I only just hooked up this unit today! WOW! I purchased the RX-V2095 without auditioning it, since I had heard the DSP-A1 and the RX-V995. I cannot pick any difference between this model and the DSP-A1. I paid $2750 from Sydney Hifi in Castle Hill and they threw in a few cables and connectors for free. (The Australian MSRP is $2995)
I have been using the unit all day to break it in, and the more I use it the more I am impressed and amazed by it. To start off, let's talk about the clarity in plain Stereo mode. I am now listening to music with tonal and clarity characteristics that I have never heard before. I upgraded from a YAMAHA RX-V490 DPL receiver which served me well for the last 3 years.

In Surround sound, this usit is amazing, even Video tapes in Dolby Pro Logic are grea. But press one of the DSP buttons, including the Enhanced DPL mode, and you are taken to another world with seven speakers (and my two powered subwoofers). The 4 Movie Theater DSP's are great, and I find it hard to choose which one I want to use. There are only minimal differences between these modes but I beleive that the Sci-fi mode is best, creating a large and ambient feeling.

The sound quality is amazing in terms of lack of noise and control of the speakers. YAMAHA has come up with the goods this time once again!

NOTE, The Australian model has only 1 coaxial input (for CD), all the rest of the digital inputs are Fibre-Optic. AND!!! There is a Dolby Digital RF input for Laser Discs. So, it looks like YAMAHA cares more for the Australian market. I think it is strange that there is no RF input for the US model.

About the remote. A lot of people don't like it, or say it is too difficult to use or that it is weak. Well, the remote is fine. It is very useful and is easy to program to control all of your components. It is a shame it does not have individual buttons to chnge the channel of your TV.

I am now eager to hear a DTS CD which I have ordered. Dolby Digital is immaculate.

Lou, stated in his review that he purchase the RX-V2095 receiver for$1025.00. I would like to know the store or mail-order service where
you obtained such a reduced price. The best price I have seen is
$1240.00 through ABC and $1299.00 at Avsystems including shipping.
I question your purchased price and would be very happy to get a
deal like that. Can anyone help me with feedback.

I also heard the the RX-V995 receiver remotes have smaller memory to
store configuration settings and macros. Does the RX-V2095 have the
same fate with its remote? Let me know, Thanks.

I purchased my RXV-2095 the first day my dealer received them which was the first week in November. I had purchased a RXV-2092 about a month earlier but when the new model came out my dealer was willing to trade in the 2092 at full value. I have been listening to the 2095 for about three months now and am extremely pleased. I had had Yamaha RXV-1050 for about six years but was ready to go Dolby Digital. The thing that I immediately noticed on both the 2092 and 2095 is how much better straight pro-logic sounded. Yamaha has really improved the DPL processors over the years. As for Dolby Digital performance, both units are outstanding. Neither receiver has ever strained on anything I have delt them. I have also listened to DTS from my new Jurassic Park Laserdisc on the 2095 and it too sounds outstanding. The 2095 has many more digital inputs, a separate 6 channel input, and DTS. Comparing the 2092 to the 2095 on analog 2 channel music, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Prologic quality, I would rate the two receivers equal. On 2 channel music using the internal DA converter however, the 2095 sounds sweeter. The amount of detail in the music that this receiver brings out using its internal DA converter is absolutely amazing. I also hooked the digital out from my DSS to the Digital input on the reciever which made the music channels off of the DSS come alive! I didn't realize that the internal DA converters in DSS receivers were so inferior (or maybe the Yamaha is just that good). As for the remote, I like it -- no problem. My system consists of a Pioneer LD player, a Yamaha RF demodulator, a JVC SVHS VCR, a Sony DSS, a Yamaha EQ, a Yamaha CD changer, a Yamaha cassette deck, a Sony DVD player, a Denon turntable, and a Sony 53" XBR. I had no problem programming in all of the main functions of all of these components into the Yamaha remote and am able to operate them all with ease. I have also had no memory problems with the remote. The last subject I will tough on is the 7 channel capability of this unit. It sounds really good in 7 channel mode especially on movie sound tracks that are somewhat lifeless. Admittedly, however, I normally listen to DVD's in 5 channel mode. I do use 7 channel mode for Dolby pro-logic though. I have rambled quite a bit. Hope you have gotten some value out of my post. Overall I rate this receiver as excellent. I would buy another one in a heartbeat!

Hi All,
I've owned my RX-2095 for about 5 weeks. Now that I have partially setup my system (B&W DM 604's fronts, Toshiba DVD) it is just brilliant!

The remote is not all that bad, once you spend enough time with it. (Something I found out a few days after receiving it, is that it actually opens a full 360 deg and clicks at the back). Also, be aware of the bass and treble neutralizer!
If you have speakers like mine this can make a lot of difference.

The sound that it generates with AC-3, even on 2-channels is just spectacular. I can't imagine what will happen when I get the CC and the dipoles for surround.

This unit really is a fine piece of engineering.

Cheers!

This message is for Teddy,
Can you give any other information as to why the 2095 "sucks",
maybe a top 10 list of pro's and con's.
I think your opinion of this receiver is harsh. Is it truely
that bad for the money?

Is there anyone else out there that can
say the same things as Teddy has said. I'd like to know?

I currently have a pair of NHT 3.3's, with a Onkyo Integra receiver.

Thanks

Recently, I bought the Yamaha RX-V2095, Bose AM10 Series II speaker system and Bose Model 100 Speaker set for front effect channel. It is great!!!. RX-V2095 performed excellent, especially, with its 36 DSP mode. One thing for sure. If you want take full advatage of DSP, you have to have front effects speakers.With Bose AM10, it does short on LEF output power, I late added Yamaha powered subwoof using LEF output from Rx-V2095 in additional with AM10, it made the whole system even better. My comment is: If you want have a excellent home theater system, you can't find anything come close to RX-V2095, even in more expensive line of products.

I have read all the reviews and agree with most of them.Some of the Yamaha bashers out there are entitled to there own opinions.I currently own the Yamaha 2092 with an outboard amp to power my Legacy 1`s.For a moderate hometheater the Yamaha 2095 will please most everybody.If your going to spend 2800.00 on a receiver I highly recommend you go with seperates.1000.00 can buy you a good processer and the other 1800.00 can buy you a very good 5-channel amp.I`m getting ready to upgrade to the Golden Theater Processer and the ATI-2505 AMP.The 2092 drove my Legacy Silver Screen center channel just fine.What I think seperates this receiver from others is the front effects.It truly makes a big differance in movies.

Major sound quality & power, low low price.

"5-way" binding posts, aren't! I can't fit spades on the damned things! Remote will fall apart by itself in 2 days.

Still need some time to get used to all the features, but with the basic setup finished, this puppy sounds amazing.

Hooked it up to klipsch legend surround system and watched "Buena Vista Social Club"...wow!

Did I get some non-US model, or should this thing accept spade lugs? Front and back say rx-v2095, and Made in Japan. Are there supposed to be little collars around the binding posts???

I bought it from Uncle's since I was getting 500lbs of speakers from him anyway...mistake? I mean, it's heavy as hell, sounds excellent, and there's no AC-3 RF on the back, so it must be the right model. Did Yamaha start going to cheaper posts or what?

Btw, thanks everyone for all the comments, helped me to make my decision!

OOPS!! Sorry I need to make a correction. Below I said that DVD audio will be a 6.1 format. This is a typo.. I meant to say 5.1 format.

Much has been written about this excellent A/V receiver. I have enjoyed mine mine for 3 months now. Reviews tend to be subjective, it depends so much on our reference point. Comparing the 2095 with the older Yamaha RXV-870, there is a striking improvement in the DSP's. With the 2095 this technology finally has come of age. Now I use DSP half the time! Part of the improvement is related to the incorporation of the front effect speakers in the scheme of things. Objectionable DSP's are a thing of the past although tastes will differ.
The 2095 has a good amplifier section but in the case of driving full range mains that need serious wattage, a powerhouse stereo outboard amp is a real asset. My NHT 3.3's are driven by a Carver A-760X amp with 380W per channel.
This no criticism of the 2095, any "all in the box" units are a compromise design. There is the weight problem, the 2095 and the A-760X, for example, each weigh in at about 40 lbs. Many fans with small HT venues are well served withthe receiver's own amplifiers. To me, A good receiver leaves your options open, the outboard amp can be added later when justified and within budget. With the 2095 and other receivers it is wise to re-read the manual after a few months of use. That way you will become skilled in using all valuable features of these amazing components. The much maligned remote may be a less fortunate design.
It is also possible that we are a bit lazy and are slow to catch on to other ways of doing things. Somebody suggested to leave the unit open at all times, to simplify matters. Makes alot of sense to me. I give the engineers credit for sticking their necks out. Their manuals should be studied. not speed-read.
Bottom line: the RXV-2095 is an outstanding YAMAHA effort, very suitable for many H/T fans. I hope to explore the custom DSP's shortly. I like the extra front effect spekers a lot, they broaden the soundstage, even with small, junior speakers. They make more sense than additional speakers in the rear, after all we have preferred to face sound ever since! My vote: 5 speakers