Dec 13, 2019
Read MoreYamaha RX-V685BL vs Denon AVR-X2500H review
Yamaha RX-V685BL review
Yamaha V685 has good functionality as another model in this comparison: Dolby Atmos / DTS: X surround decoding with 7- channel amplifier to ensure 5.1.2 configuration; HDMI with full HDR compatibility and video processing, including output resolutions up to 4K. The receiver is equipped with streaming audio services and can be integrated into the AudioCast multiroom ecosystem. These features work well due to the power amplifier (100 W/channel at 8 Ohm) and the modern DAC. But the main disadvantage of this model in Yamaha RX-V685BL vs Denon AVR-X2500H review is the lack of support for zone 2 and several sets of speakers.
Denon AVR-X2500H review
The AVR-X2500H supports the modern multi-channel audio decoders, including Dolby Digital Plus Atmos, Dolby Atmos or DTS: X. The amplifier in AVR-X2500H also integrates DSP surround Dolby Surround and DTS Neural: X, capable from stereo programs, of distributing the sound on up to 7 speakers. Video playback also at a high level, the HDMI connection supports 4K video streaming with BT.2020 in the 21: 9 aspect ratio and 3D content. The latest HDCP 2.2 standards and Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma pass-through standards for HDR (high dynamic range) are also integrated.
Yamaha RX-V685BL pros and cons
Pros
- Easy to set up and hook up for all devices
Cons
- There are difficulties in setting up surround sound for different devices
- Unstable work with the Roku
Denon AVR-X2500H pros and cons
Pros
- There is support for the HDMI ARC and HDMI CEC standards for optimal user comfort
- The AVR-X2500H is Denon Heos compatible, which allows it to be integrated into a multiroom broadcasting system
Cons
- Support for Apple AirPlay 2 and Amazon Alexa voice control will be available only after firmware update
Yamaha RX-V685BL vs Denon AVR-X2500H
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Product
Yamaha RX-V685BL
Denon AVR-X2500H
Model
RX-V685BL
AVR-X2500H
Brand
Yamaha
Denon
Reviews
394
7
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
90/8, 150/4
95/8, 125/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 4
8, 6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.06
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit
AK4490 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
YPAO
Audyssey MultEQ XT
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
CINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Restorer
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
2.4/5GHz
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
1
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
has not
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
5/2
8/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)
2
2
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
2
2
Coaxial digital input
2
1
Composite input
1
2
Component input/output
1/0
2/1
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, phones, AUX
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10
HDR10
4K signal pass-through
4K/60Hz
4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
BT.2020, HLG
BT.2020, HLG
Additional features
Voice control
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle
Display
colour OSD
colour OSD
Tuner
AM, FM
AM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
network, USB
network, USB
Other additional features
has not
IP Control, Web Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
MusicCast
HEOS App
RS-232
0
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/1
1/1
DC trigger output (12V)
1
0
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround, DTS Neo:6
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF
has not
Power
Operational power consumption, W
400
500
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.1
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 17.1 x 37.8/17 x 6.7 x 14.6
43.5 x 15.2 x 33/17 x 6.6 x 13.3
Weight, kg/lbs
10.5/23.1
9/20.7
Other
Release year
2018
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.4Yamaha RX-V685BL
- 8Denon AVR-X2500H
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