Yamaha RX-V467BL 525-Watt 5.1 Channel AV Receiver (Each, Black)

by Yamaha

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.4 x 17.1 x 6 inches ; 22.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 23 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B003CP0K8W
• Item model number: RX-V467BL
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,653 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #70 in Electronics > Televisions & Video > AV Receivers & Amplifiers

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Yamaha RX-V467BL 5.1-Channel AV Receiver is a versatile and capable receiver to help take your home theater experience further. It features the latest HDMI specifications (4 inputs/1 output) with Audio Return Channel and 3D-readiness (with firmware upgrade). 1080p HDMI compatibility, and renowned Yamaha technologies like SCENE and CINEMA DSP. Expand your options even further with optional docks (sold separately) to add your iPod, iPhone, or Bluetooth sources.

Product Description

This highly competent and versatile 5.1-channel AV Receiver gives you 4 in/1 out HDMI 1.4a support for 3D and Audio Return Channel. HD Audio decoding with CINEMA DSP, YPAO and SCENE for ease-of-use. Yamaha receivers displaying this icon support 3D HDMI pass-through on HDMI from 3D-compatible Blu-ray, games and broadcast devices to 3D-compatible HDTVs. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. With the ability to deliver crystal-clear, all-digital audio and video via a single cable, HDMI dramatically simplifies cabling and helps provide consumers with the highest-quality home theater experience.

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Customer Reviews

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52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Receiver...Few Quirks, May 16, 2010

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Gregory Hendricks "Sonic Deviant" (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yamaha RX-V467BL 525-Watt 5.1 Channel AV Receiver (Each, Black) (Electronics)

I bought this receiver based on other reviews of Yamaha receivers. I chose this over Samsung's current 5.1 and 7.1 receiver, because the Samsung units had lackluster reviews. I was curious about the Samsung receiver line because our television is a Samsung LED.

I'm thrilled with the RX-V467. First, the quality is topnotch, which is something you can always expect from Yamaha gear. It's solidly built and feels that way. There's a huge heatsink inside, visible through the top vent. Second, it's feature-rich and surprisingly easy to operate given all the options at hand.

I bought Polk Audio's SurroundBar and Polk Audio's PSW10 Subwoofer for this unit: What fantastic sound when you merge these items! For Blu-ray--also based on user ratings--I purchased the Sony BDP-360, and it works great with the Yamaha RX-V467 via HDMI-CEC.

My Samsung UN55C6500 LED LCD television works great with this receiver. I'm even able to get some HDMI-CEC functionality between the receiver, TV, and Sony Blu-ray.

The remote control looks scary at first, but once I stared into it for a few seconds, I realized the forethought that went into it. I was able to set most functions in the receiver without cracking the manual. If you've used a receiver before, you'll likely find this unit and remote easy to operate. The remote can be programmed to operate other components in your HES.

The auto calibration microphone starts the process when you plug it in. A few remote clicks and you're done. Had to set the speaker size back to Large for the SurroundBar, however, as this is what Polk Audio recommends.

I love that you can name the inputs of the unit based on what you plug in; this makes it easy to see what AV input you've selected.

I've only scratched the surface. This unit has plenty of features to keep you busy if you like that kind of stuff.

This receiver is $329 on Amazon and other places; great deal!!!!

Downsides:

My Pace HD cable box (Time Warner) did not work well via HDMI cable, but I'm not sure if this was the fault of the Pace, the receiver, or the television (or some combination). Sound and picture would blink or stutter on-and-off for about 30 seconds with each channel change (changed via the cable box). That was just unacceptable, so I went to Component and TOSLINK cables for the Pace without issue. HD cable sounds and looks great now, without "blinking," using these cable selections connected to the receiver. This unfortunately means I have both Component and HDMI cables connected to the TV.

Does not include an iPhone or iPod dock like the Samsung. The new iPhone/iPod dock should be available within the next month or so, but you'll have to buy that as an option. Starting retail price to be $99. The receiver does have a mini-plug on the front to connect your mp3 device right away, however. There is currently an iPod-only dock available for the unit ($40-$70 online); I understand it has some iPhone compatibility, but I'm waiting for the new dock.

This unit offers ZERO conversion options. In other words, it will not up-convert or down-convert one format to another (e.g., Composite to Component, Component to HDMI, etc.). Most of the reviews I've read on units from other manufacturers that do offer conversion options have been poor, which leads me to believe that it's the conversion process itself that sucks--not the receivers. No idea if the unit will do the conversion for the iPhone dock...hope it does.

Conclusion:

I recommend this receiver. As with all things, better units are available for MORE money; this unit delivers for the amount paid. If you're like me (moderate audio junkie) and need a unit for a medium-sized room (5.1 surround), I think you'll like this receiver. If you fancy yourself an audiophile and like to buy expensive audio and video cables because you think it helps, buy something more expensive.

73 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed with Yamaha, October 20, 2010

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Michael P. Wadden - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yamaha RX-V467BL 525-Watt 5.1 Channel AV Receiver (Each, Black) (Electronics)

I bought this unit after hearing a demo in a local showroom along with a Pair of Polk Audio TSi300s. I compared this receiver to many other models but this particular showroom only had Yamaha and Denon receivers. The fit and finish was better than the Denon and truly it's not all about wattage which Denon offers more of. Keep in mind that most efficient speakers will put out 90db of sound with just 1 watt.

Long story short, this Yamaha RX-V467 never sounded right. I kept tweaking the settings and using the YPAO microphone and the sound came off with harsh highs and lows....and flat mids. The most annoying problem was the bass....it just sounded so boomy all the damn time it was annoying. You could never hear the natural bass from a bass guitar. Mind you I'm 23...if anyone likes bass it would probably be my generation....and while I like bass I want to hear quality...not boomy. This problem is with AND without the subwoofer. I'm very proficient with electronics of any sort...I verified and double checked all the settings, crossovers, speaker locations. Even switched out the speakers with another pair....same problem. Then I thought....why not hook up a 1985 Pioneer Stereo Amp that I have to my fronts (75watt per channel) and it was like magic...the speakers sounded like they should...all the frequencies came across evenly. Then I got to thinking...I should look up the Total Harmonic Distortion (T.H.D.) Specification for this Yamaha. For those of you who don't know, this tells you how much the amplifier distorts the audio signal while it powers it. Some is normal.....but this unit is ridiculous....YAMAHA PRODUCT BULLETIN RX-V467 (Google it) states this units T.H.D. can reach as high as 10%! The human ear can detect anything over 1%. Yamaha is evasive in their specs by giving you T.H.D. specs for only 50w of the 105w rated AND only for a certain frequency like 1khz. I looked up the specification for my 1985 Pioneer amp and it states .07% THD for 75 Watt for 8-OHM speaker for 20hz-20khz. That means that for the FULL RATED POWER and the FULL FREQUENCY RANGE that the unit only produces .07% which is negligible.

I understand this is a lower-end receiver that is intended to sell for the entry home theater fanatic but I think that the same amount of money could buy you a better quality receiver with another brand. Do the research. I did and I chose a Pioneer Receiver and my speakers came alive... unbelievable the difference in clarity and accuracy. I haven't even used the calibration microphone for auto-tuning yet...I think it sounded great right out of the box just like it should. The Pioneer unit seems to make more sense in some ways...like they give you the ipod cable to hook your ipod up (WITH VIDEO) unlike Yamaha who wants $100 extra for their just dock and cable. However the pioneer lacks in some ways like assignable optical inputs (the ability to use an optical cable with an HDMI cable...most people won't need this since HDMI has audio but I have an advanced setup with a computer attached to the receiver and wish to use my expensive sound card). However the sound quality with this Pioneer is so much better I'd hook it up with a two cans and a string if that would work. Lol.

Bottom line, if sound is the reason you are buying a receiver and you don't like boomy bass. Look somewhere else. Yamaha used to have a good name but many PROFESSIONAL reviewers have noticed Yamaha cutting costs. The weight of their receivers has dropped several pounds and while lighter is nicer...they are obviously cutting costs somewhere and it's thought to be the power supply they said.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Yamaha RX-V467BL 5.1 Very nice receiver., May 21, 2010

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Roger Wade - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yamaha RX-V467BL 525-Watt 5.1 Channel AV Receiver (Each, Black) (Electronics)

I was using a JVC RX 888. It put out great sounds but it was pre HDMI. The Yamaha, has several HDMI slots and I now run my Blu ray and TV through it. It took a little while to figure things out but once you get the hang of it, it's pretty simple. After using it the first evening, I turned it on the next day expecting to hear great sound only to have no sound. The only thing I did the night before was turn it off. After worrying with it and searching the CD manual for a couple of hours I finally noticed the sound was at it's lowest level. Apparently it defaults to this position. Once I turned the sound up it was great. I went into the setup menu and changed the minimum level to where you could hear it when turned on. Don't forget to do this!

One thing I don't really care about is the manual on CD. It's just time consuming trying to read thru it and look things up. I prefer paper, but expect this is the future. I really like the speaker check system. Simple and fast.

If you don't want to spend a bundle but want a good receiver this could be the one for you. I'm very satisfied.