Dec 13, 2019
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 ...
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What are the main differences between the Yamaha RX-V385 vs Onkyo TX-SR494 and which AV receivers is better? The RX-V385 has 5.1 channels amplifier and the TX-SR494 7.2 channels. Only the TX-SR494 has a Dolby Atmos support. DTS:X is supported only by the TX-SR494. We have evaluated both AV receivers, RX-V385 has an overall score of 5 out of 10 vs 5.5 out of 10 for TX-SR494.
Advantages Yamaha RX-V385 over Onkyo TX-SR494
- AirPlay support
- HDMI eARC features compatible
- Dolby Vision compatible
Advantages Onkyo TX-SR494 over Yamaha RX-V385
- Delivers 135W/6Ohm (2 channel driven) vs 70W/6Ohm
- Bi-amp connection of front speakers
- Has a GUI (Graphic User Interface)
- Setup assistant
- Multi-zone
Common strengths
- Pure direct/Straight decode mode is enabled
Yamaha RX-V385 vs Onkyo TX-SR494
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Dec 27, 2019
The Onkyo TX-SR494 AV Receiver is the perfect foundation for a modern home cinema. This unit is offered at an affordable price, but it has many features that were recently characteristic of more expen...
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Common
Product
Yamaha RX-V385
Onkyo TX-SR494
Model
RX-V385
TX-SR494
Brand
Yamaha
Onkyo
Reviews
1015
159
Amplifier
Channels
5.1
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
70/6
135/6
Output impedance, Ohm
6
6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.09
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Burr-Brown 384 KHz/32-bit
AKM 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, Hi-Res audio
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay
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
2
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
1
1
Coaxial digital input
2
1
Composite input
2
0
Component input/output
0/0
0/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, phones, setup mic, AUX
USB, phones
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
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
Additional features
Voice control
App control
iPhone, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Display
fluorescent
fluorescent
Tuner
AM, FM
AM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
USB
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
has not
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 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
has not
has not
Power
Operational power consumption, W
260
490
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 16.1 x 32.7/17 x 6.3 x 12.6
Weight, kg/lbs
7.7/17
8.2/18.1
Other
Release year
2018
2019
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 5Yamaha RX-V385
- 5.5Onkyo TX-SR494
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