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Yamaha RX-V663BL 665 Watt 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver | 
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| Brand: Yamaha
Category: CE
List Price: $549.95
Buy New: $399.99
You Save: $149.96 (27%)
New (12) from $399.99
Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 1295
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 32
Dimensions (in): 18.7 x 22.2 x 10.6
Warranty: Unknown
MPN: RX-V663BL
Model: RX-V663BL
UPC: 027108930121
EAN: 0027108930121
ASIN: B0013ZGOWY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 7-channel 665W powerful surround sound (95W x 7) | | • | HDMI 1.3 with Deep Color, xv Colorspace, 1080p compatible, and support for HD Audio formats. | | • | Analog video to HDMI up-conversion and also de-interlacing from 480i to 480p | | • | Independent 2 Zone, 2 Source operation | | • | Bluetooth music streaming using Yamaha YBA-10 Bluetooth Audio Receiver |
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Product Description
The RX-V663BL 7.1-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver features full support for HD audio formats, HDMI video upconversion and deinterlacing, iPod and Bluetooth audio compatibility, improved YPAO, Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control), multi-zone custom installation facility, and four SCENE buttons. Four SCENE buttons make operating the receiver easier than ever. Two volume-setting functions are included on this receiver for additional convenience. Initial Volume Setting allows you to set the volume level that will be heard each time the power is turned on. Maximum Volume Setting prevents unexpected loud sounds. You have a choice of eight unique CINEMA DSP surround programs to bring out the full audio potential of your entertainment sources. The RX-V563BL receiver is capable of delivering large amounts of reserve power for accurate reproduction of high-energy peaks that are especially prevalent in digital audio sources. Assignable amplifiers to bi-amp connection 4 SCENE buttons offering greater operating ease with 18 preset SCENE templates XM ready with XM HD Surround powered by Neural Surround SIRIUS Satellite Radio ready Improved YPAO for automatic speaker setup iPod compatibility via optional dock Bluetooth A2DP compatibility with optional YBA-10 Wireless Audio Receiver Superior multi-zone control compatibility 1080p-compatible HDMI (2 inputs, 1 output) Analog video to HDMI digital video upconversion and deinterlacing with TBC Fine-tuned CINEMA DSP and Adaptive DSP level Improved Compressed Music Enhancer Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) 40-station preset tuning / Auto preset tuning HD Audio LPCM 7.1-channel reception (up to 192kHz) 8-channel or 6-channel external input Speaker A, B, A+B selection Preset remote unit Frequency Response - 10Hz-100kHz Signal to Noise Ratio - 100 dB (250 mV) Dimensions - Width 17-1/9 x Height 6-3/4 x Depth 15-1/2 (435x171x393mm) Weigh
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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
 Good but disappointed September 5, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Wanted a 7.1 Channel Receiver with the new HD lossless sound to replace my Yamaha HTR-5750 and to go with a new Panasonic Blu-ray player.
Read too many reviews of the Onkyo 606 heating up, so didn't even bother. Tried the Yamaha RX-V663. Although it had a decent sound, which is why I gave it the three stars, it would not pass the Cox Cable HD DVR signal thru to the TV. The TV just flickered like crazy. Sent it back to Amazon and got the new Denon AVR-1909, which worked perfectly. Of course it was more expensive, but I guess you only get what you pay for.
I love Amazon.com. They took the Yamaha back and I got the Denon the next day. I will review the Denon at the Denon AVR-1909 page.
 Very satisfied, excellent sound August 24, 2008
I considered several receivers (Yamaha 663, Onkyo 606, Denon 1909) before choosing the mid-priced (of the 3) Yamaha. The Onkyo ran too hot and the sound seemed to have less depth and the Denon was a bit expensive although the feature that lowers volume of commercials seems great. After 2 weeks, I've been very impressed with the Yamaha's sound through my old Magnat speakers (stereo) and Polk surround speakers (5.1). Set up was easy with the automatic speaker calibration (YPAO); I played around with subwoofer placement and each time the calibration worked perfectly. The HDMI works great, converting and sending video/audio with a single cable from my component DVD, HDMI DirecTV HD, composite VCR, etc to my HDTV. The remote is weak so I would definitely upgrade to a Harmony-type remote. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase.
Yamaha vs. Onkyo vs. Denon July 23, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Over the past few weeks I have been searching for a new a/v receiver to replace my Harman Kardon. I have added a bluray player and a new plasma. The H/K was running out of open connections. I began with the Onkyo 606 which I got at Circuit City for $379. It had a great power section, but ran very hot. The biggest issue was every time an explosion or a flash would go off on the screen, I would lose video signal to my projector. Returned it and purchased the Yamaha 663. Very clean and clear through my Jamo surround setup. I won't elaborate on details because much has already been said about the quality of the Yamaha. A week after I got the Yamaha, CC ran the Denon 988 for $650 on closeout (same as the Denon 2808). I had high expectations since it retails for $1200. Bottom line is it sounded about the same as the Yamaha. I got the Yamaha for $430 at Best Buy and can't justify the extra $$ for the Denon name. Also was not as user friendly as the Yamaha. With my particular setup, the Yamaha gave Denon performance at a much lower price. Hope this helps anyone decide as these 3 receivers are very close in features.
Nice sound July 20, 2008
Just got this after reading all the reviews here plus checking around on-line. Hooked it up with a new set of KEF 3005s and it's currently blowing my socks off. I'm sure I'll learn a lot more about it as I get deeper into it, but first impression is, wow!
Big sound-small volume July 8, 2008
I live in a small apartment in Greenwich Village, so really can't play music/movies very loud. As soon as I set this up I noticed a vast improvement in the sound quality from my existing speakers in an 18X24 room. Without blowing out the windows, and my neighbors, I can hear the full surround effect; the sound track from movies surrounds us now, . Some nice features, including a max volume feature.
Has more than enough inpuits, and you can piggy back some. The scene feture is great, and easy to program. I set up 2 for TV, one for 5.1 HD programs and one for 2.0
A couple of small issues:
1.The remote does not control my Time Warner Cable box DVR, but I can live with that (until I get a new TIVO HD box with a 2 way cable card if they ever release them)
2.You can not save the auto setup and make small changes to it (or if you can I haven't figured it out yet - UPDATE: you can make those changes than "restore" the last auto setup.
3.Can't get it to upconvert my VCR past 420p (not that it matters much)
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