Yamaha RX-V765

Yamaha RX-V765
alaScore 88

362 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 19 expert reviews and 343 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 83/100 and users rate it 86/100. The average review date is Feb 25, 2010. We have compared these reviews to 81771 reviews from other Receivers & Amplifiers. The alaScore™ for this product is 88/100 = Very good. Last update: May 18, 2013.

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(Based on 362 reviews)

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Yamaha RX-V565BL

 

Editors' note : The Yamaha RX-V565BL is virtually identical to the Yamaha HTR-6250BL , therefore the reviews are essentially the same. For an explanation of why Yamaha has two model names for each receiver, read the company's FAQ .

Four HDMI inputs; onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding; upconverts analog video signals to 1080p; automatic speaker calibration system; relatively inexpensive 7.1 AV receiver.

Competitors offer more features for the same price; cannot assign audio inputs; poor image quality on upconverted analog video signals; lacks a multichannel analog input; no multiroom functionality; onscreen display looks outdated; cluttered remote.

The Yamaha RX-V565BL works well as part of the Yamaha YHT-791BL home theater system, but it doesn't fare as well when compared to other standalone AV receivers.

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Yamaha RX-V765 7.2 Home Theater Receiver First Look

 

While you can get into an entry level receiver these days for under $300, there are some serious advantages to stepping it up a notch. If you want advanced functionality like video upconversion, higher quality amplifiers and advanced connectivity...

Video upconversion to 1080p, binding posts for all speaker connections, a more powerful amplifier system, high definition HDMI audio support and a powerful Zone 2 system make the Yamaha RX-V765 a very compelling upgrade for your home theater. We've...

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Yamaha RX-V1065 Receiver First Look

 

Yamaha has been on the warpath lately with new releases coming nearly every week. The RX-V1065 is one of the newer receivers out of the AV giant and is retailing for just under a grand. This is the price point that generally attracts people that have...

There is no doubt that the Yamaha RX-V1065 is packed full of features. The problem is that the features on the most part aren't all that new. Over the previous Yamaha offerings you are gaining a brand new GUI which may help simplify user interaction...

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Yamaha RX-V1065 A/V Receiver

 

At first glance, the Yamaha RX-V1065 A/V receiver seems to be missing several of the latest and greatest features. By that I mean it doesn't have the licensed goodies and their accompanying logos, the little things that manufacturers use to encourage...

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Yamaha RX-V1065 A/V Receiver

 

At first glance, the Yamaha RX-V1065 A/V receiver seems to be missing several of the latest and greatest features. By that I mean it doesn't have the licensed goodies and their accompanying logos, the little things that manufacturers use to encourage...

When you fire up the receiver and press the On Screen button, you get the same four options as the Scene buttons, with both graphic and text labels. The look is reminiscent of the recently reviewed Yamaha neoHD YMC-700 Media Controller (HT, November...

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Yamaha RX-V765 Home Theater Receiver Reviewed

 

The RX-V765 features Yamaha's "signature lively sound that is quite enjoyable and mates well with a lot of today's modern music and movies." The receiver has only 95 watts but "sounds far more powerful than it actually is." That leaves this model "one...

The upgraded display screen and scene controls make day-to-day usage far easier and more enjoyable. •The addition of a front-mounted aux jack is welcome for those with iPods or portable music devices. When coupled with Yamaha's Compressed Music...

While four HDMI inputs are pretty much standard these days, I can't help but think a fifth or even a sixth would be beneficial, given the RX-V765's focus on current HD technologies ; I don't like how Yamaha has packed so many goodies into the RX-V765...

It's amazing to think that, over a year ago, a receiver packing as much performance as the RX-V765 would've cost you near two grand, if not more. Here we are approaching the fall of 2009, and that same receiver is now $650. That, my friends, is...

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Awesome sound but you may need patience to set up

 

First I'll explain my setup. I'm feeding the 1065 two HDMI inputs(Apple TV and DVD player). The HDMI output goes to my TV. Downstairs is a 4:1 speaker setup and then I have speakers wired throughout the house driven by "Zone 2" of this unit. With that...

Great sound. Plenty of power. Got if for a great price ($380). The picture still looks perfect after going through the receiver. No degradation of quality

If you don't have it hooked to a TV, setup would really suck ; Configuring Zone 2 was frustrating, but that may be my own doing. I guess it's best summed up as not entirely intuitive to use, otherwise I'd have given it 5 stars

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"Great value for a 7.1 with 4 HDMI inputs."

 

My Denon 4308 stopped working yesterday, so I'm sending it back in for a warranty repair. I wanted to pick up a cheaper replacement to use while my main unit is being repaired (3 to 4 weeks). I was pleasantly surprised to find the Yamaha 565 on deep...

Just discounted 50% at Best Buy, so for the price, I couldn't find anything else that even closely compared. 7.1 Surrounds sound with 4 HDMI inputs.

Menu/setup display is basic to say the least. Reminds one of trying to set the time on an old VCR. Not the most powerful unit I've ever owned, but given the price, performs well.

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"value-for-money for a 7.1"

 

Easy to setup.

Upconversion of analog can be tricky especially component video.

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"Review or comparison?"

 

I researched like CRAZY before I upgraded my ... 

Get what you pay for

No performance cons

Product Specifications

You can experience the full potential of HD audio and video. Yamaha RX-V765 features HD audio decoding with high quality discrete amplification circuitry, HDMI (4 in/1 out), 1080p video upscaling, Pure Direct, YPAO and multi-zone operation.

Amplifier

Output Power / Total:630Watt/665Watt

Audio System

Built-in Decoders:Dolby Digital EX / Dolby Pro Logic IIx / Dolby TrueHD / DTS 96/24 / DTS Neo:6 / DTS-ES decoder / DTS-HD High Resolution / DTS-HD Master Audio/Dolby Digital EX / Dolby Pro Logic IIx / Dolby TrueHD / DTS 96/24 / DTS Neo:6 / DTS-ES decoder / DTS-HD Master Audio/Dolby Pro Logic / Dolby Pro Logic II / DTS Neo:6 / DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 / DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 / DTS 96/24 / Dolby Digital / DTS decoder / Dolby Pro Logic IIx / DTS Express / Dolby Digital Plus / Dolby TrueHD / DTS-HD Master Audio / DTS-HD High Resolution / Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES decoder / DTS Neo:6 / DTS 96/24 / Dolby Pro Logic IIx / Dolby TrueHD / DTS-HD Master Audio / DTS-HD High Resolution / Dolby Digital EX
Functions (KA):AV receiver
Sound Output Mode:Surround Sound
Subcategory (KA):AV components
Surround Sound Effects:CINEMA DSP / SILENT CINEMA DSP / Neural Surround/CINEMA DSP / Neural Surround / SILENT CINEMA DSP / Virtual CINEMA DSP/CINEMA DSP / Neural Surround / SILENT CINEMA DSP / Virtual CINEMA DSP/CINEMA DSP / SILENT CINEMA DSP/CINEMA DSP / SILENT CINEMA DSP / Virtual CINEMA DSP/Virtual CINEMA DSP / SILENT CINEMA DSP / Neural Surround
Surround System Class:7.1 channel/7.2 channel/7.2 channel / 7.1 channel
Type:AV receiver

Connectors

Coaxial Digital Input: Yes
Headphone Jack: Yes
Optical Digital Input: Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:14.4in
Height:6.7in/6in
Weight:18.7lbs/24.3lbs/24.5lbs
Width:17.1in

Header

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Model:6280/V565/V765
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Yamaha HTR/Yamaha RX

Miscellaneous

Color:Black

Radio

Tuner Bands:AM/FM
Tuner Type:Digital

Remote Control

Type:Universal remote control
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