Yamaha's New RX-V AV Receivers Upgraded With Wi-Fi, Virtual Cinema Front And New Streaming Services
Yamaha today introduced its 2014 RX-V Series network AV receivers, including the 7.2-channel RX-V777BT, RX-V677, RX-V577 and 5.1-channel RX-V477. Each model offers notable first-time sound quality, convenience and accessibility features.
The RX-V Series features its first three receivers with built-in Wi-Fi (RX-V777BT, RX-V677 and RX-V577) for seamless wireless connectivity to compatible devices. Also new for 2014 is Yamaha's exclusive Virtual CINEMA FRONT technology, featured in all models, that lets consumers place all five speakers at the front of the listening area and still achieve surround sound performance. Finally, the line offers Spotify compatibility and HTC Connect for wirelessly streaming from HTC phones.
Yamaha RX-V777BT
As with the 2013 line, each model includes AirPlay, Internet radio (vTuner) and access to Pandora music streaming services, as well as the top consumer rated Yamaha AV Controller App for Apple iOS and Android devices.
"Our strong product line just got stronger," said Bob Goedken, general manager, AV Division, Yamaha. "The new RX-V Series provides access to more content while maintaining the highest quality audio and video from every source."
RX-V777BT And RX-V677 Models Lead The Way
The top model, the RX-V777BT, is packaged with a Bluetooth wireless technology adapter for connectivity to yet another group of popular devices which contain personal music libraries. It also offers advanced features such as HDMI Zone B that supplies an additional HDMI audio and video feed to another room. The company's proprietary YPAO R.S.C. with multipoint measurement calibrates the listening area for superior sound at every seating position. (The RX-V677 offers YPAO R.S.C.) The RX-V777BT also provides six HDMI inputs (including one that is MHL-compatible on the front panel) and two outputs with 4K 50/60p video upscaling. (The RX-V677 has one HDMI output.)
The RX-V777BT and RX-V677 add SiriusXM Internet Radio and Rhapsody music streaming to the list of sources. Both models include YPAO Volume which delivers full natural sound from movies and music - even at low volumes, and feature the latest HDMI version.
The RX-V577 enables great flexibility with Zone B speaker and dual subwoofer outputs. The RX-V577 and RX-V477 both have six HDMI inputs and one output with 4K Ultra HD pass-through, 3D and Audio Return Channel, as well as discrete amp configuration and 192 kHz/24-bit Burr-Brown DACs for all channels.
Like the recently announced RX-V377 5.1-channel AV receiver, the rest of the RX-V Series features Yamaha's exclusive Extra Bass low-range enhancement technology that delivers richer bass while maintaining exceptional sound imaging and balance from subwoofers and speakers of any size.
Pricing And Availability
The new Yamaha RX-V Series network AV receivers will be available at the following dates and MSRPs:
- RX-V777BT (TBD, $849.95)
- RX-V677 (TBD, $649.95)
- RX-V577 (March, $549.95)
- RX-V477 (March, $449.95)
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