Product Description

130 Watts x 7 Channels / iPod and XM Compatible options / HDMI for 1080p / YPAO Sound Optimization / Cinema DSP / Remote Control 1080p compatible HDMI (2 in/1 out) High-definition video up-conversion De-interlacing (480i/576i to 480p/576p) Wide-range video bandwidth (100MHz -3 dB, 1080p compatibility) iPod compatibility via optional Yamaha YDS-10 - The optional YDS-10 Universal Dock lets you connect your iPod to this receiver. You can listen to your iPod music and watch iPod images and movies on your monitor via the receiver. You can also operate your iPod via the receiver's remote unit with the On-Screen Display and charge your iPod. Works with - iPod nano, iPod mini, iPod (Click and Wheel) Compressed Music Enhancer iPod song titles displayed on front panel and on-screen display (multi-language compatible) Improved YPAO sound optimization - Yamaha's YPAO system uses a small microphone and sophisticated equalization to automatically set the best sound for any room, no matter where the speakers are Superior zone control with additional zone remote unit Upgraded CINEMA DSP with 22 DSP programs Dolby Digital EX and DTS 96/24 compatibility AM/FM Tuner is XM Ready when used with an optional XM Tuner and antenna (XM service subcription required)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36971 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Yamaha
• Model: V1700
• Dimensions: 65.00 pounds

Features

• 7-channel powerful surround sound - 910W=130W x 7 RMS; 1,225W=175W x 7 Max
• Digital ToP-ART with extremely high quality parts and devices used throughout - Yamaha's Digital ToP-ART concept combines the latest and best technologies, parts and circuit designs to maximize sound quality. A new interior layout completely isolates the digital, analog and video sections and provides the shortest possible signal routes for sound quality and efficiency
• Pure Direct for higher fidelity sound reproduction
• 2 in/1 out HDMI (Ver 1.2a) for handling digital signals including Super Audio CD
• Assignable amplifiers for bi-amp connection

Customer Reviews

Great Reciever
I purchased this receiver at Ultimate Electronics in Nov 06 for $1000. I absolutely love this reciever. I compared this with the denon for around the same price and both are very comparable. The only difference I saw was that the yamaha reciever was easier to switch between modes for other devices and the different sound settings that are used. I have the system hooked up with my tv using the hdmi cable and all other devices are also hooked up through the reciever. This is great because I only have to use 1 remote to control which device I am using since I don't have a universal remote. The receiver delivers 130 watts to each of my speakers and sounds great. What I like about this receiver is that their is not a million little buttons all over the place and the ones that are their actually do something. Here are some of the specs on the receiver and a link to decide for yourself whether this receiver is for you.
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MAIN FEATURES
High Sound Quality
7-channel 910W powerful surround sound (130W x 7)
Digital ToP-ART with extremely high quality parts and devices used
throughout
Pure Direct for higher fidelity sound reproduction
2 in/1 out HDMI (ver. 1.2a) for handling digital signals including
Super Audio CD
Assignable amplifiers for bi-amp connection
Advanced Features
iPod song titles displayed on front panel and on-screen display
Improved YPAO sound optimization
Superior zone control with additional zone remote unit
High Picture Quality
1080p compatible HDMI (2 in/1 out)
High-definition video up-conversion
De-interlacing (480i to 480p)
Wide-range component video bandwidth (100MHz -3 dB, 1080p
compatibility)
Surround Realism
CINEMA DSP with 23 DSP programs
Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES 96/24 compatibility

OTHER NOTABLE FEATURES
Audio Delay for adjusting lip-sync (0-240 ms)
Dialogue Lift for dialogue to screen center
Selectable 9-band subwoofer crossover frequencies
Subwoofer Phase Select
Night Listening Enhancer ensures can be heard clearly at low volumes
SILENT CINEMA and Virtual CINEMA DSP
iPod song titles in English language on the front panel and on-screen
display
Detachable power cable
Extended remote control codes
Remote terminal for Zone 2 or Zone 3
Dual programable +12V trigger outputs

the right choice for me
The 7 band equalizer makes all the difference for me.I am able to adjust each speaker individually for all 7 bands as well as volume output.My subwoofer sounds much better using line {pre-amp} out jacks,rather than speaker line out.I like hearing 7.1 channel stereo while listening to songs,and surround sound from dvd movies is awesome too.

Sounds Great
We now get the full surround sound effect. It is complicated to set up and we are still figuring it out, but we do get better sound effects than we were getting with our older Yamaha receiver