Yamaha RX-V4A AV Receiver, Black
Yamaha RX-V4A AV Receiver, Black
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Yamaha RX-V4A – the uncomplicated way into home cinema
Want clean surround sound in your living room without wrestling with ceiling speakers and Atmos configurations? The RX-V4A is Yamaha's lean 5.2-channel receiver made for exactly that: 80 watts per channel, modern HDMI 2.1 connections with 8K and 4K/120 pass-through, and the complete MusicCast streaming suite. For a classic 5.1 setup, you don't need more.
Sound & amplification
Five amplified channels at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz, two channels driven, 0.06% THD) confidently drive a typical 5.1 system. The YPAO auto-calibration measures your speakers and room with a measurement microphone and corrects levels, distances and frequency response. CINEMA DSP 3D overlays the sound fields of famous concert halls onto music and movies on request, and the Compressed Music Enhancer refreshes compressed streams.
Surround & HDMI
Four HDMI inputs and one output to HDMI 2.1, one of them with 8K/60 and 4K/120 (partly via firmware update), plus HDCP 2.3 and eARC. Picture passes through with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG and BT.2020, and gaming features ALLM and VRR are on board. On the audio side, the RX-V4A decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Via Zone B you can additionally send the same source to a second room.
Streaming & sources
MusicCast connects the receiver with other Yamaha devices into a multiroom system. You can stream via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect, control it with Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri, and receive radio via the DAB+/FM tuner. Optional MusicCast speakers make the rear channels wireless. A USB input is also available.
Straight talk – what you need to know
The RX-V4A cannot do Dolby Atmos or DTS:X. Five channels means: no height speakers, so no true 3D audio. It also lacks a phono input, and of the four HDMI inputs only one is fully 8K-capable. If you want Atmos, connect many devices, or want to hook up a turntable directly, the RX-V6A is the better fit. But for an honest, uncomplicated 5.1 living room, the RX-V4A is exactly right – and fairly priced.
Technical specifications
- 5.2-channel AV receiver, 80 W/channel (8 Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 2 channels, 0.06% THD)
- Surround: Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, CINEMA DSP 3D – no Dolby Atmos / DTS:X
- HDMI 2.1: 4 inputs / 1 output, 8K/60 & 4K/120 (1 port), HDCP 2.3, eARC
- Picture: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG, BT.2020; Gaming: ALLM, VRR
- YPAO room calibration with measurement microphone
- Streaming: MusicCast, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect
- Tuner: DAB+/FM; voice control: Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
- Zone B, USB; no phono input
Frequently asked questions
Does the Yamaha RX-V4A have Dolby Atmos?
No. The RX-V4A is a 5.2-channel receiver with no height channels and doesn't support Dolby Atmos or DTS:X. If you want Atmos, go for the 7.2-channel RX-V6A.
How many speakers can I connect?
A classic 5.1 system consisting of front, center, two surrounds and a subwoofer. The rear channels can also be connected wirelessly via MusicCast.
Is the RX-V4A suitable for gaming?
Yes. It offers ALLM, VRR as well as 4K/120 and 8K/60 via HDMI 2.1. Only one HDMI input provides the full 8K bandwidth.
Can I connect a turntable directly?
Only with a separate phono preamp, since the RX-V4A has no phono input. Models from the RX-V6A upward include a built-in phono input.
Why buy the RX-V4A at HD Zürisee?
Because we'll tell you honestly whether 5.2 channels without Atmos are enough for your living room or the RX-V6A is the better choice. Our technician Mauri helps with calibration and speaker placement, and at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil you get advice, delivery and setup all from one source.
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