Yamaha RX-V1067 AV receiver test

Maximum functionality, good sound in movies, an abundance of HDMI inputs.

Poor ergonomics of the remote control.

What we get when we buy the RX-V1067? Firstly, uncompromising functionality, in no way inferior to the top models of any company. Secondly, an adequate amp. It has enough power for any typical room in a city apartment we don’t take into consideration studios with area of 50 meters and more . It is optimal to equip the receiver with a large shelf speaker and a good subwoofer, or better yet with two. With six-channel circuit it is possible to increase musicality with bi-amping floor fronts, but it won’t give appreciable gain for movies. If the sound in action movies seems to be weak, then nothing prevents to upgrade later by additional power, the same will solve all the problems and when you move into a large apartment. A worthy acquisition from all points of view.

Design features

This model is serious bid for Yamaha success in middle class. It is characterized by the successful combination of power parameters and price with full functional compliance to modern tasks. The case design is made in the spirit of noble minimalism, two colors in the design a little “slimmer. Equipped with HDMI ports the novelty is more than impressive. Version 1.4a is compatible with 3D video, and also has a return audio channel. Two outputs are useful if you have a TV for daily use and a projector for night shows at the same time in your room. Hardly any home theater system now that engages all 7 inputs on the back, this is a good reserve for the future. There is also one HDMI connector on the front side, under the cover. It will be very useful to owners of camcorders and some cell phones. There is also a USB for portable players and flash drives with music content. Not forgetting the popular iPod, which can be docked for as an option.

This gadget can be controlled from the built-in remote, and song titles can be read on the built-in display of the receiver. Too bad the Cyrillic alphabet is not supported. It is time to forget about analog connectors, but for the needs of collectors of retro equipment they are present here in sufficient quantity and assortment. It’s worth noting the presence of 12v triggers, IR repeater input and output and RS-232. All this will allow you to better switch the control system and in general to get the receiver out of sight. These details are especially relevant in view of the presence of preamplifier outputs, allowing you to offload the built-in power amplifier by adding additional external. Two outputs to active subwoofers also come in handy, and there are separate pairs of low-level outputs to the Presence.

Service features

Remote control is well zoned, but too overloaded with the same small keys. It is quite adequate when working with a receiver, but as a universal device for the whole system it is not as perfect as we would want it to be, taking into account the price of the device. Nowadays there is a lot of inexpensive consoles with LCD and ergonomic key layout, so for a really comfortable work with the entire set of theater equipment makes sense to spend on one. When using network functions, controlling from a computer or iPod Touch/iPhone is especially important. The corresponding programs are already provided by the company and can be downloaded from the website or App Store, respectively. The graphic interface of the receiver was upgraded, it became faster and nicer than in previous versions. Functionality and ergonomics were top-notch and still are optimum.

Sound quality Sound of the unit strikes a completely chic effect of presence. In one way or another, the feeling of being in the center of the action can be said for any receiver, but here we offer something qualitatively new for the money – you need to hear it. Yamaha has always been in a class of its own for the quality of its processing, and now it has outdone itself. The details, the perfect positioning of the effects in space and the feeling of air, thanks to the excellent separation of channels, didn’t get in the way either. The only thing it yields to the older models is the bass and attack, but you will have to pay at least twice or even three times as much for a better performance in these parameters. In a word, a solid “A” for cinema sound.

30 500 Dollars.