Yamaha RX-V473 Reviews & Tests

Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Yamaha RX-V473

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Yamaha RX-V473 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Yamaha RX-V473

alaTest has collected and analyzed 329 user reviews of Yamaha RX-V473 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Danny Phillips (trustedreviews.com)

Yamaha RX-V473

An affordable AirPlay-equipped AV receiver.

Detailed sound with decent grunt ; AirPlay and internet radio ; Sleek black design

Basic looking menu system ; Couldn’t stream from Windows Media Player ; Cluttered remote

They’re joined by two sets of component video inputs and one output; four composite video inputs and two outputs; three digital audio inputs (two optical, two coaxial); three analogue stereo inputs and one output; a subwoofer pre-out; an Ethernet port...

Jul, 2012

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Yamaha RX-V473 A/V Receiver overview

5-channel AV Networkable Receiver (115W per channel) includes free Yamaha AV Controller App, Cinema DSP 3D, AirPlay, USB input for iPad, 4k video pass-through and ECO mode for lower power consumption.

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Expert review by : Matthew Moskovciak (cnet.co.uk)

Yamaha RX-V473 review

AV receivers are notoriously jam-packed with features, most of which you'll never use. Yamaha's RX-V473 ($350 street price) is notably lacking many of those niche capabilities common on other receivers, but it's also light on the one feature that...

The Yamaha RX-V473 has built-in networking functionality, including AirPlay and Internet radio. Its sound quality is solid with both music and movies, and it can be controlled with a smartphone app that's available for iOS and Android.

Nearly every competing receiver offers more HDMI inputs at this price level. The included remote is difficult to use, and the UI looks painfully dated.

The Yamaha RX-V473 is a serviceable 5.1 AV receiver, but given that it has only four HDMI inputs, competing models offer a better value.

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Matthew Moskovciak Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Yamaha's RX-V473 receiver is solid, but...

The Yamaha RX-V473 does a solid job, but its competition offers better value.

The ; has built-in networking functionality, including AirPlay and Internet radio. Its sound quality is solid with both music and movies, and it can be controlled with a smartphone app that's available for iOS and Android.

Nearly every competing receiver offers more HDMI inputs at this price level. The included remote is difficult to use, and the UI looks painfully dated.

The Yamaha RX-V473 is a serviceable 5.1 AV receiver, but given that it has only four HDMI inputs, competing models offer a better value.

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Matthew Moskovciak (cnet.com)

Yamaha RX-V473 review

AV receivers are notoriously jam-packed with features, most of which you'll never use. Yamaha's RX-V473 ($350 street price) is notably lacking many of those niche capabilities common on other receivers, but it's also light on the one feature that...

The Yamaha RX-V473 has built-in networking functionality, including AirPlay and Internet radio. Its sound quality is solid with both music and movies, and it can be controlled with a smartphone app that's available for iOS and Android.

Nearly every competing receiver offers more HDMI inputs at this price level. The included remote is difficult to use, and the UI looks painfully dated.

The Yamaha RX-V473 is a serviceable 5.1 AV receiver, but given that it has only four HDMI inputs, competing models offer a better value.

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Yamaha RX-V473

The Yamaha RX-V473 holds up the company's tradition of solid-performing home theater receivers, but its iPod and AirPlay connectivity still needs work.

Powerful amplifiers. Robust selection of DSP modes. Supports AirPlay and iPod integration. Wi-Fi-based iPhone and iPad app looks great and is easy to use.

Dated menu graphics. Networking via wired Ethernet only. Amplifier sound slightly trails the competition. No native Pandora or SiriusXM support.

Performance, AirPlay, and Conclusions Sonically, the RX-V473 is a solid performer. It had no problem driving a set of Energy Take Classic 5.1 ($399, 4 stars) speakers to deafening levels in our testing lab. That said, the quality of the sound was ever...

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Dennis Burger (hometheatermag.com)

Yamaha RX-V473 and RX-V573 A/V Receivers

Conventional wisdom amongst us A/V geeks who put audio performance above all else is that there's no such thing as a good $500 A/V receiver anymore. At least not from the big, well-known manufacturers whose wares you'd find at the typical electronics...

Before passing a yea or nay vote on either the Yamaha RX-V473 or RX-V573, let’s address a few big issues that might put either of these receivers out of the running for you. If you’re looking for all the latest streaming audio features like Pandora and...

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by : Dennis Burger (soundandvision.com)

Yamaha RX-V473 and RX-V573 A/V Receivers

Yamaha RX-V473 A/V Receiver Audio Performance Video Performance Features

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by : Dennis Burger (hometheater.com)

Yamaha RX-V473 and RX-V573 A/V Receivers

Conventional wisdom amongst us A/V geeks who put audio performance above all else is that there's no such thing as a good $500 A/V receiver anymore. At least not from the big, well-known manufacturers whose wares you'd find at the typical electronics...

Feb, 2013

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