If you are into high-end home theatre, check out our Display and Audio Calibration Guides to maximise your experience. Introduction I wanted to cover this topic as I have some amplifier reviews coming in soon so I wanted to introduce the topic a bit more broadly before we get into it. There are 4 issues... Continue Reading →
Yamaha Disables YPAO Multi-Point Measurement when Wireless Speakers are Connected
Wireless MultiCast speakers and YPAO multi-point measurement are not friends - at least not for now!
Resolve Dual-HDMI Handshake Issues on AVRs
If you have more than one display connected to your AVR and you are having connection issues, try this "quick-fix" article to resolve your issue.
Dolby Atmos isn’t Just About Height
Dolby Atmos introduced height channels to a lot of people’s home theatre setups. However, contrary to what many believe, height channels existed as far back as 1985! Find out more!
Dirac Live vs Audyssey vs YPAO R.S.C.
How does Dirac Live fair against Audyssey and YPAO? Find out in this post!
Using the Installer Web Interface to Control Yamaha Receivers
Not everyone is aware that they can control Yamaha receivers with a web browser. However, even fewer people know that there are TWO web interfaces on higher-end Yamaha receivers, with one geared towards installers. Find out more in this article.
Yamaha Surround:AI – Likey or Not Likey?
Surround:AI uses current CinemaDSP modes and tries to dynamically switch between them and dynamically configure them based on what is happening in the soundtrack. Find out if I like it!
The Advantage of Yamaha’s New Aventage Line: RX-A4A, RX-A6A, RX-A8A
Yamaha's new line-up tries to sexy things up with a slightly controversial new look and a new platform. The 3 top end receivers correspond to their old line up as below: RX-A4A to RX-A1080 RX-A6A to RX-A2080 RX-A8A to RX-A3080 Let's look at a summary of their differentiating features like we did for the current... Continue Reading →
Yamaha YPAO Configuration – The Right Way
Good sound is dependent just as much on doing the setup correctly, than it is on buying great gear. In this guide, I show you how to get the very best out of your Yamaha Receiver by configuring YPAO correctly.
Recreating the cinema experience: Yamaha’s Cinema DSP
Movies are designed for the big screen and movie soundtracks for the big auditoriums of cinema multiplexes. When played back through a home cinema system in a smaller room, the perceived tonal balance of the soundtrack changes. See how Yamaha's DSPs can recreate the full movie theatre experience.