Following the recently unveiled RX-V567, the new 3D ready Yamaha RX-V667 A/V receiver is a direct substitute for the RX-V665. It has added many new extra features such as 6 HDMI inputs sufficient for most users. Also improved upon are the full discrete amplifiers on the new model that delivers improved sound quality and the capacity to power low impedance speakers. It also includes 3D capability without the need for firmware updates with the latest HDMI ver 1.4a standard.

The layout of the Yamaha RX-V667 follows along the same look of previous models. Built quality is outstanding with nice brushed aluminum faceplates. There’s an HDMI input located on the front panel which is a very useful feature allowing convenient access of regularly used appliances like a video camera or game machines.

Innovative surround sound processing solutions has often been a trademark of Yamaha products. The brand new RX-V667 goes along with height presence speaker playback via CINEMA DSP 3D technology. It works with full HD Audio decoding and analog-to-HDMI 1080p video upscaling. The V667 Home theater receiver gives owners access to the wide range of today’s common content sources. The receiver also includes Pure Direct audio playback, Adaptive Dynamic Range Control, Deep Color (30/36 bit) technology, 24Hz Refresh Rates and Auto Lip-Sync compensation. It also presents wide-ranging source connectivity and convenience features for remarkable picture quality.

Audio performance is not sacrificed either. There are two self-sufficient power supplies, an analog one for audio and a switching one for all digital circuitry. This substantially gives the receiver adequate headroom to cope with complex movie and CD music passages and deliver room filling sound that will fulfill the most ardent movie enthusiast and serious audiophile as well. And with Pure Direct playback mode you can be sure of really good sound quality if you combine it with good speakers.

Yamaha did a good job with this new product. Its great features, 3D support, improved sound quality and awesome video processing will make the RX-V667 popular among discerning home theater fans. It is bound to be one of the top 10 AV receivers this year!

You can do a comparison of its benefits with equipment from other companies like Onkyo and Denon and read the full AV receiver reviews of their latest models.