Yamaha RX V2600

72 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 72 reviews of Yamaha RX V2600. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Yamaha RX V2600 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 44 user reviews of Yamaha RX V2600 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

73% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

Yamaha RX-V2600 review

An epic tale of twins separated at birth

Full YPAO room EQ ; superb cinema sound ; multiroom ebility

Could use a smidgen more sparkle with music

One of the best value sub-£1,000 receivers on the market

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

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Yamaha RX-V2600

The Yamaha RX-V2600 is an advanced 7.1-channel A/V receiver with advanced autosetup capabilities, the ability to upconvert analog video to HDMI (with upscaling to 720p/1080i), and an XM-ready satellite radio function. In addition to its high-end build...

Multilayered menus and baffling navigation design may confound even experienced home-theater mavens. And while the HDMI video options are impressive, inferior processing and the lack of 1080p support puts the Yamaha squarely behind Denon's comparable...

The Yamaha RX-V2600's seductive sound is matched by its up-to-the-minute features and stellar build quality, but its video options fall just short of the best we've seen.

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : Clint DeBoer (audioholics.com)

Yamaha RX-V2600 Receiver Review

The Yamaha RX-V2600 is a paramount achievement in terms of the receiver market. Receivers are finally starting to pay almost as much attention to the second half of "audio-video".

HDMI 1.1 audio support ; Upconversion and scaling of SD analogue inputs to 720p/1080i via HDMI output ; Zone 2/3 remote with source select and XM controls ; Zone 2 with on-screen display (OSD)

No parametric EQ bands below 62.5Hz ; Spring clips for Presence/Zone 2/3 speakers ; Menu activity on DVDs causes HDMI dropouts to display ; No on-the-fly speaker level trims

Feb, 2006

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com.au)

Yamaha RX-V2600

The Yamaha RX-V2600's seductive sound is matched by its up-to-the-minute features and stellar build quality, but its video options fall just short of the best we've seen.

Advanced 7.1-channel A/V receiver with advanced autosetup capabilities ; Ability to upconvert analog video to HDMI (with upscaling to 720p/1080i) ; XM-ready satellite radio function ; In addition to its high-end build quality, the receiver offers A/B...

Multilayered menus and baffling navigation design may confound even experienced home-theatre mavens ; While the HDMI video options are impressive, inferior processing and the lack of 1080p support puts the Yamaha squarely behind Denon's comparable models

Summing up, not only were we pleased by the Yamaha RX-V2600's sound, but the sumptuous look and feel of the design makes this receiver a pleasure to use and helps justify its premium price. But discriminating videophiles will be better served by the...

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : Jamie Gemming (audioenz.co.nz)

Yamaha RX-V2600

Contrary to what you may think, the life of an audio reviewer is not all about overseas trips, wining, dining and fast women laid on thick in order to win a few good words in your next review. No sir, it can be a lot of hard work and frustration. You...

Overall, the 2600 is one hell of a piece of kit. While it might not have ultimate musical subtlety you shouldn't be too concerned, as it more than acceptable with tunes. Anyway this isn't why you should buy Yamaha receivers. You should buy them for...

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : Richard Stevenson (smarthouse.com.au)

Yamaha RX-V2600 Receiver Review

Considering the PX-V2600 features a full-fat 1080i/720p video scaler and HDMI switching for under $2500, this latest model has all the right credentials to be an absolute first-class bargain before it's even out of the box.

Full YPAO room EQ; superb cinema sound; multiroom ability ;

Could use a smidgen more sparkle with music

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Apr, 2006

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

GREAT freaking unit!!Wonderful quality and ease of use.

For the money, I could not find better and still a thrill after two years of use.

Handset is a snap after you run through it and give a chance. Not convoluted at all. To make this unit do what an older set would do you would need lots of knobs on the front. Clarity of sound is off the chart and extremely easy to set up the sound.

At first I too thought the wireless handset was a mystery. Until I started using it for awhile. Then it became much easier to use. But nothing to whine about and bring a review to it's knees for Christ sake!

Feb, 2012

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Outstanding A/V receiver.

This is my second Yamaha receiver and I am impressed by the power and sound quality of the RX-V2600. Video up scaling feature to 1080i was the main reason we bought this unit. We almost bought the RX-V2700 for 1080P upscale but our screen does not...

Outstanding sound and power, THX Select 2, all the decoders you would want

Automatic calibration not as accurate as it could be, remote is somewhat confusing

Jul, 2007

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

World class A/V receiver

I just purchased the Yamaha Rx-v2600 and like the previous interviewer, initially thought the set-up would be daunting.

Easy set-up, and warm sound

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Sep, 2006

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Convoluted design- it could have been an excellent home theater receiver

There are too many things the Yamaha RX-V2600 receiver cannot do; too many convoluted setup paths that you must rigidly follow. It's extremely frustrating because this product comes so close to being the perfect center of any home theater system. But...

Nice OSD, good auto-eq, component HD switching and upscaling from Svid and composite

Zone2 useless, too much it can't do, convoluted remote that makes you want to cry

May, 2006

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