Yamaha RX-V2095 A/V Receivers
Yamaha RX-V2095 A/V Receivers
USER REVIEWS
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[May 15, 2015]
MANDHIR
AudioPhile
KICK ASS!!!
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[Aug 12, 2004]
riffjim4069
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Powerful, clear and natural sounding.
Weakness:
None at all for Home Theater with the expect they don't support some of the newer A/V formats nor 6.1 surround sound. The receiver also was a strong 2 channel audio performer, but they couldn't quite drive my Klipsch KLF-30s without sounding a little harsh at higher levels. To be honest with you, I didn't purchase this receiver for 2 channel audio...I still used my old Yammy 200 watt 2 channel amp for that. Purchased the RX-V2095 4 1/2 years ago as my first home theater system. I purchased Yamaha A/V after having a great experience with an M-70/C-70/T-70, amp/pre-amp/tuner, 2 channel audio system I purchase in 1982 - still use this system to this day! The RX-V2095 was an outstanding, great sounding, A/V receiver that really made my Klipsch speakers: KLF-30, KLF10, KLF-C7 and KSW-12 come alive. It's still looks and performs like new, but unfortunately the time has come to replace this dated model with a newer, more powerful, and more feature-laden model. I plan to give it to my daughter in two years, along with a dusty pair or Bose 701s I never quite used, when she goes off to college in 2 years. Similar Products Used: RX-V1 (too expensive) RX-V995 (too little horsepower) Denon brands (not bad, but I prefered the Yamaha DSP and their history of durability). |
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[Jan 20, 2004]
clockwork
Casual Listener
Strength:
Fit and Finish Powerful natural sound Price and features Future proof
Weakness:
Heavy, complicated set-up with so many tweaking needed to achieve the desired output. I know that there are newer models that has come out already but I really like the A1 when it came out but it was not within my budget so I settled for the RX-V2095. I previously used a Yamaha RX-v596 which I truly like but retired to the bedroom. There isnt anything I can say that has not been said before. This receiver even if its "old" still kicks ass. I like the fit and finish, and especially the options it offers. It is very powerful and I couldnt get pass 12 oclock without getting worried of being reported for public disturbance. I have one question for the experts here though.In my previous Yamaha RX-V596, I get very detailed sound in my center dialogue through my 12 year old Jamo center speaker. I really did not want to retire my Jamo because i really like the crispiness of dialogues in my V596 before. So I set it up with the 2095. However, after a lot of tweaking and everything, I still couldnt get it to sound like my 596. My 596 is only DPL and for the 2095, i always used DD or DTS. Along with the Jamo center, I am using JBL E100 for the fronts, JBL for Subs and Bose 301 for the Rear surrounds. Sometimes I think that it is inherent to the 2095 but I doubt that the 596 is better in center dialogue reproduction. In the 2095, the center is not as crisp, i can even say its muddy compared to the 596. I am not an enthusiast by any means as can be seen in my choice of equipment but I like channels to sound crisp and clear especially the center channel if possible even at that age. For the experts out here, Have I done something wrong in the setup. BTW, I am using all optical and coax cables only. If there is no way out of it, my last resort would be to replace the center with another JBL. Or is there any suggestion for a good center speaker Similar Products Used: Sansui and Nakamichi |
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[Apr 29, 2003]
Los Sitrop
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Many and discussed above
Weakness:
Fair remote control and no 2nd tape loop. Overall this is an excellent reciever. It has very good detail, excellent bass and well built. I compare it to both the newer verse Yamaha recievers the RXV1 and RXZ1. The 2095 match both in stereo, dolby digital 5.1 and dts 5.1. However, newer reciever are better sounding on other digital surround channal. But, when I look at the price for all newer top of the line reciever, I believe I got a great deal and sacaficed only a little in sound quality Similar Products Used: I compare this many top of line reciever today and it competes easily |
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[Dec 09, 2002]
Dan Dan
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Product reputation, built strong, heavy, very good powerful transformer,
Weakness:
To new for now, sorry I just finished to adjusted my new baby, a Yamaha RX-V1300 and the sound is very impressive, more than expected. I use to have a Onkyo model TX-DS484 (5 x 55w) bought in sept.2001 change it because it was not enough powerful for my Polk's. At the dealer it was pluged with some Paradigm as front, center and rear and a B&W for sub. Sound was amazing. I will now, have enough power to wake up these speakers and come back to you with my impressions later.... My system is.. Polk Audio floor standing model RT800i as front. Polk Audio model CS245i as center. Polk Audio model RT15I as back. Polk Audio model PRW 250 powered subwoofer Panasonic DVD Hitachi VCR s-VHS Similar Products Used: Onkyo TS-DX484 |
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[Jul 31, 2002]
toolo4sno
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Good clean sound (amplified or not) Nice simple cosmetics (love and miss the v-notch) Nice solid (and heavy) unit
Weakness:
Component switching Menu remote Since I've always been fascinated by the v-notch look and functions of the old DSP-A1, I felt the 2095 was my ticket. I have been nothing but completely satisfied. Besides the learning curve on the remote, I have had no substantial complaints. Equipment: Receiver = Yamaha RXV2095 Front Speakers = Halfer TRM8s Front Effects = Hafler VRM25 Rear Surrounds = Halfer TRM8s Powered Sub - Halfer TRM12 Rear Speakers = Halfer TRM8s$29 Center = Halfer TRM26 DVD = Sony CDP-S550D VCR = Mitsubishi HS-U780 My Haflers are quite unforgiving and honest, still the 2095 is quick to impresses. If it lacks anything compared to others from then and now it would be: lack of component switching, speaker level adjustments in menu not dedicated switches on remote, and menu somewhat counter intuitive. It may seem like a long list, but getting used to it is half the battle. All in all an incredible receiver. Even a bargain today for under $700, in my opinion. Similar Products Used: Pioneer recvs Sony ES (Preamp) |
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[May 26, 2002]
David
AudioPhile
Strength:
powerfull amp's neutral sound decent a/v control easy to use and setup
Weakness:
remote complicated i love this reciever,plenty of power to drive reactive speakers(i use accuostat model 3's) i use the yamaha only for dvds compared to my krell setup i could easly live with the sound quality of this unit i use the acoustats for main custom center channel (2 8"kef 1 1" polycell dome) design acoustic ps-9's rear infifity modulous 12 sub in a medium sized room almost theatre like Similar Products Used: pioneer |
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[Jan 20, 2000]
James Pipes
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Clean power,7 channel,very good dsp modes, future proof,
Weakness:
remote is flimsy, back panel binding posts are a little weak, when I plugged in my MIT wires they flexed inwards a little. I very much liked this unit after using 3 Sony's in one month. They(Sony 925's) all broke. The sound is very good IMHO.DSP modes are extremely good compared to other's I've heard.After auditioning one I was hooked! I know that I'm not saying anything new here but the remote seems flimsy, although it hasn't broke and I've had it over a year. I've Similar Products Used: Sony DD receiver, 3 of them, not very reliable at all! |
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[Jan 23, 2000]
Jeff Duckett
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Reputation for producing world class equipment!
Weakness:
Remote can be more user friendly. I've had this receiver for 2 months now and it has EXCEEDED all my expectations. I'm still learning what this baby can do, so I won't go into details. I consider myself an informed buyer therefore I'm confident I made the best purchase my $899 could buy. I've auditioned Sony ES, Denon, and Pioneer Elite. All of them were quite capable of providing superior enjoyment to most home theater systems. The Yamaha however, was/is the only one that raises my heart rate when I'm ready to turn it on. It hasn't disappointed me yet! When I've assembled all the pieces of MY home theater system together, I'll update...Stay tuned Similar Products Used: Pioneer equipment |
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[Mar 13, 2000]
Mike Crago
Audiophile
Strength:
lots of clean power,great styling,best sounding Dolby Digital decoder I've ever experienced
Weakness:
no subwoofer output when in 2ch stereo mode and no DSP mode selected This is my first experience with Yamaha home theater equipment, but definitely the best! The clarity of sound from all channels just blew me away the first time I cranked up a DD disk, and the front grill cover of my MBQuart powered sub popped off within the first five minutes of the movie. The depth of sound and placement of sounds in relation to what is happening on the screen is the most accurate I've heard. The autoselect feature which automatically detects and switches the receiver to the appropriate mode (Dolby Digital, DTS, Pro logic) is a nice feature, and the tuner is excellent, especially if you live in the boonies where I do. And to top that off, I got a great deal from United Online Shopping on yahoo shopping for only $1105 plus $39 shipping across the country. If only the sub would work in stereo mode (without using one of the DSP modes, of which there are 38) this receiver would be the ultimate in home theater. I do have to agree with other reviewers about the remote... it could be more intuitive and the controls you want to adjust most frequently should be placed on the front and available with the cover closed, i.e. center channel volume, surround volume, subwoofer level, etc. In my opinion though, if you can afford this receiver, buy it...you won't be sorry. Similar Products Used: Onkyo and Sony |