AVR Sound Signature... Yamaha UK vs Yamaha USA

[rana_kirti]

guys a question has been playing on my mind....

Is the sound signature of Yamaha UK same as Yamaha USA....?

Is it ok to say that RX 2067 will sound exactly the same as AX 2000 ?

Thanks

 

[rana_kirti]

bump...

 

[Anonymous]

Try asking Yamaha themselves.

 

[d4v3pum4]

Haven't you bought a receiver yet rana_kirti? The 2011/2012 range will be out soon and you'll be starting all over again!

 

[rana_kirti]

i know... lol...

was all set on 2067 but now that i bought PSB speakers i'm confused between 2067 and NAD T 747.

Although the RX V2067 only managed 4 stars here on WhatHifi... its brother across the pond... The RX A2000 has got excellent reviews all over north america and is being labelled "top pick", "recommended buy" etc by different publications .

I live in india and we have the same RX V2067 version that is available in the UK.

So just wanted to be sure if i can go by the north american reviews and assume that the RX A2000 will sound identical to RX V2067.

That's the only thing holding me back.... i'm ready to buy right now if i only knew for sure that the A2000 and V2067 have exactly the same sound so then i'm sure i'm investing in something worthy....

 

[Tom Moreno]

To answer the original question... In my opinion yes they do sound different.

The UK Yamahas carry the "UK Tuned" badge that has never been displayed on the US versions. This could be seen as pure marketing hype, but when I moved to this country I was surprised to find that Yamaha AVRs were renowned for a warm sound, as in the states they are renowned for having a very clear and digitally clinical sound. For this, it means there really must be a tuned bias on either one or both models for local tastes.

 

[bigboss]

rana_kirti:

i know... lol...

was all set on 2067 but now that i bought PSB speakers i'm confused between 2067 and NAD T 747.

Although the RX V2067 only managed 4 stars here on WhatHifi... its brother across the pond... The RX A2000 has got excellent reviews all over north america and is being labelled "top pick", "recommended buy" etc by different publications .

I live in india and we have the same RX V2067 version that is available in the UK.

So just wanted to be sure if i can go by the north american reviews and assume that the RX A2000 will sound identical to RX V2067.

That's the only thing holding me back.... i'm ready to buy right now if i only knew for sure that the A2000 and V2067 have exactly the same sound so then i'm sure i'm investing in something worthy....

As said so many times before, don't go blindly by star ratings. Read the review in depth as well. Yamaha managed "only" 4 stars, but according to the reviewer,

'We're not saying the Yamaha is bad. On the contrary, it's a terrifically enjoyable AV amp, that's great to listen to and live with. It's just that it can't quite reach the sonic heights of the very best in class.'

It seems impossible for you to just take a decision & buy an AV receiver!

"UK tuned" simply means that the receiver sounds 'warm', because the manufacturer has decided that the British prefer warm sound.

The 2067 is a superb receiver & you won't be disappointed. Just buy it!!

 

[grdunn123]

bigboss:rana_kirti:

i know... lol...

was all set on 2067 but now that i bought PSB speakers i'm confused between 2067 and NAD T 747.

Although the RX V2067 only managed 4 stars here on WhatHifi... its brother across the pond... The RX A2000 has got excellent reviews all over north america and is being labelled "top pick", "recommended buy" etc by different publications .

I live in india and we have the same RX V2067 version that is available in the UK.

So just wanted to be sure if i can go by the north american reviews and assume that the RX A2000 will sound identical to RX V2067.

That's the only thing holding me back.... i'm ready to buy right now if i only knew for sure that the A2000 and V2067 have exactly the same sound so then i'm sure i'm investing in something worthy....

As said so many times before, don't go blindly by star ratings. Read the review in depth as well. Yamaha managed "only" 4 stars, but according to the reviewer,

'We're not saying the Yamaha is bad. On the contrary, it's a terrifically enjoyable AV amp, that's great to listen to and live with. It's just that it can't quite reach the sonic heights of the very best in class.'

It seems impossible for you to just take a decision & buy an AV receiver!

"UK tuned" simply means that the receiver sounds 'warm', because the manufacturer has decided that the British prefer warm sound.

The 2067 is a superb receiver & you won't be disappointed. Just buy it!!

BB.....don't waste your breath....

 

[Anonymous]

From what I have heard, is this:

The americans like the hard in your face base, louder is better, whilst the british are a more refined people who like smooth and detailed music.

IMO from being from canada, I like the british way, its not all about 20" woofers and 2000w of power.

 

[Anonymous]

Haven't you bought a receiver yet rana_kirti? The 2011/2012 range will be out soon and you'll be starting all over again!

Hiii ... this is hemant here....

Hii rana_kirti... I guess we hav met on hifivision...

Well d4v3pum4...as u said tat the 2011/2012 range will be out soon... Can u pls elaborate on it...

Like....usually in which month does Yamaha releases its new AVR series....I m kind of waitin for tat...As u know Pioneer has already launched the xx21 series....and Onkyo its x09 series.....
I hav otherwise finalised RX-V667 (due to its Pre-out features and giving good sound signature with Wharfedales 9.5)...Was thinking if Yamaha releases its new range soon,,, and it has new features (obviously it will add a few ...)

.....thanks

hemant

 

[rana_kirti]

hi hemant,

welcome to whathifi forums.... small world out there...

m also keen about the new yamaha 2011 range of AVR's

mostly likely will be numbered "69" series.

i wonder what will be new "features" added for this year....?!?

 

[Anonymous]

Yup...same here....keenly waiting...

Hopefully the Japan issue doesnt delay Yamaha s launch..........lets see...

nywayz keep updated

 

[XMB]

There are new models of all AV equipment all the time and if you keep waiting for the next model you will never buy anything!

Just go and listen to what is currently available and buy the product you like the sound of best with the features you need now.

Then after you make your purchase you can enjoy listening to it while you plan your next upgrade!

 

[bigboss]

Usually there are no major improvements in AV receivers with newer models (except the 3D capability last year).

 

[MUSICRAFT]

The 2067 is a superb receiver & you won't be disappointed. Just buy it!!

Hi bigboss

Doctor's Orders

All the best

Rick @ Musicraft

 

[Frank Harvey]

i wonder what will be new "features" added for this year....?!?

The main new feature is AirPlay, although you will usually see some features filtering down the range to lower price points.

It would be nice to see a processor from Yamaha, especially seeing as they originated the processor Market and dominated it for so many years.

 

[Anonymous]

Introduction of Airplay and Apple-ipod/iphone support wd be great....I juss neeed Yamaha to save the Pre-Out feature in d coming V669... so dat with one set of speakers we can have a Dedicated HT and Dedicated Stereo setup by hooking up the fronts thru a 2-Ch Stereo Amp.,.....

 

[Anonymous]

Usually there are no major improvements in AV receivers with newer models (except the 3D capability last year).

there were quite a lot of improvements from 1900/3900/Z7 era to current gen - so not sure you can say that

(1) reports that YPAO has been substantially improved (this is from reviews)

(2) DACs were improved on the 3067 over the 3900/Z7

(3) 2067/3067 etc use a new type of PSU/power amp arrangement

so continuous improvements really

 

[Anonymous]

Good News for all... Yamaha s launched its new 2011 sline up of AVR s

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/av-receivers-amps/rx/rx-v671_black_u/?mode=model#tab=product_lineup

According to the website they will be available by the end of MAY

Finally Yamaha has added the most important features lacking in its previous series..

1. ipod playback (integration)

2. ipod app

3. Network capable

4. Full HD Upscaling

5. Advanced GUI...