Costco Members: Yamaha TSR-700 7.1-Channel Network A/V Receiver

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01-13-2021 at 12:12 PM #47

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It's 7.2. I currently have mine 5.1.2 with atmos.

Two sub outputs does not mean it uses two pre-outputs. This uses one pre-out and splits the signal to two outputs.

Probably won't matter for most people but it matters for those that wish to adjust levels/EQ/time delay for each sub independently.

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01-13-2021 at 12:15 PM #48

I had bought receiver and the sound was not that great out of it compared to my 7+ year old Onkyo. That along with audio cutting several times was enough to have me return it within 2 weeks. I had it hooked up to a CX OLED with all my inputs to the TV then ARC/eARC to receiver. It got 2 firmware updates in the period I owned it but still would not work consistently. I would save your money and just wait until a better product is out.

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01-13-2021 at 12:23 PM #49

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I hope I don't jinx things, but I've owned this receiver for almost 2 months now with zero issues. With all the negative issues with hdmi arc and 4k etc I thought I was rolling the dice. Nope, it's been running great.

I did buy a few new hdmi cables just in case lol

That's been my experience too: 2 months with no issues. I'm happy with my purchase, especially for the price.

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01-13-2021 at 12:26 PM #50

I've had zero issues with this receiver. In fact the audio dropouts I was experiencing in the native apps from my Sony 950G were completely eliminated once I installed the new receiver. I think the sound is better than on my 5-year-old Yamaha.

On a side note, I bought the receiver because I wanted to upgrade my system to Dolby Atmos and added two ceiling speakers to my 5.1 setup. The addition of the two ceiling speakers creates a sound bubble which is truly immersive. The cockpit scenes in the movie Midway are amazing as you hear Jets going overhead and from side to side.

Even my dogs have taken notice. When I watch movies they are looking around the room trying to identify where the sound is coming from.

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01-13-2021 at 12:32 PM #51

For those that were on the fence for this last sale because of all the issues it has, some of the annoying issues like color banding and audio dropouts were resolved with the latest 1.26 update this month. Doesn't address 2.1 or the 120 htz issues but it's a start.

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01-13-2021 at 12:33 PM #52

I think I will use my old amp, or maybe buy a receiver that doesn't make my bookshelves, woofer, and center sound handicapped. The 7850 for me is not worth the price. Soundwise , mediocre. The features work fine. Can Anyone recommend a better Amp or receiver?

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01-13-2021 at 12:37 PM #53

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I have the Yamaha, I really hate that it's an on screen menu only. Can't make major adjustments using the LCD on the unit. I have to turn the TV on and to the specific input

There is a setting that shows the input on the LCD. It's kinda hidden and I don't remember where to set it, but it's really helpful. Someone gave directions for it in the old thread.

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01-13-2021 at 12:59 PM #54

Anyone just running all their 4k players,etc straight to the TV and just using this for eArc? Any issues???

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01-13-2021 at 01:29 PM #55

Mine had audio drop out issues, even after an update. A month later, I checked the website and no other updates available, but the unit found a second update. It has worked flawlessly since.

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01-13-2021 at 01:34 PM #56

Just weighing in as someone who bought this in November. It's been a great unit for me with no issues. I'm using it via earc to an LG CX. My hdmi 2.1 devices are still connected directly to the TV, but I do have a shield hooked up through the receiver that is working fine.

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01-13-2021 at 01:38 PM #57

AV newb here. If you have a 5.1.2 setup on this, and use pandora/spotify to play music, does the music play through all of the speakers, including the ceiling? And if so are you able to manually isolate the music output to play through a specific configuration?

In context, I would like the overhead speakers to be able to play music, as I have an open concept kitchen/living room.

Thank you

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01-13-2021 at 01:38 PM #58

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Anyone just running all their 4k players,etc straight to the TV and just using this for eArc? Any issues?

Hey just posted a separate comment, but yeah I'm running earc with most of my other devices connected directly to tv (XSX, PC w/ 3080) with no issues. Not sure what TV you have but also the LG CX remote integrates with it flawlessly and haven't had any issues with it not powering off or on with the TV, not recognizing volume changes, etc.

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01-13-2021 at 01:40 PM #59

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Hey just posted a separate comment, but yeah I'm running earc with most of my other devices connected directly to tv (XSX, PC w/ 3080) with no issues. Not sure what TV you have but also the LG CX remote integrates with it flawlessly and haven't had any issues with it not powering off or on with the TV, not recognizing volume changes, etc.

Thank you. Sony x950h. I know my denon integrates with it using standard Arc

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