Yamaha RX-V385 Review and Specs

Yamaha RX-V385 The good news for newcomers to the home cinema world is the introduction of the Yamaha RX-V385 audio receiver, which could be the starting point. It includes features that are commonly found in more expensive AVR models, but at the same time remains budgetary. Yamaha RX-V385 specs have a well-thought-out set of functions that will fully satisfy the needs of many home theater lovers. More info in this Yamaha RX-V385 review.

Yamaha RX-V385 review

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Features

5.1-class AV receiver, power 5 x 70 W at 6 Ohms features Yamaha's exclusive CINEMA DSP technology that supports HD Audio playback (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and others), providing natural and expansive audio visualization. Yamaha RX-V385 incorporates compressed audio enhancement technology to achieve the best sound. Having expanded on the RX-V383, the new model offers the ability to double the front LR speakers in settings 2.1 or 3.1. In addition, unlike its predecessor, the RX-V385 provides locking posts for all five speaker outputs instead of spring clips for center and surround speakers.

Design and build

The device has a reliable design, which guarantees its stable operation for a long time. Output amplifiers of all channels of the Yamaha RX-V385 are made on discrete elements and develop significant current for full-fledged operation with various acoustics. The Yamaha RX-V385 supports Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio with three BAC-384 kHz / 32-bit DACs. Of course, it also decodes all the usual compressed audio formats.

Yamaha RX-V385

Connectivity

The AV receiver has four HDMI inputs and outputs with support for 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision and HGL. The AV receiver is equipped with Bluetooth for easy connection of various mobile devices. Thus, music from various online services can be directly broadcast to the acoustics of the AV system. Also in the device there is a USB input for portable drives with music files.

Setup

After installing the supplied microphone in the listening position and turning on the YPAO function, the audio system is automatically tuned to those parameter values at which the sound reproduction in the room of the home theater is optimal.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Setup with the included mic was so cool
  • It outputs slightly amplified sound through speakers as it should

Cons

  • The one concern I have is the bottom of the unit gets extremely hot during use (or even just when turned on)
  • Bunch of useless presets lacking any real options for fine tuning

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Common features

Product

Yamaha RX-V385

Model

RX-V385

Brand

Yamaha

Reviews

1015

Amplifier

Channels

5.1

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

70/6

Output impedance, Ohm

6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.09

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

YPAO

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

CINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

USB

1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

4/1

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2

Subwoofer output (LFE)

1

Headphone output

1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

1

Coaxial digital input

2

Composite input

2

Component input/output

0/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, phones, setup mic, AUX

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10

4K signal pass-through

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

DeepColor, x.v.Color

Additional features

Voice control

App control

iPhone, iPod, Android

Display

fluorescent

Tuner

AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

USB

Other additional features

has not

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

has not

Zone audio output

has not

Zone HDMI output

has not

Multi-room control

has not

RS-232

0

Remote control input/output (IR)

0/0

DC trigger output (12V)

0

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic

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

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

has not

Power

Operational power consumption, W

260

Standby consumption, W

0.2

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 16.1 x 31.5/17 x 6.3 x 12.2

Weight, kg/lbs

7.7/17

Other

Release year

2018
Yamaha RX-V385
Yamaha RX-V385

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