In addition to its home theatre kits, Yamaha has also announced three new 3D ready AV receivers to its range. These new receivers have 3D integration, upgraded audio and listening modes, revised price points, and offers HDMI connectivity, upgraded YPAO automatic calibration and Cinema DSP modes.
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The most notable feature of this range is ‘3D Ready’ integration across all three models, including the entry level RXV367, straight out of the box. The RX-V467 and RX-V567 also feature ARC (Audio Return Channel) which allows a compatible TV to send audio ‘backwards’ along a HDMI cable, eliminating the need for an optical or coaxial cable.
The RX-V367 (100W x 5) features a HDMI repeater (4in/1out) as well as HD audio via PCM (already decoded by the Blu-Ray player). The unit also features upgraded YPAO auto room set up and Cinema DSP modes.
The RX-V467 (105W x 5) incorporates additional HDMI ver1.4 specifications with 3D support and ARC. It also has built-in decoders for the HD audio formats from Dolby and DTS, iPod and iPhone support through Yamaha’s proprietary dock connection, binding post speaker terminals and high-definition Cinema DSP modes.
Finally, the 7.1 channel RX-V567 (90W x 7) is the first 7.1 channel receiver in the range, supporting HDMI ver1.4 with 3D support and ARC. The RX-V567 also features 1080p video upscaling & OSD as well as iPod dock connection and binding post speaker terminals. Each of the seven channels outputs 90 watts of power.
RRP for the receivers are as follows: RX-V367 $499; RX-V467 $699; and RX-V567 $899
