- User Reviews
- Pro Reviews
User Reviews: Yamaha RX-V1400 Receiver
TOP NOTCH RECIEVER
Pros: 7.1surround, 100w/ch.,numerous media/audio settings , auto setup ,when something is wrong it lets you know
Cons: I honestly have nothing bad to say about this product yet and ive owned it for about 8 months..
when i first got this reciever i was worried about over heating it or frying it, no chance it wont let me . It got lots of power. I use it as a reciever and as my home theater surround sys. its pushing 2-dual 15" 3way floor standing spkrs plus a dual 5 1/2"cen.ch. and 4 5 1/2"bookself spkr.w/outs to a pwrd 15"sub. all cerwin-vega clsc's. This thing rocks..never over heated it but i have blown a spker. I have my mp3 plyr ,tv,vcr,dvd,cbl/sat,even my computer plays through it.Althought this is the only reciever i've ever owned I did my research before desiding this Yamaharxv1400 was most versital and easiest to use. Its sur. settings are completely ajustible by you or it can settup itself using a mic.and listening to itself,sets it to location of mic/my seat. All I've got to say about it is that it's well worth the money and you wont be disapointed. And it pumps a good solid 700 watts ...if you get one you will be happy mark my words . peaceout...!
Was this review helpful? Yes - NoBest Receiver for the Price
Pros: THX Optimizer & Auto Config, 7.1 Support
Cons: Bad Remote, Only 2 Component Video Inputs
I purchased this receiver through a Yahoo! merchant three weeks ago and am absolutely in love with it. If you're thinking about getting a 7.1 receiver, I would recommend either getting this one or going all the way to a $3,000+ receiver like the Integra series. For +/- $600, you're not going to find anything close to this good.
To get them out of the way, here are the two bad points. First, there are only 2 component video inputs. That means if you have HDTV and DVD your game platform is left behind. The internal video up-conversion makes up for some of this, but I would like 3 or 4 component video inputs. For a unit with 7 digitial audio inputs (which is a huge plus to me), I would expect better video switching. Second, the remote is horrible - easily one of the worst I've run across. But if you're buying this receiver, chances are you're going to add a universal remote anyway, so what's the big deal? Definately not a deal-breaker to me.
I have the 1400 hooked to a 7.1 speaker configuration from Axiom Audio - 2 M22ti's for the front, VP100 Center, EP175 sub and 4 QS4 Surrounds. The sound is amazing in my 20X15 room - not a single hint of hiss or pop. Dialog is crystal clear and my wife is already onto me for making the walls shake from the bass response. I spent about a week tweaking the sound back and forth and finally gave in and ran the auto setup. It's too simple - plug in the mini microphone and select autosetup off the screen. I never like those kind of things - they never get the sound just right. Well, this one did. It analyzes the entire configuration - speaker size, placement, room acoustics, etc. to determine the ideal settings, then makes them automatically. I ran two DVDs before and after and the difference was remarkable - the system had been configured to near THX standards.
Beyond movies, audio is amazing. The Eagles "Hell Freezes Over" DTS is awe-inspiring on any good system but the Neo:6 converter in the 1400 takes it to a whole new level. Wow. I haven't even played with the FM/AM tuner at all - does anyone still play that through their receiver? :)
In short, you just can't find a receiver anywhere close to this quality with these features for this price.Was this review helpful? Yes - No
Rate & Write a Review: Yamaha RX-V1400 Receiver
Rate & Write a Review: Yamaha RX-V1400 Receiver
Please send us your feedback on our site. • Find, Compare, Read Reviews & Buy Yamaha RX-V1400 Receiver Receiver Reviews - Online @ Yahoo! Shopping • Want to see your products in Yahoo! Shopping? Build your own online store or Advertise with us. Current Advertisers Sign in • Make money with Yahoo! Shopping APIs, now powering Yahoo! Tech. • Learn more about our paid syndication program. • Sitemap • Top Searches • All Brands
Information about prices, products, services and merchants is provided by third parties and is for informational purposes only. Yahoo! does not represent or warrant the accuracy or reliability of the information, and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use.