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Testseek.com have collected 13 expert reviews of the Yamaha RX-V863 and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Yamaha RX-V863.
 
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The editors liked

  • Superb high-end audio quality
  • HD upscaling over HDMI
  • 1080p compatible
  • Solid audio performance
  • Accurate autosetup level and crossover calibration
  • Useful Scene system presets
  • The V863 possesses a lively and energetic sound that adds a bit of swing to music and punch to movies
  • Yamaha's various DSPs sound remarkably good for a receiver in this price class. To find significantly better surround sound DSP modes
  • You need to look at AV preamps costing 200 percent more or higher than this Yamaha RXV863
  • The V836 excels as a multichannel listening device
  • Be it for musi

The editors didn't like

  • No THX processing
  • Multi-channel inputs limited to 5.1
  • Effectiveness of auto EQ limited
  • The Scene memories could benefit from more userparameter settings
  • Averagequality video processing
  • The V836 isn't the most ergonomic of receivers
  • From its design to its remote. It is a bit overwhelming in the buttons department
  • The V836's power
  • While adequate for most speakers
  • Does fall short at loud volumes with less efficient speakers. You could make an argument for an outboard multichannel amp for future system upgrades
  • The setup menus your door to the V863's bells and whistles are

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  Published: 2008-10-12, review by: hometheaterreview.com

  • The V863 possesses a lively and energetic sound that adds a bit of swing to music and punch to movies, Yamaha's various DSPs sound remarkably good for a receiver in this price class. To find significantly better surround sound DSP modes, you need to look at AV preamps costing 200 percent more or higher than this Yamaha RXV863, The V836 excels as a multichannel listening device, be it for musi
  • The V836 isn't the most ergonomic of receivers, from its design to its remote. It is a bit overwhelming in the buttons department, The V836's power, while adequate for most speakers, does fall short at loud volumes with less efficient speakers. You could make an argument for an outboard multichannel amp for future system upgrades, The setup menus your door to the V863's bells and whistles are
  • For about $1,000, you get an awful lot of features and performance with the Yamaha V863. Don't be put off by its modest looks, as the V863 sounds every bit as good as its similarly-priced rivals and even better than some home theater receivers costing ...

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  Published: 2008-09-01, review by: avrev.com

  • Abstract:  At an attractive $999.95 MSRP, the Yamaha V836 7.2 Channel Home Theater Receiver is modest in looks but attractive in features and performance in comparison to other models in its range. Moreover, some receivers twice its price might be caught lacking ...

 
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  Published: 2008-08-19, review by: about.com

  • Abstract:  The Yamaha RX-V863 7.2 Channel Home Theater Receiver has power, up-to-date features, and an abundance of connectivity options. This receiver is rated to deliver 105 wpc, and features Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD processing. On the video side, the RX-V863 ha...

 
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  Published: 2008-07-31, Author: Daniel , review by: soundandvision.com

  • Solid audio performance, Accurate autosetup level and crossover calibration, Useful Scene system presets
  • Effectiveness of auto EQ limited, The Scene memories could benefit from more userparameter settings, Averagequality video processing

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  Published: 2008-07-01, Author: Mark , review by: soundandvision.com

  • Abstract:  Making receivers easy. Well, easier. The Consumer Electronics Association recently kicked off a “Convert Your Mom” campaign to advance the transition to digital television. One thing your mom will probably never want is a surround receiver. Su...

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  Published: 2008-06-04, review by: Howstuffworks.com

  • Superb high-end audio quality, HD upscaling over HDMI, 1080p compatible
  • No THX processing, multi-channel inputs limited to 5.1
  • Offering high power, high-definition video upscaling and deinterlacing along with HDMI 1.3 repeating and 1080p compatibility, Yamaha once again offers a complete solution with the RX-V863 that is hard to overlook. Some notable on the RX-V863 features ...

 
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  Published: 2008-05-07, review by: avguide.com

  • Yamaha’s product designers did an amazing job integrating the RXV863’ s bountiful features set. This receiver was a pleasure to set up and use. ...

 
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  Published: 2008-02-28, review by: audioholics.com

  • Abstract:  The Yamaha RX-V863 is the top of the new line offering from Yamaha. It sports HDMI 1.3 inputs, internal decoding of all the latest HD audio formats, 1080p analogue video upconversion, and two subwoofer outputs. All the bells and whistles include and HD...

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  Published: 2009-01-09, review by: magnus.de

  • Abstract:  Um gleich den Finger in die Wunde zu legen: Brachte der größere RX V 1900 noch die edlen DSD 1791 als D/A-Wandler mit, mussten beim RaX V 863 einfachere DACs des Typs PCM 1680 und 1780 reichen.Mit ingesamt 10 Kanälen, weil auch der kleinere Yamaha zu ...

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  Published: 2008-10-18, review by: magnus.de

  • AV-Receiver mit üppiger Ausstattung und filigranen Klangkünsten; natürlich und dynamisch
  • steigt bei sehr hohen Pegel aus

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