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2020-06-02T20:00:00
Recommended by a long time Yamaha owner, watching video clips and product specs.. I am ready to own one this coming Dad's Day.. ( please ) lol
Wishmeluck
2020-05-08T20:00:00
I've used three generations of customizable Denon AV units. The natural progression would've been a Denon AVR-X4500H. After quite a bit of audiophile research I decided that the 5-7yr lifespan of Denon units before failure was not worth it at this price point. Back to where I started in home theater 30+ years ago with Yamaha I've returned and decided on the RX-A2080. The reviews balance between the two home theater icons, but I'm very pleased to say I have no regrets and have found the Yamaha to exceed my expectations. If this unit lasts trouble free for longer than the Denon units previously have I expect to stay with Yamaha unless/until something major tips the scales. Time will tell, but I guarantee the Yamaha RX-A2080 as a home theater/audio unit won't disappoint. I run a 7.2.2 configuration with the mains bi-amped, connect wireless to multiple zones, my main room speakers are all timbre matched Polk Audio RTi A series. This unit is outstanding for my use in every way.
Todd
2020-05-07T20:00:00
Works well when used as a regular receiver, but when we try to play our old Nintendo Wii games using the rca cords it keeps cutting out and going to a black screen and silent for about 20 seconds which makes almost all of the games unplayable. We never have any problems with the Wii when we use our 20 year old Pioneer receiver. Also when I tried using bluetooth headphones to watch a movie when everyone else was going to bed, the audio kept cutting out making it useless to watch the movie. I bought a $25 bluetooth transmitter that connected to the old receiver through the headphone jack and it works nearly flawlessly from the exact same spot, so distance and interference are not a factor. I will probably continue to use the separate transmitter. I'm really not impressed with any of the new technology on the receiver and would recommend that you save yourself a ton of money and find an older used Yamaha receiver that will work just as well for your needs. I know you can't go too far back and get all the functionality of hdmi, but a couple years older still gets you a lot more for your money.
David
2020-04-18T20:00:00
Very happy and impressed with performance and features of this unit. It was time to move up from my beloved workhorse RXV-2400 which provided sixteen years of service and was on about everyday. I just needed more updated options. The improvements of the RX-A2080 was everything I was looking for. Power, functions, and software control are fantastic. Clean audiophile sound. No regrets in this purchase.
C B.
2019-12-02T11:08:14
I have been really happy with this receiver, I am using it with RP-280FA and an RP-504C which it pairs nicely with. There are a lot of inputs and output options which is handy, although I do wish it had a front HDMI input. The room correction and surround:AI works great, I have basically set and forget it which is a far cry from my experience with Denon. Do note I had to buy a new entertainment center that was large enough for this receiver to both house and have sufficient airflow.
William P.
2019-08-16T20:00:00
I wanted an excellent home theater (within my budget) and got advice to go with Yamaha. The pro home theater person told me you get a good bang for the buck ! I used GoldenEar for all speakers ; L/R and center - 4 ceiling speakers and 2 back surround. I am very pleased !
ConrailBob
2019-07-29T09:41:55
I can’t say a bad thing about this receiver I love all the features . Compared to my old Denon receiver this is a monster of an upgrade for me .
SERGIO G.
2019-04-27T20:00:00
I Love this receiver great sound. I had an Onkyo 830RZ it had nice sound. But the picture was not great. The picture was clearly beautiful on the Yamaha. The AI sound is outstanding. It analyze all the the movies to give you the right sound the right time Outstanding. I don't have it that loud and my wife can her it on the top floor. The price was a little more than I wanted to pay. It you want the best you got to pay for it. Great receiver buy it you won't be disappointed. .
Greg m.
2019-04-24T20:00:00
Remote is big and no way to change TV channels, unit is heavy
Wings w.
2019-02-20T11:04:15
I'm coming from another Yamaha, so setup was familiar and easy. I'm a beginner when it comes to AV so I can't give you any specifics about sound. Hooked it up, plugged it in, ran YPAO, and everything works great.
DANIEL M.
2019-02-03T19:00:00
Great stereo for music and surround for movies and TV, connects to everything. If it had built in Netflix and movie apps it couldn't be better.
Roy1
2019-01-29T18:10:14
best receiver I have
Lixin C.
2019-01-23T19:00:00
Have been using the RX A2080 for a month. The amp is really powerful and has much better tonal quality than the predecessor. I have issues regarding the display showing test product and no sound output sometimes. Hope Yamaha will come up with firmware soon to solve the issue.
Lal
2018-12-23T16:02:58
I upgraded from an 8 year old Pioneer receiver and what a major difference in sound quality. Now looking for Dolby Atmos speakers to complete the setup.
Allan O.
2018-12-18T15:08:23
This is a great receiver. Really upgraded my sound. I am using two of the 9.2 channels to biamp my fronts and it really kicks. Awesome buy.
Richard C.
2018-11-29T06:58:20
This is my first purchase in Adorama and i'm very impress with their fast shipping, it got this on cyber Monday. Yet to install it.
MARIAPPAN M.
2018-11-03T20:00:00
I purchased this to center my whole home audio and video in a network closet. I have not been disappointed. The sound would be extremely difficult to beat without spending gobs more money for boutique equipment that wouldn't come close to meeting the feature set of this device.
Studio P.
2018-10-31T03:32:56
Has all the latest formats, specs and plenty of HDMI connections. Love Yamaha products. As always Adorama gives great prices and service.
Stephen S.
2018-10-28T14:35:16
Receiver arrived in 2 daysExactly as expected Would not hesitate to buy again from this retailer Great price too.
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140 W per channel @ 8 Ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 2 channels driven
155 W per channel @ 8 Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 2 channels driven
220 W per channel @ 8 Ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1 channel driven (JEITA)
165 W @ 8 Ohms (front L/R)
210 W @ 6 Ohms (front L/R)
285 W @ 4 Ohms (front L/R)
405 W @ 2 Ohms (front L/R)
9.2
Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio
4K/60p (4:4:4), HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG, BT.2020
HDCP 2.2 on all ports
Yes (SBC / AAC)
Yes, dual-band (2.4 / 5 GHz)
Yes
AM / FM
7x HDMI
3x optical TOSLINK
3x digital coaxial
2x RCA component video
4x RCA composite video
8x stereo RCA audio (1 front)
1x stereo RCA audio (phono, with ground screw)
3x HDMI
2x subwoofer pre-out
1x Zone 2 stereo RCA pre-out
1x Zone 3 stereo RCA pre-out
1x 7-channel RCA pre-out
1x 1/4" / 6.35 mm headphone (front)
1x FM tuner antenna
1x AM tuner antenna
1x USB (front)
2x wireless antennas
1x Ethernet LAN
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm calibration mic (front)
2x 1/8" / 3.5 mm 12 V trigger out
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm remote in
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm remote out
1x 9-pin RS-232C
11x binding post pairs
Yes
Yes
MP3, WMA, WAV, MPEG-4 AAC (up to 48 kHz / 16-bit), ALAC (up to 96 kHz / 24-bit), FLAC (up to 192 kHz / 24-bit), AIFF (up to 192 kHz / 32-bit), DSD (up to 11.2 MHz)
Black
IR Only: <=0.1 W
Without Antenna: 17.125 x 7.5 x 18.625" (43.5 x 19.05 x 47.31cm)
With Antenna: 17.125 x 10.625 x 18.625" (43.5 x 26.99 x 47.31cm)
37.5 lb (17kg)
027108957012
Did my homework...ready for purchase one..
By Wishmeluck
Recommended by a long time Yamaha owner, watching video clips and product specs.. I am ready to own one this coming Dad's Day.. ( please ) lol
A pleasure in every way an AV unit should be.
By Todd
I've used three generations of customizable Denon AV units. The natural progression would've been a Denon AVR-X4500H. After quite a bit of audiophile research I decided that the 5-7yr lifespan of Denon units before failure was not worth it at this price point. Back to where I started in home theater 30+ years ago with Yamaha I've returned and decided on the RX-A2080. The reviews balance between the two home theater icons, but I'm very pleased to say I have no regrets and have found the Yamaha...
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Your Cinema - Surround:AI
The AI technology built into the DSP analyses the scene of the entertainment content and then creates the optimal surround effect to reproduce it with the greatest effect. This AI instantaneously analyses scenes by focusing on distinct sound elements such as dialogue, background music, ambient sounds and sound effects, and automatically optimises the surround effect in real time, just as if a Yamaha sound engineer tunes the best sound specifically for you. This creates a compelling sense of realism with expressive power beyond conventional sound field effects, giving you the most profound entertainment experience possible.
Thrilling Realism in Surround Sound - Dolby Atmos and DTS-X Playback with CINEMA DSP HD3
This AV receiver supports Dolby Atmos and DTS-X playback with CINEMA DSP HD3, taking the surround sound experience to new heights. The revamped CINEMA DSP HD3 features new signal processing algorithms and three sets of high performance processors. This maximises theatre sound effects, accurately reproducing a new dimension of realism for a sound field with a rich sense of presence and no feeling of boundaries. You will experience a realistic cinema sound field with the sense of truly being immersed in the movie scene.
For Sound Purity - Highly Rigid Construction
The AVENTAGE model RX-A2080 features a sleek, clean design, with an elegant aluminium front panel. Even more importantly, the unit is exceptionally sturdy, with an interior reinforced with cross members in an H-shape. It also features the Anti Resonance Technology (A.R.T.) Wedge, which is a fifth foot in the centre of the unit that dampens vibrations from the power transformer and elsewhere. Thanks to these, installation stability is improved and chassis resonance is dispersed, effectively eliminating external vibration, maintaining the highest audio quality.
Optimum Performance - High Quality Parts
Every single part in an AV receiver affects the sound quality. For AVENTAGE models, extra time is taken to carefully select the most exacting, high-quality parts - including a large-capacity power amplifier unit with damping heat sink, a custom large power transformer, high-performance DSP devices, and so on - in order to achieve the highest performance possible. Moreover, sound technicians employ rigorous testing processes to optimally "tune" the receiver's sound.
Professional Grade - ESS SABRE ES9007S Premier DACs
Incorporating the SABRE ES9007S Premier Audio DACs from ESS Technology to achieve an exceptionally good signal-to-noise ratio and up to 120 dB of dynamic range, this AV receiver produces professional quality digital audio.
Ideal Sound Optimisation - YPAO - R.S.C. with 3D, Multi-Point Measurement and Precision EQ
YPAO-R.S.C. (Reflected Sound Control) analyses the room acoustics with the included YPAO microphone to tune your system for the best sound in your unique room. It employs R.S.C. to correct early reflections for studio-quality surround sound. YPAO 3D provides automatic sound parameter optimisation that maximises the 3D sound field effectiveness of CINEMA DSP HD3 as well as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Precision EQ calculation achieves the most natural room acoustics possible.
Free and Easy Placement - Wireless Surround Speakers
Combine this AV receiver with the MusicCast 50 or MusicCast 20 wireless streaming speaker and enjoy the amazing convenience of creating a home theatre with wireless rear speakers. What's more, you get stunningly realistic sound with a clean, clutter-free setup. Easily turn your current living room into a special entertainment environment where you can fully enjoy movies and music.
Multi-room Audio - MusicCast
MusicCast takes the headache out of multi-room audio. Simply connect all MusicCast devices to the same network and start sharing audio throughout the home. Take MusicCast for a test drive by downloading the free MusicCast app and using it demo mode.
A World of Music - Streaming Services
Explore a world of music with music streaming services* built-in. Syncing your playlists and song likes from your smart phone or computer to the RX-A2080, music streaming services make it impossibly easy to either listen to your faves or discover new music.
Easily Experience 11-channel Realism - Virtual Speaker Technology
The RX-A2080 is equipped with three Yamaha original high performance DSP devices, achieving high speed and large capacity audio signal processing. As a result, CINEMA DSP HD3 playback can reproduce up to 11-channel sound - on even a 7-channel system. The total reproduction of spatial data, including the vertical axis, helps create an overwhelmingly realistic sound field.
Convenient Enjoyment - Three HDMI Outputs
Since the RX-A2080 has three HDMI output terminals, simultaneous connection to the TV, LCD projector and other devices, is possible. Which means, for example, that you can use your TV as usual but use the projector for your favourite movies and special programming, or have the same main room content shown in other rooms as well - easily and without having to change any connections. Naturally, the built-in HDMI functionality is of the latest specifications, corresponding also to HDR (Dolby Vision Compatible, Hybrid Log-Gamma), 4K / 60p passthrough, 4K upscaling, and so on.
The Joys of Vintage Vinyl - Phono Input
This AV receiver provides phono input terminals, letting you connect a turntable and enjoy music from your vinyl collection.
Enhanced Home Theatre Sound - 7.2-channel Pre-outs
You can add an external power amplifier (pre-main amplifier) to this AV receiver to improve and enhance the sound of your speakers. For example, using a power amplifier to drive the important front channel in home theatre gives you the added flexibility of building a system with an emphasis on sound quality
Enjoy Digital Radio - DAB/DAB+ Tuner
Digital Audio Broadcasting capability, with DAB and the enhanced DAB+, offers a large selection of radio stations with high sound quality. Other benefits include automatic selection of available stations from a convenient list, and helpful information display, including station name and music genre.
Let's Talk - Alexa on MusicCast
"Alexa, ask MusicCast to play Favourite 1 in the Kitchen." With Alexa voice control integration, all you have to do is ask. The RX-A2080 name offers full compatibility with Amazon's range of voice control devices. Welcome to the smart home.
Easy Operation, Detailed Settings - AV Controller App
This easy-to-use app lets you conveniently and 'smartly' control your AV receiver's power, volume, input selections, DSP modes - and much, much more - from an iOS or Android device. You can also use as many as 23 different languages and customise the interface by hiding unused icons and renaming functions. A tablet version is also available.
Easy to Use and Multilingual - Advanced Graphical User Interface
The latest graphical user interface from Yamaha has a high-resolution display with clear, easy-to-use menus and includes a selectable status bar that shows input source, volume level, DSP mode and audio format. The GUI provides a choice of eight languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese and Chinese and can be displayed over both normal and 3D pictures.
Playback in Multiple Zones - Advanced HDMI Zone Switching
You can transmit the video or audio content (not only HDMI input, but also other audio sources, such as digital or analogue audio, network content and FM/DAB radio) to a TV or home theater system in another room (Zone 2/4). This lets you enjoy viewing and listening to the same main room content (where the AV receiver is installed), or even different content. An on-screen graphical user interface makes it easy to browse and select content from the second zone no matter what is being played in the main zone.
Other Features
Even Higher Quality Sound - Bi-amp Connection
This AV receiver features bi-amping capability, driving the treble and bass ranges of the front speakers (L, R) with independent amplifiers, making it possible to enjoy even higher quality sound from the front channels - an important consideration in home theatre setups.
Brilliant and Lively - Music Enhancer
The Compressed Music Enhancer from Yamaha is now optimised for Bluetooth audio transmissions to ensure that your music will have vivid, energetic sound quality during wireless playback.
Install with Ease - AV Setup Guide
This special app assists you with cable connections between the AV receiver and source devices. Additionally, it guides you through various settings such as speaker connections, TV and source device connections and power amplifier assignments.
Save Energy by 20% - Eco Mode
When ECO Mode is turned on it can reduce power consumption by about 20 percent, thanks to an advanced energy saving design.