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Yamaha RX-V481
alaTest has collected and analyzed 187 reviews of Yamaha RX-V481. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and size. The price and usability also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the reliability.
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Yamaha RX-V481 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.com)
Amazon.com review summary for Yamaha RX-V481
alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Yamaha RX-V481 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. There are some negative views about the usability.
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67% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
May, 2025
Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury Steve Guttenberg (cnet.co.uk)
Yamaha RX-V481 receiver review: Hits the sweet spot between price, features and value
This receiver checks most of the must-have feature boxes, and still delivers excellent sound quality for a mid-price receiver.
The Yamaha RX-V481 offers very good audio performance in a relatively affordable bundle. It offers numerous streaming services over Wi-Fi plus the ability to stream to a Bluetooth headphone. HDMI ports support 4K video and HDR sources.
The total of just four HDMI ports means users with more than one gaming console, for example, may need to look elsewhere. Competitors such as Pioneer and Sony are supporting the versatile Google Cast system.
The Yamaha RX-V481 checks most of the must-have feature boxes, and still delivers excellent sound quality for a mid-price receiver.
Aug, 2016
Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)
Yamaha RX-V481 receiver review: Hits the sweet spot between price, features and value
This receiver checks most of the must-have feature boxes, and still delivers excellent sound quality for a mid-price receiver.
The Yamaha RX-V481 offers very good audio performance in a relatively affordable bundle. It offers numerous streaming services over Wi-Fi plus the ability to stream to a Bluetooth headphone. HDMI ports support 4K video and HDR sources.
The total of just four HDMI ports means users with more than one gaming console, for example, may need to look elsewhere. Competitors such as Pioneer and Sony are supporting the versatile Google Cast system.
The Yamaha RX-V481 checks most of the must-have feature boxes, and still delivers excellent sound quality for a mid-price receiver.
Aug, 2016
Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com.au)
Yamaha RX-V481 receiver review: Hits the sweet spot between price, features and value
This receiver checks most of the must-have feature boxes, and still delivers excellent sound quality for a mid-price receiver.
The Yamaha RX-V481 offers very good audio performance in a relatively affordable bundle. It offers numerous streaming services over Wi-Fi plus the ability to stream to a Bluetooth headphone. HDMI ports support 4K video and HDR sources.
The total of just four HDMI ports means users with more than one gaming console, for example, may need to look elsewhere. Competitors such as Pioneer and Sony are supporting the versatile Google Cast system.
The Yamaha RX-V481 checks most of the must-have feature boxes, and still delivers excellent sound quality for a mid-price receiver.
Aug, 2016
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Consumer review (richersounds.com)
Good services
Was gonna get A-S2200, but this it's good enough, good service
Jul, 2020
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
Superb
I was torn between this and the cheaper RN-602D but built in room correction and great price match from Richer Sounds swung me to this model. The sound is absolutely brilliant and the feature set is massive. This replaced a separate Audiolab DAC /...
Jun, 2020
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
Great sound
After reading so many good reviews I decided to go for the Yamaha rn803n,what a fantastic unit,huge range of features with great sound. Best purchase I've made for a long time and with richer sounds great service ,if you've been thinking about it just...
May, 2020
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
Nice clear sound easy to set up.
Very good set up.heavy unit no way my last one weighed in at 25kgs kenwood kr9600 that was in the 70s,so its been a long time since playing records haha,roll on the rn 8o3d.
May, 2020
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
Packed with Features and Sounds Great
Recently purchased to replace a few different components I am extremely happy with the 803d. Quite simply a bargain. Takes my CD player, takes my cassette deck, my turntable, i now use Spotify and listen to Dab, FM and Net Radio. This purchase has...
May, 2020
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
Yamaha RN803D
Fantastic experience, will use again soon thanks Richersounds
Apr, 2020
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
Pulling things together nicely
Wanted something that would allow me to connect my TV to my main stereo and to replace my previous amp. Doing a great job. Slightly surprised by how big and heavy it is which required some rejigging of my cabinet but installed no bother. Not yet had a...
Jan, 2020
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