Customer Ratings & Reviews

If it wasn't for the fact that my previous receiver didn't have eARC AND HDMI 2.1, I wouldn't of purchased this. Currently there's a hardware defect that makes it so the PS5, XBox Series X, and the new RTX 3000 series cards can't run at 4k 120hz through the receiver and it just gives a black screen. I had just purchased a LG CX 77" to take advantage of the new console features and to hook up my PC to. This receiver is a stop-gap measure that supports eARC so I can send sound back from the TV to the receiver for the consoles and my Nvidia Shield. Big caveat with eARC, is that it's audio/video sync only works if the TV, Reciever, and Cable is HDMI 2.1. I originally bought a cheaper receiver that had eARC but was HDMI 2.0 and the audio/video sync didn't work between the TV and the receiver, making it really hard to watch anything on the TV. This receiver is one of the cheapest options to get HDMI 2.1 and eARC so my setup will work for now. In the future when the next iteration of receivers comes out I'll spend more money so I can run everything through my receiver.

Too early to fully judge. I find the setup of the Receiver leaves a lot to be desired!! I have contacted Yamaha for further explanation and it’s been 2 weeks and no reply back!! Nothing in the instructions or online manual fully explains the different modes on the receiver. This is not my first rodeo hooking up a new receiver to my surround sound speakers and connecting all the devices by new high speed hdmi cables, yet trying to find which source I needed to switch to on the receiver between streaming and the cable box was a mystery that I only found by screwing around with the receiver modes. Frankly very disappointed. On the fence about recommending the receiver for a newbie or for that matter an experienced audiophile. I hope I get feedback from Yamaha and can update this review later.

I have had Yamaha receivers for many years and needed a relatively inexpensive one for a bedroom. This one fit the bill. As I was a previous Yamaha user setup and operations were a snap. It was a great purchase. It works like my microwave with a selector job and push to confirm. The receiver makes sound, the microwave makes the popcorn.

Got this specifically to run XBox Series X through because it is notorious for audio delay. It will run 4k 120 HDR to your tv with no noticeable lag and eliminates the audio delay nonsene with gaming consoles and especially Blu Ray discs. Great if your TV only has one HDMI 2.1 input as it has 4 inputs. Perfect for multiple gaming consoles.

I had some issues initially getting video pass through from my Apple TV 4K but once I turned off HDR on the Apple TV, everything worked fine. It seems to be a common problem.

Very nice and sounds very very good and have a very nice picture on my TV.

I love my yamah receiver so much that i purchased this for my son. Hard to beat that Yamaha sound. Ive also noticed the improved ui over previous models. It's also gamer ready as it supports 4k 120hz and vrr.

Really nice receiver if you don’t need ATMOS. Bought this as a replacement for an older Yamaha TIAB receiver. Connects easily to Alexa. Rook correction works well. Sleek design.

I was looking for a good solution to stream Spotify through a new receiver to 2 sets of speakers. The Yamaha RX-V4A is a great solution. I can turn on the receiver via Spotify and stream my music selection without getting up from my couch (not sure that is a good thing yet it is very convenient). The receiver was a significant upgrade in sound from my Onkyo. The Best Buy associate took the time to find a solution that would work for me. The initial install takes time and the only downside is when I want to play both the A and B speakers I have to access the remote. The receiver is designed for home theater yet does what I need.

A great unit so far. Easy to setup, but lacking good documentation out of the box. Teh instructions could be clearer on how to operate certain features such as setup wifie for users who have never used a unit like this before (me). And the app instructions were complicated to navigate. But once you figure out that you need to have it connected to a TV to see the menu options best, then you should breeze through set up. I am currently loving the airplay to my unit and also customizing the unit and scenes in app. My current steup: - PS5 - Switch - 40" Roku TV - Klipsch Reference 610F floor speakers and RP 250C center channel for 3.1 sound.

This is a nice Yamaha receiver in the mid level line of electronics. I was replacing a high end system that did not have the HDMI connections for all the video, game, & cable hook ups. Does not have old school video connections. The step below still has composite audio video connections if you still need them. I did not need to replace the speakers, so I went with the 5.2 model.

Great receiver goes good with my tv and my speakers sounds good easy to set up but I have to keep learning this new system I haven’t figured it out yet but I’m gonna keep working on it

It does what I was wanting it to. Can stream music from my phone to this receiver easily without the need for a DAC unit. The DAC I was interested in was $220, but I decided I could accomplish the same goal with this receiver AND upgrade my stereo system too instead. Works great! My previous receiver was a Yamaha as well. For me, you can hear the difference between their products and Sony’s. I’m a fan.

Warning for PS5/XSX purchasers, 2020 receivers from Yamaha (other brands as well) have a flaw in the HDMI 2.1 chip that doesn't allow proper output of 4k/120hz signals. If you are interested in a receiver for next generation consoles with 4k and high refresh rates then you are better off waiting a while. Having said that the receiver does have nice features and decent price point. I'm not a big fan of the new small display window though I just like the look of the older model's displays. The giant volume button design isn't that great but not a deal breaker.

Great 5.1 receiver. Exactly what I needed and stylish. Sound quality is great and latest firmware will pass through 4k at 120 but is limited. You will want to do your homework if you are looking for that feature.

Nice looking unit. I use it as a basic stereo setup. Sub with two fronts. Sounds great and I’m very happy with the purchase. Price was in my range as well as the power.

Really nice 5.1 receiver! This unit as all the 4K usability you'll want today, a fine amplifier section and easy setup. And very affordable!

Works great. Not hard to hookup. Bluetooth works great.

I'm using this Yamaha RX-V4A 5.2 channel to be the hub for my 82" 4K TV, Satellite TV, 4K-DVD player and a turntable. The sound is better than I expected. My only concern is that it will not broadcast its own SSID in order to use the MusicCast smartphone app. Without the MusicCast app connection you can not log into any of your streaming app like Pandora. I've done extensive troubleshooting and still no connection. I've also called Yamaha tech support four times and after waiting 45-minutes each time I'm always 35th in the queue. I finally gave up.

It worked well. It was a plug and play without needing and other attachments.