Version: 2008
  • On TechRepublic: Windows 7: Slower to boot than Vista?
advertisement

Yamaha RX-V663 comparison

Remove from comparison Remove Remove Remove Remove Remove
Product name
Yamaha RX-V663
Play CNET Video

Yamaha RX-V663
Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K
Play CNET Video

Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K

CNET Editors' choice
Onkyo TX-SR607 (black)
Play CNET Video

Onkyo TX-SR607 (black)
Denon AVR-1910 (black)
Play CNET Video

Denon AVR-1910 (black)
Sony STR-DN1000
Play CNET Video

Sony STR-DN1000
Price $329.88 to $499.95 $479.00 to $599.00 $404.99 to $649.98 $494.50 to $549.99 $318.50 to $499.99
CNET editors' rating
Average user rating
4.5 stars
3.5 stars
4.0 stars
4.5 stars
3.5 stars
Release date April 15, 2009 April 24, 2009 June 15, 2009 September 01, 2009
The Bottom Line The Yamaha RX-V663 sounds great, but it's tough to recommend with its paltry HDMI connectivity, poor upconversion quality, and other design quirks. The Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K delivers an excellent feature set and outstanding sound quality for its price, making it our top midrange AV receiver pick so far. If you can overlook its poor analog video conversion, the Onkyo TX-SR607 offers up a ton of HDMI connectivity and excellent sound quality for a midrange AV receiver. The Denon AVR-1910 is a fully featured midrange AV receiver with standout upconverted video quality, although it's held back by some subpar design issues and average sound quality. The Sony STR-DN1000 offers solid sound and basic AV receiver features at a bargain price, but it's not nearly as good as last year's STR-DG920.
Similar Products Compare more products Compare more products Compare more products Compare more products Compare more products
Features
Surround System Class7.2 channel
7.1 channel
7.2 channel
7.1 channel
7.1 channel
Surround Sound EffectsCINEMA DSP
Neural Surround
SILENT CINEMA DSP
Virtual CINEMA DSP
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNeural Surround
Digital Player (Recorder)Info unavailableMP3
WAV
WMA
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
S-Video input5 day(s)
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
RadioRadio tuner - AM/FM - 40 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 40 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM
Radio tuner - AM/FM
EqualizerInfo unavailable9 bands
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Optical Digital InputYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Info unavailable
HDMI SwitchingYes
Info unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailable
Optical Digital OutputInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailable
Enclosure ColorBlack
Gloss black
Black
Black
Gloss piano black
Built-in DecodersDTS 96/24
DTS Neo:6
DTS decoder
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital
DTS-HD decoder
Dolby Pro Logic II
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
DTS-HD Master Audio
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Dolby Digital Surround EX
DTS 96/24
DTS Neo:6
DTS Express
DTS decoder
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital
DTS-ES decoder
Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS-HD Master Audio
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS-HD High Resolution
DTS Neo:6
DTS Express
Dolby TrueHD
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
DTS-HD Master Audio
Dolby Pro Logic IIz
Dolby Digital Surround EX
DTS 96/24
DTS decoder
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital EX
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
DTS-HD Master Audio
Dolby Pro Logic IIz
DTS-HD High Resolution
Dolby TrueHD
DTS-HD decoder
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution
Weight26 lbs
19.2 lbs
23.8 lbs
23.6 lbs
Info unavailable
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable2 years warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Full contract periodInfo unavailableInfo unavailable2 years
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Sound EffectsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableCinemaFILTER
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Sound Output ModeSurround Sound
Surround Sound
Surround Sound
Surround Sound
Surround Sound
Service & support details typeInfo unavailableInfo unavailableLimited warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Product DescriptionYamaha RX V663 - AV receiver - 7.2 channel
Pioneer VSX 1019AH-K - AV receiver - 7.1 channel
Onkyo TX SR607 - AV receiver - 7.2 channel
Denon AVR 1910 - AV receiver - 7.1 channel
Sony STR DN1000 - AV receiver - 7.1 channel
PowerAC 120 V ( 60 Hz )
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Response Bandwidth20 - 20000 Hz
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Remote ControlUniversal remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control
Universal remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Video Conversion/ScalingInfo unavailableHDMI to HDMI scaling
Analog to HDMI up conversion
Info unavailableAnalog to HDMI up conversion
Analog to HDMI up conversion
Output Power665 Watt
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
MicrophoneNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Dimensions (WxDxH)17.1 in x 15.5 in x 6.7 in
16.5 in x 13.7 in x 6.2 in
17.1 in x 13 in x 6.9 in
17.1 in x 14.8 in x 6.7 in
Info unavailable
Coaxial Digital InputYes
Info unavailableYes
Yes
Info unavailable
Product TypeAV receiver
AV receiver
AV receiver
AV receiver
AV receiver
HeadphonesNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Amplifier signal-to-noise ratio100 dB
Info unavailable106 dB
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
Buying choices

TigerDirect.com
$367.99
In stock: Yes

Amazon.com Marketplace
$329.88
In stock: Yes

electronics-expo
$329.88
In stock: Yes

Prices from 3 CNET Certified stores

Amazon.com
$499.00
In stock: Yes

Amazon.com Marketplace
$499.00
In stock: Yes

Vanns.com
$499.98
In stock: Yes

Prices from 5 CNET Certified stores

TigerDirect.com
$494.00
In stock: Yes

Amazon.com
$499.00
In stock: Yes

Crutchfield
$404.99
In stock: Yes

Prices from 9 CNET Certified stores

Amazon.com
$549.00
In stock: Yes

Crutchfield
$549.99
In stock: Yes

Amazon.com Marketplace
$549.00
In stock: Yes

Prices from 8 CNET Certified stores

Buy direct from Sony Electronics, Inc.
$499.99
In stock: Yes

J&R Music and Computer World
$339.00
In stock: Yes

Newegg.com
$499.99
In stock: Yes

Prices from 12 CNET Certified stores
Remove from comparison Remove Remove Remove Remove Remove
Reviews & advice
Site map
Editorial policies
Meet the editors
How we test
Forums
Internet speed test
Popular topics
Apple iPhone
Apple iPod
Cell phones
Dell
GPS
LCD TV
CNET sites
CNET Site map
CNET TV
Downloads
News
Reviews
Shopper.com
More information
Newsletters
CNET Mobile
Customer Help Center
RSS
CNET Widgets
About CNET
sponsored