Yamaha RX-V3900

30 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 reviews of Yamaha RX-V3900. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Yamaha RX-V3900 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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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 the only caveat being it generates a lot of heat. Armed to the teeth with all of the latest audio and video processing features, along with a host of multi room and...

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 : Clint DeBoer (audioholics.com)

Yamaha RX-V3900 Receiver First Look

The Yamaha RX-V3900 140W x 7.1 channel receiver costs $1799 and features extensive networking features, allowing you to stream music from your PC, Internet Radio, or Rhapsody online music service. A web browser interface allows you to control the...

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : Gabe Lowe (hometheaterhifi.com)

Yamaha RX-V3900 7.1 A/V Receiver

There has been a huge boom, over the last few years, in the number of devices for your A/V system that stream or play music. These devices include many things, from gaming consoles like the Xbox 360 to standalone boxes such as Yamaha's own MCX-2000. In...

When you get into the price range that the RX-V3900 competes in, it is pretty unusual to find something that is bad. At the same time, if you are paying close to $2000 for a receiver, it should certainly be better than just “good”. The RX-V3900, simply...

May, 2009

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Expert review by : Mark Fleischmann (hometheater.com)

Yamaha RX-V3900 A/V Receiver

An A/V receiver isn't just a product. It's a series of diplomatic handshakes. Sure, manufacturers develop some of the technologies that go into their products, but they also license a lot of the technologies from other outfits—which enhances their...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Martin Pipe (techradar.com)

Yamaha RX-V3900 review

This receiver has masses of power on tap, beautiful audio characteristics and clever DSP

Dynamic, exciting sound ; Well-connected

Networked media player audio-only ; Optional dock needed for iPod

One of the best receivers Yamaha have made to date but it's a bit of a shame that the media player is audio only and there is no THX like its bigger brothers

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Yamaha RX-V3900 review

The Yamaha RX-V3900 should be top of your list If you want a rich, full-bodied sound

Rich, spacious and deep delivery is always enjoyable ; great surround integration ; thorough specification

Could do with a little more attack and excitement

If you want a rich, full-bodied sound, the Yamaha should top your list, but others are more thrilling

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com.au)

Yamaha RX-V3900

The Yamaha RX-V3900 is a receiver boasting a blockbuster features list, and appears to be the complete audio and visual package.

Outlook Yamaha has released one of its most robustly featured receivers yet. One of the most respected video processing companies has stepped into the breach and rounded out what appears to be a landmark product. We look forward to getting our mitts on...

Oct, 2008

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Consumer review (hometheaterforum.com)

Love my Yamaha

The sound is very clean and it has lots of cool features that are still up to date as my knowledge and need for them grows. I would buy another Yamaha in a heart beat. It is heavy though (50lbs) and I had to add metal stiffeners to my shelf. I had...

Easy setup. Super easy calibration with the provided Mic

Even 7.1 movies (most) dont actually play in 7.1. I have found a couple that do, maybe I just need to learn how to program it in

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

The BEAST

A funny story - the first version I purchased (from a well respected Sydney boutique hifi store) gave up the ghost within three months. Let me say at the outset that all the signs were there - the on/off procedure was odd in that it wasn't consistent...

Quality. Power. Style

None other than I wish it had WIFI

Apr, 2010

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Consumer review (abt.com)

Excellent Receiver [...]

Excellent product. Excellent sound quality. I replaced a 12 yr old Yamaha V995 with this receiver. Even after only one week the sound difference is incredible. I cannot wait for the 30 day breakin period to complete. Many advanced features for someone...

Great Sound Quality, Accurate Controls, Good Power Output, Durable, Clean Sound

Confusing / Bad Remote Control, Advanced for nonaudiophil

Feb, 2010

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