Author Topic: The Yamaha RX-V663 Thread (Read 29193 times)

blued888 · « **Reply #30 on:** Dec 23, 2008 at 10:57 PM »

Quote from: Huddaf on Dec 23, 2008 at 10:03 PM

HEALED?!!! I doubt it... probably for this year. hahaha Next year ulet!

Quote from: stickfighter on Dec 23, 2008 at 10:16 PM

+1 Agree! Temporary lang yan...next year mas malal ang SARS!

Buti nalang di ako ganyan every year, tumagal ng halos 5 years sa akin yung RX-V430 ko bago ako nag RX-V663.

jojitv · « **Reply #31 on:** Dec 24, 2008 at 12:00 AM »

Swerte talaga mga nakakuha nito. Sobrang mura for an HD audio capable receiver.

Quote from: blued888 on Dec 23, 2008 at 10:57 PM

Buti nalang di ako ganyan every year, tumagal ng halos 5 years sa akin yung RX-V430 ko bago ako nag RX-V663.

Sa akin 4years lang umabot yung RX-V450 ko bago ko pinalitan.

Huddaf · « **Reply #32 on:** Dec 24, 2008 at 12:16 AM »

Yeah right, you all can go on convincing yourself... but at one point in time im sure you will always contemplate on upgrading....

I am placing a curse on all of you.... "May you all have SARS itch for the rest of your HT indulging years!"

Merry Christmas Brothers!

Toslink · « **Reply #33 on:** Dec 24, 2008 at 01:35 PM »

Quote from: Huddaf on Dec 23, 2008 at 10:03 PM

HEALED?!!! I doubt it... probably for this year. hahaha Next year ulet!

hehe healed for year 2008 on receivers!... medyo matagal na ulit ang susunod na receiver upgrade ko!... di pa nga tapos ang 2008 hunting for PS3 or blu-ray player na ko!... hay nako never ending gastos!

Back to 663 baka ma-OT... ibang-iba sound quality ng my old 659 compared to my new 663! mas detailed, Sub output/crossover is perfect! nahulog cover ng pinlight ko sa sound (deep bass) ng sub na 1st time ko narinig sa DTX 4.15! kaya pala nya? . Ewan ko lang baka ilusyon ko lang yun! hehehe hooked it with my BADA 5ch power amp gumanda sq, lumakas power output nya ng 15db, tested it w/out ext amp -5db/-8dv preferred volume, w/ ext amp -20db/-25db medyo pahinga ang amp ng receiver ko. Kainis lang eh walang separate speaker connection for Speaker B! pinag sama na nila sa 663 yung presence/Zone2 and speaker B!!!

problema ko may presence speaker ako b4 (yamaha speaker) and speaker B (B&W 601) for Audio listening (para no nid na buksan ang ext amp). Set my Extra spkr to presence (di pwede gamitin as speaker B maliit bka mawasakl!) nka display na lang yung 601!

blued888 · « **Reply #34 on:** Dec 24, 2008 at 06:43 PM »

Out of curiosity, has anybody tried the YPAO calibration already? I only tried calibrating using the RadioShack SPL Meter, but will also try YPAO when I properly get the system up and running again. Just wondering how you find the YPAO results to your liking, and are the settings tweakable or no?

Toslink · « **Reply #35 on:** Dec 25, 2008 at 10:58 AM »

Quote from: blued888 on Dec 24, 2008 at 06:43 PM

Out of curiosity, has anybody tried the YPAO calibration already? I only tried calibrating using the RadioShack SPL Meter, but will also try YPAO when I properly get the system up and running again. Just wondering how you find the YPAO results to your liking, and are the settings tweakable or no?

yup i tried it, speaker balance was not that accurate, equalization was good, much better than my old 659, Speaker size and distance was accurate, sub crossover was set to 160hz!!!

... in the end, i end up using my spl meter too

, manually balanced my speaker volume level, manually calibrate equalizer (663 has 7 band equalizer for each speaker F/C/L/SL/SR/SBL/SBR... ang galing!)... after tweaking, my HT sounds AWESOME!!!! ... MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL !!!

attyzap · « **Reply #36 on:** Dec 25, 2008 at 07:23 PM »

Quote from: pilyo168 on Dec 21, 2008 at 08:38 PM

napaka swerte ng mga nakabili ng group buy sa 663.

24k lang. tsk tsk.

Sayang kuyang, hindi ka umabot. Isipin mo na lang na parang unit mo na din yung unit ko.

siapnoid · « **Reply #37 on:** Dec 25, 2008 at 08:43 PM »

After installing my rx-v633, i noticed that sound stage is more prominent, vocals are clearer but the biggest improvement was my sub, i don't know what happened but ive never heard my sub sound this good

blued888 · « **Reply #38 on:** Dec 26, 2008 at 08:37 PM »

Quote from: Toslink on Dec 25, 2008 at 10:58 AM

manually calibrate equalizer (663 has 7 band equalizer for each speaker F/C/L/SL/SR/SBL/SBR... ang galing!)... after tweaking, my HT sounds AWESOME!!!!

How do you properly calibrate each channel's equalizer? Speaker levels lang alam ko i-calibrate.

yakisoba · « **Reply #39 on:** Dec 28, 2008 at 12:42 AM »

guys question I'm using my AMP to play XBOX 360 and PS3 games bakit DOLBY DIGITAL lag lumalabas sa screen? so far I havn't seen DOLBY TRUE HD, DOLBY DIGITAL PLUS and DTS HD. Is there an option on how I can enable them.

Ano settings gamit niyo? is it SURROUND DECODER?

jojitv · « **Reply #40 on:** Dec 28, 2008 at 06:36 AM »

Quote from: yakisoba on Dec 28, 2008 at 12:42 AM

guys question I'm using my AMP to play XBOX 360 and PS3 games bakit DOLBY DIGITAL lag lumalabas sa screen? so far I havn't seen DOLBY TRUE HD, DOLBY DIGITAL PLUS and DTS HD. Is there an option on how I can enable them.

Ano settings gamit niyo? is it SURROUND DECODER?

What type of connection are you using to connect your consoles? HD audio (dolby trueHD or dtsHD) can only be passed-thru using HDMI.

yakisoba · « **Reply #41 on:** Dec 28, 2008 at 06:52 AM »

im using HDMI. well Component sa XBOX 360. HDMI for PS3 and Popcorn Hour. Am i doing something wrong?

jojitv · « **Reply #42 on:** Dec 28, 2008 at 06:59 AM »

How about in movies? Have no idea about the setting on the PS3. But you should have your PS3 bitstream the audio to your amp so the amp will do the decoding.

jojitv · « **Reply #43 on:** Dec 28, 2008 at 07:00 AM »

And also your games should have HD audio.

blued888 · « **Reply #44 on:** Dec 28, 2008 at 08:07 AM »

Quote from: yakisoba on Dec 28, 2008 at 12:42 AM

guys question I'm using my AMP to play XBOX 360 and PS3 games bakit DOLBY DIGITAL lag lumalabas sa screen? so far I havn't seen DOLBY TRUE HD, DOLBY DIGITAL PLUS and DTS HD. Is there an option on how I can enable them.

Ano settings gamit niyo? is it SURROUND DECODER?

It should show up as Multi-Channel PCM, MPCM or something like that on your receiver if setup correctly because the PS3 internally decodes lossless audio such as DD TrueHD, DTS-HD MA, etc.

DD TrueHD, DTS-HD MA will not show up when you use a PS3.

I think you have the option to set the sound to either PCM or bitstream on the PS3? It has to be PCM. Bitstream will only give you Dolby Digital because the PS3 cannot pass HD audio format via HDMI.

EDIT: Na-mention mo pala PS3 games, I thought you were mentioning BD movies. Not sure about the games if they have lossless audio.

Quote from: jojitv on Dec 28, 2008 at 06:59 AM

How about in movies? Have no idea about the setting on the PS3. But you should have your PS3 bitstream the audio to your amp so the amp will do the decoding.

DD TrueHD, DTS-HD MA will only show up if you have a BD player which is capable of bitstreaming HD audio codecs via HDMI. The PS3 does not pass HD audio formats via HDMI.

Kindly see this thread and also maybe PM richochet315.

Toslink · « **Reply #45 on:** Dec 29, 2008 at 11:26 AM »

Quote from: siapnoid on Dec 25, 2008 at 08:43 PM

After installing my rx-v633, i noticed that sound stage is more prominent, vocals are clearer but the biggest improvement was my sub, i don't know what happened but ive never heard my sub sound this good

Mine too! i don't expect my DTX 4.15 will sound that good! "feel-na-feel" ko rumbling sound ng sub ko! Talagang alog HT room ko! Ngayon ko lang na experience yun sa sub ko after almost 2yrs of using it!.

Quote from: blued888 on Dec 26, 2008 at 08:37 PM

How do you properly calibrate each channel's equalizer? Speaker levels lang alam ko i-calibrate.

go to manual setting/set menu/equalizer... choose GEQ then press Enter, press arrow down to manually adjust the 7 band equa, to select next channel, press right arrow keys on "channel" option... After tweaking the equa balance mo ulit speaker level using SPL meter.... Note lang po, never adjust the lower frequency (bass) of you SL/SR/SBL/SBR! let it be in FLAT position bka mawasak yan! But you can adjust higher frequencies to your preference... eto maganda nyan, after manually tweaking my equa, tested it on DTS DEMO DISC 9, "Hero" of Jet Li... pati yung steps nya habang naglalakad sa platform eh naririnig ko! may sound pala steps nya? Huwaw!!!

... before sa old avr ko eh halos wala akong marinig na steps!

Toslink · « **Reply #46 on:** Dec 29, 2008 at 11:34 AM »

Have you tried the "presence" speaker? Ako since i got my Yammy 659 ginagamit ko yun... Try it mga bro very effective pag sa big screens (PJ) ganda ng effects he "Lifts" (Dialog Lift option) the center channel on the center of your screen! Feel mo yung full DSP sound ng Yammy!

jackryan · « **Reply #47 on:** Dec 31, 2008 at 08:43 PM »

So far this baby has handled my PS3, XBOX360, Oppo DVD Player and eGreat NMT without problems on my 52" LCD... it is powering up Mission speakers and a Velodyne sub... in fact, I am using both A+B front speakers without problems too...

I had to use a 3-in-1 HDMI auto-switch to hook all of the devices via HDMI.

jackryan · « **Reply #48 on:** Jan 01, 2009 at 02:51 PM »

btw, what brand, model and size of presence speakers do you use?

blued888 · « **Reply #49 on:** Jan 02, 2009 at 02:31 AM »

Quote from: jackryan on Jan 01, 2009 at 02:51 PM

btw, what brand, model and size of presence speakers do you use?

Tingin ko somewhat same model line-up sa center/front speakers mo since it's going to augment the dialogue and front effects. Might sound funny if iba yung pagka-timbre match nila.

Maybe Toslink can confirm.

jackryan · « **Reply #50 on:** Jan 02, 2009 at 10:06 AM »

Anson, here's my set-up now with the RX-V663 (coming from my ever reliable RX-V750) through your kindness... good thing you help influence me to go 663 instead of the 863 that I was really aiming for... this model is the best price for the features between the two.

I've posted my set-up's latest pics, please click here - http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=45784.msg941387#msg941387

blued888 · « **Reply #51 on:** Jan 02, 2009 at 11:03 AM »

Quote from: jackryan on Jan 02, 2009 at 10:06 AM

Anson, here's my set-up now with the RX-V750 through your kindness...

I think you mean the RX-V663?

Quote from: jackryan on Jan 02, 2009 at 10:06 AM

good thing you help influence me to go 663 instead of the 863 that I was really aiming for... this model is the best price for the features between the two.

I've posted my set-up's latest pics, please click here - http://pinoydvd.com/board/index.php?topic=45784.msg941387#msg941387

The RX-V863 is really not worth the additional money given the minor differences.

john martin · « **Reply #52 on:** Jan 02, 2009 at 01:39 PM »

I have my 663 setup in bluray HD. Its driving my VR1s without any difficulty. I also use a REL Stampede subwoofer. What I find amusing and so convenient is the YPAO. It really optimizes the sound field in my room. Perfect setup. I have it in 6.1 configuration.

Im very satisfied and hope to enjoy it for years to come.

ivannn · « **Reply #53 on:** Jan 02, 2009 at 01:43 PM »

anyone here has tried hooking up the 663 to yamaha HT speakers?

blued888 · « **Reply #54 on:** Jan 02, 2009 at 01:51 PM »

Quote from: ivannn on Jan 02, 2009 at 01:43 PM

anyone here has tried hooking up the 663 to yamaha HT speakers?

Meron ako Yamaha speakers pero satellites lang sila eh. Haven't tried it but I'm sure it'll sound fine.

Sa HK naka-partner yung Yamaha satellites while sa 663 naka-partner yung Infinity Primus.

ivannn · « **Reply #55 on:** Jan 02, 2009 at 01:56 PM »

Quote from: blued888 on Jan 02, 2009 at 01:51 PM

Meron ako Yamaha speakers pero satellites lang sila eh. Haven't tried it but I'm sure it'll sound fine.

Sa HK naka-partner yung Yamaha satellites while sa 663 naka-partner yung Infinity Primus.

ganyan kasi gagawin ko once i have purchased my 663 (my big project for the year) hehe!

blued888 · « **Reply #56 on:** Jan 02, 2009 at 03:42 PM »

Quote from: ivannn on Jan 02, 2009 at 01:56 PM

ganyan kasi gagawin ko once i have purchased my 663 (my big project for the year) hehe!

What particular Yamaha HT speakers do you have?

ivannn · « **Reply #57 on:** Jan 02, 2009 at 04:07 PM »

Quote from: blued888 on Jan 02, 2009 at 03:42 PM

What particular Yamaha HT speakers do you have?

yamaha ns7900 fronts with nsp7900 center and surrounds and sub ko is MS 409. i bought MS 902 for fronts a few months after joining pdvd and recently sold it to a friend. may .pdf file ako dito sa computer na sinasabi na magandang mag partner ang speakers that i have and yung 663. hindi lang ako naka join in sa group buy niyo nung december kasi saving money for hospitalization ako eh

blued888 · « **Reply #58 on:** Jan 02, 2009 at 05:39 PM »

Quote from: ivannn on Jan 02, 2009 at 04:07 PM

yamaha ns7900 fronts with nsp7900 center and surrounds and sub ko is MS 409. i bought MS 902 for fronts a few months after joining pdvd and recently sold it to a friend. may .pdf file ako dito sa computer na sinasabi na magandang mag partner ang speakers that i have and yung 663. hindi lang ako naka join in sa group buy niyo nung december kasi saving money for hospitalization ako eh

Ito ba yun?

http://www.4audio.rs/yamaha/sistemizvucnika/nsp7900.php

Ok lang yan, syempre unahin pa rin dapat ang health bago ang HT. Hope you're doing fine now.

ivannn · « **Reply #59 on:** Jan 02, 2009 at 06:05 PM »

hi sir. yep thats the set na gamit ko ngayon. gaganda pa lalo tunog niyan for sure pag naka 663 na me.