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Yamaha RX-V2500 Receiver Review

by Clint DeBoer last modified May 23, 2008
Contributors: Gene DellaSala
Yamaha RX-V2500 Receiver

Yamaha RX-V2500 Receiver

Summary

  • Product Name: RX-V2500 Receiver
  • Manufacturer: Yamaha Electronics
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarStarhalf-star
  • Value Rating: StarStarStarStarhalf-star
  • Review Date: November 01, 2004 19:00
  • MSRP: $ 1099
Specifications

7-Channel Powerful Surround Sound (130W x 7 RMS) [8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.04% THD]

Digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification

Pure Direct Switch for High Quality 2-Channel and Multi-Channel Sound Reproduction

192 kHz/24-Bit DACs for All Channels

YPAO Automatically Sets Best Sound for Any Room, Any Speaker Placement

Dialogue Lift for Enhanced Dialogue Sound

9-Channel Speaker Outputs with Zone 2 Out

On-Screen Display with GUI (Graphical User Interface)

Main / Zone 2 Front Panel Power Switching

Zone 2 S-Video Output Terminal

Accurate Touch Volume Control

Audio Delay for Adjusting Lip-Sync (0-240 ms)

Digital Tone Controls for Bass and Treble

Rec Out/Zone 2 Selector

Selectable 9-Band Subwoofer Crossover

Subwoofer Phase Select

Speaker A, B or A+B Selection (Front L/R)

SILENT CINEMA and Virtual CINEMA DSP

Direct-Access (Macro-Command, Learning and
Preset Capable) Remote Control Unit with Macro-
Command Buttons and Illuminated Buttons

Dimensions: 17.125" W x 6.75" H x 17" D


Pros

  • Three (3) HDTV-compatible component video inputs
  • Accurate YPAO automatic speaker setup
  • Presence channels & Yamaha DSP
  • System memory with 6 storage banks (2 retrievable from remote)
  • Dialogue lift with presence channels
  • Independent volume trim for each input!

Cons

  • Auto Setup sets aggressive crossover frequency
  • No IEEE 1394/Firewire interface
  • Remote button labels limit usefulness of backlighting
  • No parametric EQ bands below 62.5Hz

Introduction

2004 marked a year when SpaceShipOne broke the status quo and became the first private company to successfully launch a reusable manned vehicle into space and return it safely home. That kind of innovation and leadership garners a tremendous amount of respect. Yamaha Electronics Corporation seems to understand the importance of product innovation and leadership. With the RX-V2500, it is apparent they continue to make tremendous strides towards product improvement and the development of new technologies.

 

 

 
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