Yamaha RX Z11

Yamaha RX Z11
alaScore 82

19 reviews

Jun, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 9 expert reviews and 10 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users rate it 84/100. The average review date is Apr 1, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 81931 reviews from other Receivers & Amplifiers. The alaScore™ for this product is 82/100 = Very good. Last update: Jun 18, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 19 reviews)

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Great product

 

Great product especially when there is access to the wireless. But, mobile coverage is patchy which impacts the usability. And phone functionality could be better.

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Yamaha RX-Z11 11.2 Surround Sound Receiver Rules Your H...

 

When it comes to top-shelf stereo receivers, Yamaha's new RX-Z11 sets a high bar for feature-rich high definition amplifiers. Sure, it's got your XM-HD, HD

More channels than a basic cable package. Plenty of HDMI inputs (five) for all your gear. Pumps out rich sound with detailed separation at low, medium, and traumatic brain injury inducing volumes. Attractive backlit remote with LCD screen. Easy auto...

Excellent price point, assuming you are Oprah. Back panel resembles a migraine headache. Just moving the behemoth might put you in the hospital with a ruptured disc. “Quick Start Guide”? Oh please

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Yamaha RX-Z11 HDMI 1.3a 11.2 Channel A/V Receiver Review

 

The Yamaha RX-Z11 represents the pinnacle of technology in a flagship receiver. It's ability to transform your listening space into a concert venue or mega Cineplex is unrivaled thanks to the powerful arsenal of DSP processing, and robust amplifier...

Benchmark performance ; Unparalleled multi channel experience for music and movies ; One box solution for whole home audio and video distribution

Complex setup ; Erroneous YPAO results ; Mediocre remote

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Yamaha RX-Z11 First Look

 

Yamaha has finally announced its new flagship receiver. The RX-Z11 is a 11.2 powerhouse that breaks all of boundaries of former Yamaha receivers and steps up to present more advanced features than anything else they have delivered to date. Combining...

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Review: Yamaha RX-Z11 A/V Receiver

 

The RX-Z11 flagship receiver packs a punch via an arsenal of DSP processing, clever power amp assignability, and multi channel/multi zone receiver capabilities.

Ever wonder why some special events seem to happen once every four years? Every four years we get an extra day, we have a presidential election, we have an Olympic game, and, incidentally, Yamaha seems to release a new flagship receiver. I can’t tell...

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Yamaha RX-Z11 A/V Receiver

 

My very first home theater system in the mid-'80s had a Yamaha DSP-1 surround processor at its core. Yes, Yamaha has been in the multichannel business for that long, and yes, I'm that old. That first system was sad in many respects, lacking both a...

If you like to fiddle about, the Yamaha will entertain you for years. It has some of the most advanced audio tweaking available today, but you don't have to tweak it if you don't want to. The RX-Z11 includes your basic food groups, like THX, Pro Logic...

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UltimateAVmag.com: Yamaha RX-Z11 A/V Receiver

 

According to Wikipedia, a flagship is the lead ship in a fleet of vessels that is usually the fastest, largest, newest, or most heavily armed. In terms of home-theater electronics, a flagship model is the company's top-of-the-line design, with...

Clean, dynamic, powerful sound, Excellent deinterlacing and scaling of 480i material, 5 HDMI inputs and 2 outputs, Decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio

Does not pass below-black and above-white, Rolls off highest frequencies in HD material, Poor remote for main zone

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Yamaha RX-Z11 A/V Receiver

 

Yamaha's literature claims that the RX-Z11 "embodies the latest in HD audio and video coupled with the ability to get the maximum performance from any kind of source." But flagship performance comes at a steep price—the RX-Z11 checks in at nearly...

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Ridiculously good sounnd

 

This is currently the be all end all in sound. New video processors come and go but the sound of the Z-11 is beyond anything else and likely will remain so for many years to come. I've only got 5.1 of the possible 11.2 setup and everyone who comes over...

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Simply superb!

 

I've been a home theatre enthusiast for a long time now. Not many showrooms have this baby on demo and I've read a lot of reviews on the Z11. I decided to take the plunge and I'm glad I did! I've had yamaha's all my life and my previous amp (RX-V1700)...

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Awesome machine

 

Awesome machine

This critter is not for the technologically challenged! The remote is a great improvement over the one provided with the RX-Z9; but there are so many features to be learned that it can be daunting. However, for me, that's part of the fun! Sound...

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Product Specifications

Yamaha introduces a new benchmark for home theater receiver performance: the RX-Z11. The new flagship takes high-end receiver evolution to another level with an enormous range of exciting features, capabilities and cutting edge technologies. The RX-Z11 performance sets a new standard in home theater experience.

Amplifier

Input Channel Qty:8
Output Channel Qty:11
Output Power / Total:1180Watt

Audio Input

Type: None

Audio Output

Product Type: None

Audio System

Built-in Decoders:Dolby Digital / Dolby Digital Plus / Dolby Pro Logic / Dolby Pro Logic II / Dolby Pro Logic IIx / Dolby TrueHD / DTS 96/24 / DTS decoder / DTS Neo:6 / DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 / DTS-HD decoder/Dolby Pro Logic / Dolby Pro Logic II / DTS Neo:6 / DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 / DTS 96/24 / Dolby Digital / DTS decoder / Dolby Pro Logic IIx / Dolby Digital Plus / DTS-HD decoder / Dolby TrueHD
Functions (KA):AV network receiver
Sound Output Mode:Surround Sound
Subcategory (KA):AV components
Surround Sound Effects:3D Cinema Sound / CINEMA DSP / SILENT CINEMA DSP / SRS TruSurround XT/CINEMA DSP / SILENT CINEMA DSP / SRS TruSurround XT / 3D Cinema Sound
Surround System Class:11.2 channel
Type:AV receiver

Connectors

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

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:18.4in
Height:8.3in
Weight:73lbs
Width:17.1in

Header

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Model:Z11
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Yamaha RX

Radio

Tuner Bands:AM/FM
Tuner Type:Digital

Remote Control

Type:Universal remote control
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