High power 6-channel discrete amplifier configuration (75W x 6 [20-20,000 Hz, FTC]
Digital ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology)
High Current Amplification for high sound quality
Easy setup and operation
Compatibility with the latest movie sound formats including Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and DTS Neo:6
Powerful 32-Bit Yamaha LSI (YSS-938) for Cinema DSP processing
24 surround programs (44 variations) with Silent Cinema and Night Listening modes
Front panel Video Aux input terminals
Speaker A, B, or A+B selection
2 component video input terminals.

Yamaha RXV440 Consumer Reviews (1 review)

Write a review of the Yamaha RXV440! Please share your experiences to help other people choose the product that's best for them. This is a review site, not a forum, so please don't just ask questions. Please do not use swear words or offensive language, and please, no advertising! Reviewed by joefunsmith on 03-05-2004
Wonderful. I actually didn't do much shopping first or I would have purchased the YHT-440 or YHT-540 home theatre system, which appears to include this receiver along with Yamaha matched speakers. That is because I love the receiver, but I think the packaged system would have saved me a lot of money on speakers. I paired my reciever with an Energy XL-C100 Center Channel Speaker and a pair of Klipsch Reference Series Bookshelf Speakers. I plan to add the pair of lower-end Yamaha speakers pulled from my worn out stereo receiver (a 17 yr old Yamaha stereo receiver) for the rear right and left and a subwoofer I haven't yet purchased. All of that might sound slightly better than the YHT-440 or 540, but I tend to doubt it and I have already spent as much as the YHT-440. That said, after I got it hooked up, I watched "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" with just the 3 speakers hooked up and it sounded incredible in the front room of my apartment. I was even concerned the neighbors might complain when I was testing the upper limits. I actually only got to about 80 percent volume before I decided it was too loud for me, and I like it loud. I admit I have unsophisticated ears, but I didn't notice any deterioration in the sound due to the high volume. I also listen to classical music on this system and the low volume passages come through nice and clear. The other part I didn't research properly was the number and type of inputs and outputs I required. Coming from a simple stereo receiver, it looked like this unit had more connections than I would ever use. As a result I have 4 switchboxes which combined with the extra cabling cost as much as if I had stepped up to the RX-V540. My existing hardware consists of an older TV with 75ohm coax input ONLY, a cable box, a DVD changer with RCA and optical audio outputs, a cassette tape player, an old mono VCR, and a Pioneer CD-R deck (PDR-W739) with RCA, Coax digital audio and optical digital audio for Inputs and Outputs. The 2 extra optical inputs and the 1 optical out would have allowed me to have permanent digital paths to and from the CD-R and the DVD... as it is, I have an optical switchbox to switch between my CD-R and DVD for input and have to settle for analog output to the CD-R. Also, S-Video is not a concern for me but if you have a TV with S-Video and not component inputs, the 440 doesn't have it. I rely on yet another switchbox which includes an RF converter to convert RCA audio to 75-ohm coax. The things I am most happy with regarding this receiver were: 1) Plenty of power for my smaller place. It would even be enough for most in a larger room. 2) Assignability of the digital inputs and although I am not using it, you can assign the main B speaker outputs to another zone. I don't believe this means you can be using the A speakers to watch a DVD and the B speakers to listen to the tuner, but some of the higher end Yamaha receivers offer this functionality including the RX-V2400 my mom plans to purchase soon. 3) The very low THD rating. 4) An intuitive remote (although the setup was moderately confusing the first time through considering I was a complete novice regarding home theatre and DSP terminology). I am rating this unit outstanding because any shortfalls here have nothing to do with the quality of the unit. If you only have a CD Player, a DVD player, cable and/or broadcast TV and a TV with either coax or component inputs, you can't go wrong with this receiver in a small to medium sized room. If you need more, I personally would recommend just moving on up the ladder of Yamaha receivers till you find the features you need.
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