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Yamaha RX-V385

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User ratings:
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3.6 out of 5
73 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
30 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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2 editorial reviews
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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Pros

  • inexpensive and competitively priced
  • a very good receiver
  • great build quality and the design also looks great to me

Cons

  • extra power pushed it over the edge
  • The knobs are not very small and they don't stick
  • There is no printed manual
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Key specs

  • Stereo
  • no
  • Black, Titanium
  • no
  • yes
  • AM, FM
  • 5.1
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Yamaha RX-V385 - Pros & Cons

Yamaha RX-V385

Pros

  • inexpensive and competitively priced
  • a very good receiver
  • great build quality and the design also looks great to me
  • the best audio performance and the best build quality
  • very good resolution and great precision
  • small and decent home cinema setup
  • good precision
  • clarity and aggressiveness
  • new 2020 releases will be equally good
  • Their home video designs especially are superb and are very durable
  • Performance is good

Cons

  • extra power pushed it over the edge
  • The knobs are not very small and they don't stick
  • There is no printed manual
  • doesn't have Internet radio
  • it is not difficult to tune the receiver
  • doesn't have built-in WI-FI
  • prevents high and low sounds blending
  • lack of HDMI inputs and amplified channels seems a
  • There's only four HDMI ports
  • V385 is not rated for 4 ohm speakers
  • the heavier creaks of doors more unsettling too

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Yamaha RX-V385 - Full Specifications

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General
Receiver typeStereo
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Audio properties
Audio output channels5.1
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)32-bit/384kHz
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yes
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)yes
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)100.0 W
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)100.0 W
Audio formats supported
  • AAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
Audio decoders
  • DTS-HD
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby TrueHD
Volume controlRotary
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Titanium
Display typeLED
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Radio
Supported radio bands
  • AM
  • FM
AM antennayes
AM antenna ports quantity2
FM antennayes
FM antenna ports quantity1
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Power
Power consumption (standby)0.2 W
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Connectivity
Speakers connectivity typeClamp terminals
Audio (L/R) in3
Composite video out1
Composite video in3
Digital audio optical in1
Digital audio coaxial in2
Pre-out connectivityyes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm
Headphone outputs1
Number of HDMI inputs4
Number of HDMI outputs1
USB ports quantity1
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth profilesA2DP
Bluetooth version2.1+EDR
Ethernet LANno
Wi-Fino
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Video
3Dyes
Supported video modes2160p
Video formats supportedMPEG4
Supported graphics resolutions3840 x 2160
Deep colour supportyes
x.v.Color supportyes
Video upscalingyes
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Dimensions
Width17.13 in
Depth12.4 in
Height6.34 in
Weight271.61 oz
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Features
Optical drive includedno
Handheld remote controlyes
Card reader integratedno
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
AirPlayno
Apple dockingno

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Yamaha RX-V385 Yamaha - Editorial Reviews (2)

Yamaha RX-V385 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 16.12.2016
Home review

This entry-level AV receiver isn't overflowing with features, but it's a focused performer...

8 minute read
Yamaha RX-V385 Affordable hub for an entry-level home-theater system
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CNET
Published: 20.10.2018
Affordable hub for an entry-level home-theater system

The Yamaha RX-V485 offers high-quality sound at an affordable price, but some users may crave better connectivity options and Dolby Atmos capability.

By Ty Pendlebury
6 minute read

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