Yamaha RX-V385 Review and Specs

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

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.

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.

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