"very good" (91%) Price/performance: 19 out of 20 points, "Test winner"
"... This is how cinema must sound - a guiding principle that does not fit any other device better. On the other hand, the musical preparation drops off a little, but without being bad..."
video issue 7/2005 2nd place out of 6
"very good" (80 out of 100 points) Price/performance: "very good"
"Plus: Many sound tuning options; rich equipment; low background noise. Minus: a little confusing remote control."
Heimkino Issue 5/2005 2nd place out of 5
1.3; Top class "Plus: GUI screen menu; dynamic sound; very good equipment."
AUDIO Issue 4/2005 1st place out of 3
"very good" (top class; 78 out of 100 points) Price /performance: "very good"
"Exemplary clean, broadband and controlled sounding receiver with extensive equipment."
Audiovision Issue 3/2005 Single test
"very good" (90 out of 100 points) "Plus: innovative room measurement; very extensive equipment for the price range; good sound; very high amplifier performance. Minus: only approved for 6 ohm speakers."
Stereoplay Issue 3/2005 1st place out of 3
"good - very good" (70 points) Price /performance: "outstanding", "Highlight"
"Fabulously richly equipped multichannel, which sounds great to all of the above. ..."
HomeElectronics Issue 9/2005 6 products in the review
"very good" "Purchase tip"
"Plus: many sound tuning options; rich equipment; low background noise. Minus: a little confusing remote control."
Area DVD 1/2005 Single test
"outstanding" Price/ performance: 6 out of 6 points, "luxury class"
"Yamaha's RX-V2500 scores with its very harmonious sound and unrivaled equipment.“