The YAMAHA Home Theater Receiver to Buy! Yamaha RX-V6A Receiver Review

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► REVIEWING THE YAMAHA RX-V6A 7.2 Channel AV Receiver
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► TESTING THE RX-V6A RECEIVER
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► Yamaha RX-V6A Receiver Review
YAMAHA V6A REVIEW INTRO: 00:00
YAMAHA V6A SPECS: 02:19
DESIGN: 02:35
YAMAHA APP: 04:17
V6A SOUND QUALITY: 05:47
V6A HDMI: 09:28
RECEIVER COMPARISONS: 12:14
CONCLUSION: 14:07
It has been a rough go for 2020 AV receivers with 2020 HDMI issues plaguing even the major players giving those considering jumping aboard the 4K/120 8K bandwagon pause. So is it worth it to buy a 2020 home theater receiver especially if 8K video claims never arrive? The RX-V6A, a Yamaha home theater receiver, might be among the few still worth a serious look in 2020. In this Yamaha rx-v6a 7.2 channel AV receiver review, we take a look at this $599 USD receiver. Can it beat our beloved Sony STR-DN1080? Watch and find out.
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[@contemporaryhomeaudio]

I hate the new look. I saw one in person the other day. All that thin cheap plastic on the face.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

@@contemporaryhomeaudio Fair enough, though aside from the plastic, do you think it's at least more interesting visually than your typical receiver?

[@kevinwright8309]

I do like the look of it, however at the 3:07 mark, the volume knob looks extremely cheap.

[@andrewsiff]

My 1st stereo amp was a Sony TA1010 in 1972. I’ve come full circle, appearance wise.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

@@kevinwright8309 Oh it's plastic fantastic, for sure. But we have to keep in mind the Yamaha's more budget status.

[@kevindad9763]

FINALLY!!! my Yamaha Rx-6A review...! you are an absolute reviewer. The way you picturing and imaging the sound and quality. The depth of the understanding. I loved the review and loved the new look of Yamaha receiver!

[@Jumpboots_Jamstrang]

Got this for my parents, they love it. Really simple to use.

I bought one as soon it came out, I am completely in love with it, great buy.

[@gnswallace]

Andrew, I had on order an A/V receiver that had great customer reviews. It would take about a month to arrive. When I found your reviews, I cancelled my original order and purchased the Yamaha RX-V6A because of your review of the Yamaha A/V receiver. I could not be happier. It is everything you said and more, the Phono inputs would not disappoint any vinyl audiophile, awesome clear, crisp, frequency range and separation. Playing my music workstation keyboard through the amp gives me awesome sounds using the preset Sound Field Effects. The comparison to more expensive A/V receivers I have owned is profoundly superior. Love watching movies now, as the audio is just so good. Thank you so much for doing such honest and in depth reviews. G

[@kennethslaughter898]

I love the looks of the Yamaha RX-V6A so much that I just bought one. Your review helped make my decision. Thanks for an honest review.

[@PeaceSTAR253]

Just bought the yamaha and love it. Haven't ran into the arc issue and I have pretty much the same settup. I ended up buying some rp280fa's because I wanted to get the most from it. Your review helped me feel comfortable with my purchase.

[@tzargalahad]

Just bought the Yamaha RX-V6A. I love it! The clarity, and deep bass is prominent in every speaker. I also bought the Yamaha speaker along with the Subwoofer and center surround speakers. They perform fantastically well. Yamaha has always been known for music and sound. I love the rounded edges and glass look design. Looks very modern, futuristic and suits any room it sits in. THANK YOU Andrew for this review! It helps a lot and your advise is spot on!

[@avinit86]

Just found your channel. I think youre one of the best reviewers out there. clear and relevant. and the name of my favourite star trek actor to boot. will get this avr. Thanks!

[@robertwebster8615]

I have the Yamaha Aventage RX-A880 and love it!!! :)

[@Trance88]

The RX-V6A is GORGEOUS! I love its design. I'd love for Yamaha to have a 2 channel receiver with that case.

[@Mysticpete]

Thanks... after owning an RX-V1079 for 5 years I finally added MusicCast to my phone!

[@skip741x3]

Brother, I really Love your style of reviewing! depth of content and the way you touch on the more ethereal aspects of good sound is what those with audiophile leanings want to hear..

[@americolouro4494]

Yamaha áudio e muito bom mesmo espetacular incrível mesmo garantia absoluta de altíssima qualidade preço justo excelente qualidade musical nada melhor do que falo

[@dustoffer9870]

I picked up the TSR-700 and PS5 at their respective launches and connected it to a shamefully old Samsung 4K HDR TV using Zeskit ultra high speed HDMI cables. I agree with all your comments regarding sound quality. This AVR is indeed tough to beat in its class! I upgraded the firmware straight away. It’s pretty important that users of any modern device do not skip that step! I have not experienced any handshake issues with the PS5 that others have struggled with The PS4 was a bit finicky at first but was quickly resolved with some adjustments in the device settings. All my connected devices are displaying 4K HDR without issue. I never did see the HDR tag you mentioned though. Maybe I got lucky? LOVE the new look! I can see why many Yamaha fans may not like it but I enjoy the bold departure from their status quo. As always, your content and method is spot on! Looking forward to your next upload.

[@Europeandaytrader]

Thanks for your review. Good to hear that I am not the only one with handshake problems in the hdmi 🙃

[@erictorres4889]

I like the new look . I’m glad I just bought this receiver it not only looks good but sounds great .

[@eliasaguilar8267]

I bought the denon s960h and returned it bought the yamaha and i have never looked back. The denon had too much bass. When i heard the Yamaha it was so much more detailed!! I love it!!!

[@gman3229]

I like the classic look of the old receivers, but this is absolutely gorgeous.

[@omedel]

I bought this receiver 3 weeks ago, first i did try the budget onkyo 5.2 but one of surround clip connectors broke, so I returned it , in 3 weeks I almost try all the functions , yes it did cost more but happy so far .I am using a 3.2.2 profile all Rb42 Miccas and 2 Onkyo speaker as presence and 2 yamaha subs ,more than enought for a 30m2 room, also happy to be able to listen DSD SACD directly from the hdmi output of my sony player 800mk2, great upgrade from my 10 years old 5.1 marantz 1403 that now I use as stereo receiver only, Cheers!!!

[@SteveSmith-cm1hx]

Just ordered one of these yesterday thanks to this review Andrew. So thank you buddy. You asked what we thought of the new look on the front of the AVR and I love it. Makes it look high end or premium as they say. Mine arrives direct from Yamaha in about a week or so and I am looking forward to it.

[@hammertimee777]

I have this receiver. I had previous generations flagships Yamaha receivers, but because they were outdated with just 1080p pictures, I was forced to upgrade to the RX-V6A. The sound totally beats the previous generations. I also never used the extensive features of flagship receivers, so this one is perfect for me,.

[@hypotheticallywhatiskyle]

@Des Barry lol no, it's plastic, mine was battered after, maybe a month, I certainly haven't been poking and jabbing at it.

[@blindsquirrelly]

I bought this receiver after watching your review. $329 at Costco. Wow. The thing is a beast and I feel like I stole it.

[@otzocato1380]

One thing that he did not address that I think out of the box is an amazing selling point of this particular receiver. It's the room correction. It's not just normal room correction but it's multi point. due to the fact that uses up to I think six different points to find your overall sweet spot bubble.

[@sakadabara]

So, did you managed to pass through 4K 120 Hz ? Or 8K 60Hz ? There was a problem with the Panasonic chip .

[@blindsquirrelly]

@@sakadabara just 4K for now as that's all my TV puts out. I like that there's capability for expansion with firmware updates as a new TV is on the horizon...

[@sakadabara]

@@blindsquirrelly thank you for your answer! (I am PlayStation 4 Pro user paired with 7.1 Marantz 5013 and 2019 60Hz 4K TV 📺 )

[@blindsquirrelly]

@@sakadabara same ps4 and tv here. Ps5 and 8k tube happening in 6 months or so...

[@TheWolfCub71]

I’m very happy you mentioned King Princess!

[@Julrich25]

Thank you Andrew for this Great video, I am happy owner of TSR-700 unit ( V6A twin brother) when I bought it I looked for two key factors, PS5 2.1 HDMI 4K/120, 8K/60 compatibility and second Hi-Res/Audio where I read Yamaha was using a Texas Instruments DACs includes the 384 kHz / 32-bit BB PCM5102A, a state-of-the-art DAC designed for Hi Res/DSD more expensive AV systems. Finally, I can shared my own experience with a former RX-V571 that was retired after 12 years in service without a flaw on any department and I was amazed this system came with a DAC Burr Brown 24-bit/192kHz on early 2010´s that uses the same bit same rate that you can find on a recent Marantz NR1711. In conclusion, I consider Yamaha´s background on music industry back up the high fidelity sound on Yamahas AV compared to competitors. By the way, I have paired my Yamaha TSR-700 with 7.1 KEF speakers system and music really comes back to life.

[@p3030134]

Super once more! Thanks Andrew :)

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thank you for watching!

[@hvskyline1368]

Ya that reciever is gorgeous to me

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

It's a breath of fresh air visually (and sonically) for sure!

[@justdev8965]

I don't care if it looks like a crumbled cookie. Only the sound matters.

[@dondon4720]

Glad I pre ordered this a few months ago, sitting in storage til I can get my house set-up

[@ctaylors109]

Same here! I start building in 3 weeks!

[@mikegallagher2732]

YOU sir ( And Kristi of course !!!) are just Friggin' AWESOME...Raising money for such a GREAT cause !!!!

[@jeffleonard343]

Excellent video! Really looking forward to this one. Still rocking a Yamaha RX-V671 but before I make the jump to a 4K display wanting them to fix the HDMI 2.1 issue.

[@yupimbackk]

Same here... Good avr

[@danbretherton]

Good to see AVRs concentrating on sound again. All AVR companies have to realise that in 2020 people that buy AVR are more concerned about audio quality rather then video, people that are more concerned about video are buying sound bars.

[@paulfool8728]

You're right if you intend to buy a tv look for quality picture but if you intend to buy a receiver look for sound quality !

[@WheresYourToque]

Excellent argument. I bet my 2001 Marantz SR 5300, and Harman Kardon AVR 500 would annihilate any receiver in the sound department of today with just old compressed Dolby Digital AC-3 or DTS through optical cable !

[@davidsands351]

You are a terrific AV reviewer Andrew. Entertaining and informative. My first AV receiver was a Yamaha and I loved the sound. I think they make really good amps. Keep up the great work.

[@thechosenone3504]

Andrew, your reviews seem to be the main influence behind my recent purchases. That being the 55" LG Nano90 and the Yamaha RX-V6. I love the reviews man. You always put out a plethora of information for someone who's somewhat technical like myself, to examine and make a conscious and educated decision. After all its not everyday we get to spend thousands of dollars on quality equipment. Thanks again for your honesty and your service to the KZbin community. God bless you.

[@spencermusselman4292]

I have the same tv with the RX-V685 Yamaha and I am pretty happy with it.

[@John-ok8ts]

I bought the Sony strdn1080 about a week before this came out. I had been waiting for it but finally gave up as it kept getting delayed. Honestly I'm glad. I've heard other people complain about the HDMI switching issue. That would drive me up the wall. The Sony is great. It didn't work well with some Klipsch speakers I bought however when I replaced them with KEFs it was amazing.

[@Paul-dv8zf]

Can you explain how it doesn't work with Klipsch speakers. I have the Sony STR DH590 and I'm disappointed on the sound with my Klipsch bookshelf 5 1/2, and Klipsch 12'' subs speakers. It doesn't sound as good as my Pioneer VSX-830. The Sony STR DH590 sounds full, but as if it's missing the full spectrum of high frequencies and sort definition even after setting the treble to the max setting of 10. I want to return the Sony STR DH590.

[@geoffs1089]

I never had the HDMI ARC sound problem you describe (intermittent sound from native 4K TV apps) until I upgraded from a 1080p TV to a 4K Samsung TV. So naturally, I figured that the problem was with the new TV. Fortunately I found the description of the problem 10:00 into your fabulous review. So a replacement TV was not needed - the problem was with my 2022 Yamaha RX-V6A. I think you understate the problem as annoying and a glitch. It has taken hours to troubleshoot and resolve this frustrating problem. Once I did, I locked the setting into a Yamaha scene button so that I never had to face it again. With that said, once you take the time to understand the sub-menus and customize the Yamaha to your liking, it sounds great. Both music and 4K material.

[@annastewart9395]

Which setting did you change in order to fix it?

[@geoffs1089]

These are the settings that resolved the HDMI ARC sound problems (intermittent sound from native 4K TV apps) described at 10:00 into the review. With that said, the Yamaha is a finicky beast and occasionally does not pass through AV signals from ANY source. It “gets confused” and I have to reboot it (unplug it from the wall) to get it to remember. HDMI * HDMI Control ON. The settings in “Standby Sync” and “ARC” are applied. “Note: You need to perform the HDMI Control link setup after connecting HDMI Control-compatible devices.” I did this when I connected my new TV. * Standby Through AUTO. Selects whether to output video/audio, which is input through HDMI jacks, to the TV when the unit is in standby mode. AUTO: Automatically selects whether to output video/audio depending on the status of the connected device. ON consumes more power. * 4K Upscaling: ON. “Selects whether to use 4K upscaling of the HDMI video signal. If this function is set to “On”, 1080p content is displayed at 4K resolution.” I had this OFF before I got my new 4K TV. After new TV: ON slightly improves regular Cable programming. One reviewer (Ray) said that On made the signal blurry, but this was not true for me. * Standby Sych, Audio Output in Auto. * ARC On. * HDMI Video Format: MODE 1. There is a table in the Yamaha manual. Mode 1 is better. “Only use mode 2 if your display has issues handling the full UHD signal that is possible if using mode 1.” Sound * DSP Parameter: You can fine tune 8 parameters (room size, delays), but why? * Surround Decoder AUTO. Center Spread OFF. * All-Channel Stereo: You can fine tune it, but why? It sounds interesting but artificial. I sometimes play around with it and programmed it to one of the color buttons on the Remote. * Dialogue Level: “This is great for those with hearing loss.” Some reviewers (Ray) increased it to 3 (max). I tried this but found I had to reduce it to 2. (3 had too much Center in music and sports.) DTS Dialogue Control , Dialogue Lift (lifts apparent elevation of voices) cannot be changed and am not using. * Volume: Initial and Max Volume - did not touch. * Virtual Speaker: Turned OFF Virtual Surround Back Speaker (VSBS) - I already have rear speakers. Play with Dolby Speaker Virtual? It virtualizes Dolby ATMOS (Dolby “fakemos”). I left Off for now. * DTS Mode: Informs the BD (blu-ray disk) player about the DTS formats that the unit supports. Mode 1 is used normally. “Switch to Mode 2 if the BD player fails to properly output a DTS signal even when it is playing back DTS-HD or DTS:X content.” Mode 1 worked for me. Good luck!

[@bruncima]

So glad you did a review the v6a. There’s not much out there on them yet. Now I can’t wait to get mine I already have one pre-ordered for the end of the month To pair with my TCL r635. Just hope they can fix any HDR issues as that’s all I’ve been watching so far with this new TV.

[@fredmccarroll3476]

Nice video! I enjoyed it!! I've been a fan of Yamaha receivers and amplifiers since the 70s. Back in the early 80s I owned a Yamaha M-85 amplifier and I had ESS Amt-1 floorstanding speakers. I have owned several Yamaha receivers in the past. Today I have a Yamaha RX-V665 7.2 A/V receiver which I purchased in 2012 and it is still going strong....knock on wood! My present speaker system is Klipsch Synergy 7.1 system, which I also purchased in 2012 and they are still going strong! Klipsch F3s are my floorstanders! Connected to my RX-V665, I have a Music Hall turntable, two Tascam CD Rewritable Recorders that are setup digitally. I also have a Pioneer RT-1020L reel to reel tape deck.

[@The_Jedi_Teacher]

So my old receiver died about a week ago which led me down a path of looking for a new receiver and I was initially drawn to the Denon actually and I had purchased it (and had it shipped to the house). The next day I was looking around further, started finding some reviews making me second guess my purchase, and found your review on the Denon and then I saw your review on the Yamaha. Needless to say, I went and found a V6A in stock nearby, bought it, and now I have a Denon 960a in the box ready to be returned and I am very happy with the Yamaha so far. Sounds great and has the function I am looking for and then some. Also, the sound is a vast improvement on my previous receiver. And about the look....I love it. Now that I have it in my house, it has really become the visual focal point of my home theater system.

[@spaige660]

I'm a fan of the new look. Great review!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Thanks @S Paige!

[@JoeysAutismAdventures]

The Airbus A320 is my all time favorite plane. This is also my hobby. I am also special needs. I love Yamaha Receivers as well. I own the Yamaha TSR-700 a rebranded model of the RX-V6A

[@rafalobo5308]

It is really nice to find reviews of products that most people can afford and enjoy without having to sell a kidney, on top of that your honest reviews about this "modest" gear are creating "content" for other reviewers if you know where I am coming from 😉 , so be it. Congratulations and happy Christmas.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

I appreciate it and thank you very much for watching. My goal is to focus on products and conversations that I hope are useful to a wide range of people not just hardcore enthusiasts. Nothing against focusing on a genre, but as a person I find I don't stay to just one "thing", so I don't want this channel to become that either. Also, I think affordable gear is more exciting, for expensive gear BETTER sound amazing whereas cheap stuff leaves room for genuine amazement, which is just more fun...at least to me. Be well!

[@AdamRedmond88]

Just got one at a pawn shop warehouse sale, along with a Samsung Galaxy watch and a cymbal hard case for $20 (total)! The Yamaha had a note on it stating "powers off after 45 minutes." After cracking it open, I found one slightly loose power connector on the main board. Updating the firmware now. Wish me luck!

[@garfield77777]

I just found one for $40 at a local thrift store, with the remote, Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it. (Was just being put out by an employee!) When I got it home the screen kept turning off after a few seconds, Was probably in some sort of weird mode, factory resetted it, everything works great now! This thing is over $800 MSRP now. Insane.

[@mickeydamani6327]

Haha right on time, thank you Andrew! Love the content

[@ChoySekMunSimon]

I use an older entry level Yamaha AV receiver for my kid's living room setup and it's been able to take the slew of abuse my then toddler and now elementary School kids have and are still throwing at it. You can hear the filter-down tech and sound quality from their flagship components on their base level devices. The new range looks really refreshing and I am actually looking forward to their new design language for their AV components and replacing the one my kids are using once they find a way to break it!

[@Barb4561]

I purchased the RX-V6A about 2 weeks ago. I think your review was spot on, especially the part about using the MusicCast app for controlling the sound. I am not a gamer, so I have no concerns so far with the HDMI issue. I mainly stream my viewing content and play vinyl on my Yamaha MusicCast Vinyl 500. My main speakers are Ohm Walsh 2’s that I purchased in 1980. This receiver/speaker combination sounds amazing! Keep up the great work that you and Kristi do. You are my “go to” source for audio video.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

You got the MusicCast 500! That's awesome. We're big fans of that table! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words!

[@StreamdeMenthe]

I bought this receiver at the same time as the two new consoles were coming out. I like Yamaha and I loved the new look. Finally! I unfortunately had to bring it back to the store after 10 days. Wayyyyyyyy too many handshake problems with Apple tv 4k, the PS5 and the Xbox series X. I would lose audio for up to 2 minutes when switching inputs. The resolution would be wrong when I switched on the XBSX. The PS5 signal would just not be detected. Etc etc. I tried a variety of hdmi cables (all rated 48g). It was just unusable. Exchanged it for a Marantz sr5015. While it hasn't been 100% perfect, 95% of the problems are gone. So just be wary if you're buying this for the new consoles, maybe look for something else. And I wasn't even going for 120 fps or 8k. Just regular 4k at 60hz.

[@fourty4magjr]

Been waiting for this!

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Hope it was worth the wait!

[@fourty4magjr]

@@andrewrobinsonreviews it was well worth it! Love the looks of this receiver. Seems ive made the right choice and i cant wait to open my new Yamaha rx-v6a on Christmas LOL! the GF wont let me have it 😔

[@jaimepineda8777]

I loved this YAMAHA RECEIVER !

[@frantisekfurstenceller9453]

New Yamaha look? Love it.....I’m waiting for the A2A

[@lomelyo]

Man that's the prettiest receiver I've seen in anything close to that price point.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Right!

[@durgadsp7543]

I'll agree with you

[@jeromeduanascott7230]

First time watch...good stuff my man. Big Yamaha fan here. Look is "on point" for me. I just might leave it out of the cabinet for all to see!

[@rodneydangerfield7153]

Thanks, Andrew, for the fantastic video review!...Agree...The new look of the Yamaha RX-V6A receiver is definitely "bold"...Kudos to the design engineers at Yamaha!

[@ESM77]

Crazy timing for you to upload this video. I was searching your channel for best budget receivers yesterday and i was torn, this is a clear win for me thanks so much.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

Glad we got this review to you in time!

[@damianhaber4890]

I bought an AVR-X1600H in January 2020 (open box @ Best Buy for $420, not $600) and I'm loving it! The HEOS app has opened a world of online streaming services that is on par with CD quality using Spotify. The audio is pure and has some reserves (175 w/ch max), it's a 7.2 with zone 2 output. The only negative is the USB processing. Playing music files (mp3, FLAC, or wav) is "hit or miss" playing flawlessly.

[@Blackinterceptor999]

The look is fine, I'm more concerned about the HDMI functions as I used my computer for gaming and music, and 4k movies

[@paul8926]

I have to admit, that is a very pretty receiver, much more attractive than the Marantz 👍

[@ponce538]

The sound quality on the V6A is amazing. I run Amazon Music HD & Ultra HD through a Fire Cube directly into the receiver. Input is PCM 2 channel converting into Neo 6 Music @ 24 bit /192 khz. Or, I could set the audio from the Fire Cube @ Dolby Digital Plus and run 24 bit/ 48 khz. There is a Yamaha firmware update available from 1.23 to 1.31 version since March. Not sure what it covers, however when I now use the SCI-FI mode on DPS, it reads input as DD+/DDEX. I don't have any problems with the eArc or ARC. Most times I forget to set it to ON with my Vizio TV. No difference in sound quality. Overall, I really enjoy the RX- V6A. Footnote: Any problems you come across and can't seem to fix, hit SETUP > FUNCTION>INITIALIZATION, and start over.

[@Doggo_Norse]

I have this one, but it's the Costco version, (the TSR-700), I use it for my outdoor speakers and so far it's held up great and plenty powerful for my 6, Polk Audio Atrium 6s

[@RP-ms7lu]

I like your neutral review. You don't favour expensive , even budget amplifiers can be nice. Yamaha do sound musical, very musical and sweet.

[@NeilBulk]

I love my RX-V6A. My experience with it largely mirrors yours. I haven't noticed the HDR display bug you mentioned, but I don't game and also have the onscreen display turned off. I have the eARC issue as well. Seeing "Decoder Off" is maddening. I don't need to use the TVs apps as I have an Apple TV, but I paid for the thing and I'd like it to at least function properly. In terms of sound though, I'm extremely happy with this and I find the MusicCast app to be terrific. Too many times apps like this feel like afterthoughts, but the MusicCast app is well designed and easy to use. It integrates perfectly with Qobuz.

[@911jason]

Can you expand on your experience with the eARC issues? I also have an AppleTV that will be providing 95% of the content, are there daily issues or just occasional annoyances?

[@NeilBulk]

@@911jason Using the Apple TV via the RX-V6A to my TV has been fine. Since it's being passed through the receiver to the TV, I don't have to worry about eARC bugs.

[@mathaihouse504]

Did the issues went away after January firmware update?

[@raphaelmeillat8527]

Beautiful design. Timeless. Great review Andrew!

[@_mr.__phoenix8884]

Ur right about it looking more premium... I thought this was a high end reciever when I saw the thumbnail..😁

[@OfficialRuben187]

Hi Andrew, Can we expect a review from the RX-A series aswel? I'm kinda curious about those aswel. especially the RX-A2A and RX-A4A

[@ActuallyGoose]

Currently $1,200 AUD. Gotta love Australian pricing

[@ronwess]

Great video review 👍 just got this a day ago stayed up late setting it up sounds great to me I love the brightness of it. Thanks again and Happy New Year 😊

[@TheErajat]

Hi Andrew, great content. I love that you put out honest, unbiased content. I see so many reviews out there where reviewers/influencers compare and talk specs all day long. No one talks about "musicality". I have very recently bought and auditioned Marantz Cine50, Marantz 8015, Onkyo RZ50 and Denon37xx. These is a very evident difference in how these process sound and can very easily be ranked in order of "musicality". While I understand sound preference is subjective, it's still pretty obvious how to rank them. Not giving the "musicality" enough attention and largely being spec focused is taking us away from understanding the real quality of these recievers. Just wanted to share the above with you. I am an admirer of your work. Thank u for putting the content out.

[@TC-ps9sd]

Love the Yamaha's modern look. Looks expensive too.

[@CamaroWarrior]

I picked up this receiver from Costco as the "Yamaha TSR-700" for $400, a Klipsch R-12SW for $180, and the Klipsch Reference Dolby Atmos Surround System (2x R-625FA, 2x R-41M, R-52C) for $800 at Costco.

[@movie_av_impulse]

@camarowarrior I was looking at that Costco klipsch set up how does it sound?

[@dilsharaj]

How does it sound?

[@CamaroWarrior]

@@dilsharaj sounds good the sub packs quite a punch ... its loud and clear and great bass for movies and music

[@CamaroWarrior]

@@movie_av_impulse worth the money, clear and loud and with the sub it packs quite some bass for music and movies... with the sub in the right spot u will feel the bass

[@baconmcbacon62]

I wicked dig the new look, especially the new dimensions. One of the hardest parts about HT in an apartment is space. That looks like it could even fit on top of a sturdy bookshelf, cabinet, or on a built-in shelf, so it gives people more options in a space-constrained home. Plus, my TV doesn’t support EARC anyways, so I’ll just use S/PDIF. By the time I’m ready to upgrade my telly, they’ll have ironed out the issues.

[@paulrawson5080]

I think it looks beautiful. I would definitely buy this

[@jeremiahstubbs3309]

I am an Audiovisual installer and I've sold about 10 of these receivers. The ARC problem is the most annoying thing in the world. It will work fine for a few weeks straight, then all of a sudden I get a call from a customer telling me that they can't hear sound from Smart TV apps through their surround sound system. I've never had this issue with the previous Aventage models. We're really looking forward to yamaha solving this dilemma and/or releasing newer Aventage models ASAP!

[@LK-yf1ov]

New 1.26 firmware update fix this 👍

[@jeremiahstubbs3309]

@Alan Smithee Though I have never had any personal experience with this particular receiver or any NAD receivers at all, on paper this looks like a pretty capable unit. With a powerful 140 watts per channel and high resolution 9.2 capabilities it'll definitely get the job done. Another good thing about this receiver is the mobile app that allows you to stream music content directly to your theater room and Zone 2 area... I just happen to be more so of a yamaha guy. I would compare this receiver to Yamaha's RX-A3080. The yamaha is more powerful, $1,000 less and I can vouch for its sound quality. That NAD is pretty expensive. One problem is this receiver would be extremely hard to find at the moment. New models should be released shortly though.

[@spencermusselman4292]

Older Yamaha's like the RX-V685 have the same issue. I am pretty happy with everything else

[@mrvikyable]

The latest firmware update has: 4k mode1: 4k120, 4k60 hdr, 4k mode2: 4k60, 8k mode: 8k60/4k120 hdr. The issue is that i don't have the means to test 8k

[@fast200sx1]

Awesome content Andrew, I have owned this receiver for about a month now. My first av set paired with klipsch towers and bookshelf's. This receiver does everything I need it to do and btw it drives those klipsch towers louder than my ears can handle.

[@dynodin81]

9:57 Same exact issue that I sometimes get with my older Onkyo receiver. I love the new look! About time an AVR had some some style to it.

[@RyviusRan]

I have the Yamaha TSR-700 which is similar to this receiver. Unfortunately even with the HDMI 2.1 board upgrade the TSR-700 only supports 24gbps bandwidth. For 4k 120hz 10bit HDR I need at least 40gbps. Is there a receiver in a similar range and quality of the TSR-700 that has at least a 2.1HMDI port with 40gbps or better?

[@KristiWright]

For the record, this unit is NOT the costco version which may or not be different. Links are in the description if you want to check out the one in our review.

[@KristiWright]

@MURUGESAN P I didn’t have one this time. Just didn’t feel like I had anything to really add this time around. Kind of you to ask though. 😊

[@miles267]

It’s identical to the Costco TSR-700. No difference.

[@KnumNegm]

It seems to me like they're exactly the same unit

[@JoeysAutismAdventures]

I own the TSR-700. It has really good sound, and a 4k picture. I am very pleased with my purchase. The TSR-700 series is the same as the RX-V6A. It is totally special needs adult owned. Always well taken care of. I love Yamaha receivers. Airbus A320's is my hobby. I am a big fan of Dolby Atmos as well.

[@jasonwilson4032]

Love the new look, can’t wait for it to go on sale!

[@Safetytrousers]

It's been on sale via Richer Sounds/Amazon UK for some weeks now. But it's down to 1 left right now.

[@alekshvala]

Hey Andrew, would you reccomend this avr ($750) or the Marantz nr1711 ($900) for a pair of Heco Aurora 700's?

[@danallan4860]

Hmm... Initially it looks like a 2010 Harmon Kardon Receiver wearing high heels. I prefer the button and knob Yamaha look myself. A proud owner of several.

[@DetailEnthusiast]

The new look definitely got me interested. She's beautiful!

[@KeithCopeland778]

Very good review! This receiver is on my list to replace my RX-V571 and I really like to new design!

[@richardguthrie3422]

Are the current generation of Yamaha receivers a lot better than the 90's vintage ? I have RX-V2400 that has served me well for over 15 years. It's main drawback is no HDMI but connecting via component inputs has been fine until now,

[@user-od5pz9rn1w]

I see you have revieved the Kef Q750. do you think the V6a is capable of producing good sound in this combination?

[@thenar]

Thanks. Very well presented. Thankyou.

[@Garth2011]

Same with our expensive Yamaha RX-A1040 purchased in 2015. The ARC handshake at times is lost but more importantly, there are too often events that no sound comes with the video or the volume control of the TV will not engage the Yamaha. Also, the onscreen displays (volume, mute etc) do not display on the TV. Solution is to disconnect the TV HDMI as well as the source HDMI, plug in again and all works as expected. This happens mostly when turning the unit off. If its left on, performance is solid. One noted concern though, this model was purchased in 2015 and has only HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.0 which limits our 4k signals. 4k these days requires HDCP 2.2 and by not being fully aware of engineering, you would think that a firmware update would have been developed to keep these well made and rather expensive AV receivers current with the HDMI connections. This would equate to a support issue since the firmware updates for this model have stopped years ago. Regarding the new front panel look and design, I wouldn't say its an improvement. There is an issue with the volume knob and the display being off center to the right. That makes the display hidden when viewing the front of the unit from the left of center. The other fact is, the front doesn't look "balanced" with the display off center and those displays need to be larger so they can be read 10 feet away more easily.

[@geezer5236]

I'm an old yes old stereo 2.1 guy. Was looking to upgrade my amp and looking at the Yamaha 301 amp which runs sound $350. Costco sells a relabeled version of this exact V6A amp for about $400 and periodically as low as $330. Quality wise is this a good alternative for both overall build reliability and stereo sound. My simple logic mind suggests a simpler amp at roughly equal price would have better components and more reliable but is that thinking true?

[@Evolver10]

Good review. This receiver was at the top of my list, but honestly after monitoring all issues it has had I think it’s probably to be avoided. Considering the features it has and the low price it just screams cheap internals and cut corners. Anyone considering this should do their research and look at the avs owner thread on this product.

[@lucbeauvais1847]

I hear you, I'm not happy paying money for 1,000 dollars item that has glitches and promises to add stuff to it later, I dont get it how companies are selling stuff that is not ready yet. They all do it? Earc is a massive screw up right now. I read somewhere that people should wait for next year tvs and receivers to give a chance to companies to catch up with the technology and do it right, out of the box.

[@paulfool8728]

Another issue with this receiver is the volume when you set the volume negative 15 or 20 db the sound is still very strong but if you set the volume to 20 or 15 db the sound rattles . At zero db it should not make any sound but even at negative 10 db the sound is still very strong . Why ?

[@lomelyo]

Dude, I'm going to make a point of buying this from your referral link as soon as it's available. You made me want to forgoe my waiting for the HDMI 2.1 problems to be fixed. Because I'd probably still get this.

[@andrewrobinsonreviews]

I'm glad you found the review helpful and of course, we always appreciate it when people use our links. So thank you!

[@mabe_productions]

I bought this receiver. It blows me away! I also own the stereo amp A-S2000 by Yamaha which costed 2000+ euros. This little receiver is no less. The ambient settings in de musicast app are really great. I guess this is an upselling "trick" by Yamaha: They've put in alot of effort in this amp and probably don't make much profit but: People want even better after this and buy an aventage. It is worth more than double of it's price easily. Thanks for your video!

[@SolidMGSnake]

I get HDR banding through my RX-V4A. So I have to plug everything through my LG CX and use eARC to get sound.

[@mathaihouse504]

Did it got resolved after firmware update in January?

[@SolidMGSnake]

@@mathaihouse504 Apparently so. Although I haven't updated the firmware myself so I can't say for sure on my end .

[@NirGabay]

How is the rx-v6a compare to the Denon avr-x2700x?

[@singedcarry]

I just bought this Unit. It's driving Front L/R Yamaha NS-1000's, Center NS-C444, Surrounds NS-AW294, and I have two Polk Audio active 12" sub-woofers. That 2021 firmware update is supposed to provide Atmos Height emulation as well. Looking forward to that. I truly love the sound, and I can't wait for that update. I should have my UHD-30 4k projector by then.

[@Silentprofessional1]

Just purchase this receiver and I am so happy with it it sounds so much better than the Denon receiver I had although it seems a little bit complicated in the menu system I love it.

[@rambledogs2012]

Which Denon? Just sold my 2400 and looking at getting this one.

[@monusattila7061]

Hi Andrew, (or anybody who owns it) can you tell me if this receiver works also ike a “google chromecast build in” device ie. at google home I can include as a new device and group it wit other chromecast audio devices?

[@freeusersquared]

Hi Andrew, I love your reviews, your style and detail - keep it up! Eventually I narrowed it down to Yamaha V6a or Sony 1080. Bought the Yamaha for that slight better quality in sound... (€660) The HDMI switching happened so often over these 2 months that it became a nuisance! In my case I have to physically unplug the HDMI cable from the TV itself and switching the Yamaha OFF and ON again and reinsert the HDMI in the TV. Setting the TV to internal speakers isn't enough. Why is this issue common on most receivers?! Having said all this, I would have preferred the Sony since it's a very close runner up in sound quality and no HDMI switching problem!! Perhaps my comment will help future audiophiles to have a less irritating life. Ben (Malta)

[@sudhig]

I'm planning to buy this receiver. So if I have only one source of hdmi that is from TV and the source stays always the same will I still get the same issue?

[@ryanl8730]

I had the exact same problem with mine has Yamaha come out and talked about this yet

[@marktvcturner2448]

Thanks for a great video. I'm looking to get into a new receiver that outputs atmos and this guy is looking good. Cheers from Oz!

[@emmanuelamaya592]

I'd like to hear your thoughts on the atmos height virtualization!

[@gb3496]

+1

[@LK-yf1ov]

There is no atmos virtualization

[@gb3496]

@@LK-yf1ov Ah... yes, it says that it is coming in a future update...

[@xr500t]

That ARC is a deal breaker...... I would not put up with interruptions like that as a simple "glitch", that's a major defect. If you enjoy a lightbulb going dark and just dealing with it by shutting it down and turning it on again.....have at it. Or, what about your car in the highway? It's a defect. I don't care how cheap it is, it's just cheap. This a good review for pointing out that flaw.

[@Safetytrousers]

I breifly had a Denon something and the surround staging was night and day better than my RX V6a, but the sound of the Yamaha was so much better. So I stuck with the V6a, but I am still waiting 17 months after buying it for the board upgrade to give me the features I bought it for.

[@tomgee4165]

I bought two of these from Costco - great bang for the buck!

[@SVApBass]

Would this still be a contender for good budget avr in 2023?!