Dec 13, 2019
Read MoreYamaha RX-V685BL vs Onkyo TX-NR696 review
Yamaha RX-V685BL review
The receiver is calibrated to the acoustic properties of the room automatically, the YPAO proprietary system is responsible for this, which optimizes the sound based on measurements using a standard measuring microphone. Yamaha RX-V685 is equipped with network technologies (DLNA, Airplay) for working with multimedia content. From external drives via USB and from servers in the home computer network, you can play WAV and FLAC files with parameters up to 24 bit / 192 kHz, as well as ALAC with parameters up to 24 bit / 96 kHz. The receiver is also able to decode the DSD stream received via HDMI, via USB or via LAN \ Wi-Fi. Comparing Yamaha RX-V685BL vs Onkyo TX-NR696 we can see that they both have 7.2 channels. Their RMS is 90/8 and 165/6 W/Ohm respectively. 
Onkyo TX-NR696 review
Special technology with zero phase shift provides transparent sound and a natural soundstage. Onkyo TX-NR696 has an improved circuitry with a reduction in the length of the supply and grounding buses, as well as the removal of digital circuits from analog. Support for the latter is possible in configuration 5.2.2, and if desired, a 3D sound system can be implemented using the Dolby Height Virtualizer and DTS Virtual:X virtual modes. 
Yamaha RX-V685BL pros & cons
Pros
- There is a sound return channel (ARC)
- Wireless connection is good and stable
Cons
- Input switching from one input to others takes time for it
- The fine-tuning is impossible without TV
Onkyo TX-NR696 pros & cons
Pros
- Dolby Vision (HDR) passes through it fine and the picture looks great
- The ability to adjust tone and boost voice with the touch of a button is nice
Cons
- I do wish it was back-lit though. It seems remote back-lighting is becoming less common for whatever reason. Maybe to keep prices more competitive
Yamaha RX-V685BL vs Onkyo TX-NR696
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Product
Yamaha RX-V685BL
Onkyo TX-NR696
Model
RX-V685BL
TX-NR696
Brand
Yamaha
Onkyo
Reviews
394
88
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
AK4458 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
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
1
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
has not
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, 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
1
Coaxial digital input
2
1
Composite input
1
0
Component input/output
1/0
0/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, phones, AUX
HDMI, 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
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
BT.2020, HLG
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
Additional features
Voice control
Google Assistant
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, 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
has not
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
MusicCast
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, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
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 14.5
Weight, kg/lbs
10.5/23.1
12.5/26.4
Other
Release year
2018
2019
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.4Yamaha RX-V685BL
- 7.6Onkyo TX-NR696
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