Richest arsenal of ports, huge set of functions, powerful sound.
Difficult controls, inconvenient remote control, free attitude to audio tracks.
Design Features
The set of ports on the back is full and generous in numbers. It has absolutely everything you need for a modern system and any old devices. Entire 8 HDMI inputs satisfy the needs of the most ample home theater system including a media player, Blu-ray player, satellite receiver, a couple of gaming consoles, and even leave a nice head start for the future.
One of them is on the front side, which is convenient for owners of camcorders, pocket players, laptops and phones with HDMI-outputs. Two outputs allow you to simultaneously connect a TV set for daily programs or TV series and a projector used for family night screenings. These dual-display systems are gaining in popularity.
Version 1.4a supports 3D and a return audio channel. Analog connections include composite, S-Video and component. There are both S/PDIF options. DMPORT is available for gadget connection, which can be supplemented by an iPod dock, Bluetooth receiver and other accessories.
The receiver is integrated into the home media network with the help of LAN-connector. RS-232, 12V triggers, a loop-through input for an external IR receiver contribute greatly to the integration of theater components into a single whole. Even USB is not forgotten, conveniently located under the cover on the front.
Built-in amplifier outputs 140 watts per seven channels. Terminals are conveniently arranged in a row, making it easier to connect the acoustics compared to the younger models of receivers. Can use fairly massive cables.
The outputs of the preamplifier allow you to expand the system with additional units, so we can confidently recommend the owners of penthouses and cottages with rooms larger than 50 square meters.
Service features
We donāt need to mention the work with all available audio formats, such capabilities are present in full in the younger models as well.
Outstanding networking qualities are worth mentioning here. The device works via DLNA with YAMAHA music servers, as well as with any other compatible devices.
Huge array of audio software is the trademark of the company. Thereās plenty to keep digital enthusiasts entertained for hours and days. Only THX related stuff is abolished, the newer line of receivers no longer supports this certification.
The only problem with such an abundance of functions is the associated and therefore inevitable problems with ergonomics. Only a technically experienced person can understand all the intricacies of the menu.
This task is not helped at all by a key-overloaded remote control, which also requires scrupulous adjustment when used as a universal. A huge book of user manual, typed in small print and it may take a lot of time to study it. So if you donāt have complete confidence in your own abilities or engineering education, it will be more reasonable to leave the installation of the device and calibration of all parameters to professional installers.
Sound quality
The main features of the RX-V3067 are power and assertiveness. Movie tracks sound convincing and impressive. Of all the samples in this test, this is probably the closest to the principles that most audiophiles in the capital city cinemas are guided by. Maximum bass, spectacular transitions from complete silence to explosions and rumble ā all this is easily achieved by this receiver with impressive scale.
But thereās an unavoidable compromise in this barrel of honey. Tendency to emphasize the main thing and the most powerful in terms of impact leaves out a lot of details and nuances. Connoisseurs of precise and impassioned execution of all directorās ideas will find something to complain about here. The range can be felt as a little bit muffled due to the shift to the lower register. This, by the way, is a plus for comfort when watching old movies or DVDs, but the best tracks on Blu-ray may suffer somewhat.
Price/performance
All in all this device represents the maximum of possibilities that you can expect from a modern receiver and even a bit more. The arsenal of ports is the most complete weāve seen, the amp is powerful enough for any shelf and some floor-standing speaker, and the presence of multi-channel output generally makes its range of compatibility limitless.
Enormous amount of features even the simple enumeration would not fit into the review. The sound can be described as āsoulfulā, I bet many people will like it. The consequence of technical sophistication are difficulties in operation, but this, alas, inevitably.
Among YAMAHA receivers, this model is the most high-tech today. Of course there is a top of the pyramid DSP-Z11, but it has not yet implemented 3D support, so the average price category seems even more attractive now. Outwardly RX-V3067 looks massive and thorough.
The variant of ātitaniumā case slims the device due to the combination of black and gray colors. All connectors and most of the keys on the front panel are hidden under the cover.
48 000 Dollars.
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