After doing much researching, surfing, and in-store listening, I think this is the beast for me. I would like to get some first-hand reviews from any of you new owners out there. Good Guys wants $799 for this receiver, but I can nab it in cyberspace for the low $500's. Thanks!
I just bought one for $528. Its great except I need some better setup guides. I have a Bose 5 III series speaker system. Looks like I the subwoofer wont catch the .1 of the 5.1 sound since there is no SUBwoofer rca plug into the bose acousticmass, i have to run the just the regular main speaker setup. But I need more bass!! Any ideas from anyone?? Thanks. Bill.
Hammer
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Bill, I have an older Bose Acoustimass system and I ran the sub cable from the receiver to the subwoofer. You may need a splitter, but that should get you the bass you're looking for.
Hammer
gecko311
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I have a Bose AM -7 (left/right/center) plus a passive bass module and originally I had bought the Yamaha RX-V1300. After hearing it through the bose speakers, it sounded decent but this was at max bass. The Yamaha sounded a little too bright when matched with my speakers...maybe you are hearing the same thing? I went with the Onkyo TX-SR700 and the difference is apparent but not drastic. I now have a warmer sound from the receiver/speaker combo. What I would recommend for more bass...maybe get another powered subwoofer and connect it to the LFE out? I have not tried this and do not know how the sound will be but its worth a shot. Besides if you don't like the sound you can always return the sub.
Phil Krewer
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Hey Chris,
I think that the RX-V1300 is a great choice. Lots of sound formats and plenty of power. The only drawback is the bass management. Basically there is none. But from the 5490 I owened, I think you'll be very happy
i had problem with my rxv1300; when playing movie on dts mode, once in a while the sound just stop for about 0.5 sec (maybe less) but it still annoying. anyone can help ? FYI, i've got JBL SCS 178 Simply Cinema hooked up with the RXV1300. Thank you in advance
Phil Krewer
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Elt,
I'm not sure what the JBL SCS simply cinema is. Could you tell me about it.
Phil, JBL SCS is a 5.1 speaker set (4 satellite, 1 center, 1 woofer) satellite info: Frequency Response (-6db):90Hz - 22kHz; Sensitivity (2,83 V @ 1m):86dB; Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms. Center info: Frequency Response (-6db):100Hz - 22kHz; Sensitivity (2,83 V @ 1m):88dB; Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms Thanks
Phil Krewer
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ELT,
I doubt its your speakers. What kind of DVD player are you using. And does the picture freeze at the same time.
ELT
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phil, I am using Aiwa DVD. About the freezing picture, I didn't notice, but will check tonight. When you're saying that my speaker is the problem, does it mean that the receiver has too much power for the speaker to handle ? Basically I like this receiver a lot, apart from the constant "cut-off" the sound is amazing, its so clear and I am only using 20% of the volume control(-45Db) but that's enough for me to get complaint from neighbors
Phil Krewer
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ELT,
Sorry I meant I don't think your speakers are the problem. The reason I ask about the picture freezing is that a lot of DVDs today are double layered and sometime you'll get a pause. It's possible that's whats happening.
Phil, problem solved. It appears to be a heating problem. I put my receiver with only 2 cm gap between the top cover. When the unit gets hot, the unit shuts by itself to prevent greater damage. As a solution I put a redundant fan on the side of the unit and guess what ? the freezing sound problem gone. Phil, thank you anyway for your help. Now can enjoy without hassle, its really good! highly recommended
Phil Krewer
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ELT,
Great, I have no doubt that you love this receiver. I had a 5490 (RX-v1200) and thought it was great and the 1300 has a lot of improvements. In its price range very hard to beat.
Phil
Bill Duncan
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Hi there, I'm looking very seriously at the rxv 1300 as an upgrade to my existing reciever, rxv 592, but I'm a little concerned about the no base management system comment. I have a pair of Mirage om9's as the front channels, an omc-3 as the center, a couple of small frx's as the rears and a bps-150 sub(plus another 8 inch frx mirage sub). I'm sold on the Yamaha sound and can get this receiver for $950.00 (Canadian)taxes in which is a good price. Your thoughts and advice would be appreciated .
ratskrad
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I have had a RX-V1300 for 3 months now and more then happy with how it performs. I used to be 60-40 movies-music but am now 30-70 movies-music. Most of it is in 2 channel redbook-sacd and dvda. It has a fixed crossover at maybe 100hz is I recall. You can setup the speakers at there different sizes large vs small and also with a sub you can either have it off or on on all settings. It is a beast when it comes to weight and size but that is needed to support it features.