Yamaha RX-V4600

14 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 reviews of Yamaha RX-V4600. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, 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-V4600 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Performance

Yamaha RX-V4600

High-end 7.1-channel A/V receiver; 130 watts per channel; HD Radio; High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) switching; advanced autosetup capabilities; iLink single cable connection for compatible DVD-A/SACD players; three-zone multiroom...

Confusing autosetup regimen; doesn't upconvert composite, component, or S-Video to HDMI.

Yamaha's jam-packed RX-V4600 receiver looks and sounds great and boasts something altogether new: HD Radio.

Oct, 2005

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Expert review by : Gene DellaSala (audioholics.com)

Yamaha RX-V4600 Receiver Review

Enter the new Yamaha RX-V4600 - the 'does-everything-and-more' receiver at a price point that won't force users to refinancing their homes. For $1899, you can have the state of the art RX-V4600.

Three (3) HDTV-compatible component video inputs ; Accurate YPAO automatic speaker setup ; Presence channels & Yamaha DSP ; System memory with 6 storage options (2 on remote) ; Dialogue lift with Presence channels ; Independent volume trim for each...

Auto Setup had inconsistent results for PEQ and bass management ; No YPAO below 62.5Hz or on the subwoofer ; Remote button labels limit usefulness of backlight ; No analog video upconversion to HDMI ; Cannot engage Presence channels and Surround back...

Jul, 2005

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Expert review by : Gene DellaSala (audioholics.com)

Yamaha RX-V4600 Receiver Preview

In preparation for our comprehensive review of the new Yamaha RX-V4600 A/V receiver, we thought we would give you a sneak peek at it up close and compared to the RX-V2500.

Jun, 2005

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

Yamaha RX-V4600

Yamaha's jam-packed RX-V4600 receiver looks and sounds great, deserving of consideration for high-end systems.

High-end 7.1-channel A/V receiver ; 130 watts per channel ; High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) switching ; Advanced autosetup capabilities ; iLink single cable connection for compatible DVD-A/SACD players ; Three-zone multiroom capability ;...

Confusing autosetup regimen ; Doesn't upconvert composite, component, or S-Video to HDMI

Oct, 2005

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Expert review by : Ultimate AV Staff (hometheater.com)

Yamaha RXV-4600 AV Receiver: First Look

For a lot of people Yamaha is practically synonymous with the AVR, and this THX Select2-certified receiver's robust feature set shows why. Packing seven channels of 130W amplification, the V2600 allows bi-amping for 5.1-channels systems, HDMI 1.1...

May, 2006

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Expert review by : Ultimate AV Staff (soundandvision.com)

Yamaha RXV-4600 AV Receiver: First Look

Price: $1,899 Channels/Power: 7x130W Decoding: DD, DD EX, ProLogic IIx, DTS, DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix/Neo:6/DTS 24/96, Circle Surround Ins and Outs: Three coax and five toslink digital audio, one 7.1-channel analog, two i.LINK, two HDMI (spec 1.1), three...

May, 2006

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Consumer review (avreview.co.uk)

AWSOME WHAT MORE CAN I SAY.

GREAT GO BUY ONE!

Lots of power 130pc,THX select 2,hdmi,i-link.The sound is great when you use the hdmi input iam using a denon 2910 with the new firmwire verson 8 upgrade because it did not output dolby digital or dts sound through the hdmi.The auto setup is a lot...

Still does not output the presence and surround back speakers at the same time.

Aug, 2005

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

"Excellent sound, incredible connectivity"

I upgraded from a Yamaha V730 after I just added a Denon 2910 to the system. The difference in sound quality with the V4600 on SACD and DVD-A is incredible. I have an Panasonic AE700 projector so HDMI switching of the 2910 and HDTV STB is convenient...

Nov, 2005

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