Yamaha TSR 700 Review (7.2 Channel 8K AV Receiver)

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(Edit: Another model to consider that may also be of interest to you is the Yamaha RX-V6A which is an alternative to the one talked about in this review.

 

I bring this up because due to its age, availability of the older Yamaha TSR 700 might be variable; but the newer Yamaha RX-V6A is just as good as the originally mentioned receiver.

 

The original positives mentioned hold true with this one as well, like support for up to 8K resolution, 100 watts of clean sound quality, etc., making it an amazing option)

 

Check Yamaha RX-V6A Receiver Availability

 

 

In this Yamaha TSR 700 Review, we’ll take a look at an awesome 7.2 channel AV receiver that not only has enough power to sufficiently drive your speakers, but has so many attractive features that it’s just an easy recommendation all around.

For those short on time, long story short, it’s a receiver that does everything you’d want it to and then some.

Compatible with everything from speakers to soundbars, it’s an extremely solid & feature rich receiver that’s great for movie nights.

 

 

Appearance Of The Receiver

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While not vastly important, the appearance of a receiver can still add to the tangible feeling of actually getting a truly solid product.

With that being said, it’s safe to say the Yamaha TSR 700 completely excels in that category.

What you’ll immediately notice on the unit is the large volume knob directly in the center of the chassis.

It’s definitely an interesting choice being that the volume knob is usually placed to the left or right, but I think it makes the device look really unique personally.

Towards the top left is a Yamaha logo, and towards the bottom right is the TSR 700 branding.

Directly to the right is a physical selector that let’s you navigate the menu manually if you wanted to browse that way rather than use the included remote.

On the faceplate, there’s information regarding zones and pure direct, as well as a really nice looking blue led display when the unit is turned on.

This display shows a bunch of useful information like the current sound profile, source information, and even the current input.

It’s certainly helpful, and provides the kind of quick info at glance that you’d want.

A minor nitpick would be wanting the display to be a little bigger, but it’s nice it has one at all honestly.

The bottom left is where you’ll find the power button, as well as a host of useful connection options like the USB slot, the YPAO mic input, and the headphones input.

With regard to size, the TSR 700 is pretty average, measuring 16.87 x 13.12 x 6.75 inches and weighing 21.6 pounds making it not the biggest receiver in the world, but certainly not small by any means so make sure you have adequate space for it.

Something that might help in that respect is the fact is the antenna can be placed down, so that’s a plus.

As for the receiver’s appearance overall, it’s a very clean yet distinct look, making it effortlessly blend in yet stand out simultaneously.

It’s very contemporary, with an all black aesthetic that allows it to easily fit in with most rooms without calling attention to itself.

Even the knobs feel premium, gliding easily along without feeling plasticky or cheap.

The only thing I did notice was that the shiny exterior picked up fingerprints pretty easily, so you’ll want to keep a dust cloth or microfiber cloth handy.

But other than that, there’s not too much else to say about its appearance.

It’s a really nice looking receiver in person, it’s unique, and is sure to serve as nice piece of eye candy in the entertainment center.

 

Features

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7.2 Channels

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With support for up to 7 speakers and 2 subwoofers simultaneously, enjoy top quality surround sound with the TSR 700

Compatible  With Dolby Atmos

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You also have option of using 2 overhead speakers for for even further immersion through Dolby Atmos support

Compatibility With DTS:X Audio

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By placing sound where it would naturally occur in space, DTS:X is able to create life-like, multi-dimensional audio virtually

Yamaha Room Optimizing Software

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A unique Yamaha proprietary sound field creation technology created by combining measured sound field data with digital signal processing optimizes your speakers for your specific room

Enhanced Media & Gaming Features

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A collection of enhanced media and gaming features ensures full support for all of your favorite content

8K Support

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For those that love to have the most bleeding edge technology the TSR 700 has support for 8K resolutions

Bluetooth & Wifi Capability

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The Yamaha TSR 700 is fully Bluetooth & Wifi capable and supports your favorite streaming services and devices

Multi Room Support

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Similar to HEOS, the TSR 700 receiver even has the ability to play music in multiple rooms simultaneously through Yamaha’s Multicast controls via app

HDMI 2.1 Support

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With 8 HDMI slots, 3 of which are full 40Gps HDMI 2.1 slots, and one supporting eARC passthrough, every current device & format is supported

Sleek Appearance

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The TSR 700 sports a sleek appearance, making it a great fit for a wide variety of rooms.

 

How To Set Up The Yamaha TSR 700

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Setting up the Yamaha TSR 700 receiver is really simple. Given the amount of connection options at your disposal, how you set it up is going to depend on whether you’re using a wired connection or streaming.

So to help you out, we’ll quickly go over both ways.

Setting Up the TSR 700 with A Wired Connection

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Setting up this receiver through wired methods is done the same way you would with any receiver.

Obviously unplug everything before you connect anything.

Since it’s eARC compatible, all you have to do is plug an HDMI cable from the very first slot labeled eARC into the back of your television, then take a second HDMI cable and plug it into the back of the device you plan on using with it.

After this, connect the speakers/soundbars you plan to use into the back of the receiver.

Then turn the unit back on and turn it to the appropriate HDMI input.

 

Setting Up The Yamaha TSR 700 Wirelessly

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Setting up the Yamaha TSR 700 wirelessly can be done in 2 ways, through wifi, and through bluetooth.

Luckily both ways are seamless and simply involve pairing the receiver through your respective device.

 

The Sound Quality/ Performance Of The TSR 700

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Alright so long story short is the Yamaha TSR 700 actually worth your time?

Well taking into consideration the sheer abundance of features and how they enhance the experience, this is a receiver that’s absolutely worth your time.

When plugging my speakers up with this receiver, what was particularly notable was how clean everything sounded.

The speakers didn’t struggle at all, and when I turned the receiver to those higher volumes, it was easy to tell that the receiver supplied more than enough power to actually drive them properly without distortion.

The virtualization technology that basically emulates height surrounds worked pretty good too, but I wouldn’t say it’s a complete replacement for it.

Certainly use height or ceiling speakers if you can, especially since this receiver actually supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

But the different DSP modes that Yamaha are known for are still here, and allow you to switch sound profiles to your liking.

For example for movies there’s a movie preset available to use, but should you want something a little more dynamic you could change it to spectacle.

There’s a bunch here, and it’s particularly fun to experiment and see how the sound changes with each preset.

It reminds me of the Denon AVR-S760H in that way where you can use the presets and adjustments to get a really custom sound output.

Another thing you’ll really like about this receiver is just how feature rich it is.

The fact that it supports pretty much every modern AV feature means you won’t have to worry about compatibility issues with a certain TV or device.

From Dolby Vision support to low latency mode and VRR for gaming, it really feels like it has everything.

I mean it’s even 8K compatible which is impressive enough as is.

But when you factor everything else it’s able to do, it becomes a no brainer.

It’s really easy to setup too with helpful features like bluetooth working without issue.

There’s also the included optimization microphone included with this receiver that allows you to easily calibrate your speakers for your specific room.

Simply plug it in and hit start, and it’ll automatically optimize your audio for your particular setup.

It’s a simple way to get much better sound quality, and the fact it’s so easy to do is just another plus.

Even in terms of appearance, it’s a really unique looking receiver, and actually looks really cool in person.

It’s not huge, but it’s not a small device either, so make sure you have the space for proper ventilation.

So with all this being said, there’s not a lot I outright dislike about this unit honestly.

I mean maybe it would be nice if it supported IMAX Enhanced, or maybe the display could be a little bigger.

But other than that nothing really comes to mind.

It’s really that good of a receiver.

It’s an all around solid performer and with everything it offers, is definitely worthy of a spot in your home. It’s awesome.

 

Pros/Likes

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• Provides speakers with abundant power
• Future proof with support for even 8K
• Abundance of features
• Has a unique aesthetic
• Very easy to set up
• Bluetooth works effortlessly

 

Cons/Dislikes

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• Not small at 21 pounds
• No IMAX Enhanced support
• Display could be bigger

 

Final Thoughts

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The Yamaha TSR 700 is an excellent receiver, with an abundance of features and enough power to make it an incredible option.

Its performance is top notch, and from this review it’s clear to see why this is such an easy recommendation.

But that’s all I got for now.

Until next time, make it easy, keep it simple.

 

Specs

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The specifications of the Yamaha TSR 700 AV Receiver are as follows: 

7.2-channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI and MusicCast

Amplifier Section

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Channels

7.2 (with two mono subwoofer outputs)

Rated Output Power (20Hz-20kHz, 2ch driven)

100 W (8 ohms, 0.06% THD)

High Slew Rate Amplifier

Rated Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven)

Surround Sound Processing

Surround:AI

N/A

Cinema DSP

DSP Programs :17

Dialog Level Adjustment

Virtual Presence Speaker, Virtual Surround Back Speaker, Dialogue Lift, SILENT Cinema / Virtual Cinema DSP, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Surround, DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, Auro 3D

Audio Features

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File Format

MP3 / WMA / MPEG-4 AAC: up to 48 kHz / 16-bit, ALAC: up to 96 kHz / 24-bit, FLAC: up to 384 kHz / 24-bit, WAV / AIFF: up to 384 kHz / 32-bit, DSD: up to 11.2 MHz

Pure Direct

Compressed Music Enhancer

High-resolution Music Enhancer

YPAO Multipoint Measurement

YPAO Volume

Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

Initial Volume and Maximum Volume Setting

A.R.T. Wedge

Bi-amp Capability

Audio Delay

(0-500 ms)

DA Converter

384 kHz / 32-bit BB PCM5102A

Video Features

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HDMI eARC

HDMI Audio Return Channel

HDMI Pass-through

4K120AB, 8K60B, 4K60 and 24GBPS HDMI1-3

HDMI Upscaling

Yes up to 4K

HDMI Up-conversion

HDR 10+

VRR/ALLM/QMS/QFT

Yes (via future update)

Video Adjustment

Connectivity

MusicCast Surround

Wi-Fi  (2.4 / 5 GHz)  AirPlay (Airplay 2) Bluetooth (SBC / AAC), Phono Input, XLR Terminal

N/A

Component Video Input/Output

N/A

Extensive Connections

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HDMI Input/Output

7 / 1 (HDR / Dolby Vision™ / HLG and BT.2020-compatible)

HDMI CEC, USB Input, Network Port, Front AV Input USB

Digital Audio Input / Output: Optical

1 / 0

Digital Audio Input / Output: Coaxial

1 / 0

Analog Audio Input / Output

4 / 0

Composite Video Input / Output

N/A

Preout: 2.2-ch

Headphone Output:1

Tuner Section

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FM / AM Tuner

Yes (Availability varies by region.)

User Interface

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On-Screen Display

Graphical User Interface

SCENE

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Yes (8 sets)

App Control

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(iPhone / iPad / Android phone / tablet)

Web Browser Control

Remote Control Unit

Zone Control

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Zone 2 Audio Output

Preout

Powered Zone

Zone 2

RS-232C Interface

N/A

+12V Trigger Output : 1

Remote (IR) Input/Output

Party Mode

General

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Standby Power Consumption (IR only)

0.1 W

Auto Power Standby, ECO Mode

Dimensions (W x H x D)

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17-1/8″ W x 6-3/4″ H x 14-7/8″ D (with antenna up:17-1/8″ W x 9-5/8″ H x 14-7/8″ D)

Weight

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21.6 lbs.