Yamaha HTR-5660 6.1 Channels Receiver

Pros: Pretty good bang for the buck; clean sound; very good quality for home theater
Cons: Low on power; too many variables in terms of sound fields and other adjustments

I bought the 5660 over a comparably priced Sony on the salesman's recommendation. I have it set up in a 5.1 format with pretty decent Klipsch speakers in a large (28x18) room. I'm pleased with it for home theater (although mildly disappointed with the ...

Pros: Low THD. Lots of hookups for all your electronics. Decent power.
Cons: Sound reproduction not as crisp or sharp as could be.

I purchased this receiver last week from Best Buy. It was used to update my Harmon Kardon. The Yamaha has component inputs and outputs as well as optical sound inputs and outputs. My Harmon Kardon did not. The remote control is well laid out and allo ...

Pros: Clear Clean Crisp, excellent separation with plenty of power.
Cons: Average to Poor manual. Could use more cooling under load.

After much debate and tons of research we replaced a Sony DB-940 with a Yamaha HTR-5660. While playing the music loud through my Sony the output finals gave way. A suitable replacement, rather than repair, had to be made and for a comparable price. As a ...

Pros: Low thd, no ridiculous button hiding panel, sufficient power
Cons: Weak range, poor remote layout and functions, no onscreen

Firstly, it should probably be stated that I was attempting to replace and upgrade from an 8 yr old Pioneer receiver. I was disappointed to find out that I was going to be forced to make a number of sacrifices. The full-size, all powerful remotes of ...

Pros: very good price performance ratio, yamaha quality, does the job
Cons: low power, missing fancy features

If you are looking for a medium-end receiver for about $400, then HTR-5660 is a very good candidate.

Features:

Dolby digital 6.1, DTS 6.1, 24 programs, 4 re-assignable digital audio inputs, 5 A/V inputs, 2 component input switching, low THD and high quality connectors.

Features that are low-end or missing:

No phono (turntable) input

No THX certification

No on-screen display

No learning remote

Low power

I needed a A/V receiver to component switch from DVD (1) and the HDTV receiver (2) to the HDTV monitor. So I used the component inputs and the optical audio inputs the two HDTV input set. Then I connected the VCR (3), my notebook audio/video out (4) and cable TV box (5). 5 input sources are successfully connected to the HTR-5660.

Then I connected two main speakers, the center, two rear speakers and the sub-woofer to the receiver using professional banana jacks. Everything works as it should.

I recommend this receiver as a low-cost receiver which does the job perfectly.

Pros: FM Reception, 6 channel surround, clean sound, RMS power.
Cons: No record player inputs.

I was skeptical about this receiver because it is only 85 watts X6, but it turns out that it is more than enough power. I replaced a 100wX5 Pioneer receiver, and the Yamaha definitely goes louder and distorts less at high volume. My complaint is that there isn't a record player input - but I have a second older 100wX2 Yamaha amplifier that I use to power a Cerwin Vega sub and two JBL bookshelf speakers. I just hooked the record player to that, and ran a line out to the new Yamaha receiver. The new Yamaha is hooked to two MTX "Monitor 12" speakers, and JBL Center (front and rear), with Design Acoustics surround speakers. It easily powers everything in 6-channel mode clearly and with a punch. The Pioneer couldn't move the Monitor 12's like this receiver does. Also, the FM reception is great too!

Pros: Flexibility,Switching,Clean power,Yamaha Quality
Cons: No on-screen display

Yamaha delivers superb quality in virtually everything that they put their name on. The HTR 5660 6.1 Ch. digital receiver is no exception.
I have had this unit about a week now and have been completely satisfied with the performance, the ergonomics, and the design. Out of the box settings were good, but a little tweaking yielded excellent sound from numerous digital and analog sources. The power amp portion is strong enough to scare the neighbors with reasonably efficient speakers. With plenty of inputs (including six channel direct), and outputs (one for every channel--not just the subwoofer), and an independently switched Zone B output; the options are endless.
Mine runs through Energy main speakers, JBL rears, Polk Audio center front and rear, and NEC powered sub. I use a Crown D60 on the JBLs because they are 4 ohm. Even though the Yamaha seems to drive them just fine I figure it will run much cooler, last longer, and actually put out more dynamic power if relieved of the 4 ohm loads.
The video switching and the FM sensitivity is top notch.
Lack of on-screen display is the only negative.
I would recommend HIGHLY!

Pros: Crisp, steady power
Cons: Moderate power

This unit is not the thunderous Sony ES, but does impress all who are lucky enough to hear it's 6.1 channel performance with "The Matrix". For less than $500, good luck finding a better deal.

Pros: Sound quality; hook-ups; price (Found a return at Bestbuy for $369);
Cons: No onscreen menus - not a big deal; lack of a record player connection.

Long time user of Sony and Pioneer receivers. Replaced a Pioneer VSX 850s with this unit.

Significant improvement in sound quality. Dolby Digital from both DVD's and Directv now sounds like I am at the theater. However, this unit really shines when the sound source is from a Dolby Surround source.

Unit has hook-ups for just about any gear one would own except a record player. 5 digital audio connections (1 coax the others optical - all assignable.)

Menu settings aren't overly difficult particularly if you read the manual. Many options.

Lots of DSP settings some of which are interesting and a few actually useful.

I would recommend this unit to anyone wanting something over and above an entry level receiver. Unless you are trying to flood an arena with sound more than enough power.