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The Yamaha RX-V663 (aka Yamaha HTR-6160) is a 7.2 channel a/v receiver supporting video upconversion and HD audio decoding. The ".2" portion of the surround sound designation refers to the two subwoofer channels as opposed to the more traditional single subwoofer; there are two mono bass outputs, one for the left speakers, and one for the right. Priced at $550, the RX-V663 is the cheapest model in the RX-V or HTR series of Yamaha receivers to support both video upconversion to HDMI and HD audio decoding of Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA. The RX-V663 can deliver 95 Watts of to each of its 7 channels, and features a second zone of audio. As for video inputs/outputs, it has 2 x HDMI 1.3a ins (1 out), 3 x component video (1 out), and 5 x S-Video/RCA input. It also features 3 x digital optical S/PDIF and 2 x digital optical audio inputs. The step-up RX-V863 model adds, most notably, video upscaling to 1080p and costs $450 more.
MSRP $550.00
Release date February, 2008
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Features
- 7.2 channel surround receiver (two mono sub-woofer outputs)
- Video upconversion to HDMI and component video
- High-definition audio decoding (Dolby TrueHD, dts HD-MA and LPCM raw audio)
- Inputs: 2 x HDMI, 3 x component video, 3 x digital optical S/PDIF, 2 x digital optical, 5 x RCA/S-Video
- 7.2 pre-outs, analog multi-channel inputs
- 95 Watts / channel
- 5-way binding posts for all speaker terminals
- Bi-ampable front L/R speakers
- 2nd zone of stereo audio (A, B, A+B)
- release date: February 2008
- price: from $350 up to $550
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Yamaha RX-V663BL
• Yamaha RX-V663BL 665 Watt 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver
• RX-V663BL Receiver
UPC: 027108930121
EAN: 4957812391993
MPN: RX-V663BL
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MSRP $599.00
Released June, 2008
Pros
- 7.1 channel pre-outs
- Video upconversion to 1080p
- Front panel USB port for connecting mp3 player
Cons
- No switched AC outlet
- Only 96KHz/24bit audio over HDMI. (see manual, bottom of pg 33)
- No S-Video inputs
Yamaha RX-V663
40%
vs.
Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K
60%
MSRP $500.00
Released March, 2008
Pros
- 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
- High definition audio format decoding
- Video transcoding and upconversion to HDMI
Cons
- Doesn't upconvert to 1080p, only 1080i
- Hudson II video processor is a 2D comb filter as compared to 3D comb filter with adaptive motion
- Does not upscale HDMI inputs, only passes them through.
Yamaha RX-V663
60%
vs.
Onkyo TX-SR606
40%
MSRP $499.00
Released May, 2007
Pros
- Great price for its specs/feature
(MSRP $499, JR.com listed at $399)
- HDMI switching and transcoding
- High-def audio support - both TrueHD and DTS-HD MA
Cons
- Could use more than 2 HDMI inputs
- 1080i component video gets downconverted to 720p when transcoded to HDMI
- No video upconversion (only transcoding to HDMI/component)
Yamaha RX-V663
67%
vs.
Onkyo TX-SR605
33%
MSRP $599.00
Released June, 2008
Pros
- 1080p video pass-through support
- 4 HDMI 1.3a inputs
- Transcodes analog video sources to HDMI
Cons
- Any pre amp outputs
- Manual says you can't use an HDMI-to-DVI cable to your TV.
- Does not appear to have a switched AC outlet (for active subwoofer)
Yamaha RX-V663
83%
vs.
Sony STR-DG920
17%
MSRP $649.00
Released July, 2008
Pros
- Decodes high-definition audio formats
- Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ
- You can rename inputs up to 8 characters
Cons
- No upscaling of HDMI sources
- Only 2 digital optical and 2 digital coaxial inputs
- Setting up receiver is very tedious and manual is not user friendly
Yamaha RX-V663
100%
vs.
Denon AVR-1909
0%
MSRP $400.00
Released May, 2007
Pros
- High-definition audio decoding including DTS HD-MA and TrueHD
- 1080p video support as pass-through
- 4 HDMI 1.3a inputs
Cons
- No transcoding of analog video sources to the HDMI output
- Clunky remote
- Manual says you can't use an HDMI-to-DVI cable to your TV.
Yamaha RX-V663
100%
vs.
Sony STR-DG820
0%
MSRP $800.00
Released September, 2008
Pros
- quality internal components and circuit design
- decodes high-definition audio formats: Dolby TrueHD, dts HD MA
- Upscales to 1080p
- 90W is powerful enough for the majority of speakers and room sizes
Cons
- With an abundance of customization and tons of feature, it is not be the best receiver for a non technical person
- Only two coax inputs
Yamaha RX-V663
100%
vs.
Marantz SR5003
0%
Reviews
February 4, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Excellent price - look for it for less than $500
- High-definition audio decoding/processing: TrueHD, HD-MA, raw LPCM
- Video transcoding/upconversion to HDMI and component
- Bi-ampable front stereo channels
- 5-way binding posts for all speaker terminals
- Can be found for less than $400.00
- 7.2 analog pre-outs
- +12V trigger
- Two switched AC outlets
- Adaptive Dynamic Range Control (ADRC). New feature this year (all models), the Dynamic Range gradually adjusts based on the volume. Great for commercials and quiet/headphone listening.
- 5.1 analog input
- yes/ v663 have input (phono)!!!
Cons
- Only 2 HDMI inputs - competition has 4
- Does not pass BTB or WTW. However this is the case w/ all Yammie receivers currently out & hoped to be fixed w/ a firmware update.
- Annoying model # convention (RX-V663 = HTR-6160)
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July 31, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Excellent price - look for it for less than $500
- High-definition audio decoding/processing: TrueHD, HD-MA, raw LPCM
- Video transcoding/upconversion to HDMI and component
- Bi-ampable front stereo channels
- Can be found for less than $400.00
- 5.1 analog input
- yes/ v663 have input (phono)!!!
Cons
- Only 2 HDMI inputs - competition has 4
- Does not pass BTB or WTW. However this is the case w/ all Yammie receivers currently out & hoped to be fixed w/ a firmware update.
- no USB input, so NO firmware update.
- there is not firewire ability...
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May 15, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Excellent price - look for it for less than $500
- High-definition audio decoding/processing: TrueHD, HD-MA, raw LPCM
- Video transcoding/upconversion to HDMI and component
- Bi-ampable front stereo channels
- 5-way binding posts for all speaker terminals
- 7.2 analog pre-outs
- +12V trigger
- Two switched AC outlets
Cons
- Only 2 HDMI inputs - competition has 4
- Annoying model # convention (RX-V663 = HTR-6160)
- No phono input
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June 16, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Excellent price - look for it for less than $500
- High-definition audio decoding/processing: TrueHD, HD-MA, raw LPCM
- Video transcoding/upconversion to HDMI and component
- Bi-ampable front stereo channels
- 5-way binding posts for all speaker terminals
- Can be found for less than $400.00
- 7.2 analog pre-outs
- +12V trigger
- Two switched AC outlets
Cons
- Only 2 HDMI inputs - competition has 4
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November 21, 2008
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Excellent price - look for it for less than $500
- High-definition audio decoding/processing: TrueHD, HD-MA, raw LPCM
- Bi-ampable front stereo channels
- 5-way binding posts for all speaker terminals
- Can be found for less than $400.00
- 7.2 analog pre-outs
Cons
- Only 2 HDMI inputs - competition has 4
- Does not pass BTB or WTW. However this is the case w/ all Yammie receivers currently out & hoped to be fixed w/ a firmware update.
- No phono input
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October 6, 2009
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Pros
- Excellent price - look for it for less than $500
- High-definition audio decoding/processing: TrueHD, HD-MA, raw LPCM
- Video transcoding/upconversion to HDMI and component
- Bi-ampable front stereo channels
- 5-way binding posts for all speaker terminals
- Can be found for less than $400.00
- 7.2 analog pre-outs
- +12V trigger
- Two switched AC outlets
- Adaptive Dynamic Range Control (ADRC). New feature this year (all models), the Dynamic Range gradually adjusts based on the volume. Great for commercials and quiet/headphone listening.
- yes/ v663 have input (phono)!!!
Cons
- Only 2 HDMI inputs - competition has 4
- Does not pass BTB or WTW. However this is the case w/ all Yammie receivers currently out & hoped to be fixed w/ a firmware update.
- no USB input, so NO firmware update.
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September 21, 2009
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Pros
- Excellent price - look for it for less than $500
- High-definition audio decoding/processing: TrueHD, HD-MA, raw LPCM
- Video transcoding/upconversion to HDMI and component
- Bi-ampable front stereo channels
- 5-way binding posts for all speaker terminals
- Can be found for less than $400.00
- +12V trigger
- Two switched AC outlets
- Adaptive Dynamic Range Control (ADRC). New feature this year (all models), the Dynamic Range gradually adjusts based on the volume. Great for commercials and quiet/headphone listening.
- 5.1 analog input
Cons
- Only 2 HDMI inputs - competition has 4
- no USB input, so NO firmware update.
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July 1, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Excellent price - look for it for less than $500
- High-definition audio decoding/processing: TrueHD, HD-MA, raw LPCM
- Bi-ampable front stereo channels
- 5-way binding posts for all speaker terminals
- Can be found for less than $400.00
- 7.2 analog pre-outs
- +12V trigger
- Two switched AC outlets
- 5.1 analog input
- yes/ v663 have input (phono)!!!
Cons
- Only 2 HDMI inputs - competition has 4
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April 28, 2009
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Excellent price - look for it for less than $500
- High-definition audio decoding/processing: TrueHD, HD-MA, raw LPCM
- Video transcoding/upconversion to HDMI and component
- Bi-ampable front stereo channels
- 5-way binding posts for all speaker terminals
- Can be found for less than $400.00
- Adaptive Dynamic Range Control (ADRC). New feature this year (all models), the Dynamic Range gradually adjusts based on the volume. Great for commercials and quiet/headphone listening.
Cons
- Only 2 HDMI inputs - competition has 4
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December 18, 2008
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Excellent price - look for it for less than $500
- High-definition audio decoding/processing: TrueHD, HD-MA, raw LPCM
- Bi-ampable front stereo channels
- 5-way binding posts for all speaker terminals
- Can be found for less than $400.00
- 7.2 analog pre-outs
Cons
- Only 2 HDMI inputs - competition has 4
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RX, V, 663, RXV, V663, RXV663
