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*US* BUYERS IGNORE MESSAGE ABOVE SAYING THERE IS TARIFFS FOR THE BUYER THAT IS NOT TRUE! I PREPAY ALL US BUYER TARIFFS NO TARIFFS FOR YOU TO PAY, YOU PAY IS ONLY AT CHECKOUT NO HIDDEN FEES*Elevate your home entertainment experience with the Yamaha RX-V373, a powerful 5.1 channel HDMI Home Theatre Surround Receiver, complete with an original remote for easy control. It's designed to deliver an immersive audio experience with support for high-definition audio formats such as DTS, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD, and more. Whether you're enjoying a movie or gaming, the RX-V373 ensures crystal-clear sound.The receiver boasts a robust 85W power output and a variety of audio inputs, including HDMI, optical digital (Toslink), and stereo L/R RCA, catering to a multitude of audio sources. It also features a radio tuner for both AM and FM bands, allowing you to tune in to your favorite stations. With six speaker outputs, including banana and raw cable speaker jacks, the RX-V373 is ready to connect with most home audio systems.
This is a fair-to-ambitious ask: at US$149, it sits above the US$130 75th percentile of your recent comps, so it’s not a bargain by your own market data. It’s close enough to the upper edge of the going range that I’d only call it compelling if the unit is unusually clean, recently serviced, or comes with useful extras.
That said, this is a solid mainstream AV receiver for a small-to-medium setup: easy HDMI-era switching, straightforward surround processing, and the kind of Yamaha reliability many buyers still like for budget home theater or garage/secondary-room duty. If it’s fully functional and the remote, calibration mic, and original paperwork are included, the value is decent; if any of those are missing, I’d want the price closer to the median.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Yamaha stands as one of the world's most storied audio manufacturers, with roots extending far beyond consumer electronics. Founded in 1887 by Torakusu Yamaha in Hamamatsu, Japan, the company began as a reed organ manufacturer before expanding into pianos and eventually becoming a comprehensive musical instrument maker. This deep heritage in acoustics and materials science would prove foundational to its later audio ventures. The company operated under its original name, Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd., until 1987, when it was renamed Yamaha Corporation in honor of its centennial.
Yamaha's entry into high-fidelity audio proved transformative for the industry itself. In 1954, the company released the Yamaha Hi-Fi Player, widely recognized as the world's first audio component to bear the "Hi-Fi" designation in its name. The company subsequently built a comprehensive product portfolio spanning amplifiers—beginning with the acclaimed A-100 in 1960—speakers, turntables, and digital audio equipment. The NS-1000 speakers, introduced in 1974 with beryllium drivers, became iconic reference monitors. Yamaha also pioneered digital audio technology, shipping the world's first CD recorder in 1988.
Today, Yamaha occupies a distinctive position as a mid-to-high-end generalist rather than a niche specialist. The brand commands respect among both casual listeners and serious audiophiles, balancing accessibility with genuine engineering credibility. Its reputation rests on six decades of consistent innovation, proven reliability, and the unique advantage of applying musical instrument expertise to audio reproduction. Vintage Yamaha components remain highly sought by collectors, while current products maintain the brand's tradition of delivering performance and durability across multiple price tiers.
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