Thank you for this video! I knew about the basic web page for Yamaha receivers, but this is a hidden gem! Makes adjusting settings while I'm using REW to calibrate my speakers so much easier. I can't believe it took me this long to find this out, and I'm pleased to say it works with my older RX-V683BL. Again, thank you!
Excellent Presentation. This is a fantastic receiver, that drives my 7 Revels and 2 Svs subs. A thoughtful interface to have for any adjustments you may want to apply. Thumbs up to Yamaha, a beast of a receiver, and more importantly, a salute to Gene for providing is know how and expertise on the subject.
I now have my RX-A8A since last week and this web editor is absolutely powerful. The editor is the key to hundreds settings as it allow you to change everything for each specific use with the "touch of a button", the 8 scene buttons that is. I installed firmware 2.03 thru this web editor and have no issues. The learning curve is not easy because there is no online help for the web editor. But the more i learn how to use it, the more i find it incredible. I can tweak settings i never taught possible on an AV receiver.
Having a web portal to do fine tuning and configuration like this is wonderful! So glad to see web-portal configurations come to home A/V receivers. Hopefully ALL companies will be doing this exact same thing with their products as well. (Now that Yamaha has made this move, they really kind of have to if they want to stay competitive)
agree! See my very similar comment on API/integration and maybe even an open protocol to interact with for new GUIs, better integration with smart homes etc. Onkyo, Pioneer Elite and Integra's new line of avr has web GUIs with basic and very CI type setup interfaces. Exciting times, if only the logistic situation could be resolved...
Gene, appreciate the detailed overview and, in particular, your explanation on how to go about setting up dual subwoofers. I have a second sub on the way and was unsure of what setting to select. Also your explanation on how to utilize Extra Bass for two channel music was very helpful and has resulted in a noticeable Improvement in the lower end.
I own former flagship Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 and I do have the center spread feature. Don't know why new ones wouldn't have it. I activate it with the remote control in the screen menu.
You can get around this by copying your speaker settings to the second configuration and deleting the centre speaker. Then assign this configuration to one of the scene buttons.
Thank you for this video! Breaking in my Yamaha, decided to buy after they came out with the HDMI fixes. Now I'm following through your video with the web editor open on my PC. I love the graphs they include. It appears I'll need to study to correct my Presence speakers
I was delighted to find this video, it's a huge help for configuring (re-configuring in my case) my RX-A880. You tend to set it and forget it, but changing up a few components is making me have to re-learn the Yamaha interface. Thanks so much for your time to make this and other vids to help!
Gene, you asked “Who uses a tuner anymore?” I do! Quite a bit as a matter of fact. I even bought an HD tuner for one of my receivers because receivers don’t come with HD anymore. Don’t know why they don’t because it doesn’t cost hardly anything to add it. For DSP, I’m like you. I can do without most of them. I usually don’t listen to music in a German bathtub. Glad to see Yamaha has really stepped it up on their latest receivers. Still want Auro 3D for music though. Thanks for the video. Informative.
I bought the RX-A6A and the center spread was one of the best features I had with PL 2 Music in my 20 years old Kenwood Receiver. I hope it comes back!
Wow I've had my RX-2010 for several years and used the Web interface for Main Control but had no idea it also had this level of granular control. Great video and well explained as always Gene. Thank you for even more awesomeness!
Very nice! Kudos to Yamaha for this. I have not accessed this on my A6A yet but, will definitely check it out. So far very pleased with A6A. Patiently waiting for full HDMI 2.1 features.. and hopefully Yamaha can fix the issue Gene has found in his preliminary testing. PEQ is very powerful and one of the main reasons I purchased a Yamaha, also love the new look of Aventage.
I have an RX-A3070 AV receiver which has the older clunky web interface. Once I got it tuned for MY ears, I haven't really tweaked anything recently. Great video.
I like what gene from audioholics is doing and educating people on audio devices. Even though i can't afford what he reviews but its always fun to know and get information about audio gear. When i first bought an aiwa walkman cassete player in 90's the audio was so good that today even when i own a flagship samsung phone it doesn't produce that level of audio quality.
I have just purchased an A2A receiver and I'm teetering on returning it. Trying to set Scenes and getting my TV audio to reliably behave has been a real bear! Thank you for posting this video, Gene! This is a really hidden gem feature. I'll give it a try to see if this takes some of the frustration out of setting up this wild collection of technology.
It's such a cool feature! I first bought an RX-A4A, but was so impressed with it (especially YPAO!) that I returned it and got the RX-A6A instead, for added channels:)
I used the web interface this evening. Nice job on the tutorial. This is the first day of use on an A4A. The first one worked fine for a few days, then all video output via HDMI suddenly stopped. Could not get it back, so had to get a replacement. I hope my luck is better with replacement unit.
Keep these great videos coming Gene, they have been very helpful dialing things in, this receiver is amazing and it’s only going to get better with future firmware updates. “Yes” to adding center spread 🤘
Excellent video. I have A6A, is my second AVR and the first Yamaha. I am impressed with the features. I use only the app, which is excellent I left the command behind. I use A6A for music, streaming Spotify, the interface is simple and effective is simply wonderful. I have 2 SVS SB3000 and Kenwood Subwoofers with + 25 years of 50 W but YPAO wonders I do not find any difference in the two and the color they brought to music was extraordinary For video I only use the Surrond Ai which is fantastic. I am very pleased with A6a. Well there is the question of the power that the Gene has very well put when there are several channels in use. But it must be for this question that the multichannel amplifiers enter. Thank you Gene.
BTW, the Yamaha Web Control has been available since the Yamaha Advantage RXA-840, 1040, 2040, 3040 models and beyond (RXA-x050, x060, x070 & x080). This newer GFI (graphical user interface) looks slightly more user friendly … with those slider controls … but as far as I can see all the same features are available. It’s one of the reasons all my AVR’s in my house are Yamaha’s, besides Yamaha’s known rock-solid reliability. Yamaha’s YPAO PEQ may not be accurate as Denon’s/Marantz’s/Anthem’s Audyssey … or so I’ve been told … but with the Web Control I can fine tune it to a cats whisker, after the first 5 or 6 sweeps, and listen to the changes I've made in real time, till I’m happy with the changes/results I’ve made. Great job as usual Gene.
Don’t know if you’ll see this comment, but can you still get this Yamaha web interface after the new update 1.93? I can’t get these screens on my laptop or iPad since the update 🙏🏻
This is an absolute game changer. It's just a shame I had to find out about this option through this video (which I am very grateful for). One thing missing though is that yamaha could include more information in the interface. For instance, what is the difference between overhead speakers and dolby enabled speakers in a 5.1.2 config? Also... Some of their naming conventions could do with some explanation as well.
This is an incredible tool, and the best thing about it is that it updates the second you change it. This means I can leave REW open and run a sweep, quickly change something like sub distance or crossover points and run another sweep to compare. This is soooo much faster than using the remote in the settings, plus when the settings are open on screen it blocks my view and makes it hard to use REW. One thing it is lacking is a real time readout of exactly what signal you are getting. You can access it with the on screen menu but when you are using ARC or EARC you cant see the onscreen menu. The info tab should be able to show Video and Audio inputs in real time. Sampling rate, bitrate, ect would be really helpful. I use the phone app to see if the receiver is receiving DTS HD, Dolby TrueHD ect, or the on device screen, just wish it was build into the web interface.
I have been using a Yamaha HTR-5890 receiver with Amber LED lights for a while now. I like it. I know I need a NEW receiver for Dolby Atmos support but they are in short supply right now. As for now this old Yamaha receiver keeps on working just fine.
Hello. I have a Yamaha RX A2A. I have connected to 5.1.2 setup for my speakers. The question is, what should I set the Power Amp Assign setting to? Should I use "BASIC" or "5.1.2 + Zone" on this setup? Thank you in advance for your reply.
Thanks, Gene, for this fantastic video!...Looking to purchase the Yamaha RX- A6A Aventage A/V Receiver and your video convinced me for remote control, this receiver will accomplish such that after running CAT-6 ethernet cable throughout house...
Just got the A8A. Loved the old DSP-A1000 back in the day. Yes for sure Gene, centre spread pls pls pls. Will now dive in on the web interface. Thx so much.
Thank you so much for the info and deep dives into Yamaha receivers. Appreciate all the efforts. Would you also please make a video on how to do manual PEQ, and Gain settings in YPAO Manual mode for a straight curve in REW? There isn’t much info on that here. Love your work!
Gene, the wait to see the measured performance of this amplifier is agony! I understand that you are waiting to see if Yamaha can make improvements, however, this is taking too long. Please consider releasing measurements showing the performance with the current firmware and by all means update this information if/when Yamaha are able to improve matters. Many potential customers are delaying purchase until measurements (and hdmi 2.1 firmware) are available. This receiver has many very interesting features such as the ip control, but it seems to me that the main USP is the xlr input and output for the front stereo pair. Performace of this will therefore be especially important.
Really ice overview, I'm looking to upgrade to the A6A. PEQ is looking more capable compared to my RX-A1060. Would love to see a few mew bands and more frequency increments in the drop down, to enable 'fine' tuning. Now Yamaha have powerful FPGA onboard, I'm sure they could make this happen in a firmware update.
I wanted the PEQ to be infinitely adjustable as well but, I found the increments on my A6A to be quite reasonable. I did not suffer from not getting the adjustment where I wanted it.
He Gene. I have all speakers populated, and yeah, the height speakers makes all the diff. The DSP fields I love are Jazz Cellar for jazz. Hall is good for simple music or classical quartets, trios, or solo instruments when reverb works. Church is good for organ music like Handel or some symphonic music...but hall is good for that as well. But by and far I listen to Jazz Cellar most of of time... It fills the entire wall with realistic sound and lifts the soundstage as if the group is on a two foot stage.
One feature I would love that I've never seen is a Centre Channel Mono. I watch everything on my HTPC that goes through my RX-A3050 and then to the TV. On a night when the kids are asleep I would love to be able to just listen to the centre speaker and make it act kind of like a soundbar.
Hi Wayne, are you using both speaker patterns on your 3050? If not, you can just create your own 'mono soundbar' with pattern 2: select 3.0 configuration (all other speakers disabled), increase centre level to +10 and decreas left and right to -10, finally select DSP programm 'mono movie'. Of course fronts are still playing, but you will mainly hear the centre
@@rolandw181 Only just seen this reply. I will try this tonight. Do you know if there is a quick way to jump from Pattern 1 to Pattern 2 without going through the whole menu system?
Very good video. Anyway: Just fired up a new Advantage and was eager to test this web interface. But I was a little disappointed to se that DAB+ is totally left out from the interface. This Advantage is a Euro version, and DAB is quite common. Any hint is appreciated.
Appreciate your comments and expertise. I purchased the A6A replacing (relocating) a Sony ES sound processor with 2400 watts (yep) of separates in December 2022. The web app is sensational! I let the YPAO do it's routine, then tweaked a few things to my ears. Also am using a separate main channels 200+ RMS per channel and obviously an amp for the massive subwoofer all driving a 9.1 arrangement. 100% Klipsch except the house shaking sub. The YPAO flawlessly figures out each speaker location and what is driving it. As for center speaker spread, that would be a excellent addition for fine tuning a particular situation. The Yamaha RX A6A is sound perfection and excellent AVR for my home theater.
I own the RX-A8A, and I would like to have the Center Spread feature! Also, Gene, please ask Yahama when they will enable the 4K/120 and 8K/60 updates? One other issue that I have with the A8A is the delay in sound when playing movies. It doesn't matter if I switch out the HDMI cords or devices; I get a sound delay of 5 sec while playing content. Also, ask them about the IMAX Enhanced DTS feature. I have the IMAX Enhanced DTS on my Denon 4500H, but I find it interesting that Yamaha doesn't have it.
I had the same problem with Netflix . Plus it shut off on me. So I return it back to BestBuy for a refund. Bestbuy said they have a lot of returns on the Yamaha . I had the A6A...
@@sg1ds919 On my A8A, I haven't had that issue where the A8A would shut off. The audio delay is very annoying, where I have to rewind my content to hear what I missed constantly.
Center spread is normally hidden on Yamaha receivers, unless you're using one of the "analog" surround codecs, like PLII Music, then you can use the "options" button on the remote to locate the option to tweak it. The setting is not global, it's stored for each codec separately.
Newbie here, thank you Gene, I Liked this critical important video for Yamaha. (why doesn't Yamaha make such for their customers?) ,this gives me a great understanding of tweaking the sys and very helpful to get the sound ideal .. New owner of the A6A, still tweaking my 9.2 setup on KEFs 950Q series not quite happy with set up yet, hopefully I get it slick. I. previously owned the latest Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 also has individual speaker EQ, which is in a bar graph form, bit easier visually to see, but you have to cancel out of the entire system and then reenter to program mode, (not a web editor) which makes it tedious to adjust. (the Pioneer shut down after 7 hours of heavy use in audio, beautiful sound but returned it... now trying the Yamaha if its better for me>?), I hope the Yamaha web editor can be accessed while listening to adjust, havent done this yet so I don't know yet... for me it would be better to adjust with graphic bars ,or even better; like a true graphic tools with adjustable digital pins displaying actual frequency visually, ( just like the interface of a profesional digital soundcraft mixer board for each channel), that would really be next level pro set up.
hello, i have a question for you: i have an ust projector whose fan makes a background noise, and i wanted to know if it's annoying to calibrate or not? thank you in advance for your help, i love the content of your expert videos.
@@kemarislimane It did, sort of. I Think it is the older application, as it doesn't quite look like Genes which he said is the newer look. The settings are a bit tricky to find, but they are all there. It is useful for changing some things and renaming things using your keyboard. For example, I programed all the local radio station pre-sets as my wife still uses the radio from time to time (mostly to win concert tickets). Other settings I prefer to change on screen. This may be useful when i start doing my room eq. Got a mic on the way. I wish Yamaha was able to update firmware with a better OS. I always kinda hated how everything looks like its from 1994. Just being able to change the (piano) wallpaper would be a big step. Seems like it would make sense for a $2k-$3k product.
@@kemarislimane Also, I found if you go to just the IP address it gives you A remote control like interface that looks ok. and some general settings. I just don't see the deep settings for speakers and other parameters
Yamaha, please bring back CENTRE STAGE!! I have the A8A. Could you also please release Auro 3D update as well as the 4K 120!! Speaker pattern on the A8A is 4.
On my Yamaha receiver I normally use tsp just for the Jazz Halls I like the effects of some of the Jazz Hall DSP settings particularly when I'm listening to jazz music give me a little bit more Ambience of a small Jazz Hall
Great Vid, do you have recommendations for an all in one remote to control this set up? I have an A4A and was surprised that it didn't have any learning capability on the remote. I just want to be able to turn on the tv and maybe add a few cd player commands. I really dont want to have to spend $600 plus for a Remote master set up, when I know the TV and a few other components will be upgraded soon.
I would like a rotary volume again like on the old load remote I also liked having the different the different dsp features I’ve just got the 8 and am learning
Thank you for this very interesting presentation. However, I think that "front & rear" for subwoofer is not a stupid feature. It allows me to connect my subwoofer to the front and my buttkicker to the rear (under my sofa). Thanks to this feature, when I listening to stereo with music, my buttkicker remains inactive. On the contrary, in multichannel mode, in cinema, it is active and transcribes all the impacts of LFE mode.
We need the centre spread feature, I’ve just purchased this exact amp for my home theatre, so I’m not sure if this feature has been included yet, I hope it has because i can understand how helpful it would be, please Yamaha 🙏
I'm in the process of selling a kidney to upgrade my HT starting with this, and for said kidney, I'm gonna need the Center Spread feature. Second, on that PEQ for the subwoofers, if I use REW does this mean I really don't need a Minidsp 2x4hd? Does this mean that the A6A kinda or for the most part will do the same task?
Just upgraded from a Yamaha RX-A1080, and overall I am very happy with A6A - however I found out the center spread is missing from my new receiver. Please help us bring back the center spread feature :)
This may sound like a dumb question, but what are the differences between the web interface versus just downloading the app control? I guess music cast app that you can download through the App Store
Yes, check my other videos in this series. There are some issues on some of the channels that I informed Yamaha about and they are working on figuring out what the solution is. It's possible my unit is defective and it may not be a modelwide issue.
Hi - I have just purchased an rx-a4a, have it configured, and would like to back up the config. In my web interface, on the “other” tab, there is no backup option. Do you know if the backup feature is available anywhere else? Thanks for all your videos on these units. They have helped me understand a lot.
Great video and thanks for the efforts, Gene. One question: is it possible to set different speaker distances and speaker levels for separate scenes? My goal would be to have one setting for the MLP and one for a multi seat scenario.
I love the PEQ feature but I wish it had more bands available and a separate GUI. It's much easier to adjust Q when you can see it. I can have 9 active band of GEQ on my Onkyo but they're all fixed and factory set frequencies which totally sucks! All I can do is adjust the gain but not the width or the frequency and it really really sucks! Having a web based GUI sure would be nice since I run my whole system from a PC, everything audio and video starts at my PC, but, I also run video at 120Hz. Can this Yamaha do that? I know HDMI 2.1 is rated for it, but can it actually do it? I'll explain. I use HDMI 2.0 from a Nvidia RTX 2070 graphics card and I run at 120Hz. However, I can only do this if I run from my graphics card direct to my TV, my Onkyo receiver will not pass though a 120Hz signal apparently or it's not capable of doing it, one or the other. That's why I ask, can this Yamaha actually do it? If it really can, I think I'd be tempted enough to switch brands. Cheers 🍻.
Is this official software by Yamaha, I can't find the software, only links and videos about it. This is exactly what I would love to have for my AVR over using the Musiccast or the manual setup. Just got my RX-V6A 2 days ago. I know it's not top of the line but the specs seemed to be the best bang for the buck (at least here in Norway) for $800
I wish this was available with the RX-V6A. Or maybe it is. I need to check that out, musiccast is great and all, I just prefer working with PC software.
Hello, I am the happy owner of a RX-A6A (europe model, excuse my english). Althrough i am very happy with the quality and features of this Yamaha "beast", i am surprised to experience missing features that would have been obvious to improve the user experience. It especially concerns the access to playback informations : - During playback (watching a movie, for example), the "?" key on the remote seems to do just nothing unless you already are into a menu. I would have enjoyed to be able to pop (on and off) the onscreen "Infos" pages at any time, without having to dive into the MENU or assign the "program" keys to that specific task (and therefore loosing the native function of that key) simply by pressing "?". To that extend, it would have been very user friendly to be able to quickly edit the audio/video/... properties of the actual audio/video source simply by navigating into those "Infos" onscreen pages. Or at least le major audio features. - The front panel of the Reciever shows the SURROUND:AI when it's activated. In the same way, i would have liked the front screen of the unit to show the "Enhanced" feature estate (at least when it's on/engaged). I'm kind of missing an easy access to that info and have to activate/disengage the "enhanced" feature to find it out, witch is unpleasant. Once again, the info is accessible through the MENU, but that's not very intuitive to access a simple information. - I love the new design of the AVENTAGE Recievers, but i often unwillingly press the RETURN or MENU (CONNECT) touch buttons that are just below the Selects/Enter Wheel. I would have loved to be able to choose (in the Setup menu, for instance) if those touch buttons respond to the first touch (one clic) or to the second touch (touch to activate, then clic). Congratulation for your great videos and work. Cheers to YAMAHA. Take care. Rémi
"Center spread" please and I don't mean Playboy, although that would be a nice feature. Gene great video Thanks. I only get Straight mode when playing a DSD disc through my oppo 105 and Yamaha told me it doesn't decode DSD but yet it shows it in theA6A spec sheet. Maybe you could ask Yamaha about that. I've got the A6A.
Can I power on/off the reciver from this web interface? Is it also possible to change inputs from the web interface? Basically I want to switch from Audio IN 1 to Audio In 2 etc. from them web. My use case is that the receiver will be out of sight hidden in a cooled compartment so switching inputs using the remote will not be possible.
I had a question about about the 4K/120hz update that was promised in February 2022… it’s March now and there hasn’t been an update… do you or anyone else on this feed know when Yamaha is going to actually going to release the update?
Not sure if I want to use this. Too advanced for me. One issue I am trying so solve is that YAPO detects my B&W 601 bookshelf speakers and center LCR60 as Large. These are 2-way speakers. I have a sub connected. I also dont like how the sub is pictured on the left. Not sure how literal that is, but mine is on the right, so it bothers me that it cant be changed. Also, every time I run YAPO I get different tweaks to the db boosts/cuts. What too is disturbing. I went Yamaha over Denon/Marantz/Onkyo/Pioneer/Integra because the product looks better built internally and the front panel looks fresh. Wondering if the sound adjustment tool should have been a higher priority.
I have an RX-A3060 which has the web GUI but it's nothing like as nice as this new one. I was hoping I might be able to upgrade it via the firmware, but I won't hold my breath.
Great features you shown us again. You know if they will update the CX-A5200 soon to be 8k with these features? Watched that review yesterday and it got me wanting that combo CX and AX5200
So I got the A6A instead. Really love it. I tried the A4A but missing features important to me. I really don't see the A8A for $800.00 more than the A6A. Unless of course you NEED 11 channel amplification.
Great video. I had no idea the power (or complexity) of this receiver. Question: On my A6A, if I run spotify through a sonos Port into the receiver it shuts off after 20ish minutes. But if I run spotify through Musicast it'll run forever without any shutoff problems. Has anybody else experienced this? Also, is there any way to access Zone 2/3/etc controls through the musicast app? Since running into problems with Sonos I was trying different zones, but it's a real pain to have to go into the server room and adjust volumes on the different zones throughout the house. Sonos has this nailed for non-audiophile people like me (and definitely like my wife).
Silly question, can/did they update older (a2070) to work with new interface? Like you said PEQ bands need to be way more accurate. I do have a MiniDsp on the way.. to answer your question at the end, have been using this interface, makes it much faster to enter in settings tuning with REW
Thank you so much for demoing this, much appreciated. Please continue to post these great videos on the new Aventage series!
Thank you for this video! I knew about the basic web page for Yamaha receivers, but this is a hidden gem! Makes adjusting settings while I'm using REW to calibrate my speakers so much easier. I can't believe it took me this long to find this out, and I'm pleased to say it works with my older RX-V683BL. Again, thank you!
Excellent Presentation. This is a fantastic receiver, that drives my 7 Revels and 2 Svs subs. A thoughtful interface to have for any adjustments you may want to apply. Thumbs up to Yamaha, a beast of a receiver, and more importantly, a salute to Gene for providing is know how and expertise on the subject.
I now have my RX-A8A since last week and this web editor is absolutely powerful. The editor is the key to hundreds settings as it allow you to change everything for each specific use with the "touch of a button", the 8 scene buttons that is. I installed firmware 2.03 thru this web editor and have no issues. The learning curve is not easy because there is no online help for the web editor. But the more i learn how to use it, the more i find it incredible. I can tweak settings i never taught possible on an AV receiver.
Having a web portal to do fine tuning and configuration like this is wonderful! So glad to see web-portal configurations come to home A/V receivers. Hopefully ALL companies will be doing this exact same thing with their products as well. (Now that Yamaha has made this move, they really kind of have to if they want to stay competitive)
agree! See my very similar comment on API/integration and maybe even an open protocol to interact with for new GUIs, better integration with smart homes etc. Onkyo, Pioneer Elite and Integra's new line of avr has web GUIs with basic and very CI type setup interfaces. Exciting times, if only the logistic situation could be resolved...
Gene, appreciate the detailed overview and, in particular, your explanation on how to go about setting up dual subwoofers. I have a second sub on the way and was unsure of what setting to select. Also your explanation on how to utilize Extra Bass for two channel music was very helpful and has resulted in a noticeable Improvement in the lower end.
Pleeese Yamaha, bring back "center spread". Thank you!
I agree!
I own former flagship Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 and I do have the center spread feature. Don't know why new ones wouldn't have it. I activate it with the remote control in the screen menu.
You can get around this by copying your speaker settings to the second configuration and deleting the centre speaker. Then assign this configuration to one of the scene buttons.
Thank you for this video! Breaking in my Yamaha, decided to buy after they came out with the HDMI fixes. Now I'm following through your video with the web editor open on my PC. I love the graphs they include. It appears I'll need to study to correct my Presence speakers
I was delighted to find this video, it's a huge help for configuring (re-configuring in my case) my RX-A880. You tend to set it and forget it, but changing up a few components is making me have to re-learn the Yamaha interface. Thanks so much for your time to make this and other vids to help!
Gene, you asked “Who uses a tuner anymore?” I do! Quite a bit as a matter of fact. I even bought an HD tuner for one of my receivers because receivers don’t come with HD anymore. Don’t know why they don’t because it doesn’t cost hardly anything to add it.
For DSP, I’m like you. I can do without most of them. I usually don’t listen to music in a German bathtub.
Glad to see Yamaha has really stepped it up on their latest receivers. Still want Auro 3D for music though.
Thanks for the video. Informative.
Until this video I was unaware of this feature! This is my first Aventage, having had Yamaha AV machines since the DSP-300 days. Thank you!
I bought the RX-A6A and the center spread was one of the best features I had with PL 2 Music in my 20 years old Kenwood Receiver. I hope it comes back!
Wow I've had my RX-2010 for several years and used the Web interface for Main Control but had no idea it also had this level of granular control. Great video and well explained as always Gene. Thank you for even more awesomeness!
Very nice! Kudos to Yamaha for this. I have not accessed this on my A6A yet but, will definitely check it out. So far very pleased with A6A. Patiently waiting for full HDMI 2.1 features.. and hopefully Yamaha can fix the issue Gene has found in his preliminary testing. PEQ is very powerful and one of the main reasons I purchased a Yamaha, also love the new look of Aventage.
I have an RX-A3070 AV receiver which has the older clunky web interface. Once I got it tuned for MY ears, I haven't really tweaked anything recently. Great video.
I like what gene from audioholics is doing and educating people on audio devices. Even though i can't afford what he reviews but its always fun to know and get information about audio gear. When i first bought an aiwa walkman cassete player in 90's the audio was so good that today even when i own a flagship samsung phone it doesn't produce that level of audio quality.
I have just purchased an A2A receiver and I'm teetering on returning it. Trying to set Scenes and getting my TV audio to reliably behave has been a real bear! Thank you for posting this video, Gene! This is a really hidden gem feature. I'll give it a try to see if this takes some of the frustration out of setting up this wild collection of technology.
“That damn impedance switch” love it. Also yes to Center Spread. 1000x yes
A4A owner here. Would love the Center spread option! Great video on the web gui, Gene!
It's such a cool feature!
I first bought an RX-A4A, but was so impressed with it (especially YPAO!) that I returned it and got the RX-A6A instead, for added channels:)
I recently purchased a Yamaha RX-A4A. Your video really helps. Thank you for all you do.
Thanks!
Great vid! Had no idea it could be so easy to configure my a4a. On screen setup is now a thing of the past. Thanks!
I used the web interface this evening. Nice job on the tutorial. This is the first day of use on an A4A. The first one worked fine for a few days, then all video output via HDMI suddenly stopped. Could not get it back, so had to get a replacement. I hope my luck is better with replacement unit.
Yes Gene help bring the center spread back very much needed
Keep these great videos coming Gene, they have been very helpful dialing things in, this receiver is amazing and it’s only going to get better with future firmware updates. “Yes” to adding center spread 🤘
Excellent video. I have A6A, is my second AVR and the first Yamaha. I am impressed with the features. I use only the app, which is excellent I left the command behind.
I use A6A for music, streaming Spotify, the interface is simple and effective is simply wonderful. I have 2 SVS SB3000 and Kenwood Subwoofers with + 25 years of 50 W but YPAO wonders I do not find any difference in the two and the color they brought to music was extraordinary
For video I only use the Surrond Ai which is fantastic.
I am very pleased with A6a. Well there is the question of the power that the Gene has very well put when there are several channels in use. But it must be for this question that the multichannel amplifiers enter. Thank you Gene.
just bought an RX-A6A. This video really helped me understand what I can do!
BTW, the Yamaha Web Control has been available since the Yamaha Advantage RXA-840, 1040, 2040, 3040 models and beyond (RXA-x050, x060, x070 & x080). This newer GFI (graphical user interface) looks slightly more user friendly … with those slider controls … but as far as I can see all the same features are available. It’s one of the reasons all my AVR’s in my house are Yamaha’s, besides Yamaha’s known rock-solid reliability. Yamaha’s YPAO PEQ may not be accurate as Denon’s/Marantz’s/Anthem’s Audyssey … or so I’ve been told … but with the Web Control I can fine tune it to a cats whisker, after the first 5 or 6 sweeps, and listen to the changes I've made in real time, till I’m happy with the changes/results I’ve made. Great job as usual Gene.
Don’t know if you’ll see this comment, but can you still get this Yamaha web interface after the new update 1.93? I can’t get these screens on my laptop or iPad since the update 🙏🏻
Works on RX amps too. Previous xx8x models had the config thru a Yamaha Windows app over network.
This is an absolute game changer. It's just a shame I had to find out about this option through this video (which I am very grateful for). One thing missing though is that yamaha could include more information in the interface. For instance, what is the difference between overhead speakers and dolby enabled speakers in a 5.1.2 config? Also... Some of their naming conventions could do with some explanation as well.
This is an incredible tool, and the best thing about it is that it updates the second you change it. This means I can leave REW open and run a sweep, quickly change something like sub distance or crossover points and run another sweep to compare. This is soooo much faster than using the remote in the settings, plus when the settings are open on screen it blocks my view and makes it hard to use REW. One thing it is lacking is a real time readout of exactly what signal you are getting. You can access it with the on screen menu but when you are using ARC or EARC you cant see the onscreen menu. The info tab should be able to show Video and Audio inputs in real time. Sampling rate, bitrate, ect would be really helpful. I use the phone app to see if the receiver is receiving DTS HD, Dolby TrueHD ect, or the on device screen, just wish it was build into the web interface.
I have been using a Yamaha HTR-5890 receiver with Amber LED lights for a while now. I like it.
I know I need a NEW receiver for Dolby Atmos support but they are in short supply right now.
As for now this old Yamaha receiver keeps on working just fine.
Bring back the center spread feature. I recently purchased the A6A. It’s so powerful!
Hello. I have a Yamaha RX A2A. I have connected to 5.1.2 setup for my speakers. The question is, what should I set the Power Amp Assign setting to?
Should I use "BASIC" or "5.1.2 + Zone" on this setup? Thank you in advance for your reply.
Yes please bring back the center spread. Thank you.
Thanks, Gene, for this fantastic video!...Looking to purchase the Yamaha RX- A6A Aventage A/V Receiver and your video convinced me for remote control, this receiver will accomplish such that after running CAT-6 ethernet cable throughout house...
Just got the A8A. Loved the old DSP-A1000 back in the day. Yes for sure Gene, centre spread pls pls pls. Will now dive in on the web interface. Thx so much.
This Center Spread option worked wonders on RX-3080, so Yamaha, please include this!
Thank you so much for the info and deep dives into Yamaha receivers. Appreciate all the efforts.
Would you also please make a video on how to do manual PEQ, and Gain settings in YPAO Manual mode for a straight curve in REW? There isn’t much info on that here.
Love your work!
Gene, the wait to see the measured performance of this amplifier is agony! I understand that you are waiting to see if Yamaha can make improvements, however, this is taking too long. Please consider releasing measurements showing the performance with the current firmware and by all means update this information if/when Yamaha are able to improve matters. Many potential customers are delaying purchase until measurements (and hdmi 2.1 firmware) are available.
This receiver has many very interesting features such as the ip control, but it seems to me that the main USP is the xlr input and output for the front stereo pair. Performace of this will therefore be especially important.
Really ice overview, I'm looking to upgrade to the A6A. PEQ is looking more capable compared to my RX-A1060. Would love to see a few mew bands and more frequency increments in the drop down, to enable 'fine' tuning. Now Yamaha have powerful FPGA onboard, I'm sure they could make this happen in a firmware update.
I wanted the PEQ to be infinitely adjustable as well but, I found the increments on my A6A to be quite reasonable. I did not suffer from not getting the adjustment where I wanted it.
Would be very interested in an all channel stereo config video.
Will do once I get a chance to test with speakers.
He Gene. I have all speakers populated, and yeah, the height speakers makes all the diff. The DSP fields I love are Jazz Cellar for jazz. Hall is good for simple music or classical quartets, trios, or solo instruments when reverb works. Church is good for organ music like Handel or some symphonic music...but hall is good for that as well. But by and far I listen to Jazz Cellar most of of time... It fills the entire wall with realistic sound and lifts the soundstage as if the group is on a two foot stage.
Center Spread please. I have it on my current Yamaha av reciever and I want it on my next Yamaha.
One feature I would love that I've never seen is a Centre Channel Mono. I watch everything on my HTPC that goes through my RX-A3050 and then to the TV. On a night when the kids are asleep I would love to be able to just listen to the centre speaker and make it act kind of like a soundbar.
Hi Wayne, are you using both speaker patterns on your 3050? If not, you can just create your own 'mono soundbar' with pattern 2: select 3.0 configuration (all other speakers disabled), increase centre level to +10 and decreas left and right to -10, finally select DSP programm 'mono movie'. Of course fronts are still playing, but you will mainly hear the centre
@@rolandw181 Only just seen this reply. I will try this tonight. Do you know if there is a quick way to jump from Pattern 1 to Pattern 2 without going through the whole menu system?
@@waynemackie3113 scenes are your friend
Very good video. Anyway: Just fired up a new Advantage and was eager to test this web interface. But I was a little disappointed to se that DAB+ is totally left out from the interface. This Advantage is a Euro version, and DAB is quite common.
Any hint is appreciated.
Center spread please! Make it happen gene! I believe in you!!
Appreciate your comments and expertise. I purchased the A6A replacing (relocating) a Sony ES sound processor with 2400 watts (yep) of separates in December 2022. The web app is sensational! I let the YPAO do it's routine, then tweaked a few things to my ears. Also am using a separate main channels 200+ RMS per channel and obviously an amp for the massive subwoofer all driving a 9.1 arrangement. 100% Klipsch except the house shaking sub. The YPAO flawlessly figures out each speaker location and what is driving it. As for center speaker spread, that would be a excellent addition for fine tuning a particular situation. The Yamaha RX A6A is sound perfection and excellent AVR for my home theater.
I own the RX-A8A, and I would like to have the Center Spread feature! Also, Gene, please ask Yahama when they will enable the 4K/120 and 8K/60 updates? One other issue that I have with the A8A is the delay in sound when playing movies. It doesn't matter if I switch out the HDMI cords or devices; I get a sound delay of 5 sec while playing content. Also, ask them about the IMAX Enhanced DTS feature. I have the IMAX Enhanced DTS on my Denon 4500H, but I find it interesting that Yamaha doesn't have it.
I had the same problem with Netflix . Plus it shut off on me. So I return it back to BestBuy for a refund. Bestbuy said they have a lot of returns on the Yamaha . I had the A6A...
@@sg1ds919 On my A8A, I haven't had that issue where the A8A would shut off. The audio delay is very annoying, where I have to rewind my content to hear what I missed constantly.
Have you had a resolution to this yet?
Just bought this AVR...setting up this weekend.
Center spread is normally hidden on Yamaha receivers, unless you're using one of the "analog" surround codecs, like PLII Music, then you can use the "options" button on the remote to locate the option to tweak it. The setting is not global, it's stored for each codec separately.
Sadly this model doesn't have it. I'm trying to get Yamaha to get it back via firmware update.
Newbie here, thank you Gene, I Liked this critical important video for Yamaha. (why doesn't Yamaha make such for their customers?) ,this gives me a great understanding of tweaking the sys and very helpful to get the sound ideal .. New owner of the A6A, still tweaking my 9.2 setup on KEFs 950Q series not quite happy with set up yet, hopefully I get it slick. I. previously owned the latest Pioneer Elite SC-LX704 also has individual speaker EQ, which is in a bar graph form, bit easier visually to see, but you have to cancel out of the entire system and then reenter to program mode, (not a web editor) which makes it tedious to adjust. (the Pioneer shut down after 7 hours of heavy use in audio, beautiful sound but returned it... now trying the Yamaha if its better for me>?), I hope the Yamaha web editor can be accessed while listening to adjust, havent done this yet so I don't know yet... for me it would be better to adjust with graphic bars ,or even better; like a true graphic tools with adjustable digital pins displaying actual frequency visually, ( just like the interface of a profesional digital soundcraft mixer board for each channel), that would really be next level pro set up.
Thanks gene for another great video. Can’t wait to get my a8a… whenever the ship gets here
hello, i have a question for you: i have an ust projector whose fan makes a background noise, and i wanted to know if it's annoying to calibrate or not? thank you in advance for your help, i love the content of your expert videos.
Yes, center spread option please! Thanks.
Rx A2070 here. I never knew about this! Will try tonight
I have the same avr, did it work with you? Thanks
@@kemarislimane It did, sort of. I Think it is the older application, as it doesn't quite look like Genes which he said is the newer look. The settings are a bit tricky to find, but they are all there. It is useful for changing some things and renaming things using your keyboard. For example, I programed all the local radio station pre-sets as my wife still uses the radio from time to time (mostly to win concert tickets). Other settings I prefer to change on screen. This may be useful when i start doing my room eq. Got a mic on the way.
I wish Yamaha was able to update firmware with a better OS. I always kinda hated how everything looks like its from 1994. Just being able to change the (piano) wallpaper would be a big step. Seems like it would make sense for a $2k-$3k product.
@@kemarislimane Also, I found if you go to just the IP address it gives you A remote control like interface that looks ok. and some general settings. I just don't see the deep settings for speakers and other parameters
Yamaha, please bring back CENTRE STAGE!! I have the A8A. Could you also please release Auro 3D update as well as the 4K 120!! Speaker pattern on the A8A is 4.
On my Yamaha receiver I normally use tsp just for the Jazz Halls I like the effects of some of the Jazz Hall DSP settings particularly when I'm listening to jazz music give me a little bit more Ambience of a small Jazz Hall
Great Vid, do you have recommendations for an all in one remote to control this set up? I have an A4A and was surprised that it didn't have any learning capability on the remote. I just want to be able to turn on the tv and maybe add a few cd player commands. I really dont want to have to spend $600 plus for a Remote master set up, when I know the TV and a few other components will be upgraded soon.
I support bring back center spread feature please. A RX A3080 owner! Thanks
I would like a rotary volume again like on the old load remote I also liked having the different the different dsp features
I’ve just got the 8 and am learning
Why aren't the scenes available to all channels? Every input sounds so much better on all channels (surround)
Thank you for this very interesting presentation. However, I think that "front & rear" for subwoofer is not a stupid feature. It allows me to connect my subwoofer to the front and my buttkicker to the rear (under my sofa). Thanks to this feature, when I listening to stereo with music, my buttkicker remains inactive. On the contrary, in multichannel mode, in cinema, it is active and transcribes all the impacts of LFE mode.
Center spread yes!
We need the centre spread feature, I’ve just purchased this exact amp for my home theatre, so I’m not sure if this feature has been included yet, I hope it has because i can understand how helpful it would be, please Yamaha 🙏
yes to adding center spread!
I'm in the process of selling a kidney to upgrade my HT starting with this, and for said kidney, I'm gonna need the Center Spread feature.
Second, on that PEQ for the subwoofers, if I use REW does this mean I really don't need a Minidsp 2x4hd? Does this mean that the A6A kinda or for the most part will do the same task?
me too i want to know
+1 any answer yet?
It not only for Aventage series.
I have V6A, Low level have same features.
We need the center spread option back!
Just upgraded from a Yamaha RX-A1080, and overall I am very happy with A6A - however I found out the center spread is missing from my new receiver. Please help us bring back the center spread feature :)
This may sound like a dumb question, but what are the differences between the web interface versus just downloading the app control? I guess music cast app that you can download through the App Store
Nice, looks like I can unplug my HDMI monitor from my RX-A6A and use the web interface instead. No more HDMI handshake issues.
Center spread for the 🏆
Gene ... Have you tested the preouts because will be using external amplifiers ... Any big problems ... Kind Regards
Yes, check my other videos in this series. There are some issues on some of the channels that I informed Yamaha about and they are working on figuring out what the solution is. It's possible my unit is defective and it may not be a modelwide issue.
Hi - I have just purchased an rx-a4a, have it configured, and would like to back up the config. In my web interface, on the “other” tab, there is no backup option. Do you know if the backup feature is available anywhere else? Thanks for all your videos on these units. They have helped me understand a lot.
I have a 3080 with Beringer EQ for mains. Have PEQ set to flat on AVR for the mains
Great video and thanks for the efforts, Gene. One question: is it possible to set different speaker distances and speaker levels for separate scenes? My goal would be to have one setting for the MLP and one for a multi seat scenario.
yes at the bigger aventage you can even store different YPAO measurements
I thought the video was very informative. Will the Yamaha web editor work with the RX-A3080? Thanks . Mike C .
I love the PEQ feature but I wish it had more bands available and a separate GUI. It's much easier to adjust Q when you can see it. I can have 9 active band of GEQ on my Onkyo but they're all fixed and factory set frequencies which totally sucks! All I can do is adjust the gain but not the width or the frequency and it really really sucks! Having a web based GUI sure would be nice since I run my whole system from a PC, everything audio and video starts at my PC, but, I also run video at 120Hz. Can this Yamaha do that? I know HDMI 2.1 is rated for it, but can it actually do it? I'll explain.
I use HDMI 2.0 from a Nvidia RTX 2070 graphics card and I run at 120Hz. However, I can only do this if I run from my graphics card direct to my TV, my Onkyo receiver will not pass though a 120Hz signal apparently or it's not capable of doing it, one or the other. That's why I ask, can this Yamaha actually do it? If it really can, I think I'd be tempted enough to switch brands.
Cheers 🍻.
Is this official software by Yamaha, I can't find the software, only links and videos about it. This is exactly what I would love to have for my AVR over using the Musiccast or the manual setup. Just got my RX-V6A 2 days ago. I know it's not top of the line but the specs seemed to be the best bang for the buck (at least here in Norway) for $800
Did they end up adding center spread? I'm thinking about buying this receiver
Not to my knowledge. Use Music Mode DSP instead.
Interesting. It’s been 3 years since I purchased a new avr and just now finding this.
Can also be used for the v series of recievers
Pleeese Yamaha, bring back "center spread". Thanks
Excellent video, thx for you time and research.
I wish this was available with the RX-V6A. Or maybe it is. I need to check that out, musiccast is great and all, I just prefer working with PC software.
Hello, I am the happy owner of a RX-A6A (europe model, excuse my english). Althrough i am very happy with the quality and features of this Yamaha "beast", i am surprised to experience missing features that would have been obvious to improve the user experience. It especially concerns the access to playback informations :
- During playback (watching a movie, for example), the "?" key on the remote seems to do just nothing unless you already are into a menu. I would have enjoyed to be able to pop (on and off) the onscreen "Infos" pages at any time, without having to dive into the MENU or assign the "program" keys to that specific task (and therefore loosing the native function of that key) simply by pressing "?".
To that extend, it would have been very user friendly to be able to quickly edit the audio/video/... properties of the actual audio/video source simply by navigating into those "Infos" onscreen pages. Or at least le major audio features.
- The front panel of the Reciever shows the SURROUND:AI when it's activated. In the same way, i would have liked the front screen of the unit to show the "Enhanced" feature estate (at least when it's on/engaged). I'm kind of missing an easy access to that info and have to activate/disengage the "enhanced" feature to find it out, witch is unpleasant. Once again, the info is accessible through the MENU, but that's not very intuitive to access a simple information.
- I love the new design of the AVENTAGE Recievers, but i often unwillingly press the RETURN or MENU (CONNECT) touch buttons that are just below the Selects/Enter Wheel. I would have loved to be able to choose (in the Setup menu, for instance) if those touch buttons respond to the first touch (one clic) or to the second touch (touch to activate, then clic).
Congratulation for your great videos and work.
Cheers to YAMAHA.
Take care.
Rémi
"Center spread" please and I don't mean Playboy, although that would be a nice feature.
Gene great video Thanks. I only get Straight mode when playing a DSD disc through my oppo 105 and Yamaha told me it doesn't decode DSD but yet it shows it in theA6A spec sheet. Maybe you could ask Yamaha about that.
I've got the A6A.
Can I power on/off the reciver from this web interface? Is it also possible to change inputs from the web interface? Basically I want to switch from Audio IN 1 to Audio In 2 etc. from them web. My use case is that the receiver will be out of sight hidden in a cooled compartment so switching inputs using the remote will not be possible.
I had a question about about the 4K/120hz update that was promised in February 2022… it’s March now and there hasn’t been an update… do you or anyone else on this feed know when Yamaha is going to actually going to release the update?
Please get the center spread for the yamaha A6A
Not sure if I want to use this. Too advanced for me. One issue I am trying so solve is that YAPO detects my B&W 601 bookshelf speakers and center LCR60 as Large. These are 2-way speakers. I have a sub connected. I also dont like how the sub is pictured on the left. Not sure how literal that is, but mine is on the right, so it bothers me that it cant be changed. Also, every time I run YAPO I get different tweaks to the db boosts/cuts. What too is disturbing. I went Yamaha over Denon/Marantz/Onkyo/Pioneer/Integra because the product looks better built internally and the front panel looks fresh. Wondering if the sound adjustment tool should have been a higher priority.
I have an RX-A3060 which has the web GUI but it's nothing like as nice as this new one. I was hoping I might be able to upgrade it via the firmware, but I won't hold my breath.
Great features you shown us again. You know if they will update the CX-A5200 soon to be 8k with these features? Watched that review yesterday and it got me wanting that combo CX and AX5200
The CX5200 will never be 8K. It is HDMI 2.0B. Impossible for it to be HDMI 2.1 I was going to buy the 5200 but wanted 2.1.
So I got the A6A instead. Really love it. I tried the A4A but missing features important to me. I really don't see the A8A for $800.00 more than the A6A. Unless of course you NEED 11 channel amplification.
Is only the Advantage models?
Great video. I had no idea the power (or complexity) of this receiver. Question: On my A6A, if I run spotify through a sonos Port into the receiver it shuts off after 20ish minutes. But if I run spotify through Musicast it'll run forever without any shutoff problems. Has anybody else experienced this? Also, is there any way to access Zone 2/3/etc controls through the musicast app? Since running into problems with Sonos I was trying different zones, but it's a real pain to have to go into the server room and adjust volumes on the different zones throughout the house. Sonos has this nailed for non-audiophile people like me (and definitely like my wife).
Silly question, can/did they update older (a2070) to work with new interface? Like you said PEQ bands need to be way more accurate. I do have a MiniDsp on the way..
to answer your question at the end, have been using this interface, makes it much faster to enter in settings tuning with REW
Is it possible to set the Yamaha RX-A6A for 5.2.6 , if yes how.
Thanks in advance .