Dec 13, 2019
Read MoreYamaha RX-V385 vs Yamaha RX-V485BL review
Yamaha RX-V385 review
5.1-class AV receiver, power 5 x 70 W at 6 Ohms, supports all the most popular modern video formats: 4K, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG, HDCP 2.2 and the BT.2020 color space. As for audio decoding, this budget model does not support Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, but there is Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. For accurate sound calibration, the receiver was equipped with a speaker tuning system for YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Acoustic Optimiser) room parameters. On board the device are four HDMI inputs and one output. Acoustical terminals with the option of bi-amping front speakers in configurations 2.1 or 3.1 deserve special attention. 
Yamaha RX-V485BL review
The 5.1-channel model delivers 115 W (6 Ohms) of output power. Yamaha RX-V485 has the usual design for this class of equipment. This is a black box of standard sizes, on the front panel of which there are handles and buttons for controlling basic functions. Here we can note the presence of buttons for direct selection of inputs, which are much more convenient to use than the selector knob. Yamaha RX-V485 is equipped with only four HDMI inputs and one output. 
Yamaha RX-V385 pros & 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
Yamaha RX-V485BL pros & cons
Pros
- The receiver sound quality is excellent for the price
- The unit offers many audio processing options and supports wireless rear speakers (MusicCast speakers)
Cons
- The setup was very challenging due to oversimplification of the User’s Manual and to multiple setup devices
- The Net Radio function proved to have serious flaws
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Product
Yamaha RX-V385
Yamaha RX-V485BL
Model
RX-V385
RX-V485BL
Brand
Yamaha
Yamaha
Reviews
1015
348
Amplifier
Channels
5.1
5.1
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
70/6
80/6
Output impedance, Ohm
6
6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.09
0.09
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit
Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
YPAO
YPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
CINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
CINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
2.4/5GHz
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
has not
has not
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
4/1
4/1
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)
1
1
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
1
2
Coaxial digital input
2
1
Composite input
2
2
Component input/output
0/0
0/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, phones, setup mic, AUX
USB, phones, setup mic, AUX
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
DeepColor, x.v.Color
BT.2020, HLG
Additional features
Voice control
Google Assistant
App control
iPhone, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Display
fluorescent
colour OSD
Tuner
AM, FM
AM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
USB
network, USB
Other additional features
has not
has not
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
has not
2
Zone audio output
has not
speaker
Zone HDMI output
has not
Multi-room control
has not
MusicCast
RS-232
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
0/0
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic
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
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
AIFF
Power
Operational power consumption, W
260
260
Standby consumption, W
0.2
0.1
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 16.1 x 31.5/17 x 6.3 x 12.2
43.5 x 23.4 x 32.7/ 17 x 9 x 12.6
Weight, kg/lbs
7.7/17
7.8/17.2
Other
Release year
2018
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 5Yamaha RX-V385
- 6.6Yamaha RX-V485BL
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