Yamaha R-V1105 5.1 Channels Receiver

Pros: Home theater sound, power, neutral sound for music, remote, analog inputs, phono inputs, reliability, DSPs, power, price & value
Cons: Binding posts for main speakers only, confusing s-video inputs with one functional input only, sound is a bit thin on stereo music

This review is partly for people who feel overwhelmed with all the choices and specs when shopping for A/V and home theater receivers, as I felt when I purchased this product six months ago. Let me give you the conclusion first: This fine receiver from...

Pros: VALUE. with a capital V A L U E
Cons: none to speak of for the money

I've been wanting a home theater system for about 3 years now. I mean seriously wanting one. Your receiver is like the foundation from which the rest of your house will spring, so it is very important to get a good one. VALUE is the big word in my budget...

Pros: Venue replicated sound creates a world within your world!
Cons: That I am not at home watching a movie right now!

There is nothing more wonderful on a cold wintery day, after carving the jagged slopes created by Jack Frost, than to sit down with a cup of hot chocolate next to a fire, and watch a wonderful movie. The only exception to the case is if you have a home...

Pros: On-screen display, useful sound fields
Cons: Spring clips, not so intuitive remote

I bought the Yamaha R-V1105 Natural Receiver because it was on sale but it sure doesn't perform like a sale receiver! Features include 85 watts RMS per channel, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS sound, useful sound fields and direct inputs for...

Pros: Finest Receiver Made
Cons: Wire Locks, Remote

I was looking for a great home theatre system. I know about DSP, Digital Signal Processing and knew that Yamaha is the "Pentium" of receivers. Because after Yamaha makes a system everyone copies it. It is the standard by which all other home...

Pros: Superior sound; high power amp for larger speakers
Cons: Only 2 S-video inputs; clumsy remote; high price

When designing any home theater system, a great deal of attention should be given to the A/V Receiver. Let's face it; every single component you have from speakers, to your TV set will be connected to this one piece of equipment. It is the heart of any...

Pros: Great sound fields and amps
Cons: Strange remote

Best price is about $499. Good receiver for money and has a very robust amp section. Plenty of inputs also has 6 channel input for future upgrades in DVD. This has plenty sound fields to play with. The remote I don't like but have heard others getting...