Yamaha's new budget AV receivers mean you can build a Dolby Atmos system with 4K 120Hz passthrough for the price of a decent soundbar setup — and it's even offering a bundle with a 5.1 surround setup to prove it
- Yamaha launches the RX300A and RX500A AV receivers, priced at $399 / $599
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and HDMI 2.1 support in both models
- 5.1 speaker bundle with RX300A also available
Yamaha has unveiled two new Dolby Atmos AV receivers with very competitive price tags. The RX300A has a list price of just $399, while the more powerful RX500A is $599.
The specs of the two AVRs are broadly similar, and the main difference is the amount of available channels. On the RX300A, you've got 5.2-channel surround, with optional 3.1.2-channel capability if you prefer.
The RX500A has 7.2 channels, again with the option to go all surround, or to go with a 5.1.2-channel Atmos setup.
Both models have Dolby Atmos, with the RX300A also getting DTS Virtual X while the RX500A has DTS:X.
It's fun to compare the elegant looks of these new AVRs with a relatively recent predecessor such as...
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