I NEED A COAXIAL CONNECTOR TO RECEIVER TO PICK UP FM STATIONS,,ANYONE HAVE A GOOD SPARE?

Good power, good looks, good-quality connectors, good size, and great surround sound--a very solid home theatre receiver.

When it comes to music and audio purity, this is a mass-produced piece of junk. Speakers sound muffled and muddy, with the mids and highs both drowning in an artifical, boomy, lower end. Also, this receiver has enough connections for surround sound, but not plenty of connections--only 1 or 2 s-video jacks, as opposed to my Harman Kardon receiver, which has 7 s-video jacks, and plenty of other options to make things more expandable.

The Yamaha RX-V595 is a great, no, make that a fantastic home theatre receiver, but at the same time, extremely limited with music. The receiver has plenty of power and 5.1 surround decoding to make any DVD, tape, or digital cable/satellite program come alive. It has great features, for example, program settings that automatically equalize the receiver depending on what you're listening to. These settings include 70mm movie theatre sound, with DTS and Dolby, it has Pro Logic, as well as enhanced Pro Logic, with also both include DTS and Dolby, it has rock n' roll, classical (concert hall), and I believe a few more as well. The receiver even has good looks and is built very well--it's jet black with gold-plated connectors on the front, and is quite heavy for it's sleek appearance. So, if you're looking for a decent, mid-range receiver to power your surround sound, whether that is a $25 surround package you found on the Internet or a higher end JBL, Athena, etc. surround set-up, this receiver would be more than fine. But, I wouldn't recommend this receiver for those looking to power a 2-speaker stereo system. This receiver makes music sound muffled and muddy. It provides no clarity, transparence or soundstage, and has bass that is not natural--tight and deep, but more artificial--big, boomy, with no balance or response. The mids and highs are average, but it’s really that lower end that could make good speakers sound much worse than they are capable of. I own different speakers, including Wharfedale Emerald 97’s, Klipsch bookshelf, and Bose 201's, and I also own a different stereo set up in another room with a Harman Kardon AVR 110 receiver (about the same price, if not less, than the Yamaha, but much better), so I did a little test. Although this test didn't include the Wharfedale, which is by far my best speakers, I did extensively test the other two speakers with both receivers. With the Bose speakers hooked up to the Yamaha, it sounded like there was a blanket over the speakers, or a pillow covering the grill--very muddy and muffled, and basically the same thing occurred with the Klipsch, but those are much better speakers, so the difference was smaller. With the Harman Kardon the speakers just opened up, and sounded entirely different. The Harman Kardon has less than half the power of the Yamaha (40 watts), but has so much attention to detail within that

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Harman Kardon AVR 110, Technics receiver.

Good power for the price -- it suits my DVD viewing and music listening needs just fine. The DSP settings are also nice -- the "movie theater" setting is particular can give a great sound and make you feel like you''re in a 70MM auditorium in your living room. "Disco" and "Concert Hall" are my next two favorites for music listening. You can also adjust the delay to suit your listening. The DSPs in general will help give your listening space a "fuller" sound by utilizing your surround speakers. Clear layout on the controls. I personally like the remote design (mine''s the silver one with the rotary dial, though I worry about the rotary contacts wearing out -- and the silver covering is wearing out on the bottom from years of pushing it around on my coffee table -- I''m more careful with it now. The numbers/lettering on front have not come off however and look as good as the day I bought the receiver. I also like the glow-in-the-dark buttons for night viewing. Also, automatic selection of the digital sound bit-stream (if you''re using DVD or Laser Disc) is very nice.

No DTS out on my model -- they added it with subsequent releases. No big deal as my DVD player doesn''t have DTS decoding.

I bought this in Nov. 1998 as a replacement for a Technics stereo receiver (a hand-me-down from my brother when he upgraded). I bought it at the same time I bought a DVD player for the 5.1 Dolby Digital decoding. Great all around -- though I wouldn''t classify myself as an audiophile I do know what I like when I hear it. The sound is rich and the highs are clear and not tinny. But I do wish the bass response was a bit stronger sometimes -- but I''m using old JBL 2500 bookshelf speakers (rated at 80 Watts max) along with freebie surround speakers Good Guys threw in with the receiver when I purchased it. I''m considering getting a powered center channel speaker sometime -- but not a big rush for me. The FM/AM tunning capablities are VERY nice. I love how the tuner can just tune in automatically to the next strongest station. And you get more presets than there are probably stations you realistically listen to. Lastly, the Pink Noise speaker adjustment feature is really nice -- helps you get the right volume level for your room setup for the 5.1 audio.

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I bought this unit on the strenght of Yamaha''s rep for reliablity -- I grew up with a Yamaha receiver that STILL works today (my dad had to replace a fuse once and that was it!).

Excellent for home cinema sound. Good tuner.

Average only in plain stereo

The receiver offers excellent performance as a home cinema amplifier, both in Pro-Logic and Dolby Digital. The imaging and channel steering is precise and the output power is sufficient for medium size rooms. The tuner also has very good reception.

The only complain is in its performance as a plain stereo amplifier, where distortion is kicks in when the volume knob is turned up to the halfway point (which must be said is quite loud). Anyway, most home cinema amps at this price range have a similar problem.

I switched from Sony STD series to the Yamaha. The bass is less, so I have toupgrade the sub (well, was going to anyhow. Might be a Klipsch KSW 200), however
the 'natural sound' label is true. Excellent presence and clearity ! Don't
use the DSP much, but a great value. Has all the features then the much more
expensive bigger brothers, just less power (the folks next door are greatefull
for).

Awesome Sound, Nice DSP's, Suprising Power

Not the nicest looking unit....

WOWSER WOWSER WOWSER!!!!!!!!!!!!!Here is my story, I am a rookie in home theatre and i have chapagne taste with a vinegar wallet. I dis alot of research and bargain hunting. I narrowed it down to three units, Denon AVR85,H/K AVR45 and the Yamaha....I found all three at 6th. AVE. Electronics for $299 each..I suppose they are last year models and had a few left in stock. Well i couldnt listen to either of them because none of them were wired up, so thought about it for ten minutes and went with the H/K. My reasoning It looked alot nicer, it carried the H/K name and it also had an original retail price of $699!!!!!!!!!!!!What a mistake!!!!!
I have 11 year old Polk SDA-CRS 2, speakers and when coupled with the H/K they sounded like shit....at first i thought it was the antique speakers and almost kept the receiver, But just in case i brought it back and got the Yamaha..i hookrd it up crossed my fingers and put a CD in.....I was speachless.......the sound was incredible...i never heard those speakers come this close to there full potential..the sound is great at all levels...70 watts is deceiving...this thing rocks...highs were smooth,and i thought the bass was just fine i heard some reviews saying it lacked bass.(buy a sub!) the DSP's were cool,the sound was so real, crisp, clean,,,for the price you cant beat it,,,i would buy this unit if it still retailed for $500...Go out and get this unit before they sell out.....

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Friends Kenwood, Antique Fisher, H/K AVR45(for 2 days)

Features, Price, Plenty of power, very nice DSPs

Can be bright with certain speakers

This reciever was my first step into higher level of audio from bookshelf systems. Dolby digital is simply incredible for movies, and well worth the step up for DPL. I picked up this reciever recently at 300 US since the 595a has come out. I love listening to movies in the 70 mm movie mode.
When I fist paired this speaker with the titans it sounded great. I just recently got the B&W 601s which I fell in love with when I heard them due to their unbelivable clarity at the price. When I hooked them up they were still clear but the treble was a bit brighter then with the titans, and then the 601s sounded in the store. I was able to rectify by lowering adjusting the tone. Part of the problem may be due to the fact the speakers have not completely been broken in yet, but when they were hooked up to my friends Denon it was a little smoother. This reciever is 5 stars for value, but it loses a star for this slight correctible problem. I think this example goes to show you that you definitely need to be careful when matching equipment

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Denon, Onkyo

Everything...sound, power, quality

NONE

This unit can easly be summed up in 3 words - OH-MY-GOD! Ok, 3 more un-BA-lievealble! This is truly a remarkable receiver.
My story (some may find it hard to beleive):
Replacing my Harman Kardon AVR10 - nice unit, quality sound, quality build, but lacks any real punch. Purchased the Kenwood VR-309 (Crutchfield - $369), first one had bad CD jack. So, ok, they will send a new one. Meanwhile I listen for a day. Call Crutchfield, say nevermind. Maybe I've been out of the Audio-loop for a while, but I thought Kenwood was a quality product. Man, what a piece-of-garbage. Sound was whimpy, 100 x5, yeah right! 'Cuse me anyone seen my bass, no not here Mr. Kenwood. Anyway, stupid me didn't listen to you other reviewers, and had Cruthcfield send me the Pioneer VSX-D608 ($379). Couldn't get it back in the box and returned fast enough! Holy piece-of-trash Batman! Oh yeah great enough buttons to fly the space shuttle, but what the hell are they all for?!? And after pushing the DSP button once I was afraid to again, though I might just push right through to the back of the unit. Holy cheap Batman! Although, I have to amit the sound was better than the Kenwood, but somewhat muddy at times.

So, I finally got smart and called my local United Audio Center. They priced me the Yamaha 595a $450 - not bad. So I went in for a listen. Sounded great, even ran them through my speakers (Bose AM-10, I know most of you out there are laughing, but hey the wife said small speakers or none, and at the time that was basically it, besides I'm actually pretty happy with 'em), but hey everything sounds great at the store. The best part for me was hey, look - bass, treble, and balance KNOBS. Not cheap buttons (Pioneer) or nothing at all (Kenwood). I love my old (circa 1980) Onkyo stereo (yes stereo) - what a tank. It is at rest in my attic, but I'm thinking about building a shrine. My point...Yamaha quality, quality, quality.
Anyway (this is where it gets hard to beleive), I notice an "open box" 595a on a shelf. I ask the guy, he says oh yeah sure check it out, may be missing a manual or remote, but you still get the full 2yr warranty. Oh it has a manual, oh it has a remote, but no packing material, fine, how much?... $350... I'm stuned...ah, duh, um, YES I say, quick before someone notices.
Get it home this thing hasn't even been pluged in yet. Ok, cool. Put in a Depeche Mode CD, turn it to 9 o'clock. My windows are rattling! No lie. I am totally blown-away! This thing sounds a thousand, no make that a million times better at home than at the store. Never, I mean never, had that happen before. Truly, amazing...
I turn it off after one song. I get in my car, go back to UA and by a DVD. Wire it up, rock all night with the wife watching movies. Next day (today) I'm sitting here trying to get my hair to stop standing on end, writing to you guys.

So if you're not sure, and you've looked around, do yourself a favor by the Yamaha. Ok, maybe look at a Denon. I would have galdly paid retail price - $499 for this unit - I got very lucky (should have played Lotto) - and have been just as happy.
Also, only complaint (I only bring this up since everyone else did) is about the remote - it's butt ugly. Hey, Yamaha silver remotes went out with disco! But, hey it feels nice and works just fine. Anyone out there bought a product that has a great remote...
Some reviews here say great bang for the buck, that is a serious understatement. This thing is incredible even at a few hundred more. I wish I could give this product more than 5 stars...

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Kenwood VR-309, Pioneer VSX-D608

Clean great soun in all 5 channels.
Lot`s of power. Cinema dsp. Good remote.
Many in- and outputs.

Lack of digital out, but not a big deal.

Superb receiver with everything you need including more than enough power (for me anyway).
I never expected such good sound quality for the price.
The cinema DSP provides you with variation in the sound.
The remote can be programmed so that it controls many other products.
I tried to play a song with a good amounth of bass with my old stereo receiver right before i hoocked it up.
After playing it with the yamaha I noticed that the sound quality was improved and that the bass was better and heavier. I also played some classic music that sounded just as well. But the place this item realy shows itself of is with movies.

RECOMENDED FROM AN AUDIO LOVER.

extra input for future formats, sounds great for home theatre, pretty good for 2-channel, sharp-looking remote.

No pre-outs.

I paid $640 + tax (Can.) for this receiver. It does Prologic, Dolby Digital and DTS. The tuner works(who cares). DD theatre performance is much better than anything I listened to in this price range - haven't tried it with DTS. 2-channel audio even sounds good (not fabulous), which is rare for HT receivers. Pre-outs would have been nice, but it has plenty of power (70w x 5). At this price range, I doubt that you'll find something that sounds better or has more bells and whistles. Oh, and it has a really funky silver remote that you can use to control your other A/V units if you know the secret programming codes. Check it out, eh.

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Auditioned Pioneer, Technics and Sony products in the same price range.