Yamaha RX-V377 vs Yamaha RX-V675

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The Yamaha RX-V377 versus Yamaha RX-V675 comparison makes clear all pros and cons of AV receivers. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-V377 received 4.6 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-V675 was rated 6.7 points. The release date of RX-V377 is 2014, and RX-V675 is 2013. Identified advantages have shown that RX-V675 is better over RX-V377 mainly as a home theater processor.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V377 over Yamaha RX-V675

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V675 over Yamaha RX-V377

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 6 and 7, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha RX-V377 supports 5.1-channels sound, but Yamaha RX-V675 supports a 7.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the RX-V377 this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the RX-V675 it is 90/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the RX-V377 7 out of 10, and the RX-V675 - 8.

Bi-amping is the amplification of one speaker with two amplifiers. This amplification method has a positive effect on sound quality. Bi-amping is possible on the RX-V675.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Yamaha RX-V377 scored 4, and Yamaha RX-V675 scored 8 out of 10.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting. Of the two receivers reviewed, only Yamaha RX-V675 has a built-in Bluetooth.

Wired internet connection via RJ45 allows receiver faster connection than wireless or even use NAS storages. Wired connection via RJ45 is possible in the RX-V675 only.

DLNA is the perfect way to use your local cloud storage to stream movies and music directly to a TV. You can use the DLNA protocol only with Yamaha RX-V675.

MHL combines the functionality of the HDMI and MicroUSB interfaces and lets you connect any mobile devices to a receiver. The RX-V675 has MHL support for streaming content from external devices.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, both receivers got 7 points on our 10-point scale.

Yamaha RX-V377 is equipped with 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-V675 has 6/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of the RX-V377 were rated 6 out of 10 against the 8 for the RX-V675.

Most of the AV receivers have a video scaling function, it is the process of reformatting the video signal to a higher resolution without losing the quality of the image. Upscaling the video signal resolution is possible with Yamaha RX-V675.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the RX-V377 got 7 points, but the RX-V675 has 6.

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

Multichannel surround

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 5 points out of 10.