8.6 out of 10

Yamaha RX-V3800

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Best Price: $1,049

  • User Score (44)
    7.5 7.5 from 44 reviewers
  • Expert Score (5)
    9.0 9.0 from 5 reviewers
  • Ease of use (1)
    8.5 8.5 from 1 reviewer
  • Buzz Index: 0/5
  • Activity: 1/5

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The Yamaha RX-V3800 is a home theater receiver by Yamaha that has seven output channels. It has a surround sound for audio mode and uses 3D Cinema Sound, CINEMA DSP, and SILENT CINEMA DSP for surround sound effects. It also uses the following built in decoder: Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD decoder, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital, DTS decoders. It has a width of 17.1 inches, a height of 6.7 inches, a depth of 17.3 inches and it weight 38.4 pounds. It uses digital tuner technology and supports AM and FM radio bands.

Features

This high-end product features the latest technologies like 3D CINEMA DSP which the latest HDMI 1.3a specification support that lets upscaling or upconverting up to 1080p. This product also supports high definition audio format, has adaptive DRC and DSP Level and also features network receiver functions. It has an on-screen display with GUI or Graphical User Interface that provides easy operation of the receiver. It is compatible with PCs, with internet radios, or mp3 players such as iPod.

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Channels
    7
  • RMS Output Power (20Hz - 20kHz)
    140W x 7
RMS Output Power (1kHz)
  • Total Power (20Hz - 20kHz)
    980W
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • Dolby Digital EX/ Dolby Pro Logic IIx
    • (Plus)
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
  • DTS 96/24 / DTS Neo:6
  • Pure Direct

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High-end Home Theater Receiver introducing new technologies and functions including CINEMA DSP 3D mode, latest HDMI 1.3a specification support, upscaling to 1080p, full support for high definition …

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  1. Yamaha RX-V3800

    Reviewer: Digitaltrends
    06 February 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    The RX-V3800 is a high-end Home Theater Receiver introducing new technologies and features including 3D CINEMA DSP, latest HDMI 1.3a specification support, upscaling to 1080p, full... Read more

  2. Yamaha RX-V3800 AV Receiver

    Reviewer: UltimateAVmag.com
    01 November 2007

    When dealing with an AVR in this price class, you go in with very high expectations. The Yamaha RX-V3800 has the specs to please most any enthusiast with excellent power, ample HDMI inputs, and internal decoding of the new HD audio codecs. The only personal letdown for me was the AVR's inability to process certain video signals to 1080p; instead it simply passes them through. Even with this shortcoming, this is an excellent product and is worthy of your consideration ... Read more

  1. A/V Receiver has great sound quality

    Reviewer: funpeace101, Epinions
    11 June 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    I paired mine with the B&W 683 and the result is out of this world. The sound is GREAT. But, the remote is a little clunky, big a large number of buttons. Read more

  2. rx-v3800

    Reviewer: Jjim, Digitaltrends
    26 May 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    I just replaced my Harman Kardon 635 with the new RX-V3800 and I love the sound of the Yamaha. Even though the Harman sounded awesome the Yamaha definitely brighter in a good way. Read more

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