Yamaha RX-V1800 Home Theater Receiver Reviewed

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When it comes to big-name consumer electronics manufacturers, few are as prolific as Yamaha. Makers of everything from receivers to motorcycles, Yamaha seemingly does it all and, like everything they do, they do it well. This is evident in the RX-V1800 home theater receiver reviewed here. Retailing for $1,299.95 and sold practically everywhere, the RX-V1800 isn't quite a no-holds-barred receiver, but it's robust enough to be the centerpiece of a very capable, affordable home theater.

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The RX-V1800 features all of the latest connection options, including four HDMI 1.3a ins and one HDMI output. The RX-V1800 can upscale legacy video sources to full 1080p quality via its internal ABT chipset, one of the best in the business. Along with its video prowess, the RX-V1800 can play back all of the latest surround sound codecs, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. The RX-V1800 features Yamaha's own YPAO automatic EQ system, which is similar to the Audyssey system found on many other receivers. However, I must say I prefer Yamaha's YPAO to the Audyssey. The RX-V1800 also features a robust set of simulated surround sound options, most notably Yamaha's Compressed Music Enhancer, which works wonders on compressed audio formats, such as MP3. Speaking of MP3s, the RX-V1800 can fully integrate with an iPod via Yamaha's own iPod dock (sold separately), turning it into a very simple yet effective music server.

Aside from the copious features contained inside, the RX-V1800 has its fair share of muscle to accompany its brains. The RX-V1800 features seven channels of amplification rated at 130 watts per channel, which is good enough to power just about any speaker available on the market today.

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