Yamaha RX-V1900

 The Yamaha RX-V1900 is a mid-to-high end 7.1 channel a/v receiver. It features 130 Watts / channel of power, 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs, video upscaling to 1080p of analog video sources, and high-definition audio decoding of Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA. The RX-V1900 was relased in September 2008 and supercedes the 2007's Yamaha RX-V1800; the V1900 adds HD radio, Bluetooth (A2DP, with optional YBA-10 wireless adapter), Sirius radio, and 8-point YPAO automatic system calibration. This receiver was simultaneously released along with the step-up Yamaha RX-V3900, and higher-end Yamaha RX-Z7; the RX-V3900 adds SRS Circle Surround II, a 2nd HDMI output, Rhapsody, HDMI deinterlacing and scaling, PReP (Progressive ReProcessing) with the ABT 2010 chipset, OSD improvements, and Zone 2 video. The RX-Z7 extends this further by adding a 5th HDMI inputs, more surround programs, a 4th zone, and component video on the Zone 2.

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Yamaha RX-V1900
MSRP $1,399.95
Release date September, 2008
Brand Yamaha
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
6 reviews
85
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mixed
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6 positive
0 mixed
0 negative

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Pros:
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8-point automatic calibration
+6agreedisagree

HD Radio
+5agreedisagree

4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
+4agreedisagree

Adaptive DRC for dynamic volume control
+4agreedisagree

Decoding of high-defintion audio formats (TrueHD, HD-MA)
+3agreedisagree

Analog video upscaling to 1080p over HDMI, and upscaling to component video
+3agreedisagree

More power than cheaper receivers
+3agreedisagree

Hidden front control panel
+3agreedisagree

Support DTS-HD Master Audio 192kHz/24bit sampling frequency
+3agreedisagree

Pure Direct Enable Video
+3agreedisagree

HDMI supports High refresh rate 100hz/120hz
+3agreedisagree

It does everything I expected to pay for this unit. Excellent features for the price.
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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No HDMI scaling
+1agreedisagree

focus on what's important to your needs and don't compare apples to oranges.
+1agreedisagree

Not much improved over pre-decessor; nor much better features for the price compared to RX-V663
0agreedisagree

Better video processing in the step-up RX-V3900
-1agreedisagree

No Internet/network connectivity
-1agreedisagree

No THX Certification
-1agreedisagree


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Features

  • 7.1 channels, 130 W / channel
  • Decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
  • HDMI: 4 x HDMI 1.3a with deep color support and audio
  • Inputs: 3 x component, 6 x S-Video/Composite,  5 x digital optical, 3 x digital co-axial
  • Upscales to 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p over HDMI
  • Upscales to component video
  • Anchor Bay Technologies ABT1010 video scaler
  • optional iPod dock
  • optional Bluetooth A2DP with YBA-10 wireless adapter
  • Sirius radio, HD Radio
  • no network connectivity
  • YPAO 8-point Auto Setup with Quick Start
  • Zone 2 / 3 speaker terminals (audio only)
  • Price: $1399.95
  • Release Date: September 2008

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Yamaha RX-V1900

• Yamaha RX-V1900BL 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)

• RX-V1900 Receiver

UPC: 027108930794

EAN: 027108930794

MPN: RX-V1900BL

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lattedude

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March 25, 2009
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ProSCORE
92
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mixed
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12 pros
1 con
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 8-point automatic calibration
  • HD Radio
  • 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
  • Adaptive DRC for dynamic volume control
  • Decoding of high-defintion audio formats (TrueHD, HD-MA)
  • Analog video upscaling to 1080p over HDMI, and upscaling to component video
  • More power than cheaper receivers
  • Hidden front control panel
  • Support DTS-HD Master Audio 192kHz/24bit sampling frequency
  • Pure Direct Enable Video
  • HDMI supports High refresh rate 100hz/120hz
  • It does everything I expected to pay for this unit. Excellent features for the price.

Cons

  • focus on what's important to your needs and don't compare apples to oranges.

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Erik

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September 18, 2008
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ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
positive
8 pros
4 cons
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 8-point automatic calibration
  • HD Radio
  • 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
  • Adaptive DRC for dynamic volume control
  • Decoding of high-defintion audio formats (TrueHD, HD-MA)
  • Analog video upscaling to 1080p over HDMI, and upscaling to component video
  • More power than cheaper receivers
  • Hidden front control panel

Cons

  • No HDMI scaling
  • Not much improved over pre-decessor; nor much better features for the price compared to RX-V663
  • Better video processing in the step-up RX-V3900
  • No Internet/network connectivity

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alika

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September 24, 2008
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ProSCORE
80
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mixed
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4 pros
1 con
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 8-point automatic calibration
  • Support DTS-HD Master Audio 192kHz/24bit sampling frequency
  • Pure Direct Enable Video
  • HDMI supports High refresh rate 100hz/120hz

Cons

  • No THX Certification

Competitors

alika prefers Yamaha RX-V1900 over Onkyo TX-SR806
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MichaelJHuman

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September 30, 2008
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ProSCORE
80
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4 pros
1 con
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 8-point automatic calibration
  • HD Radio
  • 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
  • Adaptive DRC for dynamic volume control

Cons

  • Not much improved over pre-decessor; nor much better features for the price compared to RX-V663

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lylong

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October 9, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
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mixed
positive
11 pros
0 cons
0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 8-point automatic calibration
  • HD Radio
  • 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
  • Adaptive DRC for dynamic volume control
  • Decoding of high-defintion audio formats (TrueHD, HD-MA)
  • Analog video upscaling to 1080p over HDMI, and upscaling to component video
  • More power than cheaper receivers
  • Hidden front control panel
  • Support DTS-HD Master Audio 192kHz/24bit sampling frequency
  • Pure Direct Enable Video
  • HDMI supports High refresh rate 100hz/120hz

Cons

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HotBBQ

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September 22, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
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2 pros
0 cons
0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 8-point automatic calibration
  • HD Radio

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

HotBBQ prefers Onkyo TX-SR806 over Yamaha RX-V1900
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Sina172

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October 30, 2008
ProSCORE
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0 pros
1 con
0 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Pros

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Cons

  • No HDMI scaling

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