If you need a 5.1 receiver then this is a really good one to get. It doesn't have WiFi or some other arguably-unnecessary features like the more expensive ones, but since it has Bluetooth connectivity I don't really care that much when anything I want to play can just be played from my phone. As far as connectivity goes you get 4 HDMI ports and 1 HDMI output, but using these ports turns all signals into an HDCP signal and there's no way to turn it off in case you're using some sort of passthrough device that doesn't like HDCP (like I was). I got around this by plugging into my passthrough first and then the receiver but still, wish you could turn HDCP off for devices that don't require it.
Either way it's easy to set up, and the speaker connectors won't break easily unless you plug and unplug speakers all the time (just be sure to leave slack for your wires if you ever want to pull the receiver out of wherever you're storing it though). The microphone auto-adjusting feature seems cool but made my rear surround speakers way too loud so I ended up adjusting the speakers manually, which I've always had to do with receivers. I haven't used the radio and doubt I ever will but it comes with an antenna and would also be easy to set up.
As far as the sound goes it sounds as good as you'd expect with a ~$200 receiver. Voices are clear and easy to bring to the front in case you can't hear them and everything else goes through very well. I also like how it can detect the name of an input you're using, like Blu-ray or Xbox One, without you having to name the input yourself. It also looks very nice with brushed metal and not a lot of gloss making it easier to keep clean.
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This Item  Yamaha RX-V379BL 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver with Bluetooth |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | — | -9% $363.82 List: $399.00 | $409.93 | $76.99 | -22% $274.12 New Price: $349.95 | $349.95 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Friday, May 3 | — | Get it as soon as Thursday, May 2 | Get it May 3 - 8 | Get it as soon as Thursday, May 2 |
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| Sold By | — | JBTools | OneCall | GEP Sales | Electronics Expo (Authorized Dealer) | Amazon.com |
| number of channels | 5 | 5 | — | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth, HDMI | Bluetooth, HDMI | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB, RCA, Auxiliary | Bluetooth, HDMI, wireless | Bluetooth |
| control method | remote | remote | remote | remote | remote | remote |
| controller type | Android | Android, iOS | — | Remote Control | — | IR Remote |
| audio output type | Speakers | Speakers | Speakers | Headphones, Speakers | — | Speakers |
| supported services | — | Deezer, Pandora, TIDAL, TuneIn, Spotify | Elac Debut | — | — | Cinemanow |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 5 | — | — | 5 | 4 |
| model number | RX-V379BL | AVRS570BT | — | PDA69BU | RX-V385-cr | RX-V385 |
From the manufacturer
Yamaha knows music
As one of the world's largest musical instrument manufacturer and home theater innovator, Yamaha knows how to make your TV, movies and music their absolute best.
Yamaha RX-V379
5.1-ch AV Receiver with Bluetooth
Home theater receiver that supports Bluetooth for wireless music playback, 4K Ultra HD video with HDCP 2.2 compatibility and a discrete 5.1-channel amplifier design. This AV receiver provides YPAO that automatically calibrates your listening environment for optimal sound performance.
- Bluetooth wireless music playback
- 4K Ultra HD pass-through with HDCP 2.2
- YPAO microphone audio calibration
- Virtual Cinema Front
- Extra Bass setting for smaller satellite speakers
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Cinema DSPEven when it is impossible to install surround speakers behind the listening position, you will enjoy virtual 5-channel surround sound with all of the speakers placed in the front of the room. This is ideal for those who can't or won't install speakers in the rear of the room. |
Virtual Cinema FrontEven when it is impossible to install surround speakers behind the listening position, you will enjoy virtual 5-channel surround sound with all of the speakers placed in the front of the room. This is ideal for those who can't or won't install speakers in the rear of the room. |
Compressed Music EnhancerWhen music is encoded into a digitally compressed format like MP3, the frequency response suffers. The Compressed Music Enhancer from Yamaha employs sophisticated digital signal processing using exclusive algorithms to restore what was lost, so the music always sounds the way it should. |
Extra BassThis exclusive low-range enhancement technology delivers richer bass than you would expect from the speaker size while maintaining good localization and sound balance even with compact front speakers. When a subwoofer is used, it improves the volume of the entire low range of the speaker system, not only the front speakers, but also enhancing the bass from the subwoofer. You'll enjoy video and music with sound that has exceptional power and presence. |
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| Channels | 5.1-ch | 5.1-ch | 5.1-ch | 7.2-ch | 7.2-ch |
| Output Power (1 kHz, 10% THD, 1-ch driven, 8 ohm) | 130 W | 140 W | 140 W | 150 W | 160 W |
| Output Power (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.09%, 2-ch driven, 8 ohms) | 70 W | 80 W | 80 W | 90 W | 100 W |
| 4K Ultra HD with HDCP 2.2 | Yes (pass-through) | Yes (pass-through) | Yes (pass-through) | Yes (video upscaling) | Yes (video upscaling) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Network Sources | - | Pandora, Spotify, Internet radio- | Pandora, Spotify, Internet radio | Pandora, Spotify, Rhapsody, SiriusXM, Internet radio | Pandora, Spotify, Rhapsody, SiriusXM, Internet radio |
| YPAO Sound Optimization | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes - with Reflected Sound Control (R.S.C.) | Yes - R.S.C. with multipoint meassurements |
| Multi-zone | - | - | Zone B audio | Zone 2 audio with Party Mode | Zone 2 audio with Party Mode, Zone B video |
| Dimensions | 17-1/8" W x 6" T x 12-3/8" D, 16.3 lbs. | 17-1/8" W x 6-3/8" T x 12-7/8" D, 17.9 lbs. | 17-1/8" W x 6-3/8" T x 12-3/8" D, 17.9 lbs. | 17-1/8" W x 6-3/4" T x 14-3/8 D, 22.1 lbs. | 17-1/8" W x 6-3/4" T x 14-3/8" D, 23.4 lbs. |
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Audio bliss!
Loving this receiver so far. Easy to set up with the mic. Hooked up a 15 year old set of 5.1 Kenwood speakers, and they sound better than ever. I really enjoy the different sound settings. Music and movies sound quite good. Hulu only streams in stereo, so I use this to convert it to 5.1 and it does quite a good job at it. Bluetooth works quite well too. Very impressed, well worth the price.
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