Yamaha RX-V667 7.2 Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver

[3db]

I am in the process of upgrading from Panasonic HTIB system to a new receiver and 5.1 speaker system. After many hours of research, I narrowed my choice down to the Yamaha RX-V667 and Klipsch HD500 speaker system. Then I saw a few posts in several forums regarding the "brightness" in the sound of this particular combination. I really have my heart set on the RX-V667, so should I research a different brand of speaker or stick with Klipsch? I also like the Def Tech Procinema 800 system as an alternative, but was hoping to keep the cost down. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I fail to understand how audiophiles call (this comment is not directed at you BTW) one receiver brighter than another if the frequency response in the audable range is essentially flat. Essentially meaning less than 0.5db.

The overly bright that you heard would stem from the horn loaded tweeters of the Klipsch speakers. Some like that sound, others not. But in no way does is the brightness associated with the receiver. I hope this helps.

 

[MDS]

Im trying to make the RX 667 display video on the TV but produce non TV audio from a laptop through all zones..anyone know how to do this?

With most receivers, to view video that is different from the audio you need to select the video input first and then select the audio input. The catch is that that the audio input must be an audio only input - such as tape or CD that only has left and right analog audio inputs.

For zone 2, the source must be connected to an analog audio input. So if you connect the audio out of the laptop to an analog audio input on the receiver this should work for watching video from some other input as long as you select the video input first and then the audio input.

 

[HunterZ]

Am I not understanding what component upconversion is? The article says the RX-V665 cannot perform component upconversion, but I have my Wii connected to my RX-V665 via component and the RX-V665 outputs it to my TV via 1080p HDMI (or 480p if I so choose) without problems.

 

[MDS]

Am I not understanding what component upconversion is? The article says the RX-V665 cannot perform component upconversion, but I have my Wii connected to my RX-V665 via component and the RX-V665 outputs it to my TV via 1080p HDMI (or 480p if I so choose) without problems.

It means the receiver won't convert composite and s-video to component video. As you've verified it will convert composite, s-video (if it has any s-video inputs), and component video to HDMI.

I've noticed this trend in mid-price receivers lately.

 

[3db]

It means the receiver won't convert composite and s-video to component video. As you've verified it will convert composite, s-video (if it has any s-video inputs), and component video to HDMI.

I've noticed this trend in mid-price receivers lately.

I can understand this move but it may be a bit premature on the manufacturer's part since there is alot of legacy equipemnt still in use.

 

[HunterZ]

I'm sure they've done the math and decided they'll save more money on development and/or manufacturing costs by dropping conversion for the component output than they'll lose on sales. Or maybe they didn't in this case since the 667 supports it.

 

[psbfan9]

My Onkyo 608 has been making some internal popping and clicking noises recently. I may have to break down and look for another receiver. SOON.

Does discrete amplification mean continuous power? For the sake of easy math, if this rx 667 is rated at 500w, does that mean 100 watts to all 5 channels driven? Is that 500w a 'real' world power rating? Or is it 200 to the front, 100 to the center, 200 to the surrounds?

I'm considering the Yamaha RX V867, but the question about discrete amplification is the same for any model I may choose.

Thanks.
Barry

 

[MDS]

Does discrete amplification mean continuous power? For the sake of easy math, if this rx 667 is rated at 500w, does that mean 100 watts to all 5 channels driven? Is that 500w a 'real' world power rating? Or is it 200 to the front, 100 to the center, 200 to the surrounds?

Discrete amplification means it has separate amplifiers for each channel. All modern receivers have discrete amplification.

Saying a receiver is '500w' or looking at a total power number as lower end all-in-one type systems use is meaningless. The receiver will usually indicate a spec like '100w x 7' meaning each individual channel is capable of producing 100 watts but in practice not all channels will be driven at the same time.

 

[psbfan9]

Turns out the popping and clicking sounds were my speakers not the receiver. I had bad connections at the terminals.

Still looking into a new receiver. I was considering this 667 before I got such a good deal on the Onkyo 608.

 

[its phillip]

I just ordered one of these, can't wait for it to get here

 

[Dkaplow]

My Yamaha Rx-v677 front panel switches from neo 6 to dolby digital when watching cable in a two channel format. If I watch a movie on netflix in a two channel format and switch it to neo6 it stays and does not switch back and forth. Does anyone know why it does this

 

[MDS]

My Yamaha Rx-v677 front panel switches from neo 6 to dolby digital when watching cable in a two channel format. If I watch a movie on netflix in a two channel format and switch it to neo6 it stays and does not switch back and forth. Does anyone know why it does this

Most receivers will automatically choose the decoder that matches the format. So if you change the channel to one using DD 2.0, the receiver will choose the DD decoder. If you had selected Neo:6 to get 5/6.1 from 2 channel PCM channels and switch to a different channel that is also broadcasting 2 channel PCM, it shouldn't switch away from Neo:6.

If the receiver allows you to set listening mode preferences (and I don't know if it does because I haven't read the manual) then you can tell it to always use Neo:6 or another matrix decoder when it sees DD 2.0.

 

[Dkaplow]

Thanks MDS for the reply I am new to this and am not sure if my reciever will do that. I do know that it remembers the last setting It was on. I was watching Mad max on comcast a non HD channel which brocast in dd 2.0. I switched it to neo 6, and on the front pannel of the reciever it read like this Dolby Digital then blinked to Neo 6 cinema and back again. I called someone at Yamaha and he said not to worry because neo 6 was dolby I laughed and hung up with the guy. I searched set up on my reciever and all it has is were you can set sound decoder and it will remember next time you go to that input. So I am wondering if it is telling me that it is changing dd to neo 6 cinema not sure.

 

[paulw]

What you're seeing is normal. The receiver is first decoding the Dolby Digital signal and then converting the resulting stereo signal to 5.1 using DTS Neo:6. That is why both are being displayed.

 

[audioAl]

Rx -v465

I recently upgraded my bedroom system to a Yamaha and now it's my listening system as well. It's a HTPC setup with an Asus soundcard Xonar DS-R and the Yamaha receiver see's the DTS Interactive 5.1 setup neo.pc. Great toslink sonics!

 

[3db]

Discrete amplification means it has separate amplifiers for each channel. All modern receivers have discrete amplification.

Not entirely true... It would be more accurate if you would say mid level and up in a receivers line. I know that entry level receivers form Yamaha do not have discrete amplifier circuits.