In this, the Yamaha RX-V683BL review will be considered a full-featured receiver that offers all the features needed to create a home theater with an average budget.
Yamaha RX-V683BL review
Features
The receiver has a power of 90 W/channel at 8 Ohm impedance. The device can work in 7.1 and 5.1.2 modes. The RX-V683 also supports playback of 4K HDR video at 60 FPS, including HDR10, Dolby Vision, and Hybrid Log-Gamma for HDR broadcasting. There are also surround sound formats Dolby Atmos and DTS: X in Yamaha RX-V683BL specs.
Design and build
The design is simple for devices in this price range. The front panel consists of a combination of glossy and matte materials. At the top are a small display and a number of function buttons. A little lower are the control buttons and knob. The receiver uses discrete elements and a PLL to provide a low jitter level and achieve the exceptionally clear sound.
Connectivity
For data exchange with external devices, there is a complete set of wireless interfaces. Bluetooth is the easiest way to stream wirelessly. MusicCast support allows users to use many other Wi-Fi transfer methods, including Apple AirPlay, Internet radio, streaming apps like Deezer and Tidal, as well as Spotify Connect. MusicCast reveals its full potential only when connecting wireless speakers.
Setup
The Yamaha RX-V683 is easy to configure thanks to YPAO's own, built-in automatic tune system. The receiver can be connected to a TV through an ARC HDMI. YPAO automatically determines the size of the speakers and sets the optimal frequency. Also, users can configure Yamaha RX-V683 using the buttons on the front panel. Built-in many ways to adjust the sound using different modes.
Yamaha RX-V683BL pros and cons
Pros
- Amazon Alexa smart assistant support is available for voice control
- The receiver can automatically detect sources which are connected to the HDMI inputs and mark them
- MusicCast has additional features, for example, broadcast television sound to other rooms, and slow adjustment of the volume level
Cons
- There are freezes during long Bluetooth sessions
- Limited functions in Multiroom mode
Common features
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
Amplifier
Channels
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
Output impedance, Ohm
Frequency response
THD in stereo, %
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
USB
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
Subwoofer output (LFE)
Headphone output
Optical digital input
Coaxial digital input
Composite input
Component input/output
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
4K signal pass-through
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
Additional features
Voice control
App control
Display
Tuner
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
Other additional features
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
Zone audio output
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
RS-232
Remote control input/output (IR)
DC trigger output (12V)
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
Power
Operational power consumption, W
Standby consumption, W
Removable power cord
User manual
Manual
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
Weight, kg/lbs
Other
Release year
