Compare Yamaha RX-V1500 7.1 Channels Receiver to Denon AVR-591 5.1 Channels Receiver

The new RX-V1500 is a high performance, high-value receiver featuring Yamahas unique CINEMA DSP and YPAO Acoustic Room Optimization and much more.Featuring 7-channel discrete amplification (120W x 7), Yamahas Digital ToP-ART design concept, YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer), Quad-Field CINEMA DSP, 16 surround programs, full movie sound format compatibility as well as THX Select processing, SILENT CINEMA, Night Listening Mode, 9 channel speaker outputs with Zone2 out, and component video up conversion for optimum video quality.Features for convenient operation include extensive menus, front panel video Aux optical input terminal and a direct access remote control. This high-performance receiver also provides a variety of features for setting up a multi-room custom installation. Less

The AVR-591 is packed with exciting features that lets you experience superb surround sound. It's also equipped with the HDMI 1.4a technology, which for the first time provides for 3D pass-through capability, delivering thrilling 3D high definition viewing with 3D-compatible HDTVs. With 4 HDMI inputs, the AVR-591 also features upconversion of standard definition signals to HDMI output, allowing a single cable run to the TV, minimizing costs and reducing system complexity. Equipped with the high resolution audio decoders, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD master audio, the AVR-591 also features Dolby Pro Logic IIz decoding, which provides front channel height channels for a dramatically big front soundstage. The 7 channel amplifier section features discrete component technology. The remote control features codes to control a wide variety of other components, and the AVR-591 even provides an easy-to-use on-screen remote control setup guide. Less