User from amazon says: I was set on one of the similarly priced Onkyos when an AV friend of mine came out of nowhere and recommended this Yamaha V661...It also has the weakest signal of any of my six remotes! In conclusion, if you want the special features, be sure you investigate beforehand...I guess they made this compromise to keep the price low (which is a good thing...see more

User from amazon says: Would recommend to most anyone, except the true audiophile...The unit is very nice looking and seems to be of very good quality...This is a good basic 5.1 receiver and for the price I paid for it (with free shipping) represents an unbeatable value...see more

User from amazon says: Very impressive audio modes (about 8 different modes to choose from...We bought one of the Sony Bravia HD TV systems, and decided to go with the Yamaha sound system since it was recommended by our techie friends...Listen to the voice of experience here...see more

User from amazon says: While I am at it, I will say this about Media Player ll: once you've checked the right boxes, it does a good job...Overall, I am extremely pleased with the Yamaha RX-V3800...Night audio is so good that my concience is at ease concerning my neighbors...see more

User from amazon says: I still highly recommend this model, though you'll want to consider the HDMI issues before buying...Having HDMI output audio is good if you are using the speakers in the TV (but why would you do that if you want a HT quality sound) but if you have surround speakers then you should use either the digital or optical audio connections...Overall this is a good unit...see more