Yamaha RX-V681

70 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 70 reviews of Yamaha RX-V681. 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. People really like the design. The price is also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the reliability and size.

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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.co.uk)

Yamaha RX-V681 review

If you're upgrading your home theater, what's your main reason for doing so? Is it to run that new set of power-hungry speakers you bought? Or is it to keep up with the some of the latest audio and video standards?

The Yamaha RX-V681 offers excellent sound quality in a relatively affordable package. Its enticing combination of features includes Dolby Atmos, multiroom music and streaming to Bluetooth headphones. The six HDMI ports support 4K video and HDR sources.

No Chromecast built-in. The user interface and remote control require a slight learning curve. The Zone 2 speakers have spring clips instead of binding posts.

Yet another strong contender from Yamaha, the RX-V681 combines a bevy of gotta-have features with seriously potent sound quality.

Feb, 2017

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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Yamaha RX-V681 is the Swiss Army knife of AV receivers

A big, blunt, black box that can do it all, the V681 combines a bevy of gotta-have features with seriously potent sound quality.

No Chromecast built-in. The user interface and remote control require a slight learning curve. The Zone 2 speakers have spring clips instead of binding posts.

Yet another strong contender from Yamaha, the RX-V681 combines a bevy of gotta-have features with seriously potent sound quality.

Feb, 2017

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Love It !!

Brilliant bit of Kit. This is a complete hub for all your entertainment. Amazing sound quality. This YAMAHA RXV681 goes very nicely with my other purchase that day. Dali speakers and a project turn table. I love the fact that YAMAHA has kept the look...

Jul, 2017

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Excellent connectivity, and intuitive apps

I have had this AV receiver 2 weeks, and I am thoroughly impressed with its slick and professional feel, great sound quality and brilliant connectivity. I have successfully set up zone 2 speakers, multiple inputs and options and it provides a clear and...

great control apps

Jun, 2017

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Amplified Talent and Character.

The RXV-681 is the replacement to my 15 year old Technics system. Two things instantly impressed me with this amp. 1). The build quality is amazing; sturdy, good looking and for its size, discreet. 2). The connectivity; ample HDMIs (ARC compatible with...

amazing sound quality. , smart phone app remote controlled. , great connectivity. , 4k arc and dolby atmos.

physical remote has far too many buttons. , outdated on-screen user interface.

Jun, 2017

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

A great all rounder for the price.

I purchased this to replace an aging Pioneer AV receiver that didn't have HDMI but was worried that the Yamaha wouldn't be able match the sound quality and strength of the Pioneer. It can and does.

sound quality , connectivity

limited display

May, 2017

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Great Amp, Amazing sound and great connectivity.

Richer Sounds recommended this Amp as it was the only one for the price that would output to a Sonos connect so i could play something on the amp and have it playing over the whole of my Sonos system as well, So far it works great. The sound is great...

great sound. , only amp i found outputs to sonos connect. , great connectivity , great app.

horrible remote.

May, 2017

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

RXV381 - an entertainment hub

I bought the RXV681 largely on the strength of its connectivity, as my 15 year old receiver did not have HDMI inputs or Bluetooth, and I was also having to use a phono amp for my turntable. Having connected it up we now refer to it as the hub, because...

performance and connectivity

lack of a paper manual

May, 2017

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Yamaha rxv681

Excellent product. Ease of use, wanted a good all round receiver. Works fully with my iPhone. Power,performance looks.

May, 2017

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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Top Features and Top quality sound

I purchased this amp to replace a Denon AVR amp, that was several years old. Remembering my first AV amp (which was a Yamaha AV-33, now some bought from Richer Sounds some 27 years ago and still going strong and sounding good) I decided to look at...

easy to set up , lots of inputs , automatic volume management , great sound

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May, 2017

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