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Customer Reviews for Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
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Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
Model: RX-V465
SKU: 9245471
UPC: 027108933214
This powerful 5.1-channel A/V home theater receiver is 1080p-compatible via 4 HDMI inputs, as well as Bluetooth-ready for wireless connectivity and Apple® iPod®-ready for expanded functionality.
Average Customer Rating:
4.8
out of 5
(58 Reviews) 58
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Customer Reviews for Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
Review 1 for Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
Fine receiver
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: easyonu808
from Ocean View, HI
on 04/27/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
This is a very reasonably priced and versatile home theater receiver. I have it hooked up to a 55" HDTV and 5.1 Acoustic Research sound system. Blu-ray Discs look and sound fantastic as do DVDs.
It was easy to set up and took about 20 minutes making the various connections to the speakers, tv, and blu-ray.
The keys are typically small on the remote and it is not backlit for night time use. However, I was able to program it for my tv, blu-ray and satellite receiver.
What's great about it: Fine value, great for home theater system
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
Nice receiver
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: dronin
from Boulder, CO
on 04/22/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
4.0
All in all this is a great receiver. Pretty easy to setup using the YPAO feature. It's not perfect and I did have to do some manual adjustments to the speaker config, but YPAO gives a place to start and makes life easier.
The only feature that I found lacking was up-conversion from component video to HDMI. I still have a DVD player that uses component video output and had to run an extra component video cable to the TV. Not a big deal...
The only feature that I found lacking was up-conversion from component video to HDMI. I still have a DVD player that uses component video output and had to run an extra component video cable to the TV. Not a big deal...
What's great about it: Good sound quality, easy set up.
What's not so great: No up-conversion from component video to HDMI.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
Economy Audio Upgrage for BlueRay Age
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
3.0
Going from older Sony amp with 1 HDMI and 1 Optical input to 4 HDMI & 2 Optical inputs I can run the same HDMI out to a HDTV without having to downgrade either HD Video in or BlueRay to component video out with digital Optical sound. The 2 optical inputs make it practical to upgrade CD player to digital vs. analog.
What's great about it: 4 HDMI and 2 Optical inputs
What's not so great: Bass out is only pre-amp level. Needed to add a powered sub-woofer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
Extremely good value for the money
Customer Rating
5.0
Seems to be very current with the types of inputs/outputs/decoders. The "auto" settings for the various options have worked extremely well.
Good value for the money.
What's great about it: Easy to set up. Works extremely well.
What's not so great: The auto-speaker setup said the speakers erroneously were out of phase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
Awesome Headunit!
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Great headunit, a lot of power, crisp clear sound. Nice unit for the price plus the 4 year warranty is awesome. There is a lot of features with this unit, 4 hdmi in also i will be getting the ipod dock soon. It also supports 7.1 it says it in the manual. They list it as a 5.1.
What's great about it: A lot of features and a great sound
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
Excellent Choice
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
The Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver is a great value for a Home System. It's really easy to set up and use. Great features and fits into my system perfectly.
What's great about it: Great Price for a Home Theater Amp that get's the job done very well. Super price and very easy to set up and use
What's not so great: Really isn't anything negative.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
EVERYTHING U NEED IN A RECEIVER
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: DEVAUGHN
from copiague,ny
on 03/17/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
gonna keep this short and sweet. if u are looking for a top quality receiver, but are looking to save some money, this is the way to go. i have this paired with two definitive technology bi-polar left/right speakers, definitive technology pro center 1000 center speaker, definitely technology pro 800 subwoofer, and two less expensive surround speakers. lets just say movie night is now at my house!! the sound is so crisp. my receiver has my ps3,directv, dvd player, and xbox going to it, and the one hdmi cable going to the tv, perfect!! u will be very happy with this purchase, i have already recommended it to a few people who have also gone out and bought it. i am truly a happy customer.
What's great about it: PRICE, EASY TO SET UP,4 HDMI PORTS
What's not so great: NOTHING YET
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 8 for Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
It works as promised
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Features
4.0
Simple to setup. It just works if you can get through the documentation.
What's great about it: HDMI pass through
What's not so great: not the best documentation
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
Unbeatable Amp!
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
If you're looking for an affordable amplifier with great sound look no further. I haven't even used half the functions of this amp and am completely in awe of the amazing sound quality. Crystal clear with zero distortion even at fairly high volumes. Get this unit or any of Yamaha's great amps.
What's great about it: Great price and unbelieveable sound!
What's not so great: Nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
Good Receiver
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: JoieR
from New Bern, NC
on 03/09/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
Not sure if we are getting all that we can out of this receiver. Sound quality is good but not as loud as I thought that it could be.
What's great about it: Fairly easy to set up without reading the instructions
What's not so great: Not sure if it works as well as it should with Bose 5.1
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
great receiver for the money
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
5.0
I am repalcing a Bose 321 system with these receiver and the klipsch ht500 5.1 package. The speaker package, pair with these receiver works perfect, the sound is crisp and clear. I was expecting less from it cause the other setting I was looking for, the receiver alone cost almost as much as I pay for these whole system (including spearkers). The set up can be easy but you need to READ the instructions. I am running throug the receiver, Direct Tv hddvr, Comcast hddvr, a Samsung bluray player (this years new model C-6500) and PS3, all control throgh the receivers hdmi conections so there is only 1 hdmi cable connected to our hdtv. You have to read the instructions to learn how many things you can do with these receiver.
What's great about it: price ,amount of inputs, ease of set up
What's not so great: learning curve could take a while
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
Solid AV Receiver
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
4.0
Overall a good choice for an AV receiver without breaking the bank. This receiver has alot of the latest features and processes and switches (HDMI) very well. Sound quality was good, but can not compete with the likes of a Denon. This receiver provides plenty of power but I noticed lacks the same levels of volume as its predeccessor models, ex. HT6130 or HT 6050. Do not get me wrong this receiver will serve well and provide a great experience especailly at this price point. Easy to setup and use. No issues or problems.
What's great about it: Plenty of well functioning features for the price point
What's not so great: Noticed decreased volume and power capabilities from 2008 models
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
Do Your Home Work
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: Rodean
from Orlando, FL
on 02/26/2010
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Ease of Use
2.0
Features
2.0
Do your home work before buying this receiver. I was intending to use it as a gloried switch for my existing components and to feed music to multiple rooms in the house. To use the component inputs, the audio must come through via coaxial or digital optical. This kept me from connecting a WII with the component cables. There is no component input that will take left/right audio. Maybe it was naive on my part, but I thought using the HDMI output would send ANY output from the receiver through the HDMI to the television. Seems if you connect a device through AV1-6, it has to be output the same way. So you cannot use a combination of HDMI, component, and composite to the receiver and use one connection to your television.
Because of the above issues, I never got around to finding out how the system actually sounds with speakers attached.
I'm taking this receiver back to BB and reconnecting the $49 4-port component switch.
What's great about it: It clear up the jerkiness between my cable box and tv using HDMI
What's not so great: It won't take older component connections, ie no left/right connections for audio
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 14 for Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
Need Help
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
2.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Features
3.0
Did my research, then caught this unit on sale @ BB. My only issue thus far is when using HDMI, gold plated cables(no, not monster brand), connecting cable box to this unit...then this unit to TV. ..the audio signal does not hold...it blinks. This creates a jumpy audio signal...not smooth. Hoping someone here can provide a 'fix' for me, before I disconnect at bring back for another.
thanks
What's great about it: Price
What's not so great: HDMI SIGNAL BLINKS IN AND OUT
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 15 for Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
Excellent Yamaha Receiver
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Very high quality unit, equal or better to my last $2000 Yamaha unit. I got rid of the $2000 unit because this one did HDMI switching AND HDMI Upscaling! For a great price, this can't be beat!
What's great about it: Everything and HDMI Upscaling
What's not so great: Nothing - Maybe HDMI CEC Control learning curve
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
great reciver
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
for the price I dont think you can find a reciver this cheap with the same features and get great sound! very nice
What's great about it: everything
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
2nd Time the Charm
Customer Rating
3.0
Value for Price
3.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
2.0
First unit needed to be returned (after spending a couple of hours trying to determine why the system was not working properly. Second unit worked immediately without issue.
What's great about it: Works as described
What's not so great: First unit needed to be returned...
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
Fantastic receiver for the price
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: vegasdude
from Las Vegas
on 01/21/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
5.0
As the headline says, if you are looking for a quality receiver without spending a fortune, this is the one for you. I wanted a receiver with 4 HDMIs and this was probably the least expensive one I could find. The sound quality is very good, the picture quality is very good, and it comes with a microphone for automatically setting up your surround speakers. Can you spend more an a receiver? Yes. Can you get a receiver with many more features and better quality? Yes. Can you get one for 350 out the door? No.
What's great about it: Many different features and the included microphone for automatically setting up surround sound
What's not so great: For the price, nothing.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
Great Unit
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: 3547fl
from Orlando
on 01/13/2010
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Nice unit, was quick to setup with the mic provided. Just hook it up and run the setup and it seem to balance things right out.
Love the HDMI switching, makes it very easy to use.
What's great about it: HDMI Switching, great buy for the money
What's not so great: Nothing so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for Yamaha 525W 5.1-Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver
Yamaha makes home run
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
This is a very good component for my home surround sound that I set up just recently. I had 5 perfectly good Bose speakers so I went with an AV receiver instead of a home surround system. I had a 23 year old Pioneer that served me nicely but it was only 2 channel so I upgraded. I bought a Pioneer but the tuner was bad right out of the box so I took it back and after some research bought the v465. The sound quality is so good and separation of channels is so distinct that my wife and I are constantly looking around to see if it is raining, or some one came in the back door when it was actually a separate channel on the TV. I thought there was a cricket in the house the other night while watching a Discovery Channel on insects. One problem is that when the cable box is hooked up to an input HDMI port you have no way to change the channel on the cable box that will in turn change the HDMI port on the TV. I had to end up buying a Harmony 510 universal remote which is an excellent solution by the way even though it was hard to pay $100 for a remote when I have five sitting around. The set up is easy but you must have all speaker connected when you do the auto optimize speaker adjustment or you get an error, but over all very easy. HDTV 5.1 broadcast sound is as good as DVD sound. Good luck.
What's great about it: Sound Quality
What's not so great: Lack of Cable Box Control
I would recommend this to a friend!
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