Virtual CINEMA DSP AV receivers

The Bottom Line: Yamaha's HTR-6260BL includes more features than its predecessor, but it doesn't sound as good, has poor video upconversion quality, and doesn't let you assign digital-audio inputs.

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 630 Watt, 20 - 20000 Hz, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black, 17.1 in x 14.4 in x 6 in, 18.7 lbs

The Bottom Line: Yamaha's RX-V665BL includes more features than its predecessor, but it doesn't sound as good, has poor video upconversion quality, and doesn't let you assign digital-audio inputs.

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 630 Watt, 20 - 20000 Hz, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black, 17.1 in x 14.4 in x 6 in, 18.7 lbs

The Bottom Line: The Yamaha HTR-6160 sounds great, but it's tough to recommend with its paltry HDMI connectivity, poor upconversion quality, and other design quirks.

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 735 Watt, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Universal remote control, Black, 17.1 in x 15.5 in x 6.7 in, 26 lbs

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.

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 665 Watt, 20 - 20000 Hz, DTS 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, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black, 17.1 in x 15.5 in x 6.7 in, 26 lbs

The Bottom Line: Yamaha's midprice HTR-5950 A/V receiver might not have the most up-to-date features lineup, but it's a solid performer.

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 540 Watt, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Universal remote control (Infrared), 17.1 in x 15.4 in x 6.3 in, 23.1 lbs

The Bottom Line: Yamaha's midprice HTR-5950 A/V receiver might not have the most up-to-date features lineup, but it's a solid performer.

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 540 Watt, 20 - 20000 Hz, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Universal remote control (Infrared), Silver, 17.1 in x 15.4 in x 6.3 in, 24.3 lbs

The Bottom Line: As long you don't need HDMI compatibility, the Yamaha RX-V659 A/V receiver offers good sound quality, a full panoply of features, and a solid value.

Specs: AV receiver, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Universal remote control (Infrared), 17.1 in x 16.6 in x 6.7 in, 27.1 lbs

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, DTS 96/24, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Graphic -, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black, 17.1 in x 15.5 in x 6.7 in, 26.2 lbs

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 500 Watt, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, DTS 96/24 ES, Dolby Digital, DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black, 17.1 in x 12.5 in x 5.9 in, 17.6 lbs

Specs: AV receiver, Surround Sound, 525 Watt, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, Universal remote control (Infrared), Black, 17.1 in x 13.9 in x 5.9 in, 18.7 lbs