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Yamaha RX-V690
Yamaha RX-V690
MSRP: $ 700.00

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Reviewed by:
Ryan
(AudioPhile)

Review Date
July 10, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

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2.60 of 5, 5.00 votes

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Review 1 of 9

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
Very good amp, but better stuff out now.


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Reviewed by:
Tom Economides
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
June 8, 2002

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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5.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

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Review 2 of 9

Price Paid:  $800.00

Summary:
This yamaha receiver is amazing. The sound at even high volume levels is clear. i have KLH speakers and a sony dvd player. When i put in the fast and the furious, sound so clear when i put it on dts not dolby surround, i recomened this receiver to anyone.

Strengths:
great clean power, clear sound, great for watching car races, shooting, or any action movies.

Weaknesses:
none that i know of

Similar Products Used:
harman kardon, onkyo, denon,


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Reviewed by:
Ken
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
December 27, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 months to 1 year

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5.00 of 5, 1.00 votes

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Review 3 of 9

Summary:
This is an excellent receiver, especially for the price. Numerous DSP surround modes for both plain surround and Pro-Logic modes. Clear, clean sound w/ very nice remote. I highly recommend Yamaha....high quality sound and durable.

Strengths:
strong, clear sound....very useful DSP surround effects, High quality

Weaknesses:
does not remember previous surround modes when switching between inputs...other than that, none

Similar Products Used:
Harman Kardon, Denon, Yamaha RX-V870


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Reviewed by:
Danny
(Casual Listener)

Review Date
October 10, 2001

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

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Review 4 of 9

Price Paid:  $600.00 from Audio Centre

Summary:
I bought this in November 1996 as part of a home theatre system BEFORE home theatre took off. The sound is outstanding and coupled with a Panasonic HiFi VCR, Toshiba DVD and Marantz CD player, I have never been disappointed with it. This is a piece that I think will serve me for many, many years.

Strengths:
Great Features, Crisp clear sound, good quality system, awesome surround ability

Weaknesses:
Not digital


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Reviewed by:
Jay
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
March 3, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

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5.00 of 5, 3.00 votes

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Review 5 of 9

Summary:
I upgraded from my Sony STR-DE515 and got this baby. My Sony was good for listening to music, but not so good for surround on movies, I ended up getting this baby from my friend and boy let me tell yea, I put on gone in 60 seconds in my Toshiba DVD, and it woke me up!.. This thing is amazing! Good surround sound and a real bang for the buck!

I am now a true fan of Yamaha!

Strengths:
very powerful!

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
I had a STR-DE515 but there was no match for this baby!


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