Yamaha RX-V581

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Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 42 reviews of Yamaha RX-V581. The average rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the reliability and design are generally positive. The size and price also get good reviews.

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Expert review by : Danny Phillips (trustedreviews.com)

Yamaha RX-V581

Yamaha's RX-V581 range brings you a shed-load of features at affordable prices, including support for the brand's MusicCast multiroom platform. The RX-V581 sits bang in the middle of the five-strong range, between the £279 RX-V481 and the £429 RX-V681....

Yamaha’s great-value Atmos AV receiver delivers a thrilling performance and plenty of features at a low price, even though some rivals offer a more sophisticated listen.

Mar, 2017

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Yamaha RX-V581 review

This Yamaha AV amp is definitely one to put on your home cinema shortlist

Powerful, large-scaled and punchy ; Superb bass performance ; Exciting detail and rhythm ; Great features ; Easy to use

Midrange could be subtler

A powerhouse performance from Yamaha that puts it back into competition with the best

Jul, 2016

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Superb audio, you will know the difference between sound and loud.

Nowadays people maybe they won't recognise anymore the difference between loud and good quality sound. This help me distinguish again between the two. The clarity of music to the finest is brilliantly delivered. Even the single smallest sound you can...

Jul, 2017

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Replacement for Failed Onkyo NR609

I bought this a replacement for my failed old Onkyo TX-NR609. I wanted to spend as little as possible but still get something that will not go out of date too fast. This model was sub £300 and highly rated. It was simple to install and has good sound...

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Jun, 2017

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Incredible Sound

I have recently changed over from an all in one blueray audio surround sound, to this YAMAHA amp. So I could watch sky and Netflix in surround sound and this amp does not disappoint the sound is fantastic even using existing speakers but also can watch...

great sound and features

can't get arc hdmi to work

Jun, 2017

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Good Solid Amp with loads of features

Had a Yamaha before but wished to upgrade so went for this one as advised by staff in shop as opposed to a more powerful one which I did need. Good choice as it works well similar to my other one but more features and uptodate. Connectivity was no...

Jun, 2017

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Easy to use, compact.

Connected the HDMI on LG OLED with "ARC" to the HDMI out of the Yamaha. Connect a set of speakers. Check ARC and HDMI Control is enabled. Done! Yamaha plays the sound from the TV's built in apps like iPlayer, Amazon, etc. WiFi connects easily. Self...

only 4 hdmi inputs - ease of use , shortcut buttons for bd and tv , not as deep as many amps , automatic self set up with microphone supplied

no short cut button for sky box(or similar) , no dab radio- fm and am only

Jun, 2017

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Clear and concise set up instructions

This amp is by far the easiest to set up with clear on screen instructions. Once set up the sound is second to none and justifies it winning the what hi fi 2016 award.

ease of set up

nothing

Jun, 2017

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Fantastic audio but could be better at conectivity

I upgraded to this model after my basic model had bit the dust and decided to step up to something that would handle my speakers better plus better features and this fit the bill...For most part this is a great sounding av amp,however the conectivity...

May, 2017

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