Yamaha RX-V377 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver
- 100 watts per channel, 500 watts total across 5.1 channels
- 4 HDMI inputs, 1 output, with 4K ultra hd passthrough
- YPAO automatic speaker calibration built in
- Bluetooth streaming, plus pandora, spotify, and siriusxm
- Front panel usb for ipod and iphone playback
- Eco mode cuts power use by about 20 percent
- 16 lb, subwoofer preout included
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A home theater receiver built around automatic speaker calibration and high resolution hdmi pass through, suited to a small to mid size room, though it stops at basic surround channels with no dedicated height or atmos processing.
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ASIN: B00HZE2WW8Model: RX-V377Category: AV Receivers
Overview
A living room or den home theater built around a full speaker set and a subwoofer gets complete surround decoding here, with several hdmi inputs to gather a game console, streaming box, and cable receiver in one place. Automatic YPAO calibration measures the room and sets speaker levels on its own. Extra Bass and Virtual Cinema Front settings adjust the sound for smaller speakers or a front only layout.
This receiver suits a household setting up a first real surround system around a television and a handful of speakers, since YPAO handles the speaker calibration that would otherwise take manual measuring. Bluetooth and app based streaming services cover most casual listening without extra hardware. It stops short of the higher channel counts and height speaker support found on larger receivers, so a room built for object based surround needs a different unit entirely.
Who it's for
A household assembling its first surround sound setup around a television and a subwoofer benefits from automatic calibration and enough hdmi inputs for several devices. Someone building a larger room with height channels or a higher channel count should look at a higher tier receiver instead.
Pros and cons
- YPAO calibrates speaker levels automatically
- Multiple hdmi inputs support high resolution pass through
- Bluetooth streams audio without extra hardware
- Extra bass helps small speakers sound fuller
- Caps at basic surround channels, no height or atmos support
- No phono input for a turntable
- Front usb port may not support all devices
Performance notes
YPAO sends test tones through each connected speaker and a supplied microphone to measure distance and level, then applies those settings automatically rather than requiring manual adjustment. Extra Bass processing boosts low frequency output through the existing speakers rather than assuming a subwoofer is present. Virtual Cinema Front reroutes surround channel information through the front speakers using phase processing to simulate rear placement.
Specifications
| Brand | Brand |
|---|---|
| Model | RX-V377 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight | 16 poundshigher than 50% of 43 av receivers |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power | 500 wattshigher than 82% of 40 av receivers |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity | HDMI, Optical, USB |
| Other details | |
| Hdmi Ports | 5 |
| Brand Tech | Yamaha |
| Channels | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Yamaha RX-V377 a Dolby Atmos or object based surround receiver?
No, it decodes standard surround formats without height channel or object based processing found on newer receivers.
Does the RX-V377 include Wi-Fi for streaming apps?
It connects to services like pandora and spotify through its own app control and bluetooth rather than a built in wi-fi module; check current app compatibility before buying for a specific service.
Can I connect a turntable directly to the RX-V377?
No, there is no dedicated phono input, so a turntable needs an external phono preamp before connecting to one of the analog inputs.