Yamaha RX-S600 / RX-S600D

144 reviews

Jun, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 144 reviews of Yamaha RX-S600 / RX-S600D. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the reliability and price are on the whole positive. The design and size also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Yamaha RX-S600 / RX-S600D is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Yamaha RX-S600 / RX-S600D

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Yamaha RX-S600 / RX-S600D from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the design. The usability also gets good feedback.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Yamaha RX-S600 / RX-S600D

alaTest has collected and analyzed 46 user reviews of Yamaha RX-S600 / RX-S600D from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and design. The price and size are also appreciated.

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98% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Yamaha RX-S600

Yamaha's low-profile AV receiver boasts AirPlay, Spotify, DLNA and looks the business

Slim design, easy to accommodate, Generous network features and good spec, Build quality

Rudimentary onscreen menus, Some rivals sound bigger and punchier

Mar, 2014

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Expert review by (whathifi.com)

Yamaha RX-S600

An excellent amp that sheds the pounds while maintaining great sound and good features

A rounded performance ; Full-bodied ; Expressive ; Entertaining ; Smaller than the average AV receiver

Not the best in sound and features ; Remote control is fiddly

Overall, the Yamaha RX-S600 slimline AV receiver is a success. Sure, it doesn’t match the very best for sound and features.

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Yamaha RX-S600 AV Receiver Review

Yamaha's slimline RX-S600 AV receiver might well be the answer for those put off by the idea of a bulky multi-channel AVR in their front room.

Good sound quality ; Simplified connections ; Attractive design ; Plenty of features ; Great remote app

More HDMI inputs would be good ; Lacking in power ; Remote control is too busy ; Bit pricey

The Yamaha RX-S600 is an interesting product that attempts to bridge the gap between the simplified all-in-one systems and the more expensive and imposing fully-featured AV receivers. The RX-S600 uses a fairly simplified and minimalist design, although...

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Expert review by : Steve Munz (audioholics.com)

Yamaha RX-S600 Slimline AV Receiver Preview

Priced at $650, the Yamaha RX-S600 slimline A/V receiver can fit where others don't. Does this half pint have what it takes to measure up to the big boys? Keep reading to see what we think.

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : Stephen Dawson (cnet.com.au)

Yamaha RX-S600D Home Theatre Receiver

The Yamaha RX-S600D offers strong performance, proper digital radio and good network functions in a slimline package.

Good basic home theatre performance. DAB+ digital radio. Solid network features. Very good USB audio support.

No zone support. Not suitable for regional Australia due to lack of AM tuner. No on screen display for DAB+ tuner.

The Yamaha RX-S600D offers strong performance, proper digital radio and good network functions in a slimline package. Best for efficient speaker systems.

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : Mark Fleischmann (soundandvision.com)

Yamaha RX-S600 AV Receiver

Audio Performance Video Performance Features

When is less more? Is there ever a time when you’d rather have less power? Let me rephrase that: Is there ever a time when you’d like to have less power running smaller and/or more efficient speakers? The answer in this instance may be yes.

May, 2014

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Consumer review (directtvs.co.uk)