44
Yamaha HTR-6150
$450.00
Released January, 2008
The Pros:Analog video upconversion. Front a/v inputs. Bi-ampable stereo front speakers.
The Cons:Doesn't decode high-def audio (TrueHD, HD-MA). Only 2 HDMI inputs - competitors have 4. Only 3 digital audio inputs.
The Yamaha HTR-6150 is a 7.1 channel receiver with 2 x HDMI 1.2a, 1080p-capable inputs capable of video up-conversion of analog sources to HDMI released in January 2008 and retailing for $450. It is also sold as the Yamaha RX-V563, a receiver the same specifications, features, and price; they are almost indistinguishable from each other.
Loading latest prices from ProductWiki...
The HTR-6150 features 90 Watts of power per channel, and bi-ampable front speakers, and a second zone of stereo front speaker outputs for multi-zone functionality. The HTR-6150 will decode Dolby Pro Logic II and dts digital surround audio, but will not decode high definition audio such as Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA. The step-up HTR-6160 ($550) adds high definition audio decoding, and the step-down model HTR-6140 ($350) drops video up-conversion capabilities and supports only 5.1 channels of audio.
Specifications
- 7.1 channel a/v receiver
- 90 Watts / channel
- 2 x HDMI 1.2a inputs supporting 1080p, 3 x component video
- 2 x digital optical S/PDIF, 1 x digital coaxial audio inputs
- no decoding of Dolby TrueHD or dts HD-MA
- 2nd zone of stereo audio
- 5-way binding post speaker terminals for all connection
- bi-ampable front speakers (overrides rear-surround output channels)
- release date: January 2008
- price: $450
User Reviews (1)
Pros & Cons
-
1
Analog video upconversion
-
1
-
1
Bi-ampable stereo front speakers
-
1
5-way binding post speaker terminals
-
1
Doesn't decode high-def audio (TrueHD, HD-MA)
-
1
Only 2 HDMI inputs - competitors have 4
-
1
Only 3 digital audio inputs
-
1
Only 3 component video inputs
-
1
Community Reviews
see more community reviews
From your Computer
From the Web
Comments (1)
helpful
Read the full review
You may also like...
