Look for something stronger
Is the yamaha rx-v465 enough of a receiver to push 6 or 4 ohm speakers? If not, what are the best options for a 5.1 system without breaking the bank?
No! At only 18.5 lbs, this AVR is a lightweight in both heft and power. Not only would it be unable to effectively handle a 4 or 6 ohm load, but the advertised power of 105 WPC is inflated as well.
Furthermore, the 465 does not have pre-amp outs (other than surround back), so it is handicapped from adding a power amp after the fact.
I would look higher in their line up (starting with the 665 you get pre-amp outs, but even the 665 has a lightweight amp section
). Or, look at other brands, such as Denon or Onkyo, which are known for having stronger amplifier sections.
I own, use, and like Yammy products. Unfortunately, I believe they took one step forward (adding Dolby TRUE HD & DTS HD) and then two steps back (gutting the power section) in their most recent AVR releases.
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XEagleDriver