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The Yamaha RX-V1065 is a 7.2 channel digital home theater system that falls in the upper half of Yamaha's RX-N line of AV receivers. This receiver has superior performance for HD audio and video enjoyment with 4 HDMI inputs and 1080p video upscaling to the HDMI output. It supports HD radio, the only digital broadcast system in America approved by the FCC, which broadcasts CD-quality sound on existing AM/FM bands, and is also capable of supporting XM, XMHD and Sirius satellite radio stations with additional tuners. There are also optional Bluetooth and iPod docks for added connectivity. The YPAO automatic calibration system uses a small microphone and sophisticated equalization to automatically calibrate the best sound for any room, regardless of speaker position. It is designed using Yamaha's Digital ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) philosophy with a goal to maximize digital quality and minimize analog circuitry and uses some of the best sounding A/V components on the market.
MSRP $999.95
Release date July, 2009
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The compressed music enhancer provides better sounding MP3 and WMA files, which can be played through the built in USB port. The Yamaha RX-V1065 supports a wide array of audio formats, including several Dolby and DTS formats with several DSP settings for enhanced surround sound, even without surround speakers. Other features include 8-channel input and multi zone audio playback. This model is virtually the same as the Yamaha HTR-6280.
Advanced Features
- New SCENE buttons (BD/DVD, TV, CD and Radio) - quick and simple to use
- YPAO sound optimization for automatic speaker setup
- HD Radio Receiver
- XM ready with XM HD Surround powered by Neural Surround
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio ready
- USB port for portable audio players and flash drives (MSC)
- iPod compatibility via optional YDS-11 Universal Dock
- Bluetooth (A2DP) compatibility with optional Yamaha Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver YBA-10
- New GUI on-screen display with album art
- Dialogue Lift
- iPod song titles displayed in English and Western European languages on the front panel and on-screen display
- HDMI CEC functionality, HDMI standby through functionality
- Initial Volume Setting and Maximum Volume Setting
- Preset remote unit
High Picture Quality
- Analog video upscaling to full HD 1080p with TBC
- 1080p-compatible HDMI (4 in/1 out)
- Supports Deep Color (30/36 bit), x.v.Color, 120Hz/24Hz Refresh Rates and Auto Lip-Sync compensation
High Sound Quality
- 7-channel 735W powerful surround sound (105W x 7)
- Decoders for HD audio formats: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio; Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
- Digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification with discrete amp configuration
- Pure Direct
- Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels
- Intelligent Assignable amplifiers for bi-amp or Surround Back <-> Front Presence or Zone 2 connection
Surround Realism
- CINEMA DSP 3D (17 DSP programs) with Adaptive DSP Level
- Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
- Compressed Music Enhancer
- SILENT CINEMA and Virtual CINEMA DSP
- Audio Delay for adjusting Lip-Sync (0-240ms)
Versatile Zone Control
- Zone 2 on/off and control on front panel
- Remote input/output
- Programmable +12V trigger output
Specifications
- Channels: 7.2
- RMS Output Power (20Hz - 20kHz): 105W x 7
- Total Power (20Hz - 20kHz): 735W
- Dolby TrueHD
- Dolby Digital EX/ Dolby Pro Logic IIx
- DTS-HD Master Audio
- DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
- DTS 96/24 / DTS Neo:6
- Pure Direct
- HD Radio Tuner
- iPod Compatibility (With Optional YDS-11)
- Bluetooth Compatibility (With Optional YBA-10)
- Compressed Music Enhancer
- Neural Surround
- XM HD Surround
- Sirius Satellite Radio Ready
- XM Satellite Radio Ready
- HDMI (In/Out): (4 / 1)
- Component Video (In/Out): (2 / 1)
- A/V Inputs (S-Video): 4 (Composite)
- Digital Inputs/Outputs: (Optical: 2, Coaxial: 2)
- Front A/V with Digital Input (A/V Only)
- Front USB Input For Flash Memory Drives
- D/A Conversion: 192 kHz / 24 bit
- Surround Programs: 17
- Time Base Corrector
- HDMI Pass-through
- HDMI Up Conversion (with upscaling up to 1080p)
- Dialogue Lift
- YPAO (w/Optimizer Microphone)
- On-Screen Display (With new GUI)
- Assignable Power Amp
- Zone Speaker Terminals
- Zone 2 Output (Audio Only)
- Zone Power Switching: Main/ Zone2 (Front Panel)
- +12V Trigger Output
- IR Ports
- Selectable Subwoofer Crossover
- Multi-Channel Decoder Inputs: 8-Channel
- Pre-Out All Channels
- Learning Remote Capability : Preset
- Product Dimensions (W x H x D): 17-1/8” x 6-3/4” x 14-3/8”
- Product Weight (lbs.): 24.5
- Shipping Dimensions (W X H X D): 21" x 10-5/8" x 18-1/8"
- Shipping Weight (LBS): 29
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Yamaha RX-V1065
• Yamaha RX-V1065BL 7.2-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver 1 - Each, Black
UPC: 027108933474
EAN: 027108933474
MPN: RX-V1065BL
Competitors
MSRP $1,199.00
Released July, 2008
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MSRP $899.00
Released July, 2008
Pros
- THX Select2 Plus Certification
- Video upscaling to 1080p over HDMI
- 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
- Decodes Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA
Cons
- No switched AC outlet
- On-screen menus only output over an HDMI output.
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Onkyo TX-SR706
MSRP $949.00
Released August, 2008
Pros
- THX Ultra 2 Plus Certified
- powerful yet refined speaker amplification
Cons
- higher distortion than previous models
- lower quality DAC than previously anticipated
Yamaha RX-V1065
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Onkyo TX-SR806
MSRP $900.00
Released August, 2009
Pros
- iPod and iPhone compatibility
- dual HDMI outputs
- THX Select Plus 2 certified
Cons
- poorer warranty and manufacturing tolerances as the Elite branded units
- not as nice looking as the Elite units
- high price compared to the Elite units
Yamaha RX-V1065
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Pioneer VSX-9140TXH
MSRP $1,049.00
Released September, 2009
Pros
- THX Select2 Plus Certified
- 7.2 channels with 110w of amplification per channel
- Ethernet network connectivity for streaming audio from a PC or popular online Internet radio services
Cons
- only one HDMI output (no multi-zone video...)
- no multi-channel analog inputs
- no front HDMI inputs
Yamaha RX-V1065
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Onkyo HT-RC180
MSRP $1,299.00
Released July, 2009
Pros
- Digital (Class D) amplification - lightweight, efficient and cool running
- quality Burr-Brown ADCs and Wolfson DACs
- 7.1 channels with powerful 140w amplification (per channel)
- iPhone support (as opposed to just iPod support)
Cons
- very similar to previous generations
- lacks THX Ultra2 Plus certification
Yamaha RX-V1065
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Pioneer Elite SC-25
MSRP $900.00
Released January, 2008
The Sony STR-DG1200 is a high end 7.1 x 100 watts A/V receiver released in 2008. It has 4 HDMI active intelligent inputs and 1 HDMI output. It has Faroudja DCDi Cinema® 1080p upscaling technology, which upgrades standard video sources to 1080p. It decodes the latest audio formats from the Dolby and DTS labs including Linear...
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Sony STR-DG1200
MSRP $999.00
Released November, 2008
The Harman Kardon AVR 3550HD is a 7.1-channel, 525w A/V receiver designed to outdo its competitors via the inclusion of numerous innovative features. Like its more expensive competitors, the AVR 3550HD features HDMI V1.3a with Deep Color inputs, Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, and multi-room capability with A-BUS & Zone II connectivity....
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Harman Kardon AVR 3550HD
MSRP $1,000.00
Released July, 2008
Pros
- 4 x HDMI inputs
- 1080p upscaling
- HD audio decoding
- Has pre-outs for all channels for external amps
- Xross media bar interface
- 2nd zone of stereo audio
Yamaha RX-V1065
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Sony STR-DA3400ES
MSRP $1,000.00
Released August, 2008
Pros
- Capable of bi-amping, which, in effect, drives the primary front two speakers with dedicated amplifiers for the High Pass and Low Pass portions of the frequency range.
- Decodes all the latest formats for enhanced utilization of Blu-Ray discs and what-not.
- Audessey room adjustment is simple to use and actually surprisingly effective.
Cons
- Lots of menus and settings to adjust.
Yamaha RX-V1065
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Integra DTR-6.9
MSRP $1,000.00
Released June, 2008
Pros
- dual zones
- powerful 110W amplification
- satellite radio ready
- Lucas THX
Cons
- fairly expensive
- poor heat dissipation
Yamaha RX-V1065
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Pioneer Elite VSX-03TXH
MSRP $1,119.00
Released July, 2008
Pros
- dynamic volume/EQ
- powerful 115W per channel amplification
- 1080p upscaling
Cons
- fairly expensive
- some reported hdmi handshaking issues
- manual provides help but isn't well written
Yamaha RX-V1065
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Denon AVR-989
MSRP $1,199.99
Released January, 2008
The Denon DRA-CX3 is a stereo AM/FM tuner/amplifer released by Denon intended for the audiophile looking for a powerful and high quality sound. This compact amplifer puts out 75 watts to each channel into an 8 ohm speaker, or 150 watts per channel into a lower impedance 4 ohm speaker, and features separate power...
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Denon DRA-CX3
MSRP $1,200.00
Released September, 2008
The SR6003 is a most advanced AV receiver offered by Marantz that is not THX Select2 certified. This surround sound system is geared for someone looking for a great sounding system, and are willing to put a bit of money towards high quality equipment. The front panel is the first sign of the intent...
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Marantz SR6003
MSRP $1,299.00
Released January, 2008
Pros
- available in silver and black
- 7.1 channels x 120W
- built in AM/FM tuner
Cons
- HDMI switching only - no transcoding between digital and analog
- expensive to the majority of consumers
- remote is difficult to use - buttons are small and difficult to distinguish
Yamaha RX-V1065
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Cambridge Audio Azur 640R
MSRP $849.00
Released June, 2009
The Denon AVR-2310CI is a 7.1 channel dual-zone home theater receiver falling in the upper half of those offered by Denon. It has 7 channels each with 105 watts of power and uses high quality 24-bit/192kHz A/D (analog/digital) converters for superior sound quality and is compatible with Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and is...
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Reviews
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Pros
- HDMI upconversion to 1080p
- quality Burr-Brown DAC for each channel
- 7.1 analog inputs, 7.2 analog outputs
- HD radio capable
- Satellite radio, Bluetooth, iPod support (requires addons)
- 100W per channel
- new onscreen GUI
- slick aesthetic
- simplified set up through use of Yamaha's Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO)
Cons
- quite expensive
- iPod support is not standard
- nearly 2 pounds lighter than the previous generation
- no component video upconversion
- nothing revolutionary over previous offerings
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