Receivers — Yamaha RX-V4A

The RX-V4A is a more accessible AV receiver from Yamaha, sitting below the RX-A4A and RX-A6A with five main channels suited to a more compact home-theatre setup. The RX-V4A brings Yamaha's considered engineering to accessible multi-channel receiver duties.

Key specs that matter

The RX-V4A handles 5 main channels plus 2 dedicated subwoofer channels. Output power is 145W per channel into 8 ohms. At 435 x 171 x 377mm and 8.8kg, the RX-V4A maintains a more compact and lightweight footprint than Yamaha's A-series receivers.

Sound and use context

Expect dependable, accessible home-theatre performance reflecting Yamaha's considered engineering approach, with the 5.2-channel configuration suiting a more compact home-theatre speaker layout than the brand's larger A-series receivers.

Pairing

The 5 main channels plus 2 subwoofer channels suit a straightforward home-theatre speaker layout, and Yamaha's own loudspeaker catalogue offers natural companion components.

Alternatives

Yamaha's own RX-A4A and RX-A6A sit above this model with more channels for more elaborate speaker layouts, worth the further investment for buyers wanting a more comprehensive surround-sound configuration.