Yamaha RX-Z7 A/V Receiver

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Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 reviews of Yamaha RX-Z7 A/V Receiver. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, 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 price, whereas some have doubts about the size.

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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-Z7 A/V Receiver is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Yamaha RX-Z7 A/V Receiver

alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 user reviews of Yamaha RX-Z7 A/V Receiver from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the price. The usability also gets good views, but many are negative about the size.

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

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Gene DellaSala (audioholics.com)

Yamaha RX-Z7 7.1 Channel Networking A/V Receiver Review

The Yamaha RX-Z7 offers benchmark performance in virtually every category with all of the latest audio and video processing features, along with a host of multi room and networking capabilities.

Benchmark audio and video performance ; Unparalleled multi channel experience for music and movies ; One box solution for whole home audio and video distribution ; Excellent Network Streaming and Web Browsing functionality

Runs hot and needs adequate ventilation ; Complex setup ; Lame secondary remote control with limited functionality

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by : Tom Andry (audioholics.com)

Yamaha RX-Z7 A/V Receiver Overview

Yamaha is looking to expand their top end of their receiver line with the addition of the RX-X7 - a $2700 behemoth that is touting, among many other features, near unlimited connectivity and five HDMI inputs. At 140 watts x 7, the RX-Z7 uses Vista...

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by : Tom Andry (audioholics.com)

Yamaha RX-Z7 A/V Receiver Preview

Yamaha is looking to expand their top end of their receiver line with the RX-Z7 - a $2700 behemoth that is touting, among many other features, near unlimited connectivity and five HDMI inputs.

Aug, 2008

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Yamaha RX-Z7 7.1 Channel Receiver Review

The Yamaha RX-Z7 offers benchmark performance in virtually every category with the only caveat being it generates a lot of heat. Armed to the teeth with all of the latest ...

May, 2010

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Yamaha RX-Z7

It is hard to find anything to complain about with the RX-Z7, except for possibly the price. But you won't find more features on a set at any price, and performance is excellent. If you're in the process of building a high-end A/V system, definitely...

7 channel 980W power output4 zone capabilityBuilt-in web serverSimultaneous dual HD video outVery generous I/O options

The Yamaha RX-Z7 Home Theater Receiver is Yamaha's latest offering in...

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : Mark Fleischmann (hometheater.com)

Yamaha RX-Z7 A/V Receiver

Features, Performance, or Both?

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by : Mark Fleischmann (soundandvision.com)

Yamaha RX-Z7 A/V Receiver

Price: $2,700 At A Glance: Numerous networked music options including Rhapsody • Anchor Bay VRS video processing • HDMI 1.3 connectivity excludes 3D Features, Performance, or Both? In Akira Kurosawa's classic film Rashomon, a violent crime is followed...

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by : Mark Fleischmann (hometheatermag.com)

Yamaha RX-Z7 A/V Receiver

In Akira Kurosawa's classic film Rashomon, a violent crime is followed by several markedly variable versions of the same story as told from the viewpoints of four different characters: the criminal, two victims, and finally a relatively neutral...

The feature-oriented POV isn't the only way to approach an A/V receiver-or even the best way. Performance is also a major consideration for the audiophile wing of home theater. If an AVR can't deliver the sonic fundamentals, it won't win a place on...

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by : Audioholics.com (electronichouse.com)

Review: Yamaha RX-Z7 A/V Receiver

The RX-Z7 offers benchmark performance in virtually every category with the only caveat being it generates a lot of heat.

Inside, the RX-Z7 sports many of the attributes that defines their Z heritage, big meaty power supplies (large E-core and 2 x 18,000uF 71V capacitors), a big finned and tapered heatsink towards the front of the receiver to house all of the power...

Feb, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Yamaha RX-Z7

Multi-zone/room set up. Can be controlled with iPhone/iPad yamaha receiver app ; Replaced an older Yamaha receiver.. sound quality is fantastic ; detactable power cord. binding post on all speaker connections. 1080p up-conversion using Pure Progressive...

Extremely heavy, will warp the shelf you place this receiver on (ie.. make sure it can handle the weight). Its very deep, so normal cabinets may not be able to support the receiver + the cable connects in back ; Makes a clicking noise when switch...

Nov, 2010

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