Great amp stability (even on M&K 750 system @ 4 ohms), pleanty of coax & optical inputs for 5.1 applications, 5.1 input for future applications, excellent tuner, S-videos throughout, & still a phono input(which is becoming harder & harder to come by these days.

The remote could use a little work, but isn't bad once you've played with it a bit, or just pick up the Marantz RC2000 & solve all your problems. A preprogramed & learning remote would be nice. No component video switching...maybe next year?

The best $1000 receiver out, hands down! This receiver kicks butt!

Clear Sound
Strong bass output

hard to learn remote
no way to set the subwoof crossover freq.

Would strongly recommend this unit for those of you who
want to setup a home theater system. This unit has everything you need for the center piece. In addition, for the price you pay (around $800-$900), nothing tops its quality.

This unit have great cinema setting. My suggestion is to go to the store and check it out. Then use it as a comparison with other models. In the end, you will probably find this unit a bang for the buck!

DD and DTS at a great price

Remote is useless

This receiver is a great value. DD, DTS, 6 channel input, and plenty of digital inputs at a great price. The remote could use some work.

Lots of USEFUL DSP's, loaded with s-video inputs, plenty of
clean power. DD/DTS decoding is spectacular. 4 digital inputs, digital out.

Sub crossover freq is not user definable, digital inputs not
user assignable.

For $740, this receiver is hard to beat.
I researched and researched and researched before I purchased. I narrowed it down to the H/K AVR 65
and the RXV 995.
I eliminated the H/K because of reliability issues and
the small number of digital and s- video inputs and lack of digital outputs.
The RXV 995 has never been a problem for me.
When it's supposed to be quiet, it's very quiet.
When it's suposed to be loud, it's very loud.
A lot of people don't like DSP's but I do, WHEN they
really work. These do. They enhance the sound without
overprocessing it. It's a clean sound, and it fills my room
up quite well. I like it a lot and would recommend it to anybody looking for a reasonably priced, high-quality receiver.

Lots of power, Able to play clean at high levels, DD & DTS

Remote, no component video pass through -- but my school of thought is that a better signal come from lss cables anyways so by-pass the video through the receiver anyways...

I bought this system as an update to a Dolby Pro-logic JVC reciever. Since my first Stereo Reciever i ahve been a big sony fan, usually shopping at Circuit City or Best Buy but i went to a slightly more quality store this time around when shopping. I compared this receiver with several sony and Pioneer Elite Receivers and this one just really set itself apart. While the Pioneer was nice in stereo it lacked what the Yamaha had in the Home theater arena. Compare the THD rating on this product to any other in its price range... no contest. You can hear this differnce. It has great amount of power and a great bild quality. Also has preamp outs -- one thing i was looking for to upgrade in the future.

Since i was a sony fan however i did have a great deal of trouble getting the "Universal/Learnig" remote to work with my other equipment. It's learnign keys are limited and the remote is just overall clunky. I also have come to realize that the DSP's are razzle dazzle for those not intersted in great original sound. Sure there fun, but not a reason to buy.

I am using this Receiver with the current set-up
Yamaha RXV 995
Sony 36" trinitron TV
Sony DVP 360
Sony CD50 - 50 + 1 CD changer
DCM KX10 -front
DCM KX Center
DCM KX 6 - surrounds

BUt i have alson connected the receiver to my Monitor Audios and was very pleased. Crisp CLean sound but this combination is a little bright.

OVERALL:
I think that this is a great product. Will drive just about any speaker combo you throw at it and will provide with crisp clean sound. Plus Prea-amp outs for future upgrades. GREAT BUY esp since most are second hands at this point.

Similar Products Used:

Sony, Pioneer Elite

The audio and the HT is excellent

The remotes sucks

This receiver was outstanding

Well built unit, Clean audio reproduction.

Remote if any. (remote is actually not bad)

I have had this sucker for one day now and WOW! it kicks butt over the pro logic unit I had! I have listened to the Yamaha 995, HK and Sony 50ES. Although I like the cosmetics of the Sony unit better, I can't complain about this unit for the deal I got. The sound quality is excellent, and it can really push my Energy's. I have not cranked the volume much past the 9'oclock position because it gets really loud. On the few occasions I have pushed it, it still returned a very strong clean sound.
Bass management is very good but I would have liked to have a little control over the sub's crossover point. But most mid priced systems do not let you adjust it either.
I actuall like the remote because it will learn all my systems commands. (I have a Toshiba rear proj. TV, Toshiba DVD player, Sony CD player, Zenith cable box, Sony VCR, etc.) It learned all these commands. The macros work great!
The only thing I did not like about it is that the buttons do not have a backlight, only glow in the dark.
I chose this unit because it's sound reproduction is very clean and the unit does not get HOT like Sony! Sony's unit gets VERY hot after an hour but I had this unit in an enclosed cabinet running 3 movies back to back and the unit was only warm.
Overall, this unit has satisfied my needs, the only unit I would have rather have had was the 2095, but can't afford that yet...Actually the wife would have killed me...

Crisp, clear quality; DTS & Dolby AC-3 for a fair price; incredible DSP modes; 6 analogue inputs for ext. decoder.

Remote control not backlit, complicated; no 24 bit DACS

I bought this baby for 1,000 USD (taxes are high in Mexico), but I got it with a 20% discount and am paying it in 6 months with no interest, so I guess it's OK. I also have a Yamaha RXV992 in my main listening room. I bought the RXV995 mainly for the DTS mode, because I plan to buy a couple of CD's encoded with this kind of surround.

What I got in return is simply amazing. This is one of the finest pieces of audio gear for the price ANYWHERE. How can they put so much technology and quality for such a low price is beyond me. I used to have a Luxman A-384 hybrid amp in my system, which was replaced by the Yamaha. I was very concerned about stereo sound quality, but it is beyond reproach (maybe highs are a little more brittle, but that's about it). Where this baby really shines, though, is in DTS mode. Alan Parson's "On Air" must be heard to be believed!
Digging deeper into the manual, I only found better and better things. The DSP modes, as good as they are, are completely adjustable (decay time, attack, reverb, room size, etc.). The remote is hard to use, but it controls the entire system. The 6 analogue inputs are a plus in my book, since I intend to buy a DVD Audio player as soon as they come out. The stereo has 2 coax inputs and a lot of TosLink ones, which I use for my MiniDisc and my Luxman CD. The amp has way tooooo much power, also; for my room size (14x18 feet) it is above the call of duty.
I cannot give it less than 5 stars. Way to go, Yamaha!

Supporting equipment: Sony MZ-1 MiniDisc, Luxman CD Player, MonsterCable TosLink interconnects, RadioShack HT Gold RCA cables, 10GA zip cord speaker cable, 1 pr. Definitive Technology BP-6B's, 1 Definitive Technology C1jr Center Channel, 1 pr. Definitive Technology ProMonitor 100's for rear channel duty, 2 Definitive Technology ProSub 100 subwoofers, Atlantic Technology Stands.

Similar Products Used:

Yamaha RXV992; other Yamahas, Sony, Sherwood, Luxman.

Great sound, features, and value.

Lack of 24 bit DACs, screwy remote, inability to set prefences based on music or HT.

I bought my 995 in March when it first came on the market. I auditioned products with similar features from Onkyo, Marantz and Denon. Price for performance - nothing matches this receiver. The clarity is some of the best I've heard. There's way more power here than most HT enthusiasts will ever need. The receiver is laid out nicely and has performed almost flawlessly for me. I must admit I've never been too keen on DSP modes but the 995 has some good ones. I use the sports mode all the time and some of the DTS DSP modes really add to the effect of some movies.

There are a few places Yamaha could improve on this box. A more sensible remote with more DVD and power functions would be the best place to start. Seperate audio setting for HT and music would be another. Fortunately my speakers (magneplanars) can use the extra oomph my sub adds to music or HT. but if I ever replace my Maggies with 3-ways the receiver will not give you a choice of sending low frequency to the sub only when you are watching movies.

Overall, this is about the best value for a home theater receiver you can find.

Just received my Yamaha RX-V995 remote upgrade. It is exactly like the original except with more memory. The original remote only allowed 20 memory functions to be stored. The new remote allows 50 memory functions. The new remote is GREAT! I have programmed every programmable button on this remote. I never ran out of memory! I have programmed my DVD, Minidisc player, VCR, TV, and my Echostar 4700 receiver. I programmed almost all of the DVD player's main functions in the number keys. I couldn't get #s programmed, but that's what the skip buttons are for. I did get the menu fuction keys and some other fuctions programmed in those keys. I did get every button from my Echostar 4700 receiver programmed. I'm still thinking about getting the Learning Cinema 7 remote. It may give me enough keys to get every button of every device learned. If it doesn't, I can always take it back. The upgrade cost me under $17. The delivery to Yamaha was $6.30 with confirmation service. The copy of my receipt $.20. Total of $6.50. Yamaha needed $10 to FedEx the new remote back. Actual total for new upgrade: $16.50 in delivery charges. It only took 6 days to receive my remote, from the actual drop off day. 6 days, talk about fast. I did deliver USPS. If you have a Yamaha RX-V995 with the lower memory remote, the upgrade is definately worth the $16.50!