Yamaha - HTR vs RXV

[FLMike]

Nomo,
Whether it is full version of YPAO or not, I don't know. Like we discussed, the site does not do a good job of describing the different levels. I didn't even realize there WERE different levels until this discussion. But the 750 definitely does handle EQ according to the manual. In the manual for the 5760 it only lists "Wiring level, Distance and phase, and size" in the auto-setup section, no EQ listed. In the 750, the manual has a specific section discussing the EQ and what it tweaks.

As for cosmetics on the 5790, there are definite differences. For me, they weren't enough of a priority for the extra $ because the receiver will not be very visible. But for other situations I would definitely prefer the look of the RX-V line.

BTW, how do you like your new baby???

Mike

 

[superman180]

I was looking at the htr Yamaha line and was very disappointed with the cheap plastic knobs that almost fall off at a glance. I was wondering if the RX-V line is using aluminum for the knobs. The store at which I was looking at the htr line only had one receiver with the volume knob still attached, was this possibly caused from abuse in the store, or are they just simply pushed on causing them to be easily removed?

 

[FLMike]

DEFINITE differences

Superman,
I would think abuse in the store played a big part. But even if the electronics are the same (and they pretty much are)there are definite, significant differences in fit and finish between the two lines. And I think most would agree that they like the RX-V better from the fit/finish point of view. The knobs on my 5790 seem light to me as well. But since the receiver is not going to be highly visible and won't be getting a lot of abuse, it did let me get more electronic bang for my buck and let me stay in my budget (about $600). Perfect for my situation right now, but for others the look and feel would be a deal breaker. All depends on each persons priorities and budget.


Mike

 

[Nomo]

My knobs are plastic!!!!!!!!

Let me rant and rave for a moment.
I've been so busy tweeking the sound on my RXV1500 that I didn't even notice the fact that it has the same plastic knobs as the HTR5760 I just took back. Are you kidding me! Weren't the knobs on the 1400 made of aluminum? This is an upgrade from the 1400? Get with it Yamaha.
OK, I feel better now.
Yes, one of the supposed advantages the RXV series had over the HTR series was the aluminum front. I felt this was being a bit nit-picky. Something about dampening effect. Yeah. OK. My 1500 has plastic knobs. So what. It is still a great reciever. One could make the arguement, although probably a losing one, that aluminum dents far more easily than plastic. It's really still a matter of price vs features. If you can buy a HTR5760 for $50.00 less than a RXV650 is the plastic knob, the supposedly less attractive look, or the lack of zone 2 preouts on the 5760 be determining factors? That's up to you.
Some one correct me if I'm incorrect with my assumption the the RXV unit had an all aluminum knobs. The Yamahas I looked at were mostly HTR models. The deal on the RXV1500 came along and I snapped it up. If I'm incorrect I'd like to know.

 

[superman180]

Nomosony,

Are you suggesting that your 1500 should have had the aluminum knobs? I was also thinking that maybe it would be possible to order a set of aluminum knobs from yamaha, since some of there models had them, they might be interchangeable.

 

[Nomo]

Superman,
I'm not really suggesting that the lack of aluminum is a serious impairment. More than anything I'm disappointed by the thought that a reciever of this caliber has been in any way cheapened. For the last year the RXV1400 has been one of the most highly touted in it's class. It was the primary reason for my decision to go with the 1500. I'm just a bit put off. I am also making the assumption that the 1400 had aluminum. It was not something I looked previously because as I stated, I didn't really consider it extremely important.
Thanks for your response.
Please, do not allow my ranting to scare you away form the Yamaha line. I also checked out Onkyo, HK and to a lesser extent, Denon. My conclusion was that Yamaha was by far the best value.

 

[bradsands]

I know this is an old thread, but I am currently going through this dilemma. The htr-5790 is about 530 bucks on ebay factory sealed. The rxv-1500 is about 550-580 factory sealed. I would have a 2year factory warranty on the HTR and no factory warranty on the 1500. I am thinking about going to the local ultimate electronics and offering them 600 bucks for the 1500 which would come to about 640 after taxes. Is there really any difference besides cosmetic between the HTR and the 1500?

 

[Nomo]

What the 1500 has over the 1400 and the 5790 is:

Pure Direct Sound. Kinda cool but not a real big deal.

Slightly better remote. Does Macros. That could be be a plus if you plan to use it with several other components.

10 Extra watts of power. If you can may use of those 10 extra watts; leave a light on for the cops, cause they'll be there.

I got the 1500 because I could not find a decent cost reduction in the 1400.
But I would have happily gone with the the 1400 or the 5790.

 

[enob]

Some one correct me if I'm wrong but I believe none of the low to mid priced Yamahas, HTR or RXV, auto-calibrate EQ settings. I believe the lowest priced one that does is the RXV1400, which has no HTR class equivalent.
I do have a question about my HTR5760:
My current set-up is full 7.1 with surround back speakers. (No presence speakers at this time.)
Is it possible, if I connect presence speakers, to run them without losing the surround back output?
I do not have an extra set of speakers to try this out. Buying some would not be a major investment but if their addition would cause the loss of my SB output it's simply not worth it.
The manual makes it appear as though I must choose between presence and SB.
Is this correct? Or can I actually get nine channels plus the sub channel?
Can some one help?

Not sure if your question was every answered but after verifing with Yamaha support you can only use the presence speakers or the SB. I have tried both and there doesn;t appear to be to many DVDs currently out that even utilize the presence speakers so it doesn;t appear to be a great loss.