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The Yamaha HTR-6250 (also called the Yamaha RX-V565) is a 7.1 channel home theater receiver offered by Yamaha. It features HD audio encoding and 1080p HDMI, with four inputs and one output with video upscaling, YPAO and new SCENE functionality. The YPAO automatic system calibration uses a small microphone and sophisticated equalization to automatically set the best sound for any room, no matter where the speakers are. The four SCENE buttons can be programmed to easily switch between the most common viewing/listening modes such as DVD Viewing, Disk Listening, TV Viewing and Radio Listening, with many others to choose from. It is equipped to use the optional YBA-10 Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver for audio streaming from devices such as cell phones, portable computers and other portable devices. It is also equipped to use the optional Yamaha Universal iPod Dock that allows iPod control from the receivers remote control, while charging the iPod's battery.
MSRP $479.95
Release date February, 2009
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Some of the audio features include Dolby TrueHD for lossless sound, Dolby Digital Plus for high quality HD sound, Dolby Digital EX which virtually adds a rear center channel, DTS-HD Master Audio for Blu-ray and HD-DVD matched sound, DTS NEO: 6 with combines the back surround into L/R surround channels, CINEMA DSP Digital for unmatched surround, SILENT CINEMA for large-scale surround sound through ordinary headphones and a compressed music enhancer that improves the sound quality of MP3 and WMA formats. For high sound quality, there are 7 x 90W channels for 630W of total power, with 192 kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels.
Specifications
- Channels: 7
- RMS Output Power (1kHz): 90W x 7
- Total Power (20Hz - 20kHz): 630W (1 kHz)
- Dolby TrueHD
- Dolby Digital EX/ Dolby Pro Logic IIx
- DTS-HD Master Audio
- DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
- DTS 96/24 / DTS Neo:6
- iPod Compatibility (With Optional YDS-11)
- Bluetooth Compatibility (With Optional YBA-10)
- Compressed Music Enhancer
- HDMI (In/Out): (4 / 1)
- Component Video (In/Out): (2 / 1)
- A/V Inputs (S-Video): 4 (Composite)
- Digital Inputs/Outputs [O: Optical, C: Coaxial]: (O: 2, C: 2)
- Front A/V with Digital Input (A/V Only)
- Front Mini Input for Portables
- D/A Conversion: 192 kHz / 24 bit
- Surround Programs: 17
- Time Base Corrector
- HDMI Pass-through
- HDMI Up Conversion: (with upscaling up to 1080p)
- YPAO (w/Optimizer Microphone)
- On-Screen Display
- Assignable Power Amp (Bi-amp)
- Selectable Subwoofer Crossover
- Learning Remote Capability: Preset
- Product Dimensions (W x H x D): 17-1/8” x 6” x 14-3/8”
- Product Weight (lbs.): 18.7
- Shipping Dimensions (W X H X D): 21-1/2" x 9" x 17 1/2"
- Shipping Weight (LBS): 23
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Yamaha HTR-6250
• HTR-6250BL Receiver
UPC: 027108933191
MPN: HTR6250BL
Competitors
MSRP $400.00
Released April, 2009
Pros
- Decodes high-definition audio over HDMI
- Direct connection to iPod via USB with OSD
- Good value receiver - video upconversion and high-definition audio decoding for an MSRP of $400
Cons
- Only 3 HDMI inputs
- No amplifier pre-outs or digital audio output
- Doesn't support AAC or 176.4 kHz
Yamaha HTR-6250
vs.
Pioneer VSX-919AH
MSRP $400.00
Released April, 2009
Pros
- Dynamic Volume feature
- Audio over 4 HDMI inputs
- Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA decoding
Cons
- Should be price a little cheaper
- Only three digital audio inputs
- No analog video upconversion to HDMI
Yamaha HTR-6250
vs.
Onkyo TX-SR507
MSRP $499.99
Released May, 2009
Pros
- 4 HDMI inputs
- upscales standard definition content to full 1080p high definition
- attractive aesthetics
- satellite radio ready (requires an add-on)
Cons
- pretty much the same internal components as the older STR-DG920
- unattractive and reflective faceplate
Yamaha HTR-6250
vs.
Sony STR-DN1000
Reviews
August 18, 2009
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Pros
- onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding
- automatic speaker calibration system
- compatible with iPod Dock and Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver (sold separately)
- slick aesthetic
- includes most features of the step-up HTR-6260BL
- upgradable firmware
- upconverts analog to full 1080p high definition
Cons
- poor upconverted image quality
- no multi-room functionality
- on screen display is text based, looks antiquated
- cannot assign audio inputs to video inputs
- poorer value - unimpressive performance and fewer features than competing products
- unattractive, cluttered remote
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August 18, 2009
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Pros
- onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding
- 4 HDMI inputs
- HDMI upconversion to 1080p
Cons
- doesn't upconvert analog video to HDMI
- only two component video inputs
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November 10, 2009
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