5.1 kits. If you're on a budget, the Monoprice 12" sub is $108 and is supposed to be the absolute minimum you can spend to get something acceptable.

Ancilliaries: Buy your cables from Amazon (Amazon Basics brand) or Monoprice but I highly recommend this $9, paintable cable management kit and an afternoon of patience. Your wires will be invisible and your sound system will make your friends jealous.

Here is part of the write up u/zeos did. If you want to read more go to r/zeos.


Pick a budget (usually above $500) and assemble your perfect system. If you don't think you can afford a good system right away consider starting with a 5.1 receiver and only two decent speakers. That basic 2.0 can have a sub added in the future making it a 2.1 and as funds become available you can add rears or move the initial speakers to the rear, get better fronts and then add a center. There is no harm in building a system up over time.

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{5.1 vs 7.1 Note:} Your room makes this determination. If the room you are in doesn't have ~6 feet behind your seating positions you are likely not going to fit a 7.1 and should stick to 5.1


{.1 and .2} This simply means a subwoofer(s). Since it isn't a full range channel they just indicate it as an addon. Don't worry about having a .1 and wanting two subs. A simple RCA SPLITTER can give that to you.

{MultiEQ, Audyssey, Room Correction} These are features/programs that receivers come with to automatically "fix" room acoustics. It uses a supplied microphone to try and detect speaker response range, distance, reverb delay, etc etc etc.. It can help oddly shaped or echoy rooms OR with mis-matched/bad speakers. You aren't required to run it but I recommend it if you hear any issues you don't like. (results vary)

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Look for the cheapest unit that fits ALL your needs (# of HDMI inputs, 5.1 or 7.1, Legacy inputs (S-Video, RCA-Video for old game consoles), Airplay, etc) Remember to mostly Ignore wattage (more than 90wpc is enough for 99% of speakers) and stick to the brands listed below or message me if you find a good deal. Don't be afraid to look at last years models, most times very few changes occur and only a few "smart" features or HDMI ports are added.

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1 | Denon| This is my most preferred brand. They are very clean looking, have amazing sound quality and some little features I like. Preset buttons and 1/2db volume increments make me happy. Affordability for beginners. | 5.1--7.1
2 | Marantz| Featuring the only "slim" line of receivers on the market and absolutely state of the art UI and remote features. Amazing reliability and great support. BUT you will be paying extra for these features. | 5.1--7.1
3 | Yamaha| Sporting a remarkable amount of different receivers you will have to do some sorting. They have good sound quality and TONS of inputs including legacy but tend to have a confusing setup and remote layout. | 5.1--7.1
4 | Onkyo| Normally higher on my recommended lists some Onkyo AVR's have been plagued with recent design flaws and overheating issues. Still I can't fault everything they make so read reviews and choose wisely. | 5.1--7.1
5 | Pioneer| The Polk of receivers. They work and can be found at a bargain but since the Pioneer Elite line exists they tend to leave a ton of features off these entry level AVR's. That just means you can get them cheap.| 5.1--7.1
6 | Harmon/Kardon| Stylish but I can't find anything to love about H/K. They "work" but don't DO anything better than anybody else. You can usually find these at brick and Mortar Stores which means price matching heaven. | 5.1--7.1
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