Customer Ratings & Reviews

Awesome receiver!! I really debated getting the the A6A/A8A for the added channels, however, honestly, I run a 5.2 systems with the front floor speakers bi-amped. basically, no room to use Zone 2. So, if all you will use is 7.2 or 5.2 bi amped, you are basically spending more money buying the A6A/A8A just to let those channels sit there and not be used. Also, the sound is brilliant, the controls are awesome...YPAO is phenomenal and gets you honed in, Amazon music streaming is incredible. Yamaha uses super hi-quality guts in their Aventage receivers, something Sony and others can't claim for their higher end lines. Never been disappointed with Yamaha!

This replaced my roughly 20 year old Yamaha RX-V630, which was state of the art at the time for having Dolby Pro Logic II...! Of course this RX-A4A sounds better in every conceivable way using roughly the same speaker set up. I've had a few issues with Atmos not working here and there, and passthrough audio from the Xbox can be a bit buggy at times. Yamaha support has been helpful, and were able to recreate a recurring issue with HBOMax audio dropping out for mysterious reasons which, to be fair, is more the app's fault than the receiver's. However, a 'dumber' amp wouldn't/didn't have this problem. Pros: - Exceptional sound - No video issues whatsoever - Little discernible difference between the Surround AI 'upgrading' the signal to Atmos and an actual Atmos signal - Oodles of inputs - YPAO is a good starting point and is oddly satisfying to sit through - Sharp unit, if not big at 35 lbs - Loads of options that are quality of life stuff, like starting volume level, separate zones + "party mode", being able to turn off inputs so you don't cycle through a bunch you don't use, renaming inputs, etc. - Music Cast + Enhancer ON = Streaming music not sounding like hot garbage through your home theater - The various music scenes are actually cool, particularly the Bottom Line - Passthrough mode enables you to route the video signal through the receiver while it's in standby. Useful for playing a game late at night with headphones through your controller; no need for the amp to be on and muted, or have headphones through the amp. - Yamaha support actually cares Cons - Can't seem to find a (cheap) universal remote or way to actually turn the receiver on other than the included remote or the unit itself. Turning off and volume = no problem with just about anything - The options menu sometimes won't appear - Initial HDCP delays with Google CCwGTV, - Depending on the input, going into the receiver's settings can essentially kick you out of the program - Can take a few seconds for the audio signal to adjust and actually play (ymmv but I still haven't gotten used to this) - You'll refer to this quite often when setting up: https://manual.yamaha.com/av/20/rxa4a/en-US/

This is by far the best AV receiver I’ve ever used, setup was a breeze, and it sounds amazing. I’m using it in conjunction with a LG CX via eARC with a PS5 and Apple TV a plugged into the TV. I also have a Nintendo switch plugged into the receiver itself. HDMI CEC a works great for everything turning on with one button, ant turning off the TV air Apple TV shuts everything back down. I am using an external amplifier for my main left and right speakers and the RX A4A deliver plenty of output to drive the external amp. I was initially dubious of the YPAO room correction as I come from an audio production background and generally don’t like thing messing with the signals to my amp/speakers, but I’ve been won over as there is an option in the room correction to leave the main L and R channels EQ’d flat and it then adjusts the C SR and SL channels to match. I did pair the receiver with an IoT outlet that takes a 12v trigger so that the receiver can turn the main amp on an off, works great but would be concerned about initial current draw if I were using all external amps in this configuration. Finally, this receiver sounds amazing, it’s fast and detailed with almost no perception of coloring the sound when comparing to a passive signal chain.

So far so good. I purchased this receiver to replace a Denon receiver that failed after 1 year. Thus I perceive it’s a little premature to review this Yamaha receiver. I must admit I have not found an app that controls this receiver which I was able to easily do with my Denon. The Denon I sent to the repair shop and sold thereafter. I don’t believe in product that fail especially premium priced products. I hope this Yamaha provides reliable use for many years. If not I’ll update this review. So far the sound is beautiful.

So I have had this for receiver for three weeks now and it’s great. This is my second receiver from Yamaha. It’s a very nice builded to it works great for my Xbox series x and PS5. Just waiting for 4k 120 updates. Sounds absolutely amazing for movies, gaming, and music.

Solid receiver that delivers on value and performance. The look and feel of the receiver screams quality. Almost had everything I was looking for, but in the end I went with the A6a. Mostly for the additional channels and power. AI Surround is a neat feature but could be better, maybe on a future update.

I spent quite some time looking at replacements for my Yamaha AVR from 2006. Ultimately decided to stick with Yamaha. I was most concerned with the new look of the Aventage lineup but seeing it in my entertainment center, its style is actually pretty cool. I was also concerned 110 watts per channel would not be sufficient to drive my speakers. Realistically, I rarely listen to music or movies at an ultra loud volume but the system still delivers! If you’re on the fence with which AVR you should get, this one is the best for the price. I read a lot of positive reviews about Dirac but YPAO is still pretty darn good.

Upgrading from an RX-V685, this is quite the upgrade cosmetically. It has a backlit remote, the menu is very responsive just like my old one.. however I am having a lot of HDMI handshake issues with my Shield Pro 19. When booting everything up sometimes I don't get audio and I'm having a lot of trouble with Dolby Vision. However this works seamlessly with my Series X. I would like to get this a few more days before I return it but I'm not sure.

I have been a fan of Yamaha products for many years. We were very happy with our last Aventage receiver, but lightening killed our ARC channel. I was once told that the Aventage receivers were the same as the Yamaha equivalents, except they had a better warranty. That is far from the truth. We purchased the Yamaha version, as we didn't want to wait for shipping. We were later advised that there is a big difference between the lines, so we ordered this unit. The difference is big! As far as quality, the remote is even more solid. It's heavier and feels sturdy. It has more buttons for easier navigation. The unit itself has more settings options. It is easier to dial in that perfect sound, but the unit already has great sound. It's better with some tweaking. I am extremely happy with this unit!

I'm coming from a Yamaha RX-A1060 and my reason is so that I can enjoy the 120hz refresh rate for gaming and watching 4K videos. The Pros the 120hz refresh rate is available for all 7 inputs. The sound quality is great. It has no problem powering my Klipsch 7 channel w/3 subs set up (however my neighbor upstairs is not too fond of it lol). The small Cons the screen on the receiver is very small. Gone is the ability to select your inputs with one push of a button on your remote (the app is available for that). The learning curve is little steeper than the A1060. Overall the cons wasn't a dealer beaker. I purchase this receiver as an open box which was a win win for me. I would recommend this Aventage home theater receiver just please carefully read the manual to familiarize yourself with the operation of this component to save yourself a few headaches during the set up process.

Great sound, I really like the ability to control many inputs with the remote. Plenty of power to push the speakers to their maximum. The setup was a breeze with online instructions. The microphone to monitor the sound, and set the equalizer changed the room to its best

I purchased a refurbished Yamaha A2A, but returned it after multiple software issues rendered it useless. I am not sure if it was because it was refurbished or not, but I ended up upgrading to the A4A. It costs a decent amount more, so I was a bit hesitant. However the overall experience compared to the A2A surprised me a lot. It somehow sounds a bit cleaner than the A2A. The calibration and correction features are a lot better than the A2A. It has nice visuals for the different parametric EQs you can apply. For someone with technical knowledge, this helped me really tune my system to perfection. Accoustics and room corrections are extremely important if you actually want to get the most performance out of your speakers. Unless you have an accoustically treated room with ideal dimensions, you will need excellent calibration and correction features. I feel confident that using the default calibration settings will get you 80-90% to the ideal sound. The last 10-20% would be to set your speaker size and crossover frequencies yourself if you have a subwoofer. I ran the YPAO calibration, set my speaker sizes and crossovers, then did some minor tweaks to the parametric EQs for each speaker after listening to some music and hearing some harsh sounds from certain speakers in certain songs. I am running a 5.2.1 setup. KEF Q950s as the fronts, KEF Q150s for the rear, Sonance Mag6r as my ceiling, a klipsch 34c as the center, and a klipsch 120sw as the sub. I plan to upgrade everything to KEF eventually. The neutral sound of the KEF speakers really allow the Yamaha receiver to EQ them to give a neutral response despite some accoustic issues in my room. I had to tweak the Sonance speakers a bit more as they are a bit harsh in the upper range at high volumes. The default EQ for the other speakers work pretty well otherwise, and I would be happy with just setting it to "Flat". I listen to lossless/dolbt atmos music from apple music via an apple tv connected through hdmi. It is truly a beautiful experience. When my friends comeover they are amazed. For movies/tv it also works very well. Overall I love the receiver and even the remote it comes with. I would not consider the A2A the entry level option of the Aventage line. I would consider the A4A the true entry level option, with the A2A being closer to the V6A. If you love the neutrality and clarity of the Yamaha sound, you will not be disappointed with the A4A.

Highly recommend the Yamaha RX-A4A. At this price point it is truly exceptional. I’m only using it as an amplifier for my hifi system, and it works great. Simply connected it to a PC monitor with an HDMI cable for setup, which was a breeze.

Excellent in every way! The unit gives my Klipsch speakers a warm sound, by that I mean it sounds very natural in the tones. The remote is backlit (a nice surprise) and is very straightforward. The onscreen setup also includes a ? feature that answers the questions about certain features.

Amazing sound and functionality. Really happy with the quality well worth every penny. Of course geek squad installed it with no issues.

I had a lower Yamaha model that died after 3.5 months and the Geek Squad could not fix it. So I got the money back from that and bought this model which is much better sounding and hopefully lasts longer. So far I like it.

I am still learning about my 5.2.1 setup but let me tell you this receiver will blow your ears out. Sound quality is great. I am glad my neighbor recommended this. It was between this and a onkyo receiver but I think I chose the right one. I am enjoying my movies the rightvway now. I had a denon receievr bjt felt i needed more power for my klipsch speakers. This gets the job done.

I purchased this RX-A4A receiver as a replacement for an old Onkyo receiver that I was using as part of my bedroom setup. (I currently have the RX-A3080 for my great room.) I'm sure most will say that this particular AVR is overkill for a bedroom system. However, although my bedroom speakers are on the smaller side, it is indeed a 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos setup, paired with an LG G1 OLED (HDMI 2.1/Dolby Vision) TV and an Apple TV 4K ... so I'm able to take advantage of most of the features the A4A offers. (It also provides a bit of future-proofing too.) With multiple HDMI 2.1 ports, this receiver should last me for a long time. Setup was a breeze. (It was even easier than when I set up my 3080.) The setup options are numerous, and the on-screen menu should be familiar to anyone who has owned a Yamaha receiver over the past few years. However, with so many configuration options, there is also a bit of "search and discovery" as you drill through the various menus and sub-menus to find a particular feature or setting. Having owned Yamaha receivers over the past many years, I was comfortable enough finding my way around. Sound-wise, the A4A doesn't disappoint. Obviously, both the sound source and the speakers influence a large portion of what you hear, but the A4A does seem to do a great job across the entire dynamic range. Although it has more power than what my system currently needs, I doubt that most people will need more ... unless perhaps they're using this with a much larger system. I'm clearly not an audiophile, but I do appreciate great sound. The A4A was the right choice for me.

Very happy with this AVR. Good separation of sound and clarity. I have it paired with Klipsh speakers and SVS sub. I bought this to replace an ONKYO AVR which was good clarity but no low/bottom end. This Yamaha is "exactly" what I wanted to hear and feel.

great looking receiver no manual though. super deep receiver and I had to make adjustments to my cabinets. It does sound great and great phone app.