You’re not alone if you are confused by all the different AV receivers in the Yamaha product range.
The best way to understand the different models is to compare them on a single page – and summarise the most important features of each.
Here are the main product ranges in the Yamaha AV receiver lineup:
- AVENTAGE Series: top-of-the-range models with the latest features, highest quality components, and engineering.
- RX-V Series: mid-range with many of the features expected in a modern AV receiver.
- TSR Series: mid-range with high-end audio converters for better audio performance.
- RX-S Series: slim and compact receivers for those with less space.
This page will compare the TSR Series and RX-S Series of AV receivers.
If you want a detailed comparison of the other two, look at the guides to Yamaha AVENTAGE AV receivers and the Yamaha RX-V receiver series.
The models below are from the last couple of years, and the release year is listed for each.
The MSRP (Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price) is useful to quickly show each model’s level. However, be aware that you will often be able to buy a receiver below the MSRP – especially if you can find an older model still in stock.
The specifications are from the US models, but these will often be similar worldwide.
Don’t forget to check out the guide to buying the best AV receivers if you need a better understanding of AV receivers in general.
Quick Navigation
- YAMAHA TSR SERIES
- ——————- 2021 ——————-
- Yamaha TSR-700
- ——————- 2018 ——————-
- Yamaha TSR-7850
- ——————- 2017 ——————-
- Yamaha TSR-5830
- ——————- 2016 ——————-
- Yamaha TSR-7810
- YAMAHA RX-S SERIES
- ——————- 2018 ——————-
- Yamaha RX-S602
- ——————- 2015 ——————-
- Yamaha RX-S601
YAMAHA TSR SERIES
In terms of features and price, the TSR range is on a similar level to the RX-V series. So why would you go for a TSR model? Well, mainly if you are an audiophile. The TSR series of receivers come with high-end Burr-Brown DACS (Digital Audio Converters) and Yamaha’s Cinema DSP 3D processing.
Yamaha TSR-700
Exclusive to Costco – the same as the RX-V6A.
MSRP: $649.95
Image Credit: Yamaha
Image Credit: Yamaha
| Channels | 7.2 |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | 5.2.2 |
| HDMI In/Out | 7/1 (eARC) |
| Other Video In | None |
| Other Video Out | None |
| Audio In | 3x Stereo RCA, 1x Optical, 1x Coaxial, 1x Phono |
| Audio Pre Out/Line Out | Front L+R + Subwoofer (x2) / Zone 2 (2-Ch) |
| Other Audio Out | --- |
| USB Connection | 1x Front |
| Zones | Zone 2 (2-ch audio - powered or line out) |
| Auto Room Calibration | YPAO-R.S.C (Reflected Sound Control) and Multi-Point |
| Power (W/Ch)* | 100 |
| Speaker Impedance (Ohms) | 8 and higher |
| UHD Support | 8K/60p & 4K/120p, HDCP2.3 |
| HDR Support | HDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Network/Wireless | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (Transmit & Receive), MusicCast Surround + Multi-Room, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect |
| Voice Control | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri (via Airplay 2) |
| Dolby Decoders | Dolby Digital, DD+, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos |
| DTS Decoders | DTS, DTS Express, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD HR Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X |
| Other Audio Decoders | DSD (up to 11.2 MHz), LPCM (Up to 7.1ch) |
| Selected Processing Modes | Dolby Surround, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, DTS Neural:X, DTS Neo:6 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17-1/8 x 6-3/4 x 14-7/8 in | 435 x 171 x 379 mm (w/o antenna) |
| Weight (lbs/Kg) | 21.6/9.8 |
| Year | 2021 |
2018
Yamaha TSR-7850
MSRP: $699
Image Credit: Yamaha
Image Credit: Yamaha
| Channels | 7.2 |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | 5.2.2 |
| HDMI In/Out | 5/2 |
| Other Video In | 1x Composite, 1x Component |
| Other Video Out | None |
| Audio In | 3x Stereo RCA, 2x Optical, 2x Coaxial, 1x Phono |
| Audio Pre Out/Line Out | Front L+R + Subwoofer (x2) / Zone 2 (2-Ch) |
| Other Audio Out | --- |
| USB Connection | 1x Front |
| Zones | Zone 2 (2-ch audio) |
| Auto Room Calibration | YPAO-R.S.C (Reflected Sound Control) |
| Power (W/Ch)* | 95 |
| Speaker Impedance (Ohms) | 6 - 8 |
| UHD Support | 4K/60p, HDCP2.2 |
| HDR Support | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Network/Wireless | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, MusicCast Surround + Multi-Room, AirPlay 2 |
| Voice Control | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri (via AirPlay 2) |
| Dolby Decoders | Dolby Digital, DD+, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos |
| DTS Decoders | DTS, DTS Express, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD HR Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X |
| Other Audio Decoders | DSD, LPCM (Up to 7.1ch) |
| Selected Processing Modes | Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X, DTS Neo:6 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17-1/8 x 6-3/4 x 15 in | 435 x 171 x 380 mm (w/o antenna) |
| Weight (lbs/Kg) | 23.4/10.6 |
| Year | 2018 |
2017
Yamaha TSR-5830
MSRP: $499
Image Credit: Yamaha
Image Credit: Yamaha
| Channels | 7.2 |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | 5.2.2 |
| HDMI In/Out | 4/1 |
| Other Video In | 3x Composite |
| Other Video Out | 1x Composite |
| Audio In | 3x Stereo RCA, 1x Optical, 2x Coaxial |
| Audio Pre Out/Line Out | Subwoofer (x2) |
| Other Audio Out | --- |
| USB Connection | 1x Front |
| Zones | Zone B (2-ch audio) |
| Auto Room Calibration | YPAO |
| Power (W/Ch)* | 80 |
| Speaker Impedance (Ohms) | 6 - 8 |
| UHD Support | 4K/60p, HDCP2.2 |
| HDR Support | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Network/Wireless | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, MusicCast Multi-Room, AirPlay |
| Voice Control | Alexa |
| Dolby Decoders | Dolby Digital, DD+, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos |
| DTS Decoders | DTS, DTS Express, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD HR Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X |
| Other Audio Decoders | DSD, LPCM (Up to 7.1ch) |
| Selected Processing Modes | Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X, DTS Neo:6 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17-1/8 x 6-3/8 x 12-7/8 in | 435 x 161 x 327 mm (w/o antenna) |
| Weight (lbs/Kg) | 17.9/8.1 |
| Year | 2017 |
2016
Yamaha TSR-7810
MSRP: $849
Image Credit: Yamaha
Image Credit: Yamaha
| Channels | 7.2 |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | 5.2.2 |
| HDMI In/Out | 5+1/2 |
| Other Video In | 4x Composite, 2x Component |
| Other Video Out | 1x Composite, 1x Component |
| Audio In | 4x Stereo RCA, 2x Optical, 2x Coaxial, 1x Phono |
| Audio Pre Out/Line Out | 7.2-Ch / Zone 2 (2-Ch) |
| Other Audio Out | --- |
| USB Connection | 1x Front |
| Zones | Zone 2 (2-ch audio) |
| Auto Room Calibration | YPAO-R.S.C (Reflected Sound Control) Multi-Point |
| Power (W/Ch)* | 95 |
| Speaker Impedance (Ohms) | 4 - 8 |
| UHD Support | 4K/60p, HDCP2.2 |
| HDR Support | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Network/Wireless | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, MusicCast Multi-Room, AirPlay |
| Voice Control | Alexa |
| Dolby Decoders | Dolby Digital, DD+, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos |
| DTS Decoders | DTS, DTS Express, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD HR Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X |
| Other Audio Decoders | DSD, LPCM (Up to 7.1ch) |
| Selected Processing Modes | Dolby Surround, DTS Neo:6 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17-1/8 x 6-3/4 x 14-7/8 in | 435 x 171 x 379 mm (w/o antenna) |
| Weight (lbs/Kg) | 23.4/10.6 |
| Year | 2016 |
YAMAHA RX-S SERIES
Compared to the rest of the Yamaha range, the RX-S series of AV receivers have one main advantage. These receivers are slim, compact models that will fit neatly into most home theater setups. The problem some people have with AV receivers is they are bulky and hard to hide. So, if you want the convenience of an AV receiver but not the installation headaches, maybe this is the way to go.
Yamaha RX-S602
MSRP: $649
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Image Credit: Yamaha
| Channels | 5.1 |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | None |
| HDMI In/Out | 4/1 |
| Other Video In | 3x Composite |
| Other Video Out | 1x Composite |
| Audio In | 3x Stereo RCA, 1x Optical, 2x Coaxial |
| Audio Pre Out/Line Out | Subwoofer (x1) |
| Other Audio Out | --- |
| USB Connection | 1x Front |
| Zones | Zone 2 (2-ch audio) |
| Auto Room Calibration | YPAO |
| Power (W/Ch)* | 55 |
| Speaker Impedance (Ohms) | 6 - 8 |
| UHD Support | 4K/60p, HDCP2.2 |
| HDR Support | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Network/Wireless | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, MusicCast Surround + Multi-Room, AirPlay 2 |
| Voice Control | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri (via AirPlay 2) |
| Dolby Decoders | Dolby Digital, DD+, Dolby TrueHD |
| DTS Decoders | DTS, DTS Express, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD HR Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio |
| Other Audio Decoders | DSD, LPCM (Up to 7.1ch) |
| Selected Processing Modes | Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17-1/8 x 4-3/8 x 12-7/8 in | 435 x 111 x 328 mm (w/o antenna) |
| Weight (lbs/Kg) | 17.2/7.8 |
| Year | 2018 |
2015
Yamaha RX-S601
MSRP: $649
Image Credit: Yamaha
Image Credit: Yamaha
| Channels | 5.1 |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | None |
| HDMI In/Out | 6/1 |
| Other Video In | 3x Composite |
| Other Video Out | 1x Composite |
| Audio In | 3x Stereo RCA, 1x Optical, 2x Coaxial |
| Audio Pre Out/Line Out | Subwoofer (x1) |
| Other Audio Out | --- |
| USB Connection | 1x Front |
| Zones | Zone 2 (2-ch audio) |
| Auto Room Calibration | YPAO |
| Power (W/Ch)* | 55 |
| Speaker Impedance (Ohms) | 6 - 8 |
| UHD Support | 4K/60p, HDCP2.2 |
| HDR Support | --- |
| Network/Wireless | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, MusicCast Multi-Room, AirPlay |
| Voice Control | Alexa |
| Dolby Decoders | Dolby Digital, DD+, Dolby TrueHD |
| DTS Decoders | DTS, DTS Express, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD HR Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio |
| Other Audio Decoders | DSD, LPCM (Up to 7.1ch) |
| Selected Processing Modes | Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS Neo:6 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17-1/8 x 4-3/8 x 12-7/8 in | 435 x 111 x 327 mm (w/o antenna) |
| Weight (lbs/Kg) | 17.2/7.8 |
| Year | 2015 |
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