Dec 13, 2019
Read MoreYamaha RX-V685BL vs Onkyo TX-NR686 review
Yamaha RX-V685BL review
The device has the typical for Yamaha`s receivers design – strict and minimalistic. The RX-V685 produces 90 W/channel at 8 Ohm with low sound distortion 0.06% and supports the most of Hi-Res formats. Due to powerful amplifiers, the produced sound is clean and clear, detailed and defined (especially using the Pure Direct mode). It also supports 4K with high dynamic range video including decoders Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X. It is also possible to use WiFi or Bluetooth and connect to music services.
Onkyo TX-NR686 review
The model is based on the technology of dynamic sound amplification supported by THX Certified Select and provides high-quality sound. An important point of our Yamaha RX-V685BL vs Onkyo TX-NR686 review is the power of the unit, which is 160 W/channel, and so it differs in an impedance of 8 Ohm versus 6 Ohm in RX-V685BL. The receiver processes soundtracks with DTS technology: X and Dolby Atmos and works with 4K / 60 Hz (HDR10 and HLG) video. You can also stream music using the Chromecast wireless multi-room platforms, DTS Play-Fi or FlareConnect. In addition, it also includes AirPlay and Bluetooth.
Yamaha RX-V685BL pros and cons
Pros
- The receiver can be connected with Yamaha’s MusicCast wireless speakers
- You can control the basic functions of the receiver with your voice thanks to Amazon Alexa's support
Cons
- There is an error message when connecting it to Roku
Onkyo TX-NR686 pros and cons
Pros
- The receiver uses 384 kHz / 32-bit DAC and VLSC filtering for superior clarity
Cons
- Sometimes the controlling app does not connect to the receiver
- When switching HDMI sources with the ARC function working, the receiver goes into a blue screen
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Product
Yamaha RX-V685BL
Onkyo TX-NR686
Model
RX-V685BL
TX-NR686
Brand
Yamaha
Onkyo
Reviews
394
152
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
90/8, 150/4
165/6
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 4
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
VLSC 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
YPAO
AccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
CINEMA DSP, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Advanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
2.4/5GHz
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
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
has not
Deezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
5/2
7/2
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
2/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, phones, AUX
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
DeepColor, x.v.Color
Additional features
Voice control
Google Assistant
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPod, Android
Display
colour OSD
fluorescent
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
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
MusicCast
Onkyo Controller app, FlareConnect
RS-232
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/1
0/0
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
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF
AIFF
Power
Operational power consumption, W
400
570
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.15
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 17.3 x 37.9/17 x 6.8 x 15.6
Weight, kg/lbs
10.5/23.1
10/22.1
Other
Release year
2018
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.4Yamaha RX-V685BL
- 7.2Onkyo TX-NR686
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