I bought the receiver about 1 month ago and I am verry happy with this unit.I haven"t tried the dts because no dts dvd yet. This receiver has "new word" crankability.What ele can I say! 5 stars

I do not mind people say all good things about RX-V2095 becuase I have one too and I love it. But as I was going through reviews, I noticed that people write reviews under different names but coming from the same IP Address. I wonder the reviewers 'George' ( just before me ) and 'Ted Hanson'are the same person ??. If this is the case, Please stop doing it because Yamaha RX-V2095 speaks for itself, and does not need false 5 star numbers. Thank you.

In Response to Mike's Concern about our Identities, George and I are two individuals who happen to work for the same organisation with over 500 employees. We use one proxy server for all out internet access and hence the same IP Address. In fact we do have a mini Yamaha Fan Club here. Lee has bought his 2095 early this year and posted his review, followed by me. Then came KIM, she is too shy to post her review but loves her RX-V2095 and a very happy Yamaha user.George was a Proud DENON user until I showed off my 2095 to him. He got his Yamaha couple of weeks ago and now he is hooked on Yamaha and Posted his review. Well there is some more to come, my mate RIC is in the Process of buying one too and you will hear from him pretty soon too. By the way we also have a fast dissappearing DENON Fan club too. Hope this helps you to clear your doubts. I almost forgot 5 Stars to Yamaha !!!

I haven't decided which to buy between RX-V2095 and 995, may be I like 2095 better, I'd like to know where can I find the best price and what is the lowest price.
I'm also want to buy a DVD player, is Toshiba SD3109 okay? How about Panasonic A310?

Also, I'm looking for the 5+1 or 7+1 speakers around $1000, I'll greatly appreciated that any suggestion, is Yamaha speakers ok? Or any other good ones?

Thanks in advance

I had my unit for 3 weeks now and what a machine! I was able to compare it to Denon as i had a loaner until the RXV2095 arrived.The Sound is totally clean and bright, when listening to CDs or DVDs. The unit is has alot of power 100 watts per channel and I do not have the sound above 10 O'clock and it is loud,clear and crisp. The rear surrounds sounds are effective and noticeable.
I throughly enjoy the many DSP's as it totally enhances the sound in comparison to a Denon that has a few only.
The sound for DTS music and movies are totally awesome through this receiver and i really enjoy watching movies and cd's through this unit.

Yamaha as an overall company deserves a 5 speaker rating.
But anyway,
Which should I get the DSP-A1 or the RX-V2095?
I am going to love my Phillips Pronto remote^_^

Hey Simon. Is it "grammer" or "grammar"? As for the review of the 2095, I will give it a 5.

I recently had an RX-V2095 on loan from my local dealer for a week, as I awaited the arrival of a set of Marantz MA-700 monoblocks. I have mixed feelings about the unit. Build quality is great and as a home theatre source, it is pretty impressive. There is a fair amount of power on tap for a receiver (it makes the power ratings of many similarly priced ones look rather suspect). Bass is particularly impressive and action films are a lot more exciting than with, for example, most of the Marantz, Denon and Onkyo receivers I've listened to. However, if you have particularly bass-heavy speakers, the effect could be a little overpowering--I have a pair of Mission 704s (large 3-way floorstanders) as mains in my system, and I'm glad I wasn't using 705s instead! There's plenty of detail on offer and the surround processing is good, effects merging seamlessly into the sound field.
It's a different story in stereo, however. Music isn't the Yamaha's forte. The detail, control and sheer punch are all there, but somehow it still manages to come across as inoffensive (at best) and dull (the rest of the time). A comparable Marantz receiver (like a SR-880-II or an upgraded SR-96) is much more musical. Not everyone likes the "Marantz sound" these receivers possess (it's bright, smooth and slightly larger-than-life) but it's certainly not dull! Compared to my Onkyo 636 receiver with the MA-700s hooked up the 2095 comes off considerably worse for music. The treble is rolled-off (yet still manages to become harsh with the volume turned up) and vocals seem shut-in, rather than projecting solidly into the room. The mid-range is similarly subdued and the bass, while ideal for HT, suddenly seems overblown and lacking in control and timing. Overall, it's like listening with a pillow over your head--the bass is still there, but the rest is a bit muffled. More seriously though, it lacks that sparkle good hi-fi possesses which brings music to life. Given the difference between the price of the 700s and the cost of the Yamaha's internal amps, some of this could be forgiven, but not all of it.

After reading the many critical comments about the 2095's remote, I was a little sceptical that it could really be THAT bad. However, I'm now a believer! The array of buttons is far too limited for all the functions of many devices, and the cover, aside from being flimsy, gets in the way and seems rather pointless besides (there aren't enough buttons to bother covering up any!) As a way of attracting attention, it's quite good--being huge and silver, with Bakelite buttons. As a way of replacing the usual array of remotes, however, it leaves a lot to be desired...

Other features are good--6-channel input and plenty of other inputs. There are heaps of DSP modes (36 in total) to play with, and I haven't figured out whether the 70mm modes, or plain/enhanced DPL/DD/DTS is better--which means I like them a lot better than any DSP modes I've encountered so far in other units. However, I'd still rather not be paying for them. Pre-main couplers on all of the channels, rather than just the front mains, would have been nice (it makes adding DD-EX easier, as you only need to find one extra channel of amplification). However, there are only a few receivers at this price that do, so it's a pretty minor point. Also, the "general" model lacks a coaxial digital input for DVD players and the like (though it has a RF demodulator--unlike the US one--and a PCM/DTS coaxial input for CDs). Some cheaper DVD players lack optical outputs. The lack of Cinema Re-Eq may be more of a problem, though. I would happily trade most of the DSP stuff for this feature as some DVDs have rather bright soundtracks.

If good home theatre performance is paramount then this is a great receiver. However, many recent receivers going for similar money are more musical (eg the new Denon and Marantz models). Hence, 4 stars (unless you only want it for watching action movies, in which case 5 stars).

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BTW: I find some of the comments on this page concerning separates a little bizarre. You do NOT have to spend $35,000 to get a better separates system! The biggest improvement separates bring is access to better quality amplifiers. A decent 5-channel amplifier setup such as the Parasound HCA-2205, the Rotel RB-991/993 pairing or five MA-700s will set you back US $2500 and provides a very definite gain in sound quality, especially with music, over the 2095. For the best possible music performance, you need full-range speakers and many good designs have 4-ohm impedance. The problem is this: all else equal, the lower the impedance the greater the current (and power) the speaker will require to reach a certain volume. As one reviewer (SB) notes, the Yamaha does not have sufficient high-current capability to drive come 4-ohm speakers to a respectable volume. That is why it has a 4/8-ohm selector switch. This is not a marketing gimmick! (True 4-ohm drive capability would be a far better selling point.) The switch works by limiting the amount of power the receiver supplies (and so protecting it from damage). With the switch set to 4-ohms, the receiver will output only 93.3 WPC into a 4-ohm load with all five channels driven (SGHT July/August 1999) before it starts clipping. This is NOT what you want for decent sound! By comparison, an MA-700 will output 278W into 4-ohms and either of the Rotels over 400WPC (all channels driven) before clipping occurs. This extra power brings more punch and drive, better control and greater volumes without audible signs of stress. In addition, good amplifiers will bring out more detail and sound smoother.

Gains in the quality of the preamplifier section are also easy to achieve by purchasing good quality separates (hence better music performance), though there is far less of a difference when it comes to surround processing, particularly DD/DTS.

I wanted to cross post this review so you could read my impressions of this receiver ... Please don't be offended that it primarially focuses on another receiver ... the 2095 was the only other receiver I gave serious consideration and it was close ... in the end I opted for the Dennon AVR-3300 since it sounded better to my ear, had better features (with the major or minor exception of DSP modes) AND cost substantially less than the 2095 (I wasn't shopping for used/grey market, new reputable dealer only) ... this system while "awesome" was eclipsed by the 3300 so it gets 4 speakers in my book ... read on
"okokok ... so I've been waylaid by my office mate about the wonders of Dolby Digital/DTS/voice matched blah blah blah ad nauseum ... I consider myself reasonably informed about music, but I've had to piece my system together on the cheap since I've been a student for the past decade ... just recently graduated, and am earning a paycheck so I figured I'd upgrade the rack ... first, what I have: an old OLD Luxman integrated amp (55W?), Mission bookshelves, Nakamichi Dragon TD, Linn Sondek Turntable (Yes an actual TURNTABLE), Monster Cable and a Fisher 24-CD Player (yeah I know - so sue me), and a host of other inconsequential pieces ... believe it or not this sounded pretty good in my small dorm room and apartments over the years ... comparable to the Rotel, Adcom, Magnepan's that I've heard (but obviously not equal) ... Flash forward ... I recently picked up a raft of Infinity Delta's 60's ($179/per), Delta 40's ($159/per) and a Delta center ($119) for nearly nothing at onsale.com as well as a pair of Bose AM-5's at a yard sale, so now I have to quell the itch and go for the Dolby Digital/DTS as much as I've poohpooed it over the years (toy audio) ... I'd read the reviews here and elsewhere ... settled on three widely disparate units - the Dennon 3300, the Yamaha DSP-A1, 2095 and the Pioneer-27/26TX ... the Dennon cost the least of this bunch ($770 from Uncles Stereo) ... didn't consider the Dennon 5700 or the 3600 because of the big BIG dollars and I don't have such an esoterica audiophile's ear ... listened to all of these units for my smallish attic apartment (sloped ceiling 12x16?) ... admittedly, I didn't hear it in my apartment but in a listening room on a set of Paradigm's ... so hear's ;-) my impression ... the little Dennon "that could" blew away the Yamahas and the Pioneers ... I put in Miriam Makeba and she was "standing in front and off to the right" when I closed my eyes (and I've seen her in real life ;-) ... this system is going to have sound good for both music and HT and so far in all my listening sessions the 3300 blows me away (and I'm a cynic!!) ... DD/DTS whatever ... I'd buy this just for its stereo fidelity!! ... the salesman and all you kind folks talk about component switching, DASC (sp?) whatevers and 7.1 whatchamalcallits ... I'm sold on just the STEREO!!! ... sure the DSP-A1/2095 and the 27/26TX have great DSP modes, Midnight Modes, yaddah yaddah yaddah ... my friend with a 2092 (precursor to the 2095) hasn't switched DSP modes in 2 years ... I'm used to having to get my butt up to change the volume so I don't care about the remote and its "crappiness" and by the time I do, we'll have mind controlled Wintel thougt-screens that allow us to envision the mode/volume/effect we want and "make it so" ... who cares? ... I'm ordering a 3300 for my apartment tonight ... I'll post more later about my impressions when I've rattled the plaster off my walls with a little more Makeba/Duke Ellington/Lillith Faire stuff and let you know ... feel free to e-mail ... 5 flaming hot speakers for what I expect to be an AWESOME investment"

The RX-V2095 has provided an excellent match with my powered sub and in wall speakers. The surround field produced is very pleasing for CD's. The Digital 5.1 mode is excellent for DVD movies.