Artificial Intelligence Response
Direct answer to the question
The Yamaha RX-V483 is a discontinued 5.1-channel network AV receiver. Its key official power rating is 80 W/channel into 8 Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz, with 2 channels driven, at 0.09% THD. It supports 4K/60p pass-through, HDR10 / Dolby Vision / HLG / BT.2020, and includes Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, MusicCast, YPAO, and 4 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI output. (usa.yamaha.com)
For price:
- Original U.S. MSRP at launch (March 27, 2017): $449.95. (usa.yamaha.com)
- Current U.S. used-market price as of June 8, 2026: typically about $150–$190 based on recent active and sold marketplace listings I checked. (ebay.com)
- Remaining new/old stock, when it appears, can be much higher; one recent multivoltage listing was $429, but it was marked sold out. (220-electronics.com)
Detailed problem analysis
Main specifications
- Channel count: 5.1-channel. (usa.yamaha.com)
- Rated power:
- 115 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel, 0.9% THD)
- 80 W/ch (8 Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 2 channels, 0.09% THD)
- 145 W maximum effective output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD, JEITA). (usa.yamaha.com)
- Dynamic power per front channel: 110 / 130 / 160 / 180 W at 8 / 6 / 4 / 2 Ω. (usa.yamaha.com)
- Surround/DSP features: Cinema DSP 3D, 17 DSP programs, YPAO, Virtual CINEMA FRONT, dialogue adjustments, adaptive DRC. (usa.yamaha.com)
- Supported lossless surround formats: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. (usa.yamaha.com)
Important correction
Some secondary listings and older summaries incorrectly imply Dolby Atmos support. The official Yamaha spec page for the RX‑V483 lists Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, but not Dolby Atmos or DTS:X. Yamaha’s 2017 product announcement also specifically calls out Atmos/DTS:X on higher models, not this one. So, technically, the RX-V483 is a conventional 5.1 receiver, not an Atmos receiver. (usa.yamaha.com)
Video and HDMI
Connectivity
Physical data
Current information and trends
As of Monday, June 8, 2026, the RX‑V483 is clearly a legacy HDMI 2.0-era AVR. It is still perfectly serviceable for:
- 5.1 speaker systems
- 4K/60 video chains
- streaming via Wi‑Fi / Bluetooth / AirPlay / MusicCast. (usa.yamaha.com)
However, compared with current receivers, it lacks the modern features buyers often want now, such as:
- Dolby Atmos / DTS:X
- HDMI 2.1
- 4K/120 or 8K
- newer TV-audio features beyond its standard ARC-era design. This last point is an engineering inference from Yamaha’s listed HDMI feature set. (usa.yamaha.com)
Supporting explanations and details
From an engineering standpoint, the 80 W/ch, 2-channel-driven rating is the most meaningful continuous power figure for normal use, because it is measured across the full audio band at low distortion. The 115 W and 145 W JEITA numbers are less representative of real multi-channel continuous operation. (usa.yamaha.com)
The RX‑V483 is best matched with:
- small-to-medium rooms,
- reasonably efficient 6–8 Ω speakers,
- users who want network audio and basic 4K switching without needing immersive audio formats. This assessment is based on the official power/output class and feature set. (usa.yamaha.com)
Practical guidelines
If you are buying one now, a reasonable U.S. pricing guide is:
- $150–$190: fair for a working used unit. (ebay.com)
- Closer to $200: acceptable if it includes the remote, YPAO calibration microphone, and is cosmetically clean. This is an inference from current listing spread. (ebay.com)
- Above ~$250 used: only worth considering if condition is excellent, accessories are complete, or local availability is poor. This is an inference from the same observed market data plus the fact that new-old-stock asking prices are much higher and atypical. (ebay.com)
Before buying used, check:
- HDMI switching on all 4 inputs,
- ARC operation,
- front-panel controls,
- Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi connection,
- speaker outputs on every channel,
- inclusion of remote and YPAO mic. These are practical best practices for used AVR evaluation. (usa.yamaha.com)
Possible disclaimers or additional notes
Used-market prices fluctuate significantly by condition, shipping cost, accessories, and whether the unit is local pickup or shipped. The prices above are not a fixed catalog price; they are a current market snapshot from listings and recent sale data available on June 8, 2026. (ebay.com)
Brief summary
- Model: Yamaha RX‑V483
- Type: 5.1-channel network AV receiver
- Official power: 80 W/ch into 8 Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 2 ch driven
- HDMI: 4 in / 1 out
- Video: 4K/60p, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG, BT.2020
- Wireless: Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, MusicCast
- Original MSRP: $449.95
- Typical used price today: about $150–$190
- Status: discontinued. (usa.yamaha.com)
If you want, I can also give you:
- a one-line condensed spec sheet, or
- a comparison versus RX‑V485 / RX‑V4A.
