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The Yamaha RX-Z11 ($5499) is the flagship A/V receiver in Yamaha's 2007 product line. It boasts an impressive 11.2 channels with 140 Watts delivered to 7 channels, and 50 Watts to the other 4. It has similar features to the much less expensive Yamaha RX-V3800 ($1699), but adds WiFi, and a 4 more channels. The other 2 models in the product line are the Yamaha RX-V1800 and Yamaha RX-V3800.
MSRP $5,499.00
Release date November, 2007
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Key features
- 11.2 channel receiver, 140 watts per channel for 7 channels, 50 watts per channel for additional 4 channels
- 5 HDMI 1.3a inputs, with HDMI upconversion; 2 HDMI outputs
- Onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
- Ethernet jack with the ability to play MP3, WMA, and WAV files from up to four PCs, plus Internet radio
- 2 USB ports capable of reading USB Mass storage devices, including FAT32-formatted hard drives up to 2 terabytes
- XM-ready
- HD radio tuner
- Multiroom functionality for four zones, with component video output for the second zone.
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The RX-Z11 is expected to be available in November 2007.
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Yamaha RX-Z11
• Yamaha RX-Z11BL 11.2-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver
• Yamaha RXZ11 11.2 Channel Home Theater Receiver
UPC: 027108929019
EAN: 027108929019
MPN: RX-Z11BL
Competitors
Yamaha RX-Z11 is ranked 4th among it's competitors.
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MSRP $5,199.00
Released December, 2007
Pros
- Ethernet, WiFi, USB streaming
- Includes powerful Realta HQV video chipset
- HDMI-to-HDMI upscaling
- A ton of inputs/outputs (6 HDMI in, 2 HDMI out)
- The best receiver I've ever had. Simply spectacular
Yamaha RX-Z11
0%
vs.
Denon AVR-5308CI
100%
MSRP $7,000.00
Released December, 2007
Pros
- 10.2 surround channels
- Loaded with features
- 200 Watts of continuous power to 10 channels
Cons
- Expensive - $7000
- Overkill
Yamaha RX-Z11
0%
vs.
Pioneer Elite SC-09TX
100%
MSRP $2,099.00
Released August, 2007
Pros
- BTL for powering massive mains with surround amp assistance in 2-channel mode.
- THX Ultra2 certified
- Burr-Brown DACs on the new TI architecture.
Cons
- Runs extremely hot
- audio processing adds slight delay from video
- Reon-HQV instead of true top quality Realta
Yamaha RX-Z11
50%
vs.
Onkyo TX-NR905
50%
Reviews
August 18, 2007
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 11.2 channels - 140W x 7, 50W x 4
- WiFi, LAN, USB
- 1 HDMI input on the front panel
Cons
- Four surround presence channels are useless unless you reassign them to auxiliary zones.
- Unproven Anchor Bay Technologies ABT1010 processor
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August 18, 2007
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 11.2 channels - 140W x 7, 50W x 4
- WiFi, LAN, USB
- 1 HDMI input on the front panel
Cons
- Very expensive
- Four surround presence channels are useless unless you reassign them to auxiliary zones.
- At this price point, it should have one more HDMI input (it has 5) to guarantee you don't run out
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June 23, 2008
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 11.2 channels - 140W x 7, 50W x 4
- WiFi, LAN, USB
- Presence channels for uncanny realism of the DSP modes.
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April 2, 2009
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 1 HDMI input on the front panel
Cons
- Very expensive
- Four surround presence channels are useless unless you reassign them to auxiliary zones.
- At this price point, it should have one more HDMI input (it has 5) to guarantee you don't run out
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December 13, 2008
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 11.2 channels - 140W x 7, 50W x 4
- Presence channels for uncanny realism of the DSP modes.
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January 8, 2009
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 11.2 channels - 140W x 7, 50W x 4
- WiFi, LAN, USB
- Presence channels for uncanny realism of the DSP modes.
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January 8, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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- Presence channels for uncanny realism of the DSP modes.
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December 14, 2008
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Pros
- 11.2 channels - 140W x 7, 50W x 4
- WiFi, LAN, USB
- 1 HDMI input on the front panel
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RX, Z, 11, RXZ, Z11, RXZ11