Features
Where Real Home Theather Begins
From blockbuster movies and binge-worthy shows to action-packed gaming, the best entertainment immerses you. The RX300A offers all the essentials to get you started with a true cinema experience at home.
Step Into Lifelike Sonic Worlds
With 5.2-channel surround and Dolby Atmos, deeply dimensional, lifelike sound draws you into every moment of your favorite entertainment.
Stunning Visual Realism
With support for ultra-high definition 4K/120 and 8K/60 video, advanced Dolby Vision and HDR10+ dynamic range technologies, and next-gen gaming features like ALLM and VRR, the RX300A delivers extraordinary realism.
Easy Streaming & Seamless Swapping
Stream all your favorite music, podcasts and audiobooks wirelessly. Built-in Bluetooth Multipoint lets you pair two devices and instantly switch between them—perfect for use with your smartphones, tablets and laptops.
Get Lost In Your Entertainement, Not The Tech
From initial setup to everyday use, the RX300A is designed to feel intuitive and stress-free. The result is a system that fits naturally into your home and fades away once the entertainment begins.
Easy Setup
Go smart. Use your smartphone or tablet together with the MusicCast app to operate the speaker and change settings quickly and easily. The app also functions as a remote control for all your MusicCast devices.
Room Correction, perfect Sound In Any Room
An included setup microphone measures your room’s acoustics and speaker characteristics, allowing the receiver to automatically optimize sound performance—so premium audio quality can be enjoyed at its best, regardless of room conditions or environment.
Built On A Legacy Of Home Theater Innovation
Since the debut of the DSP-1 in 1986, Yamaha has spent nearly 40 years refining the home theater experience. The RX300A reflects this evolution, shaped by AV receiver innovation, instrument-making craftsmanship, and acoustic expertise from concert halls and professional PA systems. Together, this experience brings added depth, realism and nuance to every sound you hear.
Engineered For Stable, Reliable Performance
Reliability is essential in an AV receiver, especially when switching high-bandwidth HDMI signals. Yamaha quality standards and robust circuit engineering help ensure stable performance under demanding conditions. For example, the large heat sink above the HDMI circuitry efficiently controls heat, protecting sensitive DSP and HDMI components. This focused design supports long-term reliability and consistent sound and picture quality, so your entertainment performs exactly as it should.
Great Sound, By Design
Great sound is crafted in the details you never see. The RX300A reflects a sound-first approach where component layout and signal paths are thoughtfully arranged. Because even subtle changes can reshape what you hear, the design includes layers of refinement—right down to physical layout and wiring routes—supported by listening based evaluation. So, what reaches you is simply beautiful sound, which makes you stop thinking about sound quality altogether and start feeling the moment it creates.
Vibration Suppression For Sound Accuracy
A signature feature adopted from Yamaha high-end AV receivers, the Anti-Resonance Technology (A.R.T.) Wedge is a center-mounted fifth foot that works with the four outer feet to disperse vibrations and deliver stable, focused and accurate sound.
High-performance HDMI Switching
Connect multiple HDMI devices—such as streaming players, game consoles, and Blu-ray Disc™ players—and switch between them seamlessly. Also, HDMI eARC delivers high-quality audio from your TV to the AV receiver over a single cable.
Sound To Match The Moment
Select from a range of Sound Modes designed for different content, listening situations and personal preferences. Pure Direct and Stereo modes are ideal for music purists, Movie mode delivers cinematic impact, and Night mode keeps sound balanced and unobtrusive after hours.
Instantly Set The Scene
Create up to four custom presets using the Scene buttons. Each Scene can be tailored to a specific input with the sound settings you desire, then recalled instantly from the front panel or remote to play your content exactly as you’ve set it.
Additional Features
Room Correction, perfect Sound In Any Roomflexible Dolby Atmos Speaker Layouts
Experience Dolby Atmos sound designed for flexible home theater setups. This AV receiver supports multiple speaker layouts—from traditional surround sound enhanced with virtual height effects to layouts with either in-ceiling or up-firing height speakers—so you can tailor immersive audio to your space.
Specifications
General
Sound Channels
5.2
Power Output
70 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.09% THD, 2-ch driven) / 145 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1-ch driven)
Power Consumption (Max)
260 W
Total Harmonic Distortion
0.09 %
Frequency Range (Hz)
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Video Compatibility
8K
3D
No
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Additional Surround Formats
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Surround (post-decoding)
Numbers of Zones
2
Technologies
• Room Correction (room calibration)
• Bi-amp capable
• Zone B
• Dialogue Level control
• Subwoofer Trim
• Extra Bass
• Lip Sync adjustment
• Auto Power Standby
• Bi-amp capable
• Zone B
• Dialogue Level control
• Subwoofer Trim
• Extra Bass
• Lip Sync adjustment
• Auto Power Standby
Additional Information
• Sound modes: Pure Direct, Straight, Movie, All Channel Stereo, 2 Channel Stereo, Music, Night
• HDMI features: HDMI 2.1, 8K60Hz/4K120Hz, eARC, ARC, VRR/ALLM/QMS, HDCP 2.3, CEC, Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color, x.v.Color, HD audio playback
• HDR support: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma
• HDMI decoding: PCM (8ch max)
• USB decoding formats: MP3, MPEG4-AAC, WMA, WAV
• No Wi-Fi/Ethernet, no network streaming services, no dedicated app on this model
• Standby power consumption: ?0.3 W
Network
Bluetooth
Built-In
MusicCast
No
Information
• Bluetooth Ver. 5.3 with Multipoint support
• No Wi-Fi or Ethernet connectivity, no streaming services or app control on this model
• No Wi-Fi or Ethernet connectivity, no streaming services or app control on this model
Inputs/Outputs
Information
• 4 HDMI inputs / 1 HDMI output (HDMI 2.1, 8K60Hz/4K120Hz, eARC, ARC, VRR/ALLM/QMS, HDCP 2.3, CEC, Auto Lip Sync, Deep Color, x.v.Color, HD audio playback)
• HDR support: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma
• 2 Analog RCA inputs
• 1 Optical digital input
• 1 Coaxial digital input
• 5 speaker outputs (binding post terminals)
• 2 subwoofer pre-outs; FM tuner (no AM)
• HDR support: HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma
• 2 Analog RCA inputs
• 1 Optical digital input
• 1 Coaxial digital input
• 5 speaker outputs (binding post terminals)
• 2 subwoofer pre-outs; FM tuner (no AM)
AM/FM
Yes
Phono Input
No
HDMI Inputs
4
HDMI Outputs
1
Composites Audio Inputs (Analog)
2
Optical Digital Inputs
1
Coaxial Digital Input
1
Headphone Output
Yes
Network
No
USB
Yes
Accessories
Included
• Remote Control
• Batteries
• FM Antenna
• Setup Mic
• Microphone Stand
• Quick Guide
• Safety Guide
• Batteries
• FM Antenna
• Setup Mic
• Microphone Stand
• Quick Guide
• Safety Guide
Dimensions
Width
17.09 inch(es) / 43.4 cm
Height
6.18 inch(es) / 15.7 cm
Depth
12.56 inch(es) / 31.9 cm
Weight
16.76 lb(s) / 7.6 kg
Shipping Dimensions
Width
20.67 inch(es) / 52.5 cm
Height
9.06 inch(es) / 23 cm
Depth
15.75 inch(es) / 40 cm
Weight
20.06 lb(s) / 9.1 kg