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Denon AVR-X250BT Av Receiver
Denon AVR-X250BT
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Denon AVR-X550BT Av Receiver
Denon AVR-X550BT
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Sony STR-DH590 Av Receiver
Sony STR-DH590
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Yamaha RX-V385 Av Receiver
Yamaha RX-V385
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Denon proves its aptitude once again with this detailed and dynamic amplifierRead more
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While the AVR-S500BT is one of Denon's least expensive receivers its features lineup is surprisingly generous, and movie and music sound quality is up to snuff for the price.Read more
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At least on paper, Sony's newest entry-level AV receiver, the $279 STR-DH590, is designed for someone like me. Who am I, you ask? Well, I'm someone who loves my home theater system but is more of a videophile than an...Read more
4K and HDR are the new resolution standard, period. 1080p is trying its darndest to stay relevant, but that ship is slowly sailing away. As a new generation of TVs enter our living rooms, the demand for updated audio equipment is becoming an international crisis. Okay… maybe that’s a bit of an overstatement, but it really is a problem. If you’re using a receiver that’s not built for 4K, you’re not really watching 4K quality video. If your receiver doesn’t have a direct pass 4K pass through, then you might as well have a 1080 set. That’s just the realityRead more
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This entry-level AV receiver isn't overflowing with features, but it's a focused performer...Read more
The Yamaha RX-V485 offers high-quality sound at an affordable price, but some users may crave better connectivity options and Dolby Atmos capability.Read more
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User rating
65
3.6 out of 5
65 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
16 %
1 stars
3 %
80
3.7 out of 5
80 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
5 %
59
3.7 out of 5
59 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
1 %
73
3.6 out of 5
73 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
2 %

General

Receiver typeSurroundSurroundSurroundStereo

Connectivity

Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
N/A
N/A
N/A
Speakers connectivity typeClamp terminalsClamp terminals
N/A
Clamp terminals
Composite video out11
N/A
1
Composite video in22
N/A
3
Digital audio optical in2211
Pre-out connectivityyesyes
N/A
yes
Headphone outputs1111
Number of HDMI inputs5544
Number of HDMI outputs1111
Bluetoothyesyesyesyes
Digital audio coaxial out
N/A
1
N/A
N/A
Digital audio coaxial in
N/A
212
USB ports quantity
N/A
111
Ethernet LAN
N/A
nonono
Wi-Fi
N/A
nonono
Audio (L/R) in
N/A
N/A
43
Headphone connectivity
N/A
N/A
6.3 mm3.5 mm
Bluetooth profiles
N/A
N/A
N/A
A2DP
Bluetooth version
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.1+EDR

Audio properties

Audio output channels5.15.25.25.1
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyesyesyes
Impedance16.0 Ω
N/A
N/A
N/A
Frequency range10 - 10000010 - 100000
N/A
N/A
Input impedance47000.0 Ω47000.0 Ω
N/A
N/A
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)130.0 W70.0 W
N/A
100.0 W
Power output per channel (1KHz@8 Ohm)70.0 W
N/A
N/A
N/A
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)90.0 W90.0 W145.0 W100.0 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)1.0 %
N/A
N/A
N/A
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)98.0 dB98.0 dB
N/A
N/A
Audio decoders
  • DTS-HD
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DSD
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-HD HR
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • DTS-HD
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby TrueHD
Audio amplifier
N/A
yes
N/A
N/A
RMS rated power
N/A
130.0 W
N/A
N/A
Audio formats supported
N/A
  • ALAC
  • DSD
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
N/A
  • AAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)
N/A
N/A
N/A
32-bit/384kHz
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
Volume control
N/A
N/A
N/A
Rotary

Video

3Dyesyesyesyes
Supported graphics resolutions3840 x 2160
N/A
N/A
3840 x 2160
Supported video modes
N/A
N/A
N/A
2160p
Video formats supported
N/A
N/A
N/A
MPEG4
Deep colour support
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
x.v.Color support
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
Video upscaling
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack
  • Black
  • Titanium
Display typeVFD
N/A
N/A
LED

Dimensions

Width17.09 in17.09 in16.93 in17.13 in
Depth12.56 in12.56 in11.69 in12.4 in
Height5.94 in5.94 in5.24 in6.34 in
Weight264.55 oz264.55 oz250.45 oz271.61 oz

Radio

Supported radio bands
  • AM
  • FM
  • AM
  • FM
FM
  • AM
  • FM
AM band range522 - 1611522 - 1611
N/A
N/A
FM band range87.5 - 10887.5 - 108
N/A
N/A
Radio Data System (RDS)yesyes
N/A
N/A
FM antenna ports quantity
N/A
N/A
11
Preset stations quantity
N/A
N/A
30
N/A
Auto digital tuning
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
AM antenna
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
AM antenna ports quantity
N/A
N/A
N/A
2
FM antenna
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

Features

Handheld remote controlyesyes
N/A
yes
Graphical user interface (GUI)yesyesyes
N/A
AirPlaynononono
Apple dockingnono
N/A
no
Optical drive included
N/A
nonono
Card reader integrated
N/A
nonono
On Screen Display (OSD)
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

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