Okay im going to start with the delivery, Which was great the driver paid attention to the label left on the door and put them inside and out of view of the public. Which was great for us because we live on a busy street. now as soon as i got it i started to set it up it was my b-day all over again. So setting it up was a breeze, although if your paying this much for a stereo ($599) do your research first. After setting it up speakers and all i was up and running.
Pros.. Don't be fooled this thing has power in all 7 channels playing at once just be reasonable. I thought it wouldn't be enough to push the speakers i selected all which are 200watts rms each but these aren't expensive, quiet cheap about $150 for all of them not including the sub which i had and replaced the woofer to a skar but i will fill in the details and specs at the end. Now I'm no audiophile but it sounds great. The receiver on its own is nice i haven't used the MusicCast yet but this thing rocks, now remember this is not for people who want to blast at full volume nor have I tried -8 on the nobb is good enough for me. but I will say this thing makes me want too. (in my Usher voice) Really though, you might want to hold some restraint my speakers sound like there asking for more, lol really. If your on a budget then this is it, the bee's knees for under $600 before taxes. So I did some homework before buying it if Atmos is what your looking for the start here. Other than that 2.1 speaker setup is nice as well i left the crossover at 80hz the blend is seamless from bookshelf to subwoofer and the bass, those lows that my sub puts out cant wait to get another.
Cons.. Well there is a static sound that i get from switching apps on my TV and Cable box, and i wish i got a better center channel speaker it just goes hollow under the right conditions. Oh and the Disney app also from time to time gives me the same static so others need not worry it don't do the same thing on hbo. When ever I use the controller for volume from my cable tv i have to lower it slowly instead of quickly like the remote that came with it. So that is pretty much it if your into stereo's have fun if not and your just getting into it do your homework online and youtube plenty of places to look.
So specs for speakers: 2 Orders of Acoustic Audio 251B rms 200watts and Acoustic Audio by Goldwood Acoustic Audio AA35CB rms 200watts, Pyle Home PDMN48 rms 200watts, DS18 MD12 Car Subwoofer to replace the blown sub in an old powered sub box from Velodyne who remembers them huh? i use the pyle speakers for fronts and the others for surround and its a great blend for me, I love the sound i can move up in speakers when ever i want or my budget allows till thenim going to love basking in the frequency output of my stereo and you should to any questions feel free to ask im sure i can answer them i will update this post in a week or two just to make sure people know about its longevity or lack there of, til then happy listening... ohh and just to note atmos does not work correctly on Disney plus atleast on xfinity and the app on samsung 65 in tv^^^^
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| Price | Currently unavailable. | $2,399.00 | $2,239.00 | $1,199.99 | -20% $599.00 New Price: $745.78 | -46% $379.00 List: $699.00 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11 | Get it May 8 - 13 | Get it May 14 - 15 | Get it May 9 - 13 | — |
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| Sold By | — | NO TIME TO DEAL | Best Electronics (SN Recorded) | Lake AV | Verdi! | Electronic Express |
| number of channels | 2 | 2 | 11 | 7 | — | 2 |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Airplay 2 | Wi-Fi, HDMI, AirPlay | Bluetooth, USB, HDMI |
| control method | voice | remote | remote, voice | remote, voice | voice | voice |
| controller type | Amazon Alexa, Vera | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| audio output type | Speakers | Speakers | Speakers | Speakers | Speakers | Speakers |
| supported services | Qobuz, Deezer, Pandora, TIDAL, Napster, Internet Radio, Spotify | Pandora, Spotify, Napster, SiriusXM, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music HD | Pandora, Spotify, Napster, SiriusXM, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music HD | Pandora®, Spotify, Napster, SiriusXM, TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, Amazon Music HD | Qobuz, SiriusXM, Amazon Music, Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, Spotify | TuneIn |
| HDMI ports | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | — | 8 |
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Updating the Firmware is absolutely frustrating - now found out it’ll cost $763 to repair it
AWFUL!!! Never buying YAMAHA AGAIN!! I must have tried 20+ times trying to update it! It’s frozen on “update failed”. Cannot get access to my theater screen! Tried direct network connection (direct to modem splitter & through an EERO wifi box) and USB (several diff thumb drives - several attempts! Cannot get any support anywhere even with the Yamaha FB group or local stores! The update starts great then gets to Step S6-Erasing. This last one lasts about 3/4 mins then always ends up with ERROR! 010000. I am so frustrated & p’d off!! I can’t even get my screen to show me the Setup so as to Reset the box! Bought it new 2 years ago!! I truly HATE this expensive thing! Beware!LATEST: took it to a Yamaha Authorized Repair Shop: 2 months after 2 year warranty was over… est repairs=$763.08!!!! I paid $599 new!PIECE OF CRAP! Nevet YAMAHA AGAIN!!
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