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Yamaha recently announced the RX300A and RX500A, two new AV receivers that will be taking their respective places in the company’s entry- and step-up AV receiver lineups. Both RX Series units are said to be capable of delivering Dolby Atmos immersion, support for 4K/120Hz HDMI for gamers, 8K video, and enhanced wireless streaming. (Spoiler alert: We already like what we’re seeing here.)

The RX300A, a 5.2-channel Dolby Atmos AV receiver (shown above), serves as a direct successor to the company’s entry-tier RX-V385, while the RX500A, a 7.2-channel Dolby Atmos AV receiver, introduces a new price and performance tier to the Yamaha AV receiver lineup.

“The RX300A and RX500A [shown below] close the gap between soundbars and true AV receiver-based home theater,” said Alex Sadeghian, director of marketing for consumer audio at Yamaha, in an official press statement. “They include all the essential tech you need to build a modern home theater with phenomenal sound at an accessible price point, while offering simplified setup and operation that will appeal to both first-time AV receiver users and experienced enthusiasts alike.”

Both of these RX Series AV receivers introduce what the company calls a “completely new cosmetic design that reflects a more modern, streamlined approach to home theater components.” Compared with previous models, the front panel looks to be cleaner and more intuitive, with fewer buttons and simplified labeling that reduce visual clutter while keeping essential controls easily accessible.

On the inside, both of these receivers are built on a 40-year legacy of Yamaha AV receiver development and reflect the company’s True Sound design philosophy, with (in their words now) “careful attention to circuit layout, signal paths, and vibration control to preserve clarity, dynamics, and spatial accuracy. Dolby Atmos and DTS enable precise placement of sound effects and dialogue within a three-dimensional soundfield, enhancing realism across movies, television, gaming, and music.”

Both of these AV receivers have inherited an Anti Resonance Technology (A.R.T.) Wedge — a center-mounted “fifth foot” — from Yamaha flagship AVENTAGE models. This strategically placed fifth foot is said to help reduce vibration and improve stability in order to support cleaner, more accurate sound reproduction.

HDMI 2.1 compatibility supports high performance video sources, including 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz pass-through, along with Dolby Vision™ and HDR10+ for improved contrast, color accuracy and detail. Gaming focused features, such as Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), help ensure smooth, responsive gameplay when paired with modern consoles.

An included setup microphone (seen below, just to the left of the 300A) enables automatic room correction by measuring room acoustics and speaker behavior, allowing the receiver to optimize sound performance for the listening environment. An on-screen setup guide is available to walk users through connections and configurations step by step.

Both receivers feature Scene buttons, which are said to simplify everyday operation by allowing users to recall complete system settings with a single press. Each Scene button can be programmed to select an input, sound mode, and other key parameters, with the intention of making it easier to switch seamlessly between activities like watching TV, streaming music, or gaming.

A direct successor to Yamaha’s RX V385, the RX300A adds new enhancements that include support for Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual:X, compatibility with 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz video, gaming features such as ALLM and VRR, dual subwoofer outputs, Bluetooth Multipoint — which is said to allow two devices to remain paired simultaneously so the user can switch between sources without reconnecting — enhanced build quality, and an updated on-screen setup guide with streamlined menus.

The RX300A supports Dolby Atmos in flexible speaker configurations, including 3.2.2-channel with up-firing or in-ceiling height speakers, as well as 5.2-channel with virtual height processing.

Meanwhile, the RX500A (shown above, with microphone and remote) builds on the RX300A’s platform by sporting 7.2 channel amplification, which is said to offer “greater output capability and flexibility for larger rooms and more complex speaker layouts.”

The unit’s Dolby Atmos support enables multiple height speaker configurations, including in ceiling, up firing, and virtual layouts. These options allow the RX500A to (their words again) “create a larger, more enveloping soundstage with increased scale and impact.” It also supports DTS:X.

In addition to Bluetooth Multipoint, the RX500A includes built in Wi Fi and Ethernet connectivity, in order to enable high quality music streaming via Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Qobuz Connect, TIDAL Connect, net radio, and more.

Pricing and availability are as follows. The Yamaha RX300A 5.2-channel AV receiver is available this month, June 2026, and it sports an SRP of $399.95. The Yamaha RX500A 7.2-channel AV receiver is expected to be available in September 2026, and it boasts an SRP of $599.95.

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