Yamaha RX-V385BL Review and Specs

The Yamaha RX-V385 AV receiver is an entry-level model equipped with everything you need to create a modern home theater. The AV receiver has a classic 5.1 configuration, which provides convincing sound in ordinary rooms of ordinary city apartments. 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-V385BL review.

Yamaha RX-V385BL 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. CINEMA DSP transforms the dynamics of your listening environment with acoustic reproduction of famous places such as the Bottom Line, Roxy Theater and European cathedrals, allowing you to experience your atmosphere right in your room. Yamaha RX-V385 incorporates compressed audio enhancement technology to achieve the best sound.

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.

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

YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer) analyzes the acoustics of the room and the used audio system, and then fine-tune various sound parameters to provide the best sound for a particular room. 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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