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- Yamaha RX-V565BL
- Editors' note: The Yamaha RX-V565BL is virtually identical to the Yamaha HTR-6250BL, therefore the reviews are essentially the same. For an explanation of why Yamaha has two model names for each receiver, read the company's FAQ.Yamaha is unique among home audio manufacturers in that its prepackaged home theater systems include...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, LCD Display, Yamaha RX-V565BL, Yamaha Corp., receiver
- Product reviews 2009-07-07
- Sonos touchscreen remote on the way?
- With competition coming from the likes of Cisco/Linksys and Yamaha, Sonos looks to be making a bit of an upgrade to its multi-room audio solution. A new remote has been spotted by UK blog Automated Home, the first from Sonos that is a touchscreen model, instead of using a scroll...
- Tags: Touch Screen, Yamaha Corp., Sonos, CR200, Keyboards, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Peripherals, Components, Sean Portnoy
- Blog posts 2009-07-03
- Yamaha YHT-791BL
- Photo gallery:Yamaha YHT-791BLGreat-sounding home theater is becoming increasingly rare, as consumers move toward space-saving solutions like soundbars and tiny home-theater-in-a-box systems HTIBs. If you still care about sound, have a budget around $1,000, and want the convenience of an all-in-one package, the choice largely comes down to two systems--the Onkyo...
- Tags: Yamaha YHT-791BL, speaker, Regular HTIB, Yamaha Corp., receiver
- Product reviews 2009-07-02
- Yamaha YHT-791BL photos
- The Yamaha YHT-791BL home theater system sounds nearly as good as the Onkyo HT-S9100THX while costing less, and comes with an iPod dock, making it an excellent all-in-one system for the audiophile on a budget. by CNET News.com
- Tags: Yamaha Corp., Photograph, Home Entertainment, Consumer Electronics, Tv & Home Theater, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, CNET News.com
- Image galleries 2009-07-02
- Yamaha HTR-6250BL--photos
- The Yamaha HTR-6250BL works well as part of the Yamaha YHT-791 home theater system, but it doesn't fare as well when compared to other standalone AV receivers. by CNET News.com
- Tags: Yamaha Corp., Photograph, Home Entertainment, Consumer Electronics, Tv & Home Theater, Personal Technology, CNET News.com
- Image galleries 2009-07-01
- Yamaha HTR-6250BL
- Photo gallery:Yamaha HTR-6250BLYamaha is unique among home audio manufacturers in that its prepackaged home theater systems include the same AV receivers that are offered as standalone units. We received the Yamaha YHT-791 home theater for review and were impressed with the included HTR-6250BL AV receiver compared to other home-theater-in-a-box systems,...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, LCD Display, Yamaha HTR-6250BL, Yamaha Corp., receiver
- Product reviews 2009-06-30
- Yamaha neoHD--photos
- Yamaha has announced the new neoHD line of products, which combine the functionality of an AV receiver, universal remote and digital media player into one unit. by CNET News.com
- Tags: Yamaha Corp., Photograph, Digital Media, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, CNET News.com
- Image galleries 2009-06-30
- Sonos killer? Yamaha unleashes MusicCast2 multiroom audio system
- Sonos killer? Yamaha unleashes MusicCast2 multiroom audio systema few airport expresses and and iPod Touch can do the same thing.....only much cheaper... with the files stored on your computer or on external drives (1TB drives can be had for like $70 now) you also have limitless cheap storage. want...
- Tags: Sonos, MusicCast2, audio system, Yamaha Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-06-22
- Sonos killer? Yamaha unleashes MusicCast2 multiroom audio system
- Unless you want to do a custom install, Sonos' Music System is generally seen as the top product for delivering audio to multiple rooms in your house. Cisco has made a play in this market with its Linksys by Cisco Wireless Home Audio system, and now Yamaha is...
- Tags: Yamaha Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., MusicCast2 Network Music System, MCX-RC100 Network Music Commander, Home Entertainment, Digital Music, Digital Media, Media Players, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Sean Portnoy
- Blog posts 2009-06-20
- Yamaha YHT-591
- Yamaha YHT-591Overall pleased with performancePros: 4 HDMI inputs Smallish speakers (oddly shaped, but stylish) Very good sound for a smaller roomCons: Sub Woofer has no Auto Standby mode always on Receiver has no switched outlet Remote is poorly designed When the speakers are flush mounted to a wall - no...
- Tags: Network technology, speaker, Yamaha Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-05-12
- Yamaha HTR-6260BL
- Editors' note: The Yamaha HTR-6260BL is virtually identical to the RX-V665BL, therefore the reviews are essentially the same. For an explanation of why Yamaha has two model names for each receiver, read the company's FAQ.We've been critical of some Yamaha receivers in the past for not offering as many features...
- Tags: LCD Display, Yamaha HTR-6260BL, Yamaha Corp.
- Product reviews 2009-04-28
- Yamaha RX-V665BL
- Photo gallery:Yamaha RX-V665BLWe've been critical of some Yamaha receivers in the past for not offering as many features as the competition, but we've always been impressed by their sound quality. That's why when we previewed the Yamaha RX-V665BL, we were a little worried that the weight was substantially lower than...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, LCD Display, Yamaha RX-V665BL, Yamaha Corp., RX-V663
- Product reviews 2009-04-24
- Yamaha RX-V665BL photos
- 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. by CNET News.com
- Tags: Yamaha Corp., Digital Audio, Photograph, Yamaha RX-V665BL, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, CNET News.com
- Image galleries 2009-04-24
- Yamaha Pocketrak CX
- There are times in your life when a basic voice recorder just won't cut it. For example, let's say you want to capture a professional recording of your kid's piano recital, or a live concert, or an important academic lecture--you'll need a portable recorder that's discreet, but also packs some...
- Tags: recorder, Pocketrak CX, Pocketrak, microphone, Yamaha Corp.
- Product reviews 2009-03-26
- Yamaha Pocketrak CX photos
- Take a closer look at the Yamaha Pocketrak CX stereo audio recorder. by CNET News.com
- Tags: Yamaha Corp., Photograph, CNET News.com
- Image galleries 2009-03-25
- 2009 Yamaha home theater systems photos
- Yamaha has announced its 2009 line of home theater systems, which include component-style AV receivers and speakers instead of the typical HTIB fare. by CNET News.com
- Tags: Yamaha Corp., Home Theater, Photograph, Home Entertainment, Consumer Electronics, Tv & Home Theater, Personal Technology, CNET News.com
- Image galleries 2009-03-04
- 2009 Yamaha AV receivers
- Yamaha has announced its new RX-V65 line of 2009 AV receivers, and from the spec sheets, the new models look to correct many of the missteps of last year's RX-V663. by CNET News.com
- Tags: Yamaha Corp., CNET News.com
- Image galleries 2009-02-20
- Yamaha HTR-6160
- Editors' note: The Yamaha HTR-6160 is virtually identical to the RX-V663, therefore the reviews are essentially the same. For more information on the differences between Yamaha's HTR and RX-V lines of receivers, see the company's FAQ.For the most home theater enthusiasts, midrange AV receivers represent the best value. They offer...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, Yamaha HTR-6160, Yamaha Corp., receiver
- Product reviews 2009-02-04
- Yamaha RX-V663
- Photo gallery:Yamaha RX-V663For the most home theater enthusiasts, midrange AV receivers represent the best value. They offer superior sound over underpowered entry-level models, include the most important features available on the high-end models, and they still manage to cost between $400 and $600. The Yamaha RX-V663 falls right into...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, Yamaha RX-V663, receiver, Yamaha Corp.
- Product reviews 2009-02-03
- Yamaha RX-V663 photos
- The Yamaha RX-V663 sounds great, but it's tough to recommend with its paltry HDMI connectivity, poor upconversion quality, and other design quirks. by CNET News.com
- Tags: Yamaha Corp., Photograph, CNET News.com
- Image galleries 2009-02-03
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